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As a national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Southface Institute leverages advocacy, education, and services to improve health, the environment, and economic opportunity. Every day, we empower communities, governments, and businesses to create change.
Together with our partners, we engage regulators, policymakers, and communities to make sustainability the standard, building a better future in the process.
Education is ingrained in everything we do. By advancing building science knowledge and training the next generation of trade workers, we’re creating a world where everyone can live sustainably.
From fee-based design consulting to facilities grants and community planning, Southface offers a range of services that meet sustainability needs and equip people to boldly build together.
With immense experience and a shared commitment to achieving a sustainable future, our team leverages their expertise to help communities thrive.
Southface operates from offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Sarasota, Florida. We focus on driving meaningful change across the Southeast US and far beyond, with programs, platforms, and partnerships that influence sustainable practices in 15 countries and counting.
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Events Archive

2026 Visionary Awards

Your Visionary Ticket supports more than one night

Celebrate Leadership: GA's First Unesco Recognition

The Business of Climate

Electrify Decatur All-Electric House Tour

Free Hands-On Home Weatherization & Resilience Workshop

Home Efficiency Series: Solar/Battery Options

Game ON, Atlanta

Summer Solstice

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Southface Institute to Honor Kim Bednarek, the Force Behind the Okefenokee's UNESCO World Heritage Designation, at 2026 Visionary Awards

Georgia PSC Candidate Forum to Focus on Energy and Housing Affordability

Southface Continues to Prepare Green Workforce with Building Analyst Technician Training

BIT for Resilient HBCUs Partners and Funders See Student Impact in Action at Spelman

Summer Solstice 2026 Recap: Celebrating Community, Sustainability, and Sunshine

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s scene shop is getting a boost where the magic begins.

Southface Welcomes Aliyah Jackson, our Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) Summer Fellow

Southface & GEFA Partner on Heatpump Retrofit Readiness Training

Community Voices Lead the Conversation on Energy and Housing Affordability in Albany

Local Leaders, Local Impact, and How We Can All "Brighten Our Corner"

Amelia Godfrey

Bryant Hains

Cassidy Statler-Hiatt

Erin Gallagher

Ernest Rogers

Evan Blalock

Jacob Geerlings

Lauren Gloster

Mike Barcik

Nathan Bessette

Reed Walker

Sam Culpepper

Stephen Ward

Stu Lipkin

Tylesha Giddings

Vivian Napier

Kim Bednarek

Aliyah Jackson

If you're involved or interested in green infrastructure installation, landscaping, stormwater management, or improving water quality, join Southface Institute and Wylde Center for our "Green Infrastructure Basics" training. Build or refresh practical skills needed to keep green infrastructure systems functioning effectively and protect our community's water quality. You’ll learn how to: 🌱 Select appropriate plants, soil mixtures, and materials 🔧 Identify common issues and address maintenance needs 📋 Develop landscape maintenance plans and evaluate plant health 📅 November 7, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 📍 Oakhurst Garden, Wylde Center 🎟️ $50 Find the event registration on Southface's calendar; link in bio! #greeninfrastructure #waterquality #installation #maintenance

We’re still not over the 2026 Visionary Awards, and we’re not done celebrating the impact! Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we doubled our in-room fundraising from last year, helping support nonprofit building upgrades, energy-saving thermostats, BIT for Resilient HBCUs toolkits, and more. From meaningful connections to a little puppet-powered fun, the afternoon was a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for a healthier, more sustainable Southeast. Thank you to everyone who made it special. Missed this year? We hope to see you next time! #VisionaryAwards #SouthfaceInstitute #Sustainability #Georgia

If you couldn’t attend the 2026 Visionary Awards, we’re sharing one of the stories our guests experienced. Since 2017, Southface’s GoodUse program has helped the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region improve facilities serving children and families across six Southeast Tennessee counties. Projects have included lighting and HVAC upgrades, gym insulation, water purification, solar installation, and energy-efficiency certification. CEO Derrick Kinsey describes Southface as more than a funder, but a game-changing partner helping the Clubs reduce costs, increase comfort, and devote more resources to their mission, and the kids and families they serve. Thank you Derrick Kinsey for your kind words and continued partnership! Watch the video to see the impact your support makes possible. #GoodUse #VisionaryAwards #NonprofitImpact #SouthfaceInstitute

Thank you for an unforgettable 2026 Visionary Awards! Yesterday, we gathered at the @georgiaaquarium to honor Kim Bednarek with the Argon Award of Excellence in Sustainability, hear powerful stories of impact, and invest in Southface’s work across the Southeast. To our attendees, sponsors, speakers, partners, nonprofit participants, volunteers, and staff: thank you for making the afternoon possible. Your generosity helps advance healthier buildings, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future. The event may be over, but the work, and the impact, continues! Thank you for helping us fund what’s next. #VisionaryAwards #SouthfaceInstitute #FundWhatsNext #Sustainability

The stage is set, and the 2026 Visionary Awards begin soon! 🌊✨ Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Southface Executive Director Nathan Bessette in the @georgiaaquarium’s Oceans Ballroom as we prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of visionary leadership, inspiring stories, and support for Southface’s mission. We can’t wait to welcome everyone. See you soon! Can’t join us in person? There’s still time to purchase Golden Tickets for the chance to win a three-night Savannah getaway for two. Sales close today at 12:40 p.m. Link in bio. #VisionaryAwards #FundWhatsNext #SouthfaceInstitute #GeorgiaAquarium

