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Welcome to the National
Association of Green Agents and Broker’s November newsletter. We hope
that you enjoy our new format – please let us know your thoughts at
info@nagab.org. We appreciate your
comments and feedback.
Green
Real Estate News
Despite a challenging economic outlook,
green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554
billion into the American economy – including $396 billion in wages –
over the next four years (2009-2013), according to a new study from
the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton. The study
also determined that green construction spending currently supports
more than 2 million American jobs and generates more than $100 billion
in gross domestic product and wages.
For more information,
click here.
Government News
As members of the National
Association of Green Agents and Brokers know, there is increasing
pressure on our government to take care of two pressing issues on the
minds of Ontarians – the economy and the environment.
Ontario’s provincial government has proposed a new piece of
legislation that they feel will create jobs, improve the economy and
increase the use of renewable sources for energy production. It is
expected that adoption of this Act will lead to the development of
more than 50,000 “green” collar jobs and generate economic activity in
the billions of dollars over the first three years of implementation.
From an environmental standpoint, it is expected that Ontario will
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 mega tonnes of greenhouse
gas emissions.
For more information,
click here.
New
Products
Did you know that traditional, incandescent Christmas lights use approximately 10x more energy than new LED lights? If you are still using incandescent strings of lights, you may want to take advantage of many of the trade-in offers that are available through provincial governments and various hydro authorities. To see if you qualify, please check here (programs subject to change at any time without notice).
For more information, click here.
Association News
NAGAB is pleased to
introduce the Association’s first webinar series. The webinars have
been designed to allow you the opportunity to hear directly from
experts in fields relevant to green real estate and to ask questions
from the comfort of your home or office.
For additional information,
click here.
Membership News
NAGAB is pleased to
announce that members of the Association can now enjoy preferential
rates for all of their insurance needs through Primetime Insurance.
Rate savings could include up to 17% on your auto insurance, and 35%
for health insurance.
For more information,
click
here.
GreenrealestateTM
– Buy/Sell/Lease
Each month, we will bring
you information on green properties to buy, to sell or to lease,
specifically targeted for those real estate sales professionals who
are concerned with green issues in real estate. To post information on
appropriate properties, contact info@nagab.org.
This month, we feature 190 Princess Avenue in Toronto - a LEED
registered Gold luxury property represented by a NAGAB member, Ryan
Coyle. For more information on the property,
click here.
Coming Soon
In the New Year, we will
be sending out a request to all of our members to complete a short
survey on what we can do as an Association to better meet your needs.
We will be inquiring about subject matter that you would like learn
more about, our pricing model and any suggestions that you might have
on how we can improve our service to you. Until then, please enjoy
your holidays, consider the environment in your festivities (some
ideas can be found here http://nagab.org/greentips.php) and have a
safe, healthy 2010.
Contact Us
If you require support or
information, please call 877-524-9494, or email us at
info@nagab.org.
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