Thursday, October 24th at 3 pm
Making low-carbon construction the new norm
Thursday, October 24 at 3 pm ET – Join ReImagine Appalachia for a listening session on leveraging 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. This event will be hosted virtually via zoom.
LEED and other green building certifications are becoming more commonplace as sustainable building is recognized as a priority for reducing carbon emissions. Discover the 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.
Event Agenda
This listening session will include time to discuss the preliminary research presented and seek feedback to help shape the direction of this research. Our goal is to create resources to support community leaders working to transform Appalachia into a hub for the new clean economy.
This event is the fourth part of our Fall 2024 Make it an Appalachia series, an ongoing series of presentations exploring 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.