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** Sustainability That Elevates Your Business
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Is your business in Los Angeles=2C La Mesa=2C Encinitas=2C or Vista? Don=
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Green Homes California


** Electrification of Healthy Homes for Wilmington
------------------------------------------------------------

Our Green Homes California (https://usgbc-ca.org/programs/green-homes/?utm=
_source=3DNewsletter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_0=
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c_cid=3D27a8633198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) team partnered with Climate Resolve (h=
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 Clean California under a Quick Start Grant (https://techcleanca.com/quick=
-start-grants/2022-qsg-recipients/climate-resolve-usgbc-la/?utm_source=3DN=
ewsletter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_COPY_0=
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8633198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) to electrify space and water heating and collect=
 data to research green financing strategies for heat pump retrofits. From=
 2023 to 2024=2C we implemented this work through direct engagement with r=
esidents of the Los Angeles port-adjacent neighborhoods of Wilmington and=
 San Pedro in order to bring sustainability resources to these communities=
 on the frontlines of climate change.

In total=2C we:
* Engaged 776 residents and reached over 2=2C000 to provide educational re=
sources on healthy homes=2C electrification=2C and California=E2=80=99s de=
carbonization goals
* Installed 21 heat pumps=2C 14 unitary heat pump water heaters=2C and 7 h=
eat pump HVAC mini split systems
* Mitigated an estimated 164.5 metric tons of CO2e
* Subsidized 100% of the retrofit costs for program participants=2C includ=
ing leveraging TECH Clean California program incentives

Check out these three case studies for more information:
1. Case Study 1 (https://usgbc.ca/case-HP-abatementcost?utm_source=3DNewsl=
etter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_COPY_01&ut=
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198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) : Calculating GHG Savings and Economic Efficiency of=
 HeatPump Retrofits in Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
2. Case Study 2 (https://usgbc.ca/case-HP-communityengagement?utm_source=
=3DNewsletter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_CO=
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=3D27a8633198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) : Building Awareness around Heat Pump Techn=
ologies through Community Engagement
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er&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_COPY_01&utm_m=
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&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) : Heat Pump Water Heater and HVAC Retrofits for Single-f=
amily Affordable Housing

Also=2C check out the final report (https://techcleanca.com/documents/5580=
/Climate_Resolve_QSG_Final_Report_v250403.pdf?utm_source=3DNewsletter&utm_=
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ts!

Two Wilmington property owners who installed new heat pump water heaters i=
n their homes

Thank you to TECH Clean California=2C Climate Resolve=2C the Los Angeles D=
epartment of Water and Power=2C and the Harbor Community Benefit Foundatio=
n for supporting Healthy Homes for Wilmington!


** Do you own or rent a single-family house in Wilmington or San Pedro?
------------------------------------------------------------

USGBC-CA can subsidize green technologies to save on household costs=2C im=
prove local air quality=2C and increase community resilience. We are partn=
ering with the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation (HCBF) to provide clean=
 technology deployments at no cost to the owner=2C which could include: he=
at pump water heating (electric)=2C electric vehicle (EV) charging=2C and=
 induction cooking (electric).

Residents can receive a free home assessment of their property to identify=
 energy and water-saving opportunities and enrollment assistance for rebat=
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** No-Cost EV Charging for Multifamily Properties
------------------------------------------------------------

USGBC California is partnering with GreenWealth Energy (http://www.green-w=
ealth.com/?utm_source=3DNewsletter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIG=
N_2024_08_05_08_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_term=3D0_-6163be9064-71176803&mc_cid=3D27a8633198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) (GWE) to support Los Ang=
eles County=E2=80=99s Charge4All program=2C which provides no-cost EV char=
ging infrastructure to eligible multifamily properties across the region.

Qualified properties can receive Level 2 EV charging hardware=2C software=
=2C and electrical infrastructure installed=2C operated=2C and maintained=
 by GWE at no cost=E2=80=94for 10 years.

GWE=2C a Southern California-based EV charging infrastructure company=2C m=
anages the process end-to-end and offers a profit-share opportunity to pro=
perty owners.

Program Highlights:

=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F No-cost installation or equipment
=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F Turnkey solution=E2=80=94GWE handles everything
=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F 10 years of operation and maintenance
=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F Revenue share from charging sessions
=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F Lower charging rates for residents=2C guests=2C and ven=
dors
=E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F Electricity costs are covered

Eligibility:
* Multifamily property with 50 or more units

* Located in Los Angeles County or nearby: Orange=2C Riverside=2C San Bern=
ardino=2C Santa Barbara=2C or Ventura
* Preference given to:
+ Properties with secure parking
+ Properties in disadvantaged communities

To learn more and apply: socalevenaccess.org/charge4all (https://www.socal=
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Please note: This is not a first-come=2C first-served program. All applica=
tions will be reviewed and vetted before selection. The window will close=
 once funding is fully allocated.

