March 3, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Hartford Club, Hartford, CT CBIA and Fathom invite you to join them and explore dimensions of change and what’s required of business leaders to create a robust and more sustainable future. This is the first in a series of discussions that connect state business leaders with today’s [...]

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Stamford, Conn.  –  Nestlé Waters North America announced last week that Michael Washburn has joined the company as director of sustainability. In his new role, Washburn will lead Nestlé Waters’ efforts to increase recycling rates in the United States; innovate in energy use and building design across its facilities; advocate for constructive water policies; and [...]

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Berlin, Conn. – According to the Berlin Patch, a Berlin homebuilder has proposed one of the state’s first green subdivision.  The plan calls for 83 homes on 122 acres south of Orchard Road, Mohawk Drive, and Metacomet Drive. The homes will be built by Carrier Home Builders, one of central Connecticut’s most experienced and respected [...]

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Darien, Conn. – David Popoff, real estate agent at William Raveis Real Estate in Darien, Connecticut has earned his LEED® AP Homes Professional Credential.  David is part of a select group of architects, builders, home suppliers and other industry professionals nationwide who have earned the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) specialty designation, identifying him as someone [...]

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A law suit that was been filed recently, is gaining some attention and it may have a significant impact on the future of green buildings and the existence of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® program. While the U.S. GBC has transformed the marketplace and has helped spur greater emphasis on sustainable design in buildings [...]

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Hartford, Conn. – Last week, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy named Daniel C. Esty as his choice to be the next commissioner of the state’s a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  That role could expand if Gov. Malloy gets legislative approval for his proposal to merge the Department of Public Utility Control with the DEP and [...]

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