One day left! Tomorrow, we’ll gather at the Georgia Aquarium for the 2026 Visionary Awards. Join us as we honor Kim Bednarek with the Argon Award of Excellence in Sustainability, celebrate visionary leadership, and raise vital support for Southface’s mission. 📅 October 15 | 12–2 p.m. 📍 Georgia Aquarium There’s still time to be in the room. Reserve your seat: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards Can’t attend? Golden Tickets are available until 12:40 p.m. on October 15: https://cbo.io/i/2943994 And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, @acunitsforless, the @blankfoundation, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, @holder.construct, @okefenokeeswamppark, @pvhvacatl, @smithgambrellrussell, @winterconstruct, and @wsbtv for investing in Southface’s mission. #VisionaryAwards #FundWhatsNext #Sustainability #Atlanta

What do @gatewayctr, @bgca_clubs, the @centerforpuppetryarts, and @georgiaaquarium have in common? They are all part of the GoodUse story. Through GoodUse, Southface helps nonprofits improve energy and water efficiency, reduce operating costs, and direct more resources toward the people and communities they serve. These organizations represent just four of the more than 700 projects GoodUse has supported, and they will be highlighted at this year’s Visionary Awards! Join us October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium to learn more about Southface’s impact, hear directly from nonprofit leaders whose organizations have participated in GoodUse, and help fund what’s next. 🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards 🔗 Event details: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, @acunitsforless, @blankfoundation, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, Holder.Construction, @okefenokeeswamppark, @pvhvacatl, @smithgambrellrussell, @winterconstruct, and @wsbtv for investing in Southface’s mission. #VisionaryAwards #GoodUse #NonprofitImpact #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

A brighter getaway may be just one Golden Ticket away. ☀️ Enter for the chance to discover Savannah and support more resilient communities. The winner will have up to two years to use the three-night trip, offering plenty of flexibility to plan the perfect getaway. You don’t have to attend the Visionary Awards to enter or win. Southface’s Golden Ticket raffle features a three-night Savannah experience for two, including: • A riverfront stay at Hotel Orielle, Autograph Collection • Your choice of guided walking food tour • Your choice of guided walking history tour • Winspire booking and concierge service Every Golden Ticket helps fund Southface’s work creating healthier buildings, stronger communities, and a more sustainable and resilient future across the Southeast. Purchase your Golden Tickets before 12:40 p.m. on October 15: https://cbo.io/i/2943994 Visit the Visionary Awards event page: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, @acunitsforless, the @blankfoundation, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, @HolderConstruction, @okefenokeeswamppark, @pvhvacatl, @smithgambrellrussell, @winterconstruct, and@wsbtv for investing in Southface’s mission.

Atlanta Climate Week (@atlanta_cw) is here, and Southface is joining the conversation! From smarter buildings to climate careers, our team is sharing ideas and solutions that move sustainability forward. Find us throughout the week: - Oct. 12 from 1:45-2:30pm | Innovation Day: Sam Culpepper joins a panel on the built environment and sustainable development at SCADshow. - Oct. 13 from 12-1:30pm | Energy Smart–Money Smart: Stephen Ward and Reed Walker join the @atlantablackchambers for a free webinar on energy savings, property value, and incentives. - Oct. 13 from 5-8:30pm | The Business of Climate: Stephen Ward joins a conversation on climate careers, innovation, and impact at Microsoft Atlanta. - Oct. 15 from 12-2:00pm | Visionary Awards: Celebrate Atlanta Climate Week as a Signature Event with us at the @georgiaaquarium as we honor Kim Bednarek with the Argon Award of Excellence in Sustainability. Join in: Innovation Day: https://luma.com/atlanta-2hwt Energy Smart–Money Smart: https://luma.com/cuiap0jl The Business of Climate: https://luma.com/d7qhkibu Visionary Awards tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards #ATLClimateWeek #VisionaryAwards #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BuiltEnvironment

It’s DAF Day! 💚 A Donor-Advised Fund gift to Southface can help make healthier, more sustainable buildings possible across the Southeast. Here’s what different levels of support can do: $10,000: Fund an energy assessment for a nonprofit, cultural institution, or community organization, giving them the information they need to identify improvements and make the case for future funding. $5,000: Help fund energy and water-saving improvements like more efficient heating and cooling systems, lighting, and water fixtures. $2,500: Support advocacy efforts working to make better, healthier buildings more common in our communities. $1,000: Equip an HBCU sustainability fellow with a toolkit to assess and improve buildings on their campus through our BIT for Resilient HBCUs program. $500: Provide a nonprofit with a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat to help manage energy use and costs. $250: Support training materials that help building professionals learn the skills needed to create more efficient, sustainable buildings. Your DAF can help turn a charitable gift into healthier buildings, stronger organizations, and more resilient communities. This DAF Day, put your charitable dollars to work with Southface. Have questions about supporting Southface through your donor-advised fund? Contact us at development@southface.org.

We're excited to launch Cohort 2 of the Atlanta Residential Upgrades Multifamily Program (ATL RES UP), sponsored by @housingatlanta . Southface Institute recently welcomed Joe Dingle, Senior Development Manager at @stryantconstruction & Management; Lexi Awotwi, Director of Asset Management and CapEx at @columbiaresidential ; and Jorge Torres, Project Manager at Columbia Residential. The cohort model brings portfolio managers and operators together to share best practices in sustainable operations and maintenance, financial feasibility, and funding for affordable multifamily housing. Thank you to Joshua Renkin, Energy Providers Consultant, and Emily K. Smith, Associate Director, both of Guidehouse, and Khadijah Cole, Marketing Development Manager at UES, for joining the session to share available rebates and funding from the @gefaloan and @ga_power Over three monthly sessions, each participant will: -Learn how to streamline energy, water, and waste efficiency upgrades -Complete an ASHRAE Level II audit at a property with Atlanta Housing affordable units -Develop a roadmap to implement recommendations and access available funding A huge shoutout to the Atlanta Housing team for championing this work in Atlanta: Adelaide Steedley, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Policy & Regulatory Affairs; Jeff Davis, P.E., Utilities Manager; and Priya Wildman, Environmental and Sustainability Manager. Every decision these leaders make helps keep homes more affordable, sustainable, and healthy for the residents they serve. #ATLRESUP #Southface #AffordableHousing #MultifamilyHousing #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableBuilding #GreenBuilding #Atlanta #AtlantaHousing

