USGBC - United States Green Building Council

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and the incoming Biden Administration.  Panelists included USGBC’s Senior Policy Counsel, Elizabeth Beardsley, Representative Kathy Castor (D-Florida; Chair, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis), Representative Peter Welch...

USGBC to Fund 500 LEED Professionals in Underserved Communities as Part of "All In" Equity Program and Strategy

Announced at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo this past week, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) plans to provide funding for 500 people in underserved communities to earn the LEED professional credential.  A key goal is to help build capacity and expertise for green building, as a part of the USGBC's "All In; Building Equity Together" initiative, also announced at the start of...

USGBC Introduces Net Zero Certification Program

Net Zero Energy Certification In September 2018, USGBC launched the Net Zero certification program.  Net zero buildings, as we know, are projects which achieve efficient energy use by developing their own renewable energy onsite or offsite by reaching or exceeding the annual energy consumption. Therefore, the program seeks to motivate green building designers to implement on LEED projects one of the important aspects...

Webinar: USGBC LA, Carbon Offset Playbook for the Greater Los Angeles Region, July 22, 4 pm PST

With time running out to avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, corporate climate commitments to go net zero are accelerating. Given many companies are not equipped with the finances or technology to immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions today, carbon offsets have emerged as a key tool in achieving aggressive climate commitments. Based on discussions within the Los Angeles Sustainability Executives Roundtable (LASER), it’s...

Webinar: USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Industrial & Manufacturing - July 21, 12pm, EDT

LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase of several projects. Featured projects include industrial and manufacturing facilities from across Florida and the Big South. Representatives will discuss the goals and strategies of each project, and what approaches project team members would use to...

Free Webinar: USGBC-Los Angeles- Overview of Wellness Certifications, July 23, 12pm PST

Join us for an overview of the WELL and Fitwel Certifications to better understand how wellness frameworks can be applied to your project and/or portfolio. We'll also review the approach to earning the widely recognized WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassador credentials.  This is the perfect first step in becoming a certified professional in the field and will provide the info you need to determine which is the right fit for you!  

Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with virtual tours and expert interviews provided by local green building chapters in Northern and Southern California, lead to multiple keynotes from community leaders, feature panels from industry experts addressing the issues from a community and...

Webinar: Regenerative Design: The Intersection of Resilience and Sustainability, June 8, 5:30- 7:30pm, EDT

As the building community tries to reconcile the progress made in creating sustainable design with the goal of "resilience", there is a danger that strategies developed for resilience may decrease sustainability, and vice versa. Regenerative design presents the potential to create both resilience and sustainability in the built environment.

Online: USGBC Virginia Presents: LEED Zero Project Showcase, April 1, 2- 3:30 pm EDT

Ranked 8th on USGBC's Top 10 LEED states and home to the first LEED Zero School, Discovery Elementary, Virginia is a national leader in sustainability and net-zero energy trailblazer. This project showcase will highlight Virginia projects currently in pursuit of LEED Zero certification. Project teams will discuss strategies, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

Online: USGBC Tennessee Presents: LEED Project Showcase ,Vanderbilt University, March 31, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm

Vanderbilt University has been honored with a 2020 Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the institution’s achievements in green building and its commitment to creating a healthy, sustainable future. During the past 13 years, Vanderbilt has become home to 22 LEED-certified buildings and multiple project certifications are underway as the campus continues to invest in their facilities, infrastructure and natural...

Online: Intersectional Environmentalism Series: Affordable Housing in California, March 31, 12 -1:30pm PDT

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join us on March 31st to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the golden state, the third event in our Intersectional Environmentalism series. Everyone should be able to benefit from the health benefits of green buildings. Hear speaker stories and case studies of LEED Homes that provide safe, equitable, and healthy homes for communities in California....

Online: Green & Efficient Buildings Are Better - Info Session, March 25, 6PM CDT

Join to learn more about how you can increase your building’s energy efficiency and save money.  Congregations, non-profits and small businesses, this event is perfect for you. 

USGBC North Carolina Presents: Leadership in Cities & Local Governments, Online, March 3, 1-2:30 pm EST

Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte are creating responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to quality of life. Learning Objectives 1. Describe how early leadership and policies...