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August 28, 2010 – Dream in Green is a Finalist for the 2010 USGBC LEEDership Awards
The 2010 LEEDership Awards will be presented by the South Florida Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at the Chapter’s GalaVerde event on August 28, 2010. Dream in Green is a proud finalist in the competitive Outstanding Green Business category of the LEEDership Awards. Other finalists for this category include The Spinnaker Group, Pirtle Construction and Alterna Corp. Other LEEDership Award categories include Outstanding Green Local Government, Outstanding Green Elected Official and LEED project categories like New Construction, Commercial Interiors and more. The keynote speaker for the event will be the USGBC CEO and Founding Chair, Mr. Rick Fedrizzi. Learn more about the GalaVerde event, including how to purchase tickets for this exciting event. -
August 28, 2010 - Delivery of First Free Home Energy Savings Workshop
Together with Miami-Dade County, Dream in Green will deliver Home Energy Savings Workshops throughout the Districts in the coming months at no cost to residents. The first of at least 13 workshops will take place in District 11 at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition – Arnold Hall, from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, August 28th. During the three-hour workshops, attendees will learn how to reduce energy bills by 30% and also access the energy rebates and incentives available. Additionally, attendees will receive a free home energy savings toolkit worth $100 and free compact fluorescent light bulbs. See event flyer.
Space is limited, so register now by calling 3-1-1,
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May 25, 2010 - Dream in Green Founder and Chairman of the Board, Nick Gunia is recognized as one of Miami’s emerging young leaders.
When the Miami Herald asked readers to nominate emerging business leaders under 40, they were flooded with candidates. Executive Business Editor Jane Wooldridge announced the results and it is our pleasure that we were told our Nick Gunia was amoungst this presdigious list and thank him for contribution.
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February-March 2010 - Dream in Green Launches Transportation Initiative in Partnership with the Ford Motor Company
During the months of February and March 2010, Dream in Green, in partnership with the Ford Motor Company, will be launching a new initiative to raise awareness about and reduce the environmental and health harms of transportation to and from schools. This exciting new endeavor features two key components, namely a no-idling campaign and a Bike/Walk to School Day.
The no-idling campaign is important because vehicle exhaust from idling creates unnecessary pollution, which is harmful to the environment and everyone's health. Vehicle exhaust is particularly harmful to children because they breath more and at a faster rate than adults. By not idling and turning off one's engine, drivers can save money, help safeguard children's health and prevent up to three pounds of air pollution per month. The Bike/Walk to School Day component of the transportation initiative is designed to highlight the benefits of biking and walking to and from school, including more exercise for better health, energy savings and good old-fashioned fun. -
February 9, 2010 - Dream in Green and the City of Miami Deliver the 2nd Home Energy Saver Challenge Program Training Session
Dream in Green, in partnership with the City of Miami, Home Depot and EarthAid, delivered the second Home Energy Saver Challenge Program training session at the Home Depot store in Coconut Grove on February 9, 2010. The
two hour training session is the first step in a program designed to help City of Miami residents save money on their utility bills and protect the environment by lowering their energy and water consumption. In addition to the in depth training session, each participant received a $150 Home Depot voucher to purchase energy saving products, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs and insulation. Participants' energy usage will be tracked online using EarthAid and prizes will be awarded for the top energy savers.
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January 28, 2010 - Dream in Green Holds Green Schools Challenge Mid-Year Meetings for Participating Teachers and School Staff
Dream in Green held mid-year meetings for teachers and staff from the fifty schools participating in the 2009-2010 Green Schools Challenge program. At the meetings, participants discussed their progress and shared success stories in connection with the fourth annual Green Schools Challenge program. Dream in Green staff also reviewed conservation tips and techniques and assisted participants with fine-tuning their 5-Strand Plans for the remainder of the school year. Additionally, Dream in Green presented the new transportation and no-idling campaign sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. Dream in Green would like to thank the Ransom Everglades Upper School for hosting our 2009-2010 Green Schools Challenge mid-year meetings. -
Dream in Green Wins the First Annual Sustainable South Florida Award for Green Education
On October 29, 2009, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce held the first annual Sustainable South Florida Awards at the Sofitel Hotel.
