Vermont Natural Resources Council

Theory Wellness Announces Brattleboro Recreational Dispensary Opening on Friday, Dec. 30

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theory Wellness ("Theory" or "the Company") will open its doors to the company's adult-use dispensary in Vermont this Friday, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m.

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  • BRATTLEBORO, Vt., Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theory Wellness ("Theory" or "the Company") will open its doors to the company's adult-use dispensary in Vermont this Friday, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m.
  • "Vermont is one of the most interesting regulatory models on the East Coast for cannabis," states Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness.
  • Theory will be one of around 30 recreational dispensaries in Vermont when it opens its doors this Wednesday.
  • Theory Wellness Brattleboro , located at 768 Putney Road , will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pearl Certification Certifies 100,000 High-Performing Homes

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Monday, September 26, 2022

"Homeowners want comfortable, efficient, high-performing homes," said Robin LeBaron, president and co-founder of Pearl Certification.

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  • "Homeowners want comfortable, efficient, high-performing homes," said Robin LeBaron, president and co-founder of Pearl Certification.
  • Thanks to its partnership with the Appraisal Institute , Pearl Certification includes a Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum with every certification to help appraisers accurately value the home's high-performing features.
  • "Pearl Certification continues to expand its products, services, and team to meet the growing demand of the high-performing homes market.
  • Pearl has certified and provided appraisal addenda on over 100,000 homes in 44 states and Washington, D.C. Pearl Certified homes sell on average for 3.5-6% more than comparable homes, according to independent appraiser studies.

Pearl Congratulates U.S. Senate on Historic Climate Bill

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

"Pearl congratulates the U.S. Senate on the passage of this historic legislation," said Pearl president and co-founder Robin LeBaron.

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  • "Pearl congratulates the U.S. Senate on the passage of this historic legislation," said Pearl president and co-founder Robin LeBaron.
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge, visionary step toward reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the United States' clean energy economy.
  • Among the $386 billion dedicated in the legislation to climate change and clean energy, the Senate approved $9 billion to address a decades-old challenge: scaling up residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification.
  • Pearl has certified and provided appraisal addenda on over 90,000 homes in 44 states and Washington, D.C. Pearl Certified homes sell on average for 3.5-6% more than comparable homes, according to independent appraiser studies.

Pearl Certification Awarded Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) Funding

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearl Certification is a proud 2022 funding recipient of the Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) , a 10-year, $20 million initiative for supporting startups that advance sustainability.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearl Certification is a proud 2022 funding recipient of the Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) , a 10-year, $20 million initiative for supporting startups that advance sustainability.
  • "Pearl Certification is honored to be recognized as a leader and ally to sustainability initiatives throughout the country," said Cynthia Adams, CEO and co-founder of Pearl.
  • Pearl Certification provides homeowners and the industry professionals who serve them with the resources to advance the high-performing residential market."
  • Launched in 2019, 2c2i (Climate Change Investment Initiative) combines the social and environmental impact objectives of the Exelon Foundation with the investment objectives and approach of venture capital.

Ferguson and Pearl Certification Partner to Transform Home Performance

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Pearl Certification is a third-party residential certification program that provides a roadmap for creating a high-performing home.

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  • Pearl Certification is a third-party residential certification program that provides a roadmap for creating a high-performing home.
  • Pearl Certification and Ferguson recognize that today's homeowners need and want more from their homes.
  • Pearl developed an innovative solution, Pearl's Green Door app , used by homeowners nationwide, for the management and digitization of home energy performance data.
  • "Ferguson is confident in future programming because Pearl Certification shares the same ESG values and mission," said Blake Luse, Managing Director of Ferguson Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm of Ferguson.

Homes Marketed With Pearl Certification Sell for 5.15% Premium

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Based on a home's verified Pearl score, a home can be certified as Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Asset.

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  • Based on a home's verified Pearl score, a home can be certified as Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Asset.
  • "The study shows that homeowners want energy-efficient homes and will pay significantly more for them," said Pearl Co-founder and President Robin LeBaron.
  • Pearl works with a network of contractors that improvea home's performance and real estate professionals that ensure these homes, which include single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes, are properly marketed and valued when sold.
  • Pearl Certification provides national third-party certification of high-performing homes in effort to bring visibility to the valuable features that make them healthy, safe, comfortable, and energy- and water-efficient.