The 2026 Visionary Awards are just around the corner! Join us October 15 from noon–2 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium as we honor Kim Bednarek, Executive Director of Okefenokee Swamp Park and Okefenokee Adventures, for her accomplishment of earning Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site! Come celebrate visionary leadership and help fund Southface’s work across the Southeast. 🎟️ Reserve your seat: link in bio Can’t attend? You can still support Southface and enter to win a three-night Savannah getaway for two through the Golden Ticket raffle: link in bio And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises , and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation , @chickfila , and @ga_power . Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, holder.construction, the @blankfoundation , @winterconstruct t, @pvhvacatl , @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, @acunitsforless , @okefenokeeswamppark , @wsbtv , and @smithgambrellrussell for investing in Southface’s mission.

Southface is headed to Atlanta Climate Week! Join our own Stephen Ward on October 13 at @microsoft Atlanta for "The Business of Climate: Careers, Innovation + Opportunity", where he’ll share how BIT for Resilient HBCUs is helping HBCU students turn sustainability education into hands-on experience and career pathways. BIT for Resilient HBCUs is made possible through the support of @sustainourfuturefoundation, the program’s primary sponsor and co-developer, as well as @environmental_defense_fund, @regoapp.io, and the @Imlay Foundation. Register: tinyurl.com/atlbusiness #AtlantaClimateWeek #HBCUs #Sustainability #Southface

The countdown is on - only 10 days until the 2026 Visionary Awards! Be in the room. Celebrate visionary leadership. Help fund what’s next. 📅 October 15 | 12–2 p.m. 📍 Georgia Aquarium Purchase tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards Sponsor the event: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/visionary-awards-sponsorship/ Event Page: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder.Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winterconstruct, @pvhvacatl, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, @acunitsforless, @okefenokeeswamppark, @wsbtv, and @smithgambrellrussell for investing in Southface’s mission.

For more than a decade, @coxenterprises has invested in Southface and the work of building a healthier, more sustainable future. This year, we are proud to recognize Cox Enterprises as the Eco Innovator sponsor of the 2026 Visionary Awards. Their continued partnership helps Southface advance practical solutions that create healthier buildings, strengthen communities, and expand the impact of organizations across the Southeast. Thank you, Cox Enterprises, for more than 10 years of partnership, and for helping us fund what’s next! Join us at the Visionary Awards on October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ Sponsorships still available: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/visionary-awards-sponsorship/ #SouthfaceInstitute #VisionaryAwards #CoxEnterprises #Sustainability #FundWhatsNext

A building is more than walls, windows and systems. They are where people live, learn, work, gather, and grow. When those spaces are healthier, more efficient and more comfortable, the benefits ripple outward: families can save money, nonprofits can devote more resources to their missions, and communities can become stronger and more resilient. By supporting the Visionary Awards, you help Southface create an impact that extends well beyond the environment. Join us October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium and help build a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. 🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards or link in bio for instagram. And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises , and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation , @chickfila, and @ga_power Company. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, holder.construction , @blankfoundation , @winterconstruct , @pvhvacatl , @thefoxtheatre , GA Central Electrical, Acunitsforless (HVAC Whole, @okefenokeeswamppark, @smithgambrellrussell, @wsbtv for investing in Southface’s mission.

You don’t have to attend the Visionary Awards to make an impact or have a chance to win! Wherever you’ll be on October 15, you can support Southface’s mission and enter for the chance to discover the soul of Savannah. Southface’s Golden Ticket raffle features a three-night Savannah experience for two, including: • A riverfront stay at Hotel Orielle, Autograph Collection • Your choice of guided walking food tour • Your choice of guided walking history tour • Winspire booking and concierge service Every raffle ticket helps fund Southface’s work creating healthier buildings, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future across the Southeast. Get your Golden Tickets and learn more: https://cbo.io/i/2943994 Visionary Awards Event Page: https://lnkd.in/ee5_ZGct

Behind every smarter building decision are people asking questions, sharing knowledge, and seeing opportunities for something better. This is seen through our very own EarthCraft program! On October 15, join us at the Georgia Aquarium for the Visionary Awards as we celebrate that spirit and help fund the work ahead. Come celebrate with us and leave knowing you helped make more possible. Get your tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards Event Page: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winterconstruct, @pvhvacatl, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, @acunitsforless, @okefenokeeswamppark, and @smithgambrellrussell for investing in Southface’s mission.

