About VWI

We not only help you reach your desired energy and environmental goals, we keep you there by putting your sustainability goals at the forefront. Our six-area assessment process pinpoints the needs of your building so we can get the ball rolling faster. And our personalized attention takes care of all the details, keeping you informed with measurable benchmarks every step of the way.

Company History

Founded in Minnesota in 2007, VWI began specializing solely in Sustainability & LEED in 2009. Based in the Twin Cities, VWI Sustainability Consulting serves Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Iowa.

Scott Nelson, LEED AP O+M, and CEO of VWI Sustainability Consulting shown in a group with former President Jimmy Carter

Photo Above: Scott Nelson, LEED AP O+M, and CEO of VWI Sustainability Consulting (far right front row) shown in a group photo with former President Jimmy Carter (far left front row) and Rosalynn Carter (next to former President Carter) at the 2010 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter World Habitat for Humanity project in Minneapolis of October 2010. Scott also worked on two (2) Habitat for Humanity LEED for Homes and Green Communities projects in Minnesota which were among the first "dual certified" homes built in the United States.

We'll Help You Achieve LEED Certification

Located in the Twin Cities, VWI delivers customized sustainability attention to our customers, that when properly applied, gains LEED certification of their building.

VWI actually helped to develop and deliver many of the educational programs that the US Green Building Council uses to help educate people about sustainability, LEED, and environmental stewardship.

We also have an on-staff Landscape Design Consultant that has a professional LEED credential.

Scott Nelson

CEO & President at VWI Sustainability Consulting
Sustainability Manager
LEED AP, O+M
Past 2010 Chairman of USGBC / MN / Education Committee
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point / Wildlife Game Management
Adjunct Instructor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College teaching LEED Green Associate & LEED AP O+M exam preparation classes
USGBC / MN Chapter Member
MNLA Certified 2007
Recipient of USGBC / MN Chapter / Circle of Excellence 2010 Award
2011 Chair / Membership Committee / COC1 Lakeville, MN
Elected Representative to the USGBC / MN Chapter / 2011General Circle
Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce Member / Government Affairs Committee Member

Lynn Wolander

CFO & Director Of Treasury at VWI Sustainability Consulting
Accountant
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN / Sociology
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN / Accounting
Notary Public
Nature Conservancy Member
USGBC / MN Chapter Member

Jerry Nelson

Wisconsin Regional Manager at VWI Sustainability Consulting
Sustainability Consultant
LEED Green Associate in progress
Gateway College Of Technology / Racine, WI / Mechanical Drafting
USGBC MN Chapter Member

VWI Sustainability Consulting 16630 Genesee Ave, Rosemount, MN 55068 p) 952-484-5480 e) info@vwi-consulting.com

VWI Sustainabilty Consulting provides LEED project management and Sustainability consulting in the following areas: Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Rochester, Northfield, Mankato, Madison.