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Fresh talent at GreenerU: meet our 2024 summer interns

From nuclear engineering to climate communications to data analytics, GreenerU's set of 2024 summer interns bring a wealth of interests and perspectives to the team—and we can't wait for you to get to know them better.

From STARS v2.2 to v3.0: key changes

With any new version of STARS comes a slew of methodology changes that can be difficult to manage and keep track of. With this in mind, GreenerU has identified the three most impactful changes that will affect your STARS process the next time you submit.

GreenerU uses design to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences

Design is a powerful tool in GreenerU’s arsenal, and one that we leverage to tackle one of the biggest obstacles in our field: communicating about sustainability.

Case Studies

Transforming Temple Shir Tikva into a decarbonized powerhouse

Ensuring the congregation at the bustling Temple Shir Tikva didn’t miss a beat during a major renovation of its HVAC system was seamless due to detailed planning and teamwork. The new VRF heat pumps are estimated to save TST up to $353,000 in utility incentives through Mass Save.

Preserving literary history via climate mitigation: a plan for decarbonizing the Concord Free Public Library

Libraries are finding new and innovative ways to endure, structurally and purposefully, for future generations. This New England landmark is carving its path to a carbon-free future.

Museum-quality efficiency upgrades

Isabella Stewart Gardner was famously precise in her vision and oversight of her museum’s creation. GreenerU is helping this masterpiece of an institution in meeting its sustainability goals—both in working toward climate neutrality and in operating the museum in perpetuity.

Webinars

Green energy incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act: how the final regulations shaped up

One of the key innovations of the IRA is the introduction of direct pay options for nonprofit organizations, allowing them to receive cash refunds for tax credits previously out of reach. In this webinar, green energy tax expert Jerome L. Garciano provided insights into these new regulations and answered pressing questions from attendees.

Getting buy-in for your big ideas

Vibrant. Exhilarating. Complicated. Messy.

We're not talking about your love life. We’re talking about working in an institutional setting, where getting things done is no simple task. If you’re looking at launching a major initiative, an interdepartmental project, or moving forward with your climate action goals, you need to draw from a different toolkit than your job description outlines—you need to be persuasive.

New green energy benefits for nonprofits in the Inflation Reduction Act

Passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act created unprecedented opportunities and incentives for businesses, individuals, and institutions to invest in electrification, renewables, and efficiency measures—from electric vehicles to EV charging stations to solar PV and more. New with this legislation is the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to get a cash refund for the value of tax credits ordinarily out of their reach.

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