You don’t have to attend the Visionary Awards to make an impact or have a chance to win! Wherever you’ll be on October 15, you can support Southface’s mission and enter for the chance to discover the soul of Savannah. Southface’s Golden Ticket raffle features a three-night Savannah experience for two, including: • A riverfront stay at Hotel Orielle, Autograph Collection • Your choice of guided walking food tour • Your choice of guided walking history tour • Winspire booking and concierge service Every raffle ticket helps fund Southface’s work creating healthier buildings, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future across the Southeast. Get your Golden Tickets and learn more: https://cbo.io/i/2943994

Your Visionary Awards ticket supports more than one night. It helps power students learning through Southface programs like Building Improvement Toolkits (BIT), including BIT for Resilient HBCUs, where students gain workforce-ready skills while helping their campuses and partner organizations improve building performance, indoor air quality, resource conservation, and resilience. 25 fellows. 5 HBCU campuses. 5 Champion Roles. 5 Community Partner Sites. At this year’s Visionary Awards, you’ll hear directly from one of our BIT for Resilient HBCUs fellows, who will share her experience in the program, the work she’s leading on her campus, and the opportunities BIT is creating for students to build skills and pursue careers in sustainability, focusing on 5 specific subject matter expertise: Water Champion, Energy Champion, Indoor Air Quality Champion, Waste Champion, and Storyteller Champion. When you attend and support Visionary Awards, you’re celebrating sustainability leaders and creating opportunities for the next generation of them. Come meet the students making an impact on their campuses and in their communities while building the skills to carry that impact into their careers. Join us October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium and help fund what comes next. 🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards Event details: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ Sponsor the Event: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/visionary-awards-sponsorship/ BIT for Resilient HBCUs Homepage: https://www.bitbuilding.org/s/bit-for-hbcus And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power . Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder.Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winterconstruct, @pvhvacatl, @thefoxtheatre, GA Central Electrical, and @acunitsforless for investing in Southface’s mission.

When you support Southface’s Visionary Awards, you help power programs like GoodUse, and the nonprofit missions strengthened through that work. GoodUse helps nonprofits improve their buildings, reduce energy and water costs, and direct more resources toward the communities they serve. Our impact goes beyond the environment: from theaters and aquariums to animal rescues, food banks, and social and human service organizations, GoodUse helps nonprofits save money on their facilities so they can put more of their resources toward their missions. At this year’s Visionary Awards, you’ll have an opportunity to meet GoodUse recipients and hear firsthand about the difference these improvements have made for their organizations and missions. Join us October 15 from 12-2pm at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate visionary leadership, connect with the people behind the impact, and help fund what comes next. P.S. Some of the images give a hint as to who our special guest for the event will be! Any guesses? Check the event details in our bio! Also, as a signature event on the Atlanta Climate Week calendar, the Visionary Awards is your opportunity to connect with Atlanta’s sustainability community, meet the people behind the impact, and help fund what comes next. And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder.Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winterconstruct, @pvhvacatl, @thefoxtheatre, and GA Central Electrical for investing in Southface’s mission.

Why fund Southface’s mission? Because protecting the places we love takes all of us. Southface works across Georgia and the Southeast to help people, organizations, and communities use less energy and water, reduce their environmental impact, and create healthier places to live and work. That work is connected to a bigger picture: building a future where communities can thrive while the natural places that make our region special stay wild and wonderful. That’s a vision we share with Kim Bednarek, Executive Director of Okefenokee Swamp Park and this year’s Argon Award honoree. Kim’s work brings people together around conservation, education, and the future of the Okefenokee. Her leadership in advancing the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge’s UNESCO World Heritage designation has helped bring global attention to one of Georgia and Florida’s most extraordinary natural places. Southface and the Okefenokee may represent different parts of the environmental story, but the goal is connected: taking care of the places we call home and making sure they thrive for generations to come. Join us on October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate Kim’s leadership and help fund Southface’s work across our region. Check out event info and purchase tickets through the links in our Bio! And a big thank you to our Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation, @chickfila, and @ga_power. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder.Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winterconstruct, @pvhvacatl, and @thefoxtheatre for investing in Southface’s mission.

What does it really feel like to live in an all-electric home? Don't forget to join Southface and Electrify Decatur for a tour of a recently rebuilt 1927 Decatur home originally designed by pioneering architect Leila Ross Wilburn. Southface’s Sam Culpepper will share how the home uses modern, all-electric technologies like induction cooking and heat pumps, while retaining its historic character. Electrify Decatur will also be available to discuss rebates and incentives for home electrification and energy-efficiency improvements. 📅 Saturday, September 19 🕑 2–4 p.m. 📍 Decatur, Georgia Register for the tour: https://southface.tfaforms.net/4720834?eventid=a3MQi000003HkBB #Southface #ElectrifyDecatur #HomeElectrification #EnergyEfficiency #HeatPumps #InductionCooking #DecaturGA

Thank you to the sponsors and supporters helping make the 2026 Southface Visionary Awards possible! Your support powers Southface’s ability to advance practical solutions for healthier buildings, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future. Thank you to Eco Innovator, @coxenterprises, and our Clean Energy Advocates, the @rcafoundation and @chickfila. Thank you to our Sustainability Partners, Holder.Construction, the @blankfoundation, @winter_construction, @pvhvacatl, and @thefoxtheatre for investing in Southface’s mission. We’re also grateful for the support of @2kbco, @newcombboyd, @Live/Work/Walk Foundation, @climatefirstbank, @CenterforPuppetryArts, and @creaturecomfortsbeer. Join us October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium. Tickets and event details are available through the link in our bio. #Southface #VisionaryAwards #FundWhatsNext #Sustainability #AtlantaEvents

🏠 Burke County - want a more comfortable home and lower energy bills? Join Southface Institute for a FREE hands-on Home Weatherization & Resilience Workshop in Waynesboro! Learn simple, practical ways to find where your home is wasting energy, seal common air leaks, improve comfort, and make low-cost fixes yourself. 📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–1 PM 📍 Waynesboro Ice Plant | 260 Barron St. 🧰 All materials included 🍽️ Lunch provided by local favorite Lakeview Restaurant! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, call/text 404-604-3583, email courses@southface.org, or select this link: https://southface.tfaforms.net/f/courseReg?eventid=a3MQi000003JZEr Know someone in Burke County? Share this with them! #BurkeCounty #WaynesboroGA #Weatherization #EnergyEfficiency #Southface

