New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

November 28th 2011

Global Green is Accepting Applications!

Want to help an environmental nonprofit develop its energy efficiency program, funding, or policy work? Global Green USA is accepting applications for three AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Help us foster a global value shift towards a sustainable and secure future!

Learn more here: http://www.globalgreen.org/jobs/

August 24th 2011

Global Green USA: Monthly Sustainability Series - August 24th, 2011

NOLA Wise – A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter, and USGBC, LA Chapter, to present a monthly panel and community discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

This month, join Global Green USA Program Manager Camille Lopez to discuss NOLA WISE – an exciting new energy efficiency, job creation and financing program to help New Orleanians live comfortably, save energy, and save money. The program, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy, helps New Orleans homeowners save at least 15% on their utility usage, connects homeowners to trusted, vetted, and nationally certified green contractors, and provides incentives and low interest loans to help pay for your upgrades.

We’ll discuss how to get involved with the NOLA WISE program, the process of screening and hiring a home energy rater, what energy efficiency measures you might install, and how you can reduce your project cost by accessing incentives. Green Coast Enterprises’ Co-Founder Reuben Teague will discuss the innovative financing options available to all homeowners or residential rental property owners in New Orleans, contractor selection, and how contractors can take advantage of job training opportunities available through the NOLA WISE program.

NOLA Wise: A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home
Wednesday, August 24th, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Global Green USA’s Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served at 5:30 PM, panel presentation begins at 6:00 PM.

Very special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Ste. Marie Restaurant for their generous support of our Sustainability Series.

For more information on this and past events, please see the Global Green USA website: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center:

March 26th 2011

Green-It-Yourself Workshop: March 26th

Stop worrying about spring street flooding and soggy spots in your yard, and come learn how to live with our rain. Demetria Christo of EcoUrban LLC will be on hand to talk about managing water in your yard through easy measures like rain barrels, rain gardens, and permeable landscaping. You’ll never have to water your lawn again! The workshop will include a tour of Global Green’s LEED Platinum Holy Cross Project, where you can see these techniques in action.

For more information, visit http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or call (504) 525-2121.

March 12th 2011

Be a Part of Creating a Sustainable New Orleans! Global Green USA Seeks AmeriCorps VISTAs

Global Green USA Offers AmeriCorps/VISTA Opportunities:

Energy Efficiency Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Member Duties : PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc., WORKSHOPS/PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate workshop announcements and advertising GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours, Schedule docents and other staff to give tours, Draft policies and procedures for house, Train new docents MEDIA OUTREACH: Draft written materials to initiate contacts with radio, print, and TV media; Create a media notebook documenting TV, radio, and newspaper coverage; Follow up on potential media opportunities; CASE STUDIES: Document and develop case studies of early adopters; MARKETING MATERIALS: Revise marketing materials as needed, including maintaining Facebook page; OTHER DUTIES: Provide technical assistance to homeowners.

Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Member Duties : RESEARCH: Research green building materials/techniques/design; TRAINING: Identify energy efficiency trainings for staff and VISTAs; Obtain training on green building materials/techniques/design; WORKSHOPS: Develop content for and deliver community workshops on utility saving methods; SURVEY COLLECTION: Maintain paper filing system for client surveys; Categorize survey respondents according to need; FOLLOW UP: Provide technical assistance to homeowners on energy efficiency; AT-HOME CONSULTS: Schedule and conduct home energy consults for homeowners; WEATHERIZATION: Provide recommendations on weatherization upgrades; Lead weatherization upgrades; Train staff and volunteers on air sealing and other energy efficiency methods; RESOURCE CENTER: Maintain wall panel displays of green products; Create portable displays demonstrating green technologies; OTHER: Give tours of Holy Cross house; Table events.

The Global Green New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center has the most up to date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and also advises homeowners with professional one-on-one green building consultations. In addition, the Global Green Holy Cross Project Visitor Center in the Lower Ninth Ward conducts tours. Tours include explanations of all the green materials and systems included in the home, such as reclaimed wood floors, Energy Star appliances, green roof, solar power, geo-thermal, and more. Our Green Vendor Directory has hundreds of merchants in the immediate vicinity listed by product type, & offers national alternatives when no local merchants are available.

For full information, please see: http://globalgreen.org/jobs/84

Interested applicants, please apply at americorps.gov and also email resume and cover letter to

For more information on Global Green USA, please see: http://www.globalgreen.org

Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

February 22nd 2011

Free Green-It-Yourself Workshop: Identifying and Eliminating Energy Waste in Your Home

Global Green USA ’s Build It Back Green Program is proud to present a series of monthly educational workshops, teaching residents the whys and hows of energy efficiency and weatherization.

