Steve Pohlman

Protecting and loving the Planet, Green architectural advocate of comfort and sustainability in our home. Global CEO, Founder GAPScore, Inc.

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🌱 Global youth are stepping up to address environmental challenges with green skills.

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[Steve Pohlman @GAPScore]

Buildingscience progressed slower than the sandwich bag industry. My father would wrap up his sandwich for work with wax paper. Many father's used tar paper to wrap up a house. The baggie changed how we packed our lunches. Hous…https://t.co/lk3mxcCMRh https://t.co/B7PaAbu1Rd

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Is affordable housing affordable? We have a lot of work to do around the world to have the same quality of living for everyone. It's the opportunity to get green and bring social justice to the world.
75% of the world lives out…https://t.co/jk8w6rXrK6 https://t.co/GN0maggOD4

[Steve Pohlman @GAPScore]

#homeownertips You've made upgrades on your house to lower energy bills. How do you know when you've reached a level of green? When you compare the basic green attributes of a green certified home to your house and the same features and operational poten…https://t.co/fkIgLV09fa

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Friends, on the heels of a successful launch of @GlobalNet4Zero's innovative net zero certification for existing buildings, I urge you to follow our work on GNFZ's official social channels. There you will find out about member news, future launches, and more! 🌏

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Why we made GAPScore
Verify that house at https://t.co/s7R484CVxy

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Why we work
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More than 50% of the 🌍's population lives in urban areas.

Trees and urban forests can make our cities cooler, greener, healthier and happier places to live. #GreenCities

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[Steve Pohlman @GAPScore]

43% of the US generated electricity is from natural gas generators. Many of those are onsite generators. When we distribute electricity through the power grid, it takes 3kwh to deliver the 1kwh that you use. That's 4 times the c…https://t.co/y6PUs1mQ7A https://t.co/Pi7dpmIM7h

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#Homebuyingtips
Let's say that you're looking for a house in an area that doesn't have a history of flooding. The MLS says it is consistently dry.
It could still flood. In Chicago, we have combined sewage and storm water plumbi…https://t.co/opjleMOcLJ https://t.co/7iQD4PytFk

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#homebuyingtips When the current owner of this house bought it, the AC compressor was the last thing that was thought of. Upgrading one of the 3 compressors in the 2 flat helped the energy efficiency. As each one goes, the upgrade is inevitable.

The…https://t.co/OUupnrnaaV

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#homesellingtips The heating and cooling system is gaining more attention with #homebuyers and more energy data is on the MLS than before. If you're going to do some repairs, clean the HVAC before the showings. It won't make a difference in the green po…https://t.co/TEivbiQDbA

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https://t.co/jTX9KZnJwI Look at all the #homes that need a GAPScore #green assessment for #sustainability .
#homeselling #homebuying #homeownershiptips
use code DOE2023 for your free verifier training and GAPScore HomeReport PDF when registering at GAPS…https://t.co/RIIYulBzSc

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Where does the storm water go? If your city has a combined storm/sewage water treatment system, then in heavy rains the sewage over flows with rain water into the natural habitat. As a homeowner, the storm water should be handled onsite and enter the und…https://t.co/OeKHZ2rJGK

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#homeownertips The lighting in a home can change the mood, or your #energyefficiency besides the use of LED fixtures. Ceiling fixtures are notorious for air leakage even though there's a cover on it. It's a common flaw that most…https://t.co/EU5WFzHP4z https://t.co/8nnD41IZvz

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#homesellingtips When you look at the green attributes of the house and property, our knowledge is limited to the existing features. There are a lot of sellers that have installed a rainbarrel because it is specifically a green tr…https://t.co/2NKK6KFIy8 https://t.co/Q5HEJSTUNN

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#homebuyingtips Every house has a #green element. Knowing what it is, no matter how small, can save a lot of headaches and be part of the #climatesolution
Verify the green potential in your house at https://t.co/s7R484CVxy
Use code LOVE for free when registering

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Our collective behavior and response.

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“Tolerance is a virtue that makes peace possible” ��� Kofi Annan (1938-2018)

Let us honour K. Annan’s legacy by taking action. Let's practice tolerance & respect for diversity - values that bring people together & make us all stronger.🤝🕊️
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[Steve Pohlman @GAPScore]

What if every window in your house was #solarpv? You would want to have at least 30% of the windows on the sunny side of the house. Older homes used solar passive design intentionally to increase efficiency and is quite common as a design advantage for e…https://t.co/7DrtR8322H

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#homebuyertips An inspection looks at the condition of the house and property. It's looking for risks, out code, and failure situations. It may provide the condition of some green features. It may give you a list of the features…https://t.co/VstEMxrgZF https://t.co/yoo5Y7s6FB

[Steve Pohlman @GAPScore]

#homebuyertips An inspection looks at the condition of the house and property. It's looking for risks, out code, and failure situations. It may provide the condition of some green features. It may give you a list of the features…https://t.co/STQSOR71Ly https://t.co/yoo5Y7s6FB