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Southface Visionary Awards and you’re invited! 🌿 Join us as we honor @kim.bednarek.23, whose leadership helped advance the collaborative effort that led to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (@okefenokeewhs) becoming Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Noon–2 p.m. - Georgia Aquarium Come celebrate visionary leadership and help fund Southface’s work toward a healthier, more sustainable Southeast. Purchase tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/southface/tickets/visionaryawards Event details: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/ Sponsor the event: https://www.southface.org/impact-events/visionary-awards/visionary-awards-sponsorship/ Special thanks to our Environmental Champion Sponsor @coxenterprises and our Clean Energy Advocate Sponsor @rcafoundation, and to our Sustainability Partners: @blankfoundation, holder.construction, @winterconstruct, and @pvhvacatl. We are also grateful for the support of @thefoxtheatre, @2kbco , @newcombboyd, @Live/Work/Walk Foundation, and @climatefirstbank . #VisionaryAwards #SouthfaceInstitute #FundWhatsNext #Sustainability

🎓 BIT is back! 25 Fellows. 5 HBCUs. A fall semester focused on action. Fellows from @cau1988 , @morganstateu , @spelman_college , @texassouthern , and @xula1925 are stepping into Champion roles in ⚡ Energy, 💧 Water, ♻️ Waste, 🌬️ Indoor Air Quality, and 📣 Storytelling. This fall, they’ll take what they learned this spring and put it to work through campus sustainability activities, a five-campus waste challenge, and hands-on learning at affordable multifamily properties. They built the foundation. Now it’s time to put it to work. With support from @sustainourfuturefoundation and @environmental_defense_fund, and collaboration from @wsp.usa and @regoapp.io on this fall’s waste challenge. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitbuilding.org/s/bit-for-hbcus #BITforResilientHBCUs #HBCUs #Sustainability #FutureLeaders #WorkforceDevelopment

What does it really feel like to live in an all-electric home? Join Southface and Electrify Decatur for a tour of a recently rebuilt 1927 Decatur home originally designed by pioneering architect Leila Ross Wilburn. Southface’s Sam Culpepper will share how the home uses modern, all-electric technologies like induction cooking and heat pumps, while retaining its historic character. Electrify Decatur will also be available to discuss rebates and incentives for home electrification and energy-efficiency improvements. 📅 Saturday, September 19 🕑 2–4 p.m. 📍 Decatur, Georgia Register for the tour: https://southface.tfaforms.net/4720834?eventid=a3MQi000003HkBB #Southface #ElectrifyDecatur #HomeElectrification #EnergyEfficiency #HeatPumps #InductionCooking #DecaturGA

Southface recently completed the EarthCraft Light Commercial Platinum certification for the @joachimherzstiftung foundation's renovation of their founder's home in Covington, GA. Located on the 2,700-acre Little Springs Farm, the Joachim Herz House now serves as a hub for transatlantic dialogue and exchange, hosting conferences, workshops, and events that support cooperation between Germany and the United States. Sustainability was a top priority throughout the renovation. The facility delivers excellent indoor air quality and net-positive performance through a solar and storage micro-grid, and prioritized reused and locally sourced materials. Learn more about the house and foundation here: https://www.joachim-herz-stiftung.de/en/about-us/joachim-herz-house Learn more about EarthCraft: https://earthcraft.org/

What does an investment in the next generation of sustainability leaders actually look like? This summer, Southface welcomed partners and funders behind the BIT for Resilient HBCUs program to @spelman_college spelman_college for a firsthand look at what their support is making possible. The visit highlighted the journey our student Fellows have taken—from learning to see their campus buildings differently and using professional tools to collect real-world data, to identifying more than 150 opportunities across five HBCU campuses to improve building performance, occupant experience, and resource efficiency. The highlight of the day was hearing directly from Kelsey Harpe, Spelman's Indoor Air Quality Champion, before joining Art Frazier, Director of Facilities Management and Services, for a tour of Giles Hall. What began as a real campus need became a real-world learning opportunity, allowing students to apply their skills while working alongside campus facilities professionals. We're especially grateful to Kelsey, Art, Iesha, and the entire @sustainablespelman team for their ongoing partnership and commitment to creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students. This work is possible because of an incredible ecosystem of support. Thank you to @sustainourfuturefoundation , our program co-developer and primary funder; @microsoft , whose support of SOFF is helping expand climate leadership opportunities at HBCUs; @environmental_defense_fund Fund, our Indoor Air Quality Best Practice Sponsor; @regoapp.io , our Waste Best Practice Sponsor; and @wsp.usa , whose technical expertise continues to strengthen the program. Having Anjali Balakrishna from Microsoft and Ranjith Annepu and Kiana Cardwell from WSP on campus made the day especially meaningful. Rather than reading about the program in a report, they experienced its impact firsthand through the voices of the students. This is what investing in the next generation of climate leaders looks like. #HBCUs #ClimateAction #WorkforceDevelopment #BuildingPerformance #SouthfaceInstitute #Sustainability #HigherEducation

Are you curious about solar for your home or place of business? Join @electrifydecatur on Wednesday, August 5 for the Home Solar & Battery Storage Options Webinar from 12-1pm. Learn more about financial incentives, solar and battery storage system design, as well as local Electrify Decatur contractors that provide these top-notch services and equipment! Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KIlhXhX9TNmuT3NEDOV-sg#/registration #solar #batterystorage #electrification #incentives #homeefficiency

