SAG Mission Statement
The GPBR Sustainability Advisory Group (SAG) was convened to educate and advise the GPBR, its members, their clients and associates on issues related to climate change and the economic, social and environmental impacts to the real estate industry. The SAG acknowledges climate change and supports efforts by businesses, organizations and government at all levels to undertake reasonable measures to achieve the necessary reductions in C02 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading >
The SAG is composed of the following members:
- Leanne Barschdorf Nichols
- Russell DeConti
- Julia Bassett Schwerin
- David Gulick
- Rob Lynch
- Marc Chadbourne
- Jim Nadeau
- Jennifer Defilipp
- Lisa Smith
Maine Green Bank Summit
GPBR past president and SAG member, Leanne Barschdorf Nichols, was a panelist at the Maine Green Bank Summit on June 25, 2020.
If you missed this virtual event that showed how a Green Bank can help fund economic recovery through climate solutions here in Maine, you can watch the recording anytime here.
NAR’s Green Designation 
NAR’s Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.
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Sustainability Resources
Tools and Links
Maine Climate Council
Outreach Materials for Real Estate Professionals
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
FloodSmart National Flood Insurance Program
Buildings, Infrastructure and Housing Working Group
NAR Sustainability
NAR Sustainability Summit Video
Green Real Estate Resources
Residential Energy Services Network
Zero Energy Ready Homes
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Energy Efficient Mortgages
US Chamber of Commerce- Environmental Affairs and Sustainability
Urban Land Sustainability
American Bar Association- Solar Basics for the Real Estate Practitioner
