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For policymakers, advocates, and community leaders working to scale climate solutions, the hardest part is often knowing where to start. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Dr. Marilyn A. Brown](https://blog.drawdownga.org/where-are-georgias-best-opportunities-to-scale-heat-pump-adoption) - [Read More 08 Jul ![screenshot of Stephen's interview with Eriqah](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Stephen%20Ward%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials How Facilities Managers Can Improve Building Performance Without Expensive Upgrades Facilities managers are often asked to do more with less, from improving energy efficiency to reducing operating costs to increasing occupant comfort. All while they are also responsible for managing.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-facilities-managers-can-improve-building-performance-without-expensive-upgrades) - [Read More 20 May ![a person using a calculator and holding cash in their hand](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/a%20person%20using%20a%20calculator%20and%20holding%20cash%20in%20their%20hand.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Access Money-Saving Home Energy Efficiency Rebates in Georgia With so much attention on changes to federal climate incentives over the past year, it would be easy to assume that support for home energy upgrades has disappeared. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Sara Vinson](https://blog.drawdownga.org/access-money-saving-home-energy-efficiency-rebates-in-georgia) - [Read More 28 Jan ![screenshot from Iesha's interview with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Iesha%20Baldwin%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials How to Improve Energy Efficiency on Campus: Lessons from Sustainable Spelman Spelman College’s sustainability journey offers a practical, facilities-forward example of how colleges and institutions in Georgia can reduce emissions while lowering operating costs and building a.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency-on-campus-lessons-from-sustainable-spelman) - [Read More 05 Nov ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/athens%20land%20trust%201.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Empowering Communities, Lowering Bills: 5 Energy Efficiency and Equity Projects Across Georgia Across Georgia, communities are proving that local climate action doesn’t have to wait for federal directives or perfect conditions. From Athens to Adel, neighbors, nonprofits, and faith leaders are.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/5-energy-efficiency-and-equity-projects-across-georgia) - [Read More 03 Sep ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/GIPL%20PowerWise.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Energy Efficiency for Faith Communities: Making Worship Spaces Greener Across Georgia, faith communities are stepping up to care for both their congregations and the planet. 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