What happens when we stop asking students to simply learn about sustainability and start giving them the tools to lead it? That was the question at the heart of our time at @uncf UNITE 2026. During our breakout session, Activating UNCF’s Climate Action Blueprint: A National HBCU Model, Southface’s Stephen Ward was joined by Aeiress Stancil, Spelman College student and Storyteller Champion, and Iesha Baldwin, Spelman’s Sustainability Coordinator, to share what we’re learning through BIT for Resilient HBCUs. And one message came through loud and clear: Students are ready to lead. Across five HBCUs, student Fellows are investigating energy, water, waste, indoor air quality, and storytelling—using real tools to better understand the buildings and systems they interact with every day. Together, they've already identified 150+ opportunities to improve building performance, resource efficiency, and the experiences of the people inside them. Because buildings don't save energy. People do. And when students are given the tools, trust, and opportunity to contribute, sustainability becomes more than something they learn about. It becomes something they can lead. We left UNITE with one big question: What becomes possible when students across every HBCU are empowered not just to learn about climate solutions, but to lead them on their own campuses through their everyday actions? We’re excited to keep finding out. #UNITE2026 #HBCUs #StudentLeadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Southface #BITforResilientHBCUs @uncfatlanta @uncfxicb

As temperatures soared into the high 90s during last week's Atlanta heat wave, many Georgians faced rising energy bills while trying to keep their homes comfortable. Southface's very own Mike Barcik appeared on @atlantanewsfirst to share practical tips for reducing cooling expenses and improving home energy efficiency. #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Southface #DrawdownGA #AtlantaHeatWave

Tomorrow is the day! Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice tomorrow night at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it. Here's what's in store: — Two drink tickets to toast the solstice — Savory bites with old and new friends — Live World Cup games streaming all evening — Yard games — cornhole and more Evening Schedule 5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop 6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event Tickets General Admission: $50 VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception) Sponsorship opportunities still available! Link in bio! Wear your favorite jersey, bring your A-game at cornhole, and we'll see you out there!

One of the longest days of the year calls for a celebration, and we're throwing one! Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice on June 25th at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it. Here's what's in store: — Bee Expo with our partners at Alvéole, featuring our very own Southface rooftop beehive — Two drink tickets to toast the solstice — Savory bites with old and new friends — Live World Cup games streaming all evening — Yard games — cornhole and more Evening Schedule: 5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop 6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event Tickets: General Admission: $50 VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception) Link in Bio!

One of the longest days of the year calls for a celebration, and we're throwing one! Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice on June 25th at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it. Here's what's in store: — Bee Expo with our partners at Alvéole, featuring our very own Southface rooftop beehive — Two drink tickets to toast the solstice — Savory bites with old and new friends — Live World Cup games streaming all evening — Yard games — cornhole and more Evening Schedule: 5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop 6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event Tickets: Early Bird: $40 through June 20th | $50 after VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception) Sponsorship opportunities still available! Grab your tickets: https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj21IAA&mode=site Sponsorship info: https://www.southface.org/resource/summer-solstice-sponsorship-proposal/ Wear your favorite jersey, bring your A-game at cornhole, and we'll see you out there! #SummerSolstice #SouthfaceInstitute #Atlanta #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ResilientCommunities #AtlantaEvents #ClimateAction

Southface is excited to welcome Aliyah Jackson to campus this summer as our @sustainourfuturefoundation (SOFF) Summer Fellow supporting the BIT for Resilient HBCUs program. This is also a special milestone for us as it marks the third year in a row that we’ve had the opportunity to host a fellow from Clark Atlanta University through the SOFF Summer Fellowship program. Aliyah brings experience across engineering, STEM education, sustainability, and community engagement, and we’re looking forward to having her support the next phase of our BIT for Resilient HBCUs work over the next 10 weeks. One of the most rewarding parts of programs like this is seeing students move beyond the classroom and apply their talents to real-world challenges and real communities. Welcome to the team, Aliyah! We’re excited for what’s ahead this summer. #BITBuilding #Southface #HBCUs #StudentLeadership #Sustainability #WorkforceDevelopment

You're invited. Southface's Summer Solstice Celebration is happening June 25th and your ticket includes drinks, bites, and access to our Bee Expo with @alveolebuzz. Come spend the longest days of the year with a community working toward a brighter, greener future. VIP Rooftop Reception | 5 - 6 PM Main Event | 6 - 8 PM 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta Early Bird Tickets: $40 through June 20 | $50 after Link in bio to get your tickets. #SummerSolstice #Southface #Atlanta #YoureInvited #SustainableLiving #AtlantaEvents #GreenFuture #SolsticeCelebration #CommunityFirst #ClimateAction

Final reminder: our webinar is happening this Wednesday, May 27 1pm! “Tenants don’t renew leases because of a certification. They renew because the building feels like somewhere they want to be.” Join Southface Institute, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and @alveolebuzz for a 30-minute conversation exploring how sustainability efforts can move beyond reporting and certifications to create spaces people genuinely connect with. We’ll discuss: -What tenants actually expect from green buildings in 2026 -How sustainability can strengthen engagement and retention -What leading buildings are doing differently to make sustainability visible and meaningful onsite Featuring: -Ryan Snow, U.S. Green Building Council -Noémie Turcotte, Alvéole -Stephen Ward, Southface Institute If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! https://www.alveole.com/resources/green-buildings-tenant-experience-webinar

