USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. This is the place to:

» Certify your green building
» Join USGBC as an organization
» Join a chapter as an individual
» Sign up for courses and workshops
» Purchase LEED Reference Guides
» Learn about Greenbuild 2009
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» Become a LEED AP
» Learn about green building

House Passage of Energy and Climate Legislation Creates New Opportunities for Green Building

On June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
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Buildings Seeking LEED to Provide Performance Data

Energy and water usage reporting becomes a precondition of certification.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors and U.S. Green Building Council Urge Congress to Support Green Schools Legislation

U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution to “Make Green Schools a Reality.”
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Greenbuild 2009 Master Speakers Announced

The master speakers for the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo have been announced. This year's theme - Main Street Green - brings global ideas to local main streets.
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U.S. Green Building Council Urges Congressional Action on Green Homes Bill In Testimony

GREEN Act of 2009 Would Help Homeowners Use Less Energy to Save Money, Reduce Environmental Impact.
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Prepare for LEED AP Homes, LEED AP O+M, LEED Green Associate Exams with USGBC Education

Candidates for the Green Building Certification Institute’s LEED professional credentials can now take the exams for the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance and LEED Green Associate credentials, and the LEED AP Homes exam will be available June 12. USGBC's educational offerings provide courses, reference guides and other resources to help ensure you understand the LEED rating systems and other information you will be tested on.
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Rick Fedrizzi and USGBC Recognized as Visionaries in Sustainability by the National Building Museum

Award acknowledges leadership on environmental issues and the significant accomplishments made in improving sustainability within the built environment.
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USGBC's Greenbuild Conference and Expo Three Time Recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award

USGBC has been awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Award in recognition of the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This is the third time USGBC has accepted this honor for demonstrating an unwaivering dedication to minimizing the show’s impact on the environment.
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Make Your Voice Heard: Participate in the LEED for Retail Member Ballot

Member company primary contacts can help shape the certification system that addresses various retail spaces -- from grocery stores to big box retailers, restaurants and banks.
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Clinton Climate Initiative To Demonstrate Model For Sustainable Urban Growth With Projects in 10 Countries on Six Continents

Climate Positive Development Program to set example for cities to follow as they grow.
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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™.

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.

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.

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