It’s been nearly a year since I sat at this computer and wrote about sustainability. Efficiency has taken on a whole new meaning for me but before launching into that dialog, let’s recap of the past year.
Professionally in an 8 month period working 20 hours a week I left the COO of a Bay Area low income housing developer acknowledging the following:
“With the help of Lisa Goddard, our Green Associate, EAH secured over half a million dollars in grant and loan support from the Marin Community Foundation. This will help us begin our “green” effort, and give us best practices as we move the project to more regions. Our commitment to sustainability encompasses many actions throughout our company and properties, both managed and in development. This currently include water audits, recycling training, efficiency lighting upgrades, solar installation and upgraded Energy Star appliances. EAH Housing is well on its way to become a certified green business — please stay tuned to see how you can support our efforts!”
Since that press release, EAH is being recognized in February 2011 by the California Sustainability Alliance for their leadership in sustainability.
I’m thrilled that I contributed to the success of EAH.
Lisa Goddard