🐝 Don’t leave our Queen Bee nameless. 👑 Did you know Southface has its own on-campus beehive? Through our partnership with @alveolebuzz , the hive has become a living demonstration of how sustainability can create curiosity, connection, and engagement within a building and community. And now we need your help naming the Queen Bee! You can: 👑 Submit a name idea 🗳️ Vote for your favorite 🐝 Check in on the hive anytime Visit the hive here: https://myhive.alveole.buzz/southface-institute This idea of making sustainability visible and experiential is also a big part of what we’ll discuss during next week’s webinar: “Tenants don’t renew leases because of a certification. They renew because the building feels like somewhere they want to be.” We’ll explore: • What tenants actually expect from green buildings in 2026 • How sustainability can strengthen engagement and retention • Why some sustainability efforts resonate more than others Featuring perspectives from: • Ryan Snow, @usgbc • Noémie Turcotte, @alveolebuzz • Stephen Ward, @southfaceinst If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time. Long live the queen 👑 https://www.alveole.com/resources/green-buildings-tenant-experience-webinar

Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Clean Tech Leaders This weekend, the Southface Institute was proud to host a meaningful conversation alongside Sustainable Spelman, @gyfgreenbox , and @ashokachangemakers focused on accelerating the clean tech workforce across the African Diaspora. Thank you to @angelouezeilo and @ieshabaldwin_ for sharing their perspectives on leadership, innovation, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and collaboration. #CleanTech #Sustainability #WorkforceDevelopment #Leadership #Innovation #Atlanta #Southface #GreeningYouthFoundation #Ashoka #SustainableSpelman

On May 3, we celebrate Southface’s founding on Sun Day in 1978. This marks 48 years of advancing sustainability through practical solutions that produce lasting impact. Our story began that day in Woodruff Park, where a group of passionate volunteers gathered for the very first Sun Day, a national call to action for solar energy that reflected a simple truth we still carry forward: meaningful progress starts with committed people working together on practical solutions that create real impact. From those beginnings, Southface has grown alongside the partners and communities who have shaped our journey, helping turn local ideas into influence felt across Atlanta, the region, and beyond. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of that work. We’ll carry that spirit forward on May 8 at our Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART), bringing together local leaders who are tackling today’s challenges and “brightening their corner” through innovation and collaboration. Join us: https://www.southface.org/sustainability-in-action-roundtable/ #SunDay #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Southface #Atlanta

Big milestone 🎉 All BIT for Resilient HBCUs Fellows have officially earned their Green Professional (GPRO) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Essentials Certificate, administered by @urbangreencouncil. This isn’t just a certificate—it’s a foundation. Our Fellows from Clark Atlanta University, @morganstateu, Spelman College, @bullardcenter, and @xula1925 now have the tools to understand how everyday actions impact building performance - from energy and water to waste and indoor air quality. And as they head into the Fall semester, they’re ready to turn what they’ve learned into real action on their campuses. Because at the end of the day: buildings don’t save energy, people do. Next up → putting this knowledge into practice Huge thanks to our partners and supporters, @sustainourfuturefoundation, @environmental_defense_fund, @regoapp.io, and @wsp.usa for making this work possible. #BITBuilding #HBCUs #Sustainability #GPRO #FutureLeaders #PeoplePower

Join us on May 8th for our Q2 Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART Q2): “Brighten Your Corner – Local Leaders, Local Impact.” Panelists united by a commitment to shaping Atlanta’s future, including former Atlanta Mayor @shirleyfranklinatlanta, John Lanier with the @rcafoundation, Elaine Dinos with @kindredlane, Jamie Rosenthal with @rootsdownga, Maria Saporta with @saportareport, and Micahel Halicki with @parkpride, will explore the ideas, partnerships, and solutions advancing sustainability and resilience across our communities. From policy to on-the-ground impact, this discussion highlights how local leadership can create meaningful change. 📍 St. Luke’s Atlanta 🗓️ May 8 | 9–11 AM Get your Q2 SART tickets now: https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj3dIAA&mode=site #Atlanta #Sustainability #Leadership #SART #CommunityImpact

Earth Day isn’t just a day on the calendar; it’s a reminder that the small decisions we make every day add up. At Southface, we see this every day through the work of BIT for Resilient HBCUs Fellows across Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morgan State University, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. From leading workshops to activating simple, repeatable actions around energy, water, waste, and indoor air quality, these students are showing what real, everyday sustainability looks like. This work is made possible with support from @sustainourfuturefoundation, @environmental_defense_fund, and @wsp.usa, and @regoapp.io. Because buildings don’t save energy, people do. So here’s a simple challenge: What’s one action you’ll repeat every day? Mine: turning off the sink while I soap my hands. Earth Day isn’t just a day on the calendar; it’s a reminder that the small decisions we make every day add up. #EarthDayEveryDay #Sustainability #CommunityCare #Southface #ClarkAtlantaUniversity #XULAGreen #SpelmanSustainability #BullardCenter #MorganStateUniversity#CAU #CAUResearchSymposium

We’re deeply grateful for the continued support of Southface GoodUse from the Ghanta Family Foundation and Sireesha Ghanta. This meaningful contribution will bring energy & plumbing efficiency upgrades to a GoodUse grantee—unlocking $45,589 in annual cost savings. This represents real impact & resources staying where they’re needed most.

