New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

February 26th 2013

NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge Update

Competition is stiff in the NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge!

NOLA Wise has challenged neighborhood teams to see who can have the most Home Performance Evaluations (HPE) completed within their boundaries. The winning neighborhood will receive $5000 to put towards a neighborhood greening project. HPEs will be tallied until March 31st, and the winning neighborhood will be announced mid-April.

All homeowners who complete a home energy retrofit through the NOLA Wise program, including those located outside of Neighborhood Challenge team boundaries, are eligible for a limited-time-only $750 cash back incentive.

Contact NOLA Wise to sign up for a Home Performance Evaluation and learn how your house can start saving energy and money, and help your neighborhood to reach its greening goals!

504-523-WISE (9473), , or http://www.nolawise.org

Participating Neighborhood Challenge teams:
Mid City Volleyball Group and Mid City Neighborhood Organization (Mid City)
Hollygrove Neighbors
Villages of the East Coalition (VEC)

January 30th 2013

$750 Cash back Incentive

Please see the exciting new offer from NOLA Wise, which now provides Orleans Parish homeowners a $750 cash back incentive for making energy efficiency improvements on their homes! These incentives are in addition to the already-available Energy Smart incentives from Entergy New Orleans.

Spread the word!

Call us today at 504-523-WISE or visit nolawise.org to learn more.

January 2nd 2013

Introducing the NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge!

Talk about some healthy competition! Your neighborhood can start off 2013 right by competing to become the most NOLA Wise! NOLA Wise is an energy efficiency program available to New Orleans homeowners through a partnership between the Mayor’s office and the nonprofit organization Global Green USA.

NOLA Wise Neighborhood Challenge!
January 21st – March 31st

Applications due Tuesday, January 15th

Do you have a corner lot just waiting to become a garden? Would your community center benefit from lower utility bills? Form a neighborhood team and compete with fellow New Orleanians to win $5000 for a community greening project of your choice, courtesy of NOLA Wise!

NOLA Wise provides homeowners with the tools they need to improve their homes’ comfort, affordability and efficiency. Step one is to have a home performance evaluation (HPE) to see how the home could upgrade its energy performance. From there, homeowners have the option of working with a NOLA Wise approved and trained green building contractor to complete the energy efficiency work on their homes. NOLA Wise accesses all available incentives to lower the cost of the project, provides access to low interest loans and does the quality control on the work to ensure that it’s done right the first time.

The challenge winner is the neighborhood with the most homes to have HPEs completed!

Teams will be responsible for promoting NOLA Wise, via volunteer networks, social media, and all available outreach methods, as well as encouraging residents to get an HPE. Neighborhoods will be provided with any NOLA Wise branded marketing materials that are needed, digital or print. In order to register a neighborhood team, please submit a proposal to by Tuesday, January 15th.

You will be notified about final proposal acceptance by January 18th, and the collection of HPE’s will occur between January 21st and March 31st. Totals will be calculated and the winners will be announced by April 15th, 2013.

Proposals should include, but are not limited to, the following information:

Team Information:
Neighborhood (you may create an advantage for yourself by banning together with nearby neighborhoods)
Geographic boundaries
Team leader
Contact information

Description of Outreach Plan
How will you promote NOLA Wise and get people to sign up for an HPE? Methods can include social media, canvassing, volunteers, etc.

Community Project Information
If you win, what community project will the $5000 prize money go towards?
How will this project serve the broadest spectrum of community members and need?
Do you have any matching funding to complete the project?
What is the total cost?
What is the time frame for completion?
How would the project lead to a more sustainable New Orleans?

http://nolawise.org/events/neighborhoodchallenge

November 28th 2012

We're Moving and Need to Sublet our Space ASAP!

TWO New Orleans CBD/Arts District Offices Available for Sublet Immediately

Sunny, beautiful offices in excellent central location in the heart of the Arts District of New Orleans.