Watch the LA County Charge4All Program webinar (https://www.youtube.com/wa=
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ation!

Any questions?  Email reach2@green-wealth.com (mailto:reach2@green-wealth.=
com?subject=3D&body=3D)

BuildSMART Trailer


** BuildSMART X Earth Day: Sustainability in Action at Fullerton College
------------------------------------------------------------

On April 21=2C the BuildSMART team took part in Fullerton College=E2=80=99=
s Earth Day celebration=2C engaging with students and community members to=
 champion sustainable living. Our mobile trailer served as a hub for impac=
tful conversations about green building materials=2C water conservation=2C=
 healthier homes=2C and broader sustainability practices.

We also provided valuable resources for both renters and homeowners=2C inc=
luding details on Southern California Edison=E2=80=99s rebate programs and=
 energy-saving tools. Events like these highlight the power of education a=
nd hands-on interaction in driving meaningful change in how we approach su=
stainability at home.

Upcoming trailer tours:
* May 22. California Green Building Conference. Fort Mason=2C San Francisc=
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ity?
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Net Zero Accelerator

We=E2=80=99re thrilled=E2=80=94OK=2C geekily excited!=E2=80=94to officiall=
y announce the 2025 NZA Cohort at the California Green Building Conference=
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ign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=3Demai=
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IQID) on May 22. Join us for Innovation Caffeination at 10:30 AM=2C where=
 we=E2=80=99ll reveal the new cohort and feature live fast pitches from en=
trepreneurs in attendance. We=E2=80=99ll also launch the new cohort page a=
t NetZeroAccelerator.org (http://netzeroaccelerator.org?utm_source=3DNewsl=
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m_medium=3Demail&utm_term=3D0_-6163be9064-71176803&mc_cid=3D27a8633=
198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) .

Up and away!

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors!

USGBC-CA Partners and Sponsors (https://usgbc-la.org/sponsor/?utm_source=
=3DNewsletter&utm_campaign=3D27a8633198-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_05_08_51_CO=
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=3D27a8633198&mc_eid=3DUNIQID) provide operating support for all of our pr=
ograms and events as well as start-up funds for new green building program=
s and initiatives.

Please join us - we need your support! Contact Carrie Hester (mailto:carri=
e@usgbc-ca.org?subject=3D&body=3D) for more information.

Your support is crucial in helping us advance our initiatives and transfor=
m California into a more sustainable state for all!