Take part in this workshop to learn about FREE things that you and your family can do to save on your utility bills. This workshop will teach you how to identify energy waste in your home using simple DIY measures, explain the benefits of a professional Home Energy Assessment, and provide you with tips on easy, free ways to reduce your utility bill each month.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Global Green’s Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Global Green events are FREE and open to the public.

For more information on this and all GBRC events, please see our website, here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center:

January 26th 2011

GBRC Monthly Panel Series: January 26th

Global Green is proud to partner with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and the USGBC, LA Chapter to present a series of monthly panel discussions on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Sustaining Our Coastal Resources: Louisiana’s Water Challenge

Grasshopper Mendoza, Marco F. Cocito-Monoc, and Don Blancher will lead our discussion on the pressing need to better manage the abundance of water resources in our communities, including innovative concepts for sustainable stormwater infrastructure, the imperative need for Louisiana’s coastal restoration, the Coastal 5+1 Initiative and New Orleans’ first Water Challenge competition – a creative, entrepreneurial competition brought forth in partnership by The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and The Idea Village – as we work together in the coastal parishes to educate and organize our citizens, businesses and leaders to find solutions to coastal land loss before it is too late.

Please join us for an informative and lively discussion with light organic refreshments and wines from our generous sponsors at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant. Refreshments served at 5:30pm, discussion begins at 6pm.

Wednesday, January 26th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Global Green events are FREE and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: , and see our website here: http://www.globalgreen.org.

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December 7th 2010

Green the Holidays with the Green Light District and Global Green!

GBRC Monthly Events: Green the Holidays with the Green Light District: December 9th, 2010

Global Green, in partnership with the AIA New Orleans Chapter, USGBC – LA Chapter and the Young Leadership Council of New orleans proudly join the green conscious collaboration of businesses known as the Green Light District for a festive evening of sustainable shopping at the Green Light District Holiday Launch Party on December 9th!

Global Green will join local sustainable businesses Branch Out, Green Serene, UP/Unique Products, Spruce Eco Studio, Canopy and more – for an after hours street party/shopping spree in the Lower Garden District on Magazine Street between Jackson Avenue and Clio Streets.

Stop by our Global Green table in front of Branch Out, 2022 Magazine Street, for organic wines and refreshment from our generous friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant, and the official debut of our new NOLA green dat t-shirt. Shop and party your way throughout the Green Light Distict, then join the crowd at Bridge Lounge for a signature green dat cocktail!

WHEN: Thursday, December 9th, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

WHERE: The Green Light District, 2000-2100 Magazine Street
AND Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

Please email Heidi Jensen at our GBRC for more information: – and we’ll hope to see you there!

July 3rd 2010

UPDATE: Oil Spill Disaster Response VISTA: Global Green

Global Green – Oil Response VISTA (AmeriCorps)

This opportunity is a year-long volunteer commitment with a stipend.

Member Duties: The Oil Spill Response Intern will assist senior staff in coordinating Global Green’s regional and national efforts in response to the BP Gulf Oil Spill. Work may include PR writing, photography, grant writing, research, note taking, drafting and editing reports and policy documents, meeting attendance, site visits, and event coordination.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance , Stipend, Training.

Terms: Requires full time service without outside commitments.

Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Disaster Relief, Education, Environment, Coastal Restoration

Qualifications: Good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required.

Service Description: Global Green USA’s Oil Spill response is a multi-faceted effort to stave off economic and environmental damages and ensure a safer, greener future for our region and the nation. All Oil Spill VISTAs will be expected to spend time at the site to familiarize themselves with the problems, participate in cleanup activities when practicable, and document the damage to wetlands, wildlife and communities. The rest of the time will be spent collaborating with like-minded organizations to develop solutions and educate the public.

Program Start/End Date: 08/09/2010 through 08/08/2011

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education Level: High School Graduate minimum, though College Degree preferred

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 years of age, Maximum: None

Program Location: New Orleans, LA

Other requirements: Vehicle (Mileage reimbursements provided)

Accepting Applications: NOW through 7/30/2010

Qualified Applicants should email resume and cover letter to:

AmeriCorps VISTA Information: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp

Global Green USA: http://www.globalgreen.org

June 29th 2010

FREE Green-It-Yourself Series - June 29th

Green- it-Yourself Series: June 29th

Summer is officially here and we know ya’ll are sweatin’ it out in the Big Easy.

This panel will discuss HVAC systems, fans and air-conditioning window units. It will give individuals tips on how to recognize energy efficient models and how to improve the efficiency of existing models. Most importantly guest speaker Mike Bowen of HumbleHG, LLC will discuss how to save money by installing the appropriate system for your home and or apartment.

Hosted by: Global Green’s Build It Back Green Program
Tuesday, June 29th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
At: Good Work Network
1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOLA

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on this and past events, please contact Vincent Fedeli at our Green Building Resource Center: , and see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/. Visit Global Green’s blog to find out what Build it Back Green is up to http://globalgreen.org/blogs/

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