June 26 at noon ET
Thursday, June 26 at 12 pm ET – We released new research on how Appalachia can leverage the excitement around increased adoption of green building rating systems to transform the Ohio River Valley into a leader in the green building supply chain!
LEED and other green building certifications are becoming more commonplace as sustainable building is recognized as a priority for reducing carbon emissions. This recording shares opportunities that exist for Appalachian building material manufacturers to take advantage of the preference for locally sourced supplies within green building rating systems. Explore the ins and outs of green building certifications such as LEED, how Appalachia can meet the rising demand for green building products, and which materials will be most advantageous to produce in the region.
This event is part of our Summer 2025 Manufacturing Series. an ongoing series of events sharing new research on opportunities within Appalachia’s manufacturing sector, from growing feedstocks to producing final products. This series of listening sessions will explore the specific opportunities to leverage the region’s historical assets for the new energy economy and create a hub for sustainable manufacturing. Appalachians should have a say in the work to keep opportunities in the region and support the creation of a 21st century economy that’s good for workers, communities, and the environment.
Follow-up materials
For folks interested in the rest of our manufacturing series, see the events below!
- 9/22, 1:00 pm: A Wind-Win: Appalachia’s Potential in the Wind Turbine Supply Chain
- 10/16, 11am-3pm: Summit for Appalachian Manufacturing Strategy
You can view a recording of this Green Building Supply Chain webinar via Zoom.
You can also read the full report on our website here
Here are the speakers of the event as well as the presentations and links shared during the digital convening last month. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help with anything, ReImagine Appalachia is happy to be of assistance!
Chris Cieslak, COO and VP of Programs, Green Building Alliance
- Make it in Appalachia: Green Building Supply Chain Potential Regional Landscape
- Local Hemp Building Products
- What We Learned About Hemp Building
Amanda Woodrum, Co-Director, ReImagine Appalachia
Patricia DeMarco, author and Mayor-elect of the Borough of Forest Hills, PA
Wendy Patton, Sionainn Rudek, and Bikash Gupta, ReImagine Appalachia
Here are our Mentimeter Poll Results from the convening:
Thank you again for your interest and participation in these opportunities for Appalachia.