Community Organizations
Global Green USA
Contact info
Heidi Jensen
(504) 525-2121
841 Carondelet St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Website: http://www.globalgreen.org
Services Offered
Neighborhoods Served:
• Holy Cross
Planning District:
1
Ward:
4, 9
Zip Codes:
70130
Council Representative:
N/A
State Representative:
N/A
Police Precinct:
7
President / Director:
Elizabeth Galante
Mission:
Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Global Green USA is committed to creating a green model for development and rebuilding for New Orleans through our four projects and programs: the Build it Back Green program, our Green Building Resource Center, the Green Schools program, and the Holy Cross Project. Through the Build it Back Green program, we disseminate information to homeowners on ways to rebuild in an energy efficient, healthy, and sustainable manner. Our Green Building Resource Center, at 841 Carondelet St., is a space for New Orleanians to gather all the information they need about green building. The Green Schools program not only retrofits schools in New Orleans with energy efficient and healthy measures, but it also promotes environmental education to the future of New Orleans. The Holy Cross Project, and its Visitor Center, is a green affordable housing community that strives to educate New Orleanians, the Gulf Coast, and the broader American public about the benefits of green building.
Current Priorities:
- Housing
- Public Education
Partners:
Holy Cross, Broadmoor
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.
