Staying indoors is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat, but did you know that indoor air can often be 2-5 times more polluted than the great outdoors? Read the full article from Georgia Public Broadcasting and learn expert tips from Southface's Bryant Hains on how to up your home air quality. ☁️ https://bit.ly/3LAClmZ
Southface Institute
Non-profit Organizations
Atlanta, GA 4,467 followers
Building sustainably for life
About us
Driven by the Southeast's growing need to save energy and water, and to preserve our natural resources, Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, advocacy, research, and technical assistance. A nonprofit organization, Southface and its training programs have been recognized for excellence by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Georgia Environmental Council, Earth Share of Georgia, and numerous other industry and community organizations.
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www.southface.org
External link for Southface Institute
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Solar
Locations
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Primary
241 Pine St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308, US
Employees at Southface Institute
Updates
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Check out this great read on our partnership with Atlanta Housing and how our recent 1.9 million federal grant win will be used to weatherize and electrify low-income multifamily homes and train managers on our BIT Building O&M program. https://bit.ly/3Y8LHxK #affordablehousing
Atlanta Housing Nears $2M Fundraising Milestone for Sustainability Initiatives - SaportaReport
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Join Clean Cities-Georgia on July 31st, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, to review the proposed EV community charging locations within DeKalb County. ⚡🚗 Register: https://bit.ly/3Wc7lib
DeKalb's Clean Energy Plan EV Charging Community Event
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Our office in Sarasota has found a new location and strength in partnership with 10 other organizations as they come together in the newly opened Resilience Incubator. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone! 🎉 About the Incubator🚪 The incubator is dedicated to fostering environmental sustainability and resilience in the Sarasota area and brings together 11 change-making local organizations under one roof to achieve that mission. The organizations will collectively promote projects addressing affordable housing, sustainability, hurricane preparedness and more. Partner Organizations 👥 Transition Sarasota, Elizabeth Moore / Suncoast Stargazers, Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Minorities in Shark Sciences, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay Watch, Southeast Sustainability Directors Network, Suncoast Waterkeeper, and Sunshine Community Compost Funders Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation | Community Foundation of Sarasota County SunCoast Blood Centers
Local nonprofit collaboration center opens doors for almost a dozen organizations
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Sustain Our Future Foundation has officially launched the Sustainable Justice HBCU Fellowship! This initiative aims to build a new generation of sustainability leaders with a strong #EnvironmentalJustice mindset, while placing Historically Black College and University students at the forefront. We are excited to partner with Sustain Our Future and our fellow, Ajinkya Soumas, to help us measure the impact of sustainable operations and maintenance green building certification programs on policy decisions.
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Georgia’s energy future is on the line - and so is your electricity bill. In September 2024, Southface Institute and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light will kick off trainings for the 2025 Georgia Power IRP, focusing on a push for renewables and energy equity in Georgia. Learn how you can shape policies for a sustainable future: https://bit.ly/3VUEKPp
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We loved working with Lowcountry Food Bank on this #GoodUse project! Energy efficient buildings = less utility costs and the ability to double down on your mission. https://bit.ly/3BgBzp9
Thanks to SouthFace’s GoodUse matching grant program, our Charleston warehouse has been upgraded with new installation! Thank you, Southface Institute - not only for investing in our facility but for also supporting #Lowcountry Food Bank’s mission to provide consistent access to food for neighbors to enjoy!
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LAST CHANCE: Secure your tickets for our June 20 Summer Solstice event, where each ticket guarantees you not only a fun-filled garden party (food and drink included) but also supports our sustainability efforts. Don't miss out on celebrating for a cause. 🌞🍃 Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/3WVOn13
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our GoodUse program needs third-party reviewers to help identify which #nonprofits will receive facility upgrades that reduce utility costs and save mission-critical dollars. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3MhMvrX
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