Highlights

USGBC’s Strategic Plan Announced for 2009-2013

The strategic plan sets forth USGBC's vision for the next five years. Included in the plan is a summary of key strategic issues facing the green building community in general and USGBC in particular; an update to USGBC’s Guiding Principles; and the agenda, program goals and implementation strategy for transformation. » Learn More

Recipients of $2 Million Green Building Research Fund Grants Announced

The fund was created to spur research that will advance sustainable building practices and encourage market transformation. The 13 selected proposals represent diverse academic, non-profit and private entities and cover each of the five categories of environmental performance within LEED. » Learn More

Call for Nominations for the 2008 Leadership Awards

USGBC National and Chapter members are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations who deserve special appreciation for their leadership, vision, and commitment to green building. Recipients will be announced and a reception will be held at Greenbuild Boston. The deadline for nominations is October 1. » Learn More

Nationwide Green Schools Effort Launched

USGBC's “Fifty for Fifty” initiative will engage state legislators in every state to develop green schools caucuses.  The initiative will provide them with information and developments in green building, and opportunities to network, form local partnerships, and present best practices and successes in regional and national forums. » Learn More

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide Now Available

This reference guide provides an overview for each credit category, recommended operational strategies and technologies, calculation methods and formulas, resources, definitions, and case studies. The Introduction can be downloaded for free and contains information on recertification, performance period, exemplary performance, multi-tenant issues, and more. » Learn More




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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.

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The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality.

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LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building techniques, the LEED Green Building Rating System, and the certification process. The LEED AP program is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), which was established with the support of USGBC to allow for objective, balanced management of the credentialing program.