Click here (https://usgbc-la.org/annual-impact-reports/?utm_source=3DNewsl=
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click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D6b1a66353a&e=3D0558141356">Clima=
te Resolve</a> and TECH Clean California under a <a href=3D"https://usgbc-=
ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D74b=
7433926&e=3D0558141356">Quick Start Grant</a> to electrify space and wate=
r heating and collect data to research green financing strategies for heat=
 pump retrofits. From 2023 to 2024=2C we implemented this work through dir=
ect engagement with residents of the Los Angeles port-adjacent neighborhoo=
ds of Wilmington and San Pedro in order to bring sustainability resources=
 to these communities on the frontlines of climate change.</p><p><br /></p=
><p><strong>In total=2C we:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Engaged 776 res=
idents and reached over 2=2C000 </strong>to provide educational resources=
 on healthy homes=2C electrification=2C and California=E2=80=99s decarboni=
zation goals</p></li><li><p><strong>Installed 21 heat pumps=2C</strong> 14=
 unitary heat pump water heaters=2C and 7 heat pump HVAC mini split system=
s</p></li><li><p><strong>Mitigated an estimated 164.5 metric tons of CO2e<=
/strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Subsidized 100% of the retrofit costs for=
 program participants</strong>=2C including leveraging TECH Clean Californ=
ia program incentives </p><p class=3D"mcePastedContent" style=3D"line-heig=
ht: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff; margin-top: 11pt; margin-bottom: 11pt=
; mso-line-height-alt: 138%; direction: ltr;"><br /></p></li></ul><p><stro=
ng>Check out these three case studies for more information:</strong></p><o=
l><li><p><a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D23e6d8e72b&e=3D0558141356">Case Study 1</a=
>: Calculating GHG Savings and Economic Efficiency of HeatPump Retrofits i=
n Affordable Housing in Los Angeles</p></li><li><p><a href=3D"https://usgb=
c-ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D4=
7a9ad748e&e=3D0558141356">Case Study 2</a>: Building Awareness around Hea=
t Pump Technologies through Community Engagement</p></li><li><p><a href=3D=
"https://usgbc-ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976f=
ddab1c&id=3Daebef19065&e=3D0558141356">Case Study 3</a>: Heat Pump Water=
 Heater and HVAC Retrofits for Single-family Affordable Housing</p></li></=
ol><p><br /></p><p>Also=2C check out the <a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.=
list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3Daeef5ceda8&=
e=3D0558141356">final report</a> and <a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.lis=
t-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D856b2990a5&e=
=3D0558141356">webinar recording</a> to learn more about these results!</=
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w heat pump water heaters in their homes<br /></span></p><p style=3D"text-=
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 you to TECH Clean California=2C Climate Resolve=2C the Los Angeles Depart=
ment of Water and Power=2C and the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation for=
 supporting Healthy Homes for Wilmington!</span></p></div></td></tr></tbod=
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dth=3D"100%" style=3D"border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><=
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0;padding-left:0" valign=3D"top" id=3D"blockContainerId-492"><table width=
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"492" class=3D"mceText" id=3D"dataBlockId-492" style=3D"width:100%"><p>USG=
BC-CA can subsidize green technologies to save on household costs=2C impro=
ve local air quality=2C and increase community resilience. We are partneri=
ng with the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation (HCBF) to provide clean te=
chnology deployments at no cost to the owner=2C which could include: heat=
 pump water heating (electric)=2C electric vehicle (EV) charging=2C and in=
duction cooking (electric).</p><p><br /></p><p>Residents can receive a fre=
e home assessment of their property to identify energy and water-saving op=
portunities and enrollment assistance for rebate programs. Check out our <=
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com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D3f0a7f41a0&e=3D0558141356">Interest Form</a>.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><=
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rection:ltr;letter-spacing:0px" rel=3D"noreferrer">Learn More About Green=
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"border:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style=
=3D"padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:1=
2px" class=3D"mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id=3D"494" class=3D"m=
ceText" id=3D"dataBlockId-494" style=3D"width:100%"><h4 style=3D"line-heig=
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ild"><span style=3D"color:rgb(170=2C 171=2C 96);"><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly: Roboto=2C sans-serif">No-Cost EV Charging for Multifamily Properties</=
span></span></h4></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style=
=3D"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign=
=3D"top" id=3D"blockContainerId-495"><table width=3D"100%" style=3D"border=
:0;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style=3D"paddi=
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s=3D"mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id=3D"495" class=3D"mceText" i=
d=3D"dataBlockId-495" style=3D"width:100%"><p>USGBC California is partneri=
ng with <a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2=
eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D361e91037a&e=3D0558141356">GreenWealth Ener=
gy </a>(GWE) to support Los Angeles County=E2=80=99s Charge4All program=2C=
 which provides no-cost EV charging infrastructure to eligible multifamily=
 properties across the region.</p><p><br /></p><p>Qualified properties can=
 receive Level 2 EV charging hardware=2C software=2C and electrical infras=
tructure installed=2C operated=2C and maintained by GWE at no cost=E2=80=
=94for 10 years.</p><p>GWE=2C a Southern California-based EV charging infr=
astructure company=2C manages the process end-to-end and offers a profit-s=
hare opportunity to property owners.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Program Hi=