Dream in Green won this prestigious and highly coveted award in the category of Green Education and Outreach. Other award winners and categories included City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz for Green Visionary and the Spinnaker Group for Green Building. Dream in Green Co-founder and Chairman, Nick Gunia, accepted the award alongside the Board of Directors and Executive Director, Kristen Hebert. Nick dedicated the award to the hardworking teachers and students who have participated in the Green Schools Challenge, which is currently in its fourth year in Miami-Dade County.
Pictured: Dream in Green Board Members, Carlos Canino and Ben Wolkov; Chairman, Nick Gunia; Executive Director, Kristin Maria Hebert; Board Member, Jenny May; former City of Miami Mayor, Manny Diaz (Green Visionary Award Winner); and Board Member, Eric Wenke (Award Recipient on behalf of Baptist Health for Green Practices).
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October 29, 2009 - Dream in Green Honored
Dream in Green honored at Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sustainable South Florida Award Luncheon as winner in the Green Education and Outreach category.
Dream in Green was honored for raising awareness and understanding of the environmental and energy issues confronting local and global communities.
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October 24, 2009 - Dream in Green holds Home Energy Saver Training
Dream in Green, in partnership with the City of Miami, Home Depot and EarthAid, held the Home Energy Saver Challenge training, the first part in a program aimed at helping residents save money on their utility bills and protect the environment by lowering their energy and water consumption. Each participant received a two-hour training along with a $150 Home Depot voucher to purchase energy saving products. Home energy usage will be tracked using EarthAid and prizes will be given for the top energy improvements.
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May 28, 2009 - Congratulations to the 2008/09 GSC Schools!
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, David Lawrence Champion teachers, Laurie Futterman and Nick Liu, and DIG Board Chair, Nick Gunia and students. The collective efforts of the 43 participating GSC schools saved (from September 2008 to March 2009) over $414,000 in energy costs, which translates to approximately 9,800,000 kWh of electricity. The schools also recycled over 375,000 pounds of paper, plastic, and aluminum, mitigating over 14,000,000 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Dream in Green celebrated the winners at the May 28, 2009 End of the Year Awards Ceremony. David Lawrence Jr. K-8 won first place this year by reducing their electricity by almost 42% and saving $76,625 in energy costs.
To read more about the GSC, or to view GSC school greenometers.Read about how individual schools went about reaching their reductions in this comprehensive Success Booklet that was recently published.
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April & May, 2009 - Miami Gardens Power Up Program
In April and May, Dream in Green partnered with the City of Miami Gardens to deliverenergy efficiency workshops for over 300 Miami Gardens homeowners. Following the workshop, participants received a $250 voucher to purchase energy efficient products at Lowe’s.
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April 8, 2009 - Gateway to Green Brings Together More than 600 Professionals
Dream in Green partnered with the City of Miami on Gateway to Green, held April 8, 2009. The expo brought together over 600 professionals to learn about sustainable building products and services, hear from green industry experts, and interact with leaders in environmental policy and technology. “Several years ago I called for the greening of Miami, to create an environmentally-friendly city that could serve as a model for others to follow. The private industry answered the call,” said Mayor Diaz. “The Gateway to Green demonstrates our commitment to green building and to creating green jobs in Miami.”
Keynote speaker Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), addressed participants during the event’s morning session. Two additional sessions addressed the topics of selling green and access to green. With these educational presentations, more than 50 exhibitors and a unique matchmaking opportunity, Gateway to Green is part of what makes Miami a leader in the green building movement.
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January & February 2009 - Green Schools Challenge Mid-Year MeetingsIn late January and early February 2009, Green Schools Challenge participants met to discuss the ongoing GSC and share success stories. Click here to read more about their successes this year. Thanks to Miami Country Day School, Kendale Elementary and Ransom Everglades for hosting the mid-year meetings.
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