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Three Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space LEED®-Certified
Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that 3 billion square feet of green construction space has earned LEED® certification around the globe.
Education, Business and Environmental Leaders Call for Action to Ensure Universal Sustainability Literacy in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, together with global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), released aNational Action Plan for Educating for Sustainability, a call for action to ensure that Education for Sustainability (EfS) is accessible to all students across the United States. The plan outlines a robust goal for all 50 states to adopt a comprehensive green schools policy that includes a graduation requirement around sustainability literacy by 2040
USGBC Releases the Top 10 States in Nation for LEED Green Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED®, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The list highlights the regions around the country that are at the forefront of sustainable building design and transformation. Utilizing less energy, LEED-certified spaces save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce carbon emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.
Center for Green Schools at USGBC Announces Best of Green Schools 2013 List
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced its third annual “Best of Green Schools” list, which recognizes top educational institutions, individuals and initiatives across the country for environmental efforts
USGBC’s New Report Demonstrates Impact, Transformative Power of LEED Green Building Rating System
Washington, D.C. - December 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released the third and final installment of its LEED in Motion report series: "Impacts and Innovation The report details key impact areas and results of the thousands of projects that are utilizing the LEED® green building rating system, as well as innovation highlights related to LEED and green building technologies
USGBC Commends President Obama’s Memorandum to Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Building Facilities and Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, President Obama signed a memorandum directing the federal government to consume 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020, more than double the current level.
Greenbuild Goes Global
Washington, D.C. - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, from the floor of the annual Greenbuild Conference’s International Summit, it was announced that Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region will launch in Verona, Italy in 2014.
LEED v4, the Newest Version of LEED® Green Building Program Launches at USGBC’s Annual...
Philadelphia, Pa. - November 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces that LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program, launched today at the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. LEED has revolutionized the marketplace since 1998 as the world’s premier benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED v4 builds on the fundamentals of previous versions while offering a new system that prepares all LEED projects in a portfolio to perform at a higher level
USGBC’s Green Apple Bike Tour Rides from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, Hosting Local...
Washington, D.C. - November 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, nine USGBC Students and Emerging Professionals from across the U.S. joined the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on an eight day bike tour to USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.
Nearly 60,000 Global LEED Green Building Projects Span 10.6 Billion Square Feet: New Report...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its second installment of the LEED in Motion report series: Places and Policies. The report states that there are nearly 60,000 LEED green building projects across the globe, spanning 10.6 billion square feet. Notably, Canada, India, China, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil lead the way for countries with the highest number of projects outside the U.S.
U.S. Green Building Council to Name Haiti Orphanage in Honor of President Clinton
New York City - September 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi announced that their Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, a LEED-registered orphanage and children’s facility that USGBC will construct in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will be officially named the William Jefferson Clinton Children's Center.
U.S. Green Building Council and Lucid to Launch Campus Conservation Nationals 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, through its USGBC Students program, and Lucid, in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy and the National Wildlife Federation are pleased to announce Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN) 2014. From February through April 2014, participating students will have the opportunity to compete to reduce electricity and water consumption in the largest conservation competition program for colleges and universities in the world. Program registration runs from Sept. 17 through Oct. 25, 2013, and is open to both two and four year institutions.
USGBC, Architects Commend Mayors for Renewing Commitment to Green Building and Sustainability
Las Vegas - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) this week commended the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) for passing a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and clean energy efforts that help spur economic savings and protect the environment
USGBC to Offer Free LEED Certification to Groundbreaking Projects in New Markets
Washington, D.C. - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- (June 5, 2013) — In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the where LEED has yet to take root
USGBC Lauds New Platinum Members for Highest-Level Commitment to Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is pleased to announce that more than 30 of the world’s most respected companies, ranging from banks and retail corporations to architecture firms and technology companies, are showing their strong commitment to green building and have joined USGBC as platinum level members
Hanley Wood and USGBC establish a strategic partnership with Greenbuild and plan to go...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
GSA’s Green Building Advisory Committee Recommends LEED for all GSA Buildings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, the Green Building Advisory Committee established by the General Services Administration (GSA), officially recommended to GSA that the LEED green building certification system be used for all GSA buildings as the best measure of building efficiency. The committee also conveyed that LEED should be the primary way to show how agency buildings use energy and water and that LEED standards are the most conducive to meet the Energy Independence and Security Act.
USGBC Adds Green Building Finance Expert
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that Dan Winters recently joined the organization as Senior Research Fellow for Business Strategy and Finance
USGBC Launches its First Senior Policy Fellow Portfolio of Activities
Washington, D.C. - February 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the goals of its inaugural USGBC Senior Policy Fellow, including growing and developing USGBC and furthering the mission of the green building movement worldwide. Mark Ginsberg, who was named USGBC’s Senior Policy Fellow in December, will pursue an ambitious international and domestic agenda.
USGBC Announces 2013-2014 Mark Ginsberg Sustainability Fellow
Washington, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) named Dr. Matthew Trowbridge, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia School of Medicine, as its 2013-2014 Mark Ginsberg Sustainability Fellow. Along with a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the fellowship will support Dr. Trowbridge’s work to help develop health metrics for green building, among other key research initiatives
