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Green Speak – Hydropower
Continue readingHydropower is a green energy source. This is because we are able to harness electrical power by converting water into electricity. The use of hydropower dates back to ancient Greece and China when waterwheels were installed in rapidly flowing rivers to turn millstones and other equipment. Years later, this was used on other continents and […]
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Green Speak – Saving Energy at Work!
Continue readingIn celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th, TTGBC begins its series of Green Speak with some energy saving tips! Here’s how you can get started on your energy saving journey! 1) Switch off! Small changes in electricity usage not only help the environment and reduce energy bills but can also help make your […]
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Celebrate World Energy Conservation Day!
Continue readingWorld Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on the 14th of December every year in hundreds of countries around the world. The intention of this day is to highlight the importance of all things ‘ENERGY’. Educating the global public provides the foundation to change our over-consumption behaviours. How important is it in our day-to-day lives? As […]
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Presenting your 2018-2019 Executive
Continue readingOn November 22nd, TTGBC held its AGM at the beautiful Savanah East building, one of two LEED green buildings in Trinidad & Tobago certified by the US Green Building Council. President Devanand Ragbir welcomed members and guests and presented a year in review. He spoke at length about the recently launched Smarter Building Network, a TTGBC […]
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LEED Green Associate Training Returns
Continue readingWe will be hosting another round of training for the Green Associate qualification in LEED. A LEED professional credential signifies that you’re a leader in the field and an active participant in the green building movement.
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Getting To Know Trinidad and Tobago’s First Green Building
Continue readingEnvironmentally friendly with healthier, safer, and more productive working spaces. Savannah East was envisioned by RGM Limited to be the first LEED certified building in Trinidad and Tobago. We pull the curtain back, just a bit, on this landmark project.
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TTGBC Congratulates RGM on taking the ‘LEED’
Continue readingThe Trinidad and Tobago Green Building Council (TTGBC) congratulates RGM Limited on the achievement of green building certification for Savannah East. The building was certified LEED Silver under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).