ghlights:</strong></p><p><br /><img src=3D"https://lh7-rt.googleuserconten=
t.com/docsz/AD_4nXfV_l6XATTHu-SszUeTIIlzJ1wjL8DgY9jRnYdB6axLAhx3Fqr-sw_yBI=
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gin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;" width=3D"17" height=3D"17" /> No-cost instal=
lation or equipment<br /><img src=3D"https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/=
docsz/AD_4nXfzFh6-oT0raLY2nxfWNTwWhTF-47Z-HKD0qidjzBMHHz21O1xQD87daWL9x56I=
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=E2=80=94GWE handles everything<br /><img src=3D"https://lh7-rt.googleuser=
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=3D"margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;" width=3D"17" height=3D"17" /> 10 year=
s of operation and maintenance<br /><img src=3D"https://lh7-rt.googleuserc=
ontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf5dNZb821wYNadWewPYi0rLrqhhHKVN8gTK6XgDVPMTB3cdrlpC=
00winxi9uWlgRnHFnnmXM7iSf4zhS1wPARdc3jE5INEJlV2u-iAbatrljXhGKZfOjsboFtOxy6=
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=3D"margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;" width=3D"17" height=3D"17" /> Revenue=
 share from charging sessions<br /><img src=3D"https://lh7-rt.googleuserco=
ntent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcQZevrbBV7M2musPhnediYdqkSnbDnTfouKCis5V4iiZDMvi-TVd=
-KrwCm6a8_99qWYE3uxZ0tSVrdII-YHWIrrYlI_uSLPNnx_ZCFxMuWKVLCW2dBsPSyg4bBBxjj=
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=3D"margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;" width=3D"17" height=3D"17" /> Lower c=
harging rates for residents=2C guests=2C and vendors<br /><img src=3D"http=
s://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcTGCHxti_pSv_KD0XfavYeRBU8lfR=
_OhBPP5qfkQwRGBPsURoSmQoHPzME1cNyT-yVW6kV1NZcvAhsBUiLKKG-AuxAqeMrSa8Jy0Gkt=
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=9C=94=EF=B8=8F" style=3D"margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;" width=3D"17" he=
ight=3D"17" /> Electricity costs are covered</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>El=
igibility:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Multifamily property with 50 or more uni=
ts</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Located in Los Angeles County or nearby: Orange=
=2C Riverside=2C San Bernardino=2C Santa Barbara=2C or Ventura</p></li><li=
><p>Preference given to:</p><ul><li><p>Properties with secure parking</p><=
/li><li><p>Properties in disadvantaged communities</p></li></ul></li></ul>=
<p><br /></p><p>To learn more and apply: <a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.=
list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3D01a72f3d22&=
e=3D0558141356">socalevenaccess.org/charge4all</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Ple=
ase note: This is not a first-come=2C first-served program. All applicatio=
ns will be reviewed and vetted before selection. The window will close onc=
e funding is fully allocated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch the <a href=3D"http=
s://usgbc-ca.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1=
c&id=3Da03ba8d98e&e=3D0558141356">LA County Charge4All Program webinar</a=
> for more information! </p><p><br /></p><p>Any questions? =C2=A0Email <a=
 href=3D"mailto:reach2@green-wealth.com?subject=3D&body=3D" target=3D"_bla=
nk">reach2@green-wealth.com </a></p><p class=3D"last-child"><br /></p></di=
v></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style=3D"padding-top:0;paddi=
ng-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign=3D"top" id=3D"blockCont=
ainerId-316"><table width=3D"100%" style=3D"border:0;background-color:#062=
133;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style=3D"padd=
ing-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" cla=
ss=3D"mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id=3D"316" class=3D"mceText"=
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=3D"font-size: 22px"><span style=3D"font-family: Roboto=2C sans-serif">Bui=
ldSMART Trailer</span></span></span></strong></p></div></td></tr></tbody><=
/table></td></tr><tr><td style=3D"background-color:transparent" valign=3D"=
top" id=3D"blockContainerId-234"><table border=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"0" cel=
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-241"><table width=3D"100%" style=3D"border:0;border-radius:0;border-colla=
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v data-block-id=3D"241" class=3D"mceText" id=3D"dataBlockId-241" style=3D"=
width:100%"><h4 style=3D"line-height: 1.25; mso-line-height-alt: 125%; tex=
t-align: center;" class=3D"last-child"><span style=3D"color:#aaab60;"><spa=
n style=3D"font-family: Roboto=2C sans-serif">BuildSMART X Earth Day: Sust=
ainability in Action at Fullerton College </span></span></h4></div></td></=
tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style=3D"padding-top:0;padding-bottom=
:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign=3D"top" id=3D"blockContainerId-3=
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llege=E2=80=99s Earth Day celebration=2C engaging with students and commun=
ity members to champion sustainable living. Our mobile trailer served as a=
 hub for impactful conversations about green building materials=2C water c=
onservation=2C healthier homes=2C and broader sustainability practices.</p=
><p><br /></p><p class=3D"last-child">We also provided valuable resources=
 for both renters and homeowners=2C including details on Southern Californ=
ia Edison=E2=80=99s rebate programs and energy-saving tools. Events like t=
hese highlight the power of education and hands-on interaction in driving=
 meaningful change in how we approach sustainability at home.</p></div></t=
d></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign=3D"top" class=3D"mceGutter=
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affeination at 10:30 AM=2C where we=E2=80=99ll reveal the new cohort and f=
eature live fast pitches from entrepreneurs in attendance. We=E2=80=99ll a=
lso launch the new cohort page at <a href=3D"https://usgbc-ca.us17.list-ma=
nage.com/track/click?u=3D2eb1f4d218f1405976fddab1c&id=3Dc13199749d&e=3D0558141356">NetZeroAccelerator.org</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p class=3D"last-ch=
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976fddab1c&id=3D1fa639a414&e=3D0558141356">Partners and Sponsors</a> prov=
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st-child">Please join us - we need your support! Contact <a href=3D"mailto=
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