Two spaces available for sublet together or individually:

550 square ft 2 room suite with 18 ft ceilings, large windows, hardwood flooring, architectural details including built-in bookcases, transom and unique clerestory skylight – $750 mo.

280 square ft 1 room office with 18 ft ceilings, large windows, beautiful light maple wood laminate flooring, accent wall – $500 mo.

Carondelet Street neighborhood is on the edge of the CBD in New Orleans’ historic Warehouse/Arts District, conveniently located on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.

2nd floor w/downstairs street entrance buzzer/intercom access on Carondelet, DSL-ready, utilities and building alarm system included, upstairs bathrooms, safe onsite parking in rear, great fellow tenants.

Please email or leave message at 504-525-2121, X181 to schedule an appointment ASAP.

Thanks!

October 27th 2012

GreeNOLA Facebook Page Welcomes You!

The GreeNOLA group is for local residents, businesses, organizations and our supporters worldwide who care about the creation of a greener, more sustainable New Orleans and Gulf Coast through intelligent, environmentally responsible and progressive planning.

Our page is also a venue to post your ideas, events and actions that you are taking to further green building, restoration of the Wetlands and Gulf Coast, recycling/re-purposing efforts, sustainable living, and support local artists, organizations, businesses, green jobs, green space…. and the spirit of NOLA, far and wide.

Please join with us in sharing your love of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/115093039648/members/

October 27th 2012

Global Green NOLA Hosts Fund Raiser/Sneak Preview of Casa Borrega

Global Green NOLA Fundraiser/Sneak Preview of Casa Borrega – November 15th

On November 15th, Global Green’s New Orleans office will host a festive VIP cocktail reception and fundraiser for more than 75 local green economy leaders and Global Green supporters to celebrate our achievements in helping to green the City of New Orleans and create a more sustainable Gulf Coast.

Join us for an exclusive preview of Casa Borrega – an exciting new restaurant and music venue set to open on the revitalized Oretha Castle Haley corridor in late 2012 – and meet the new Director of Global Green’s New Orleans Office, Linda Stone.

The event will feature food, wine and cocktails thanks to our generous friends including 360 Vodka, LA Pizza Kitchen Uptown, Elizabeth’s, Sweets & Eats, and La Divina Gelateria. We’ll celebrate our newest Holy Cross Homes residents, and enjoy an intimate musical set by Hannah KB and Friends.

New this year – raffle packages and silent auction!! Prizes include Gibson and Epiphone guitars autographed by notable NOLA musicians, fabulous burlap Re-Weekender and Hobo bags by RePurposing NOLA Piece by Peace, a complete room re-design package by Spruce NOLA, a complementary one night stay for two at the InterContinental Hotel New Orleans, 4 kayak rentals from Bayou Kayaks, Crescent City Farmers Market gift bag and cookbook, gift certificates to Boucherie, Green Serene, Branch Out, Shanti Yoga and much more! A raffle ticket is included in the $100 VIP ticket price.

Thursday, November 15th
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Casa Borrega
1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113

To purchase tickets please visit: http://www.globalgreen.org/greenvip

For more information: Contact Lindsey Mayer at or 504-525-2121 ×193

Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for more event information and prize updates! http://www.facebook.com/events/118198678333393/

June 5th 2012

Monthly Sustainability Series: THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH

Monthly Sustainability Series: Thursday, June 14th

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

As we brace ourselves for another hot, humid summer in New Orleans, this month’s installment will feature presentations and discussion with sustainable contractor/owner Ryan Fitzmorris of Retro-Fitz Home Weatherization, energy consultant Louis Triay of Energy and Comfort Solutions and Solar Alternatives’ founder and VP, Mike Murphy.

We’ll discuss the best ways to prepare our homes and businesses for comfort in the summer months and beyond – the importance of an energy assessment and best practices in local weatherization services; products such as cellulose and spray foam insulation, radiant barrier and other new measures that can ensure comfort and save you hundreds of dollars a year on energy bills. We’ll feature information on the newest energy efficiency financing programs and incentives available – including loans, leasing and rebates that make this the most affordable time in Louisiana’s history to consider adding solar power to your energy plan – all with the sustainability of our structures, and our planet, in mind.

