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Green Education is the key to solving our economic woes

Since we are one of the few green educators for those interested in green industry potential yet recognized as leaders in the US I think you will agree and appreciate our approach. We should know by now real estate is the great equalizer. Cure that disconnect and most of our problems go away. Green building and the energy sectors create value, plain and simple. This is the new industrial revolution, and let’s begin not tolerate republican and democrat whining. After green certifying 4300 in just 24 months we still have so developers, those in politics and in high places who still are so uneducated. It amazed me that most still feel it is more expensive to build and or renovate green and do not understand first costs vs life of a structure and marketing potential. So while people lose jobs and green products and systems manufacturers are hungry, in fact starving for their products to get to market, this is the precisely the disconnect. Is it me or isn’t it common sense how important Realtors and Mortgage, finance, inspection, and those professionals in charge of valuations for the built structure to get education? They are in properties 24/7 to make money from this sector so do they have a stake or what? This is our target market. There is such a disconnect. If anyone has goals for overcoming obstacles for development for renewable energy I can tell you, it is education. When you wonder how to have effective communication for all of the above it is communication. When you wonder how private investors and pension funds and bankers will change their views about what the new green revolution can mean to a real estate investment it is education. Real Estate is the great equalizer and the great destroyer. Every market, every product and every system and service somewhere in the “chain” has real estate in their portfolio or in their short and long term investment plans. Since land and the structure on the land is real estate, can’t you just see the potential for taking all of the old farms that aren’t selling, and old factories that are sitting and all that land that is sitting and turn it into bio refineries? So, I train, STOP COMPLAINING. Get into the game.

Millionaires and Billionaires will be made in the next 5 years and those skeptics who want to keep thinking this is about tree hugging, and saving the polar bear should turn on their MBA, they learned nothing and move over for those who see caring about the future through their children’s eyes will prevail. But understand this hits every concern. There are those who want to combat high utility bills they are going green. Those who believe in global warming are go green. Whether you hate funding terrorism or just don’t want to rely on third world countries controlling our energy consumption for and gas oil, jump in and get involved. So if you are wondering what this means to your business, to your as an individual put education at the top of your goals and all will fall into place. Real Estate will rebound, people will buy if they have a better home and lower utility bills. Investors will invest in bio refineries, and jobs will be created for new technologies. Remember computers? On all of the land that is just sitting that is for sale. and the incentives the administration may be offering can kick start us all.

Every person involved in these issues owns a home or will buy or lease. the possibilities and opportunities are mind boggling. They want to effect change so what is wrong with that right about now? 

About the Author

Ms. Kerry Mitchell established Green Real Estate Education in early 2006, with over 14 years in real estate, in the past as a Maryland Real Estate Professional Broker, and a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of Florida. Green Real Estate Education offers the fastest growing “green certification” and green designation program in the United States for the real estate industry. 4,300 in the US already have our certifications For under $100, the students get a LOGO TO USE, a manual ,certification and currently in many states and their national affiliations, continuing education credits.
Green Real Estate Education trains on outreach, and is most proud of writing the only green building course series in the United States with its primary series focus being the major professions in the real estate arena. The series is the Real Estate Environmental and Energy Education Certification Series for those in the real estate industry.
All courses offer certifications and educate in a way that teaches industry professionals networking resources, defines the “green” certification processes, offers valuable marketing essentials and how NOT to misrepresent this industry. The Home Inspection course was taught at the NAHI Annual Convention in September 2008, and was taught for AmeriSpec and WIN nationally recognized home inspection companies 2008-2009.

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Tips on Sustainable Green Home Building Design Materials

By David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon

The environment is in the media daily, from the Kyoto Protocol, Global Warming to the icecaps melting. If things don’t change soon, the future looks bleak, if you listen to the experts.

What no one seems to be discussing is the advancements in the construction and industrial sectors, namely the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

“LEED certification will provide challenges to the industry including the need to ensure an understanding of a new generation of materials properties and developing the practices and processes needed to ensure specifications and finished products meet the standards of green building. I am especially exited to be part of this process and in making a contribution towards shaping new building technologies.” Ken Moscrip, President of Paramount Roll and Forming – one of Southern California’s most prominent metal rolling companies.

Consisting of a clear set of environmental performance criteria organized into six categories, the Canadian version of LEED, which is very similar to the USGBC version, is listed below:

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency

Energy and Atmosphere

Materials & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation in Design

“Building Green is not a new thing it is the right thing, and we always strive to use the most environmentally neutral building practices and materials. However, construction debris is always an issue, by ordering what we need and using it when we need it, it has helped us to divert as much as possible from the local landfill. There are tradeoffs which we all must take, however protection of our future and wise stewardship of our planet must be one of our utmost priorities.” Justin Linden, President of ServiceBlocks Inc – a home renovations company in Ottawa, Canada.

Benefits of Building Green

Sustainable buildings considerably lower operating and maintenance costs, and these financial benefits are realized over the life of the building:

Reduced energy costs

Reduced water usage

Reduction in resource consumption

Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

For the construction industry, building green will continue to grow in importance, whether it is because of consumer demand, regulatory requirements, or the cost of energy.

“The LEED process guides designers and builders to make technically superior decisions in a manner that is environmentally responsible. By embracing this process, they are showing commitment to their clients, their profession and the world community at large. It allows them to provide the best design solution for both the owner and the environment.” Vipul Acharya, Durisol Building Systems Inc., a leader in ICF green building materials.

For further information on LEED certification contact:

In Canada – Canada Green Building Council www.cagbc.org

In United States – U.S. Green Building Council www.usgbc.org

The best way to demonstrate that a building is “green” is by achieving LEED certification.

Given the new emphasis placed on environmental issues, sustainable design is becoming increasingly important. LEED is at the forefront of the environmental industry, and can also be used as an excellent marketing tool. LEED can easily be incorporated into the environmental design of buildings themselves, from residential and commercial industry right down to industrial practices.

About the Author

ABOUT THE WRITERS
David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon are Ottawa ghostwriters.
Special thanks goes to: Service Blocks, who provide home renovations from Kanata to Orleans to Chelsea, Paramount-Roll, a metal beam rolling company, and Durisol Build, makers of the LEED insulated concrete forms, for taking time out of their day to answer my questions.

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What are the standards it for a baker when you start a bakery?

Let's say that my grandmother, years years and was Bake for bakery wants an open. She has not a single day of training and certification is not her fate had one. Does she need all this new business cook? Are there provisions made by the FDA, the training of a chef in a public restaurant? I live in LA, and I see a lot of food places with peole cooking, I doubt that even a green card or an A at the door, so I am confused and stuff.

You need a permit food handlers. I'm not sure everything else. Good luck!

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