Wake Robin Named 2023 Sustainability Leader!
SSAFE Chapter community, Wake Robin, located in Shelburne, VT has been honored for their outstanding waste program by Casella Waste Systems.
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Electrical Grid Basics Video and Slides
As Senior Stewards, we are most effective when we have a basic understanding of the electrical grid. Beef up your understanding by learning the basics of the electrical grid as presented in this video by George Alexander from Kendal at Longwood.
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The Energy Audit – Step One on the Path to Net Zero [Video]
Many communities have set a goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The key to building a roadmap to net-zero is identifying the how to make changes that will lower your carbon footprint to 0 by 2050. The necessary first step is conducing an Energy Audit. Watch this video to understand what an Energy Audit can do for senior living communities.
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Carbon Footprint & Energy Audit – What’s the Difference?
With input from the newly formed Carbon Footprint and Energy Audit working groups and members of the SSAFE Greening our Campuses Project Team, we have assembled an infographic to visualize the difference between a carbon footprint and an energy audit (and, how they can work together.)
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Senior Living Communities Leading the Way Video
How Senior Communities are Uniquely Positioned for Net-Neutrality
By: George Alexander, Kendal at Longwood
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Why Buildings? The Role of Buildings in Seeking Climate Solutions Video
Guest Speakers: Paul Leveille and Andrew Hatch from Resilient Buildings Group, Concord NH. Recorded on October 28th, 2021 as part of the Kendal at Hanover Speaker Series on Climate Action.
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Crosslands Mailbox Energy Display
An excellent and creative method to educate Kendal at Crosslands residents about weather, climate, sustainability, and SSAFE! This display was made possible by the resident-led Kendal at Crosslands Energy Committee.
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Urban vs. Boreal Forest and the Value of Trees in Sequestering Carbon Dioxide Video
Presented by Dr. Alan Lockwood, MD, resident and Chair of the Arboretum Committee of Kendal at Oberlin. Learn more about Dr. Lockwood and watch the fascinating presentation.
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Car Survey for Energy Demand
Watch a short presentation at the 12/16/21 SSAFE Greening our Campuses project team meeting about the Kendal at Crosslands Car Survey.
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Kendal at Crosslands Arboretum Report
The following arboretum report was presented at the December 12th 2021 SSAFE General Meeting by Ben James from Kendal at Crosslands.
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