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The Building Energy Pod
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Lesley Showers: Taking Action for Sustainable Communities
Episode 1
mardi 29 juillet 2025 • Duration 36:32
Summary
In this conversation, Leslie Showers, the executive director of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in the USA, discusses the ICA Greenrise Restoration Project, a sustainable renovation of a historic building aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting community health. She shares insights on the challenges of renovating an old building, navigating city regulations, and the importance of creative financing for sustainable projects. The discussion also highlights the collaborative efforts in the Carbon Free Building Demonstration Collaborative, focusing on sharing knowledge and resources to help other organizations pursue sustainability initiatives.
Takeaways
ICA is focused on community-driven sustainability initiatives.
The ICA Greenrise Restoration Project aims to demonstrate urban sustainability.
70% of carbon emissions come from buildings, highlighting the need for retrofits.
The project is being executed in phases due to the building's size and age.
Challenges include protecting the historic terracotta facade during renovations.
Creative financing is essential for nonprofit sustainability projects.
Collaborative approaches can enhance funding opportunities for nonprofits.
Low hanging fruit for energy savings includes switching to LED lighting.
Success stories from the collaborative show the impact of sustainable practices.
Building relationships with local representatives is crucial for securing funding.
Keywords
sustainability, community development, ICA, carbon emissions, building renovation, nonprofit, energy efficiency, climate action, funding, collaborative
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ICA and Leslie Showers
01:58 Sustainable Renovation Goals and Motivations
05:04 Project Scope and Sustainability Measures
07:17 Challenges in Renovating Historic Buildings
12:35 Navigating Code Compliance and City Regulations
14:53 Creative Financing for Sustainable Projects
18:27 Collaborative Funding Approaches for Nonprofits
22:49 The Carbon Free Building Demonstration Collaborative
26:45 Low Hanging Fruit in Energy Efficiency
28:09 Success Stories from the Collaborative
31:24 Motivations for Sustainable Retrofits
33:48 Scaling Initiatives and Replicability
The Building Energy Pod is Coming Soon
Episode 1
jeudi 17 juillet 2025 • Duration 00:30
Get ready! The Building Energy Pod officially kicks off August 1st, bringing you in-depth conversations with leaders in building retrofits, green construction, and energy efficiency. Hosted by Matt Watson of Illinois Green Alliance, we'll explore trends, solutions, and challenges for high-performance buildings. Follow us now so you don't miss our debut episode and all future insights!