Monthly Sustainability Series
Thursday, June 14th
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

FREE and open to the public. Continuing Education Credits available registered AIA professionals.

Join us for organic wine and refreshments – and a fresh, fizzy signature 360 Vodka cocktail debuting at 5:30pm – with our panel presentation beginning promptly at 6pm.

Very special thank you to our generous friends at Whole Foods Market, along with new sponsors Beaucoup Juice, City Greens and 360 Vodka for your ongoing support of Global Green’s work in New Orleans.

For more information, please contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center:

May 30th 2012

Global Green USA Selling 4 Green Affordable Homes Holy Cross Neighborhood, Lower 9th Ward

Global Green USA, has put four LEED Platinum single-family homes on the market in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward. These homes are the result of a design competition led by Brad Pitt in 2006 and have been called “21st Century Shotgun Houses” for their nod to the city’s traditional housing stock with a modern redesign emphasizing efficiency, resilience and functionality.

There are two single-story homes with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath selling for $110,000, and two two-story homes with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths selling for $130,000, all located on Andry Street by the river in the Holy Cross neighborhood. Global Green welcomes all offers, but reserves the right to require buyers to be at 80-100% average median income and additionally grants preference to past or present residents of the Lower 9th Ward and/or teachers, community organizers, first responders or nonprofit employees in New Orleans.

Green features in all of the homes include: solar panels; 80% more energy efficient construction than standard built houses; ENERGY STAR lights, fans and appliances; water efficient plumbing fixtures; superior indoor air quality; and durable building materials that are environmentally friendly and highly storm resistant. An offer has already been made on one of the homes.

Matt Petersen, Global Green’s CEO, said, “Our goal is to have all the homes sold and occupied by the end of the summer.” He emphasized that, “We are looking forward to helping families come back to their old neighborhood and returning the area to its former vibrancy with the extra benefit of sustainable infrastructure.”

The homes are the first part of a larger development that includes raingardens and public space and a Community and Climate Action Center, which will break ground in July. Global Green is also planning a multi-family building with 18 affordable apartments that will be built when sufficient funding is available.

Additional information on the houses can be found in the Resources tab, entitled Global Green Homes 1 Story and Global Green Homes 2 Story.

For questions please contact:
Michelle Pyne

504-525-2121 ext. 171

Linda Stone
Program and Operations Director, NOLA Office

504-525-2121 ×186
504-525-2122 fax

Global Green USA
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.globalgreen.org

May 30th 2012

Global Green Release of RFP for Fresh Food Vendor

Deadline for Submission: Friday, June 8th

As part of our commitment to the sustainable rebuilding of New Orleans and demonstrating green building as a solution to global warming nationally, Global Green USA sponsored an international sustainable design competition during the summer of 2006. The product of which was our Holy Cross Project.

We are about to enter Phase II of the Holy Cross Project and break ground on construction of our 8000 + square foot Community Development and Climate Action Center (CDCAC) in July 2012. Global Green’s New Orleans office is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a fresh food retailer to occupy a 1,000 – 2,000 sqft space within this structure. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 8th. A number of incentives are available to attract this fresh food retailer, including free rent and utilities for the first three months of occupancy. This is a great opportunity to bring fresh produce to the Lower Ninth Ward and address the pressing issue of the area’s food desert.

As a landmark sustainable development, the Global Green Holy Cross Project is of vital importance to Global Green, the Holy Cross Neighborhood and the people of New Orleans.

A complete Holy Cross Project background and detailed RFP can be found in our profile’s Resources tab.

For questions please contact:

Michelle Pyne

504-525-2121 ext. 171

Linda Stone
Program and Operations Director, NOLA Office
Global Green USA
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

504-525-2121 ×186
504-525-2122 fax

www.globalgreen.org

Deadline for Submission: Friday, June 8th

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.

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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