SART TICKETS SOLD OUT! Our SART: Sustainability in Major Sporting Events is officially full. Thank you for the incredible interest! If you didn’t get a ticket, you can still join the waitlist in case spots open. If you already have tickets, we look forward to seeing you Friday, March 6 from 8–10 a.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame. 👉 Join the waitlist: https://go.southface.org/l/1038693/2026-02-26/8zbzy1 ♻️ Bonus: Attendees can earn 3 hours of CEUs (1.5 GBCI + 1.5 AIA). And special thanks to our SART Sponsors and partners: @thefoxtheatre, @compostnow ,@Waggoner Engineering, @Henekom Group, @U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). #SustainabilityInAction #FIFAWorldCup2026 #majorsportsevents #sustainableevents

In 2025, 4,377 units earned EarthCraft certification, a milestone achievement for Southface and a meaningful step forward for sustainability in our homes, places of work, and more. From multifamily buildings to light commercial spaces, our team helped communities create, high-performance sustainable buildings that keep utility costs down. Want to certify your building or become an EarthCraft professional? Visit the link in our bio! #EarthCraft #Southface #Atlanta

2025 was a year of big savings! Through the GoodUse Program, nonprofit partners reduced their energy costs by an avg. of 28.5% in 2025 — freeing up resources to reinvest in their communities. Make 2026 your most energy-efficient year yet. Visit the link in our bio for details. #GoodUse #Southface #Atlanta

Sustainability meets the world’s biggest stage! Join us on March 6 from 8–10 a.m. at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame for a dynamic panel discussion exploring sustainability in major sporting events as Atlanta prepares to host the @fifaworldcup Industry and subject-matter experts, Dawn Brown, Olivia Begalla, Tim Trefzer, David Paull, Joseph F. Hacker, PhD, AICP, and Chandra Farley will share insights on how large-scale events are thoughtfully designed and managed to minimize environmental impact—and what these strategies mean for host cities like Atlanta. ♻️Bonus for professionals: Event approved by GBCI and AIA for a total of 3 hours of continuing education credits (1.5 each), supporting ongoing learning in the green building industry. 🎟️ Tickets ($25): https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj3dIAA&mode=site 📍 Event Details SART: Sustainability in Major Sporting Events 🗓 March 6 | 8–10 a.m. 📌 College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Education was a top priority at Southface in 2025. We hosted 290+ trainings, workshops, and events, connecting with 1,600+ professionals committed to building a more sustainable future. Head to the link in our bio to explore our upcoming programs, workshops, and events. #Sustainability #Southface #Atlanta

🎓 Earn 3 CEU Hours (1.5 GBCI + 1.5 AIA) — While Exploring Sustainability & the World Cup Join us March 6 from 8–10 a.m. at the Chick-fil-A Football Hall of Fame for a powerful panel on sustainability in major sporting events as Atlanta prepares for the @fifaworldcup. Industry experts Dawn Brown, Olivia Begalla, Tim Trefzer, David Paull, Joseph F. Hacker, PhD, AICP, and Chandra Farley will break down how large-scale events are designed to minimize environmental impact — and what that means for host cities like Atlanta. 🎟️ Tickets: $25 https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj3dIAA&mode=site 📍 College Football Hall of Fame @cfbhall 🗓 March 6 | 8–10 a.m. ♻️ Bonus for professionals: Event approved by GBCI and AIA for a total of 3 hours of continuing education credits (1.5 each), supporting ongoing learning in the green building industry.

Sustainability meets the world’s biggest stage! Join us on March 6 from 8–10 a.m. at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame for a dynamic panel discussion exploring sustainability in major sporting events as Atlanta prepares to host the @fifaworldcup Industry and subject-matter experts, Dawn Brown, Olivia Begalla, Tim Trefzer, David Paull, Joseph F. Hacker, PhD, AICP, and Chandra Farley will share insights on how large-scale events are thoughtfully designed and managed to minimize environmental impact—and what these strategies mean for host cities like Atlanta. ♻️ Bonus for professionals: This SART event is approved GBCI for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits, supporting ongoing learning in the green building industry. 🎟️ Tickets ($25): https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj3dIAA&mode=site 📍 Event Details SART: Sustainability in Major Sporting Events 🗓 March 6 | 8–10 a.m. 📌 College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Sustainability meets the world’s biggest stage! (NEW TIME AND LOCATION!) Join us on March 6 from 8–10 a.m. at the @cfbhall Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313) for a dynamic panel discussion exploring sustainability in major sporting events as Atlanta prepares to host the @fifaworldcup Industry and subject-matter experts, Dawn Brown, Olivia Begalla, Tim Trefzer, David Paull, Joseph F. Hacker, PhD, AICP, and Chandra Farley will share insights on how large-scale events are thoughtfully designed and managed to minimize environmental impact—and what these strategies mean for host cities like Atlanta. ♻️ Bonus for professionals: This SART event is approved GBCI for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits, supporting ongoing learning in the green building industry. 🎟️ Tickets ($25): https://lnkd.in/e6YNbajf 📍 Event Details SART: Sustainability in Major Sporting Events 🗓 March 6 | 8–10 a.m. 📌 College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

[EVENT UPDATE] Due to inclement weather, this event is postponed. We’ll be sharing a new date and updated details soon — stay tuned! In the meantime, stay warm and safe this weekend ❄️

[EVENT POSTPONED] Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed. A new date will be shared soon. You're invited to Electrify Decatur's Utility Bill Workshop! This event will be held on January 31st from 1pm - 3pm at the Legacy Park Auditorium (500 S Columbia Dr). Join us to learn all about the Electrify Decatur program, how to save with your utility through rebates and incentives, and what steps you can take to make your home more efficient, cost-effective, and electric. RSVP using the link below: https://lnkd.in/er_Vg_MV City of Decatur GA- Government @georgiaipl @lets_go_electric

📅 New date—same great event! Join Kashi Custom Homes, Green Homes ATL, and Southface Institute on Jan. 31 (12–3 PM) for an EarthCraft Home Open House in Marietta. Register Here: https://southface.tfaforms.net/4720834?eventid=a3MQi000002zQqr

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