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Bridging the Gap: Why Energy Code Training Matters

Our training sessions provided practical, real-world guidance. We combined building science principles with insights from energy modeling and on-site experience to offer not just information,...

A Viridiant Home Energy Audit Success Story

Viridiant helped us figure out the ductwork, the inefficiencies, and the steps needed to fix everything. We learned so much about our home and what...

Video Training Series: Advanced Energy Technologies

The demand for sustainable building techniques and efficient systems is only set to increase as the world moves toward a greener, more sustainable future. Collectively,...

Winter Heating Woes

Having one of Viridiant's building science and construction experts take a look can make a world of difference. Our goal is to assess what your...

Federal Climate Investments in VA: Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Virginia has made major progress on climate action over the last few years with the passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, the Clean Car...

Welcome to the team, Andrew Green!

After almost 20 years and over 40,000 homes certified, Viridiant is thrilled to announce that Andrew Green has joined our non-profit organization as the new...

Viridiant to continue Circuit Rider work to implement the 2018 Energy Code

Viridiant is proud to announce that shared funding from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has been granted...

Viridiant and Virginia Energy Sense Partner to Raise Awareness about Home Energy Audits (NBC12 News)

Virginia Energy Sense offers tips on saving on your energy bill this winter. For many Virginians, their new year’s resolution is to save more money,...

Improvements to Energy Costs, Air Quality, and Comfort for Energy Efficiency Day

It’s national energy efficiency day! And when home energy pros get together, we often swap stories about some of the red flags and problem areas...

Viridiant’s Home Energy Audit a “Great Program for Homeowners in Virginia

Is your home energy-efficient? If not, you may be spending more on your power bills than you should be. Viridiant’s Home Energy Audit can help...

City of Richmond Press Release: Richmond top-rated for solar access, advances clean energy in the region

Media Advisory Monday, June 21, 2021 Contact: Sam Schwartzkopf Phone: 804-418-2056 Sam.Schwartzkopf@richmondgov.com Richmond top-rated for solar access, advances clean energy in the region City is...

DHCD invites Viridiant’s Executive Director to the table for Partners for Better Communities podcast

In recognition of Building Safety Month in May, Viridiant’s Executive Director KC Bleile joined the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development’s Richard Potts to...

Earth Day: Think Globally, Act Locally

Guest post by Kenin Sharku, University of Richmond Bonner Scholar with Viridiant More than a billion people worldwide recognize and demonstrate support for environmental protection...

Award Finalists Honored at the 2020 Building Sustainability Conference & Awards

On September 2nd, leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and high performance construction were honored at Viridiant’s Virtual Building Sustainability Conference & Awards. Viridiant...

SolarizeRVA Helps the Richmond Region go Solar

By: Andrew Grigsby, Energy Services Director Do you have one of these (pictured left)? I bought this one in 1996, and it still works just...

Energy-Smart Renovations with Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)

Buying a home that needs some work? Want to save some money? Viridiant’s new Community Energy Services division are available to help you plan energy-smart...

Viridiant and RREA Merge to Provide Expanded Services (Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 16, 2020 Stacy Mitchell, Director of Communications & Outreach Viridiant and the Richmond Region Energy Alliance Merging Local non-profits expand...

House of Pressure

Developed by EarthCraft Technical Advisor Anthony Cox, the House of Pressure is a nationally recognized prop used to visually demonstrate home performance testing using pressure...

EarthCraft Home Featured in Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

WYDaily.com recently featured an EarthCraft home built in 2010 by Joe Terrell, which is still proving to be comfortable, durable, and energy efficient. The homeowners,...

Winners Honored at 9th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards

On Thursday, April 19th, just three days before Earth Day, regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design and construction were honored at Viridiant’s Annual...

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