Global Green USA Reinvention Symposium

December 8, 2010

Global Green, founded 1994, is U.S. arm of Mikhail Gorbachev’sGreen Cross International

Offices in Santa Monica, New Orleans, Washington DC, and New York

In U.S. focus on mitigating climate change through built environment

New Orleans Offices & Green Building Resource Center

841 Carondelet Street

On the Streetcar Track…

Build It Back GreenBuild It Back GreenGlobal Green’s Outreach ProgramGlobal Green’s Outreach Program

2 staff + 6 AmeriCorps VISTAs annually do:o2 trainings for nonprofit builderso12 home weatherizationso25 community outreach events o100 in-home energy assessmentsoCountless phone calls and in-office

meetings with residents

Green Seed Schools

A.P. Tureaud

MLK Elementary

International School

Gentilly Terrace

Conservation Measures

A.P. Tureaud

Elem.Treme

Intl. SchoolGarden District

Dr. MLK Elem.

Lower 9th Ward

Gentilly Terrace Elem.

Gentilly

Solar Shades Y Y N Y

New Fluorescent Lights Y Y Y Y

CFLs Y N Y Y

New Light Fixtures N N N Y

Electronic Ballasts N N N Y

Caulk/Weatherstrip Y N N N

Adjust thermostat Y N Y N

Occupancy Sensors Y Y Y Y

Daylight Sensors N N Y Y

Rainwater Cistern N Y N N

Water Heater Blanket N Y Y N

Est. Annual Savings

Electricity (kWh) 211,000 168,000 190,000 187,000

Potable Water (gallons) N/A 90,000 N/A N/A

CO2 Reductions (lbs) 220,000 177,000 180,000 195,000

Energy Bill $26,000 $22,000 $25,000 $24,000

Model Green Schools

Some GG funded features at Wilson

oPV panels on entrance canopy to supply renewable energy to school

o15 solar thermal panels above kitchen to supply 90% hot water

o 12,000 gallon rainwater cistern for irrigation

Green Power Girl at Langston

Hughes

Keynote Speaker Jerome Ringo at Global Green Career Fair

Global Green Oil Spill Response• Green Jobs• Energy Policy• Wetlands Restoration

Night view of single family homes

Last two homes built—first buyer!

Bioswale Installation Behind Holy Cross

Homes

Linda StonePolicy AssociateGlobal Green New Orleanslstone@globalgreen.org504-525 -2121 ext.186www.globalgreen.org