250 Federal, State and Local Government Leaders Convene at USGBC Hosted Government Summit
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosted the Government Summit where nearly 250 federal, state and local
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Key Environmental Bills on the Books in Washington State for 2024
Adjourned earlier this year on March 7, the 2024 Washington state legislative session discussed a variety of topics concerning the
Read MoreU.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment
U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment Next version of the LEED green building rating system will
Read MoreThe Next Milestone for LEED v5: Public Comment
The Next Milestone for LEED v5: Public Comment For LEED v5, the next step in the process is the public
Read MoreLeed Certification: Requirements, Cost, Pros and Cons and More
Leed Certification: Requirements, Cost, Pros and Cons and More The LEED rating system was developed by the U.S. Green Building
Read MoreLEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification ACP to Sunset in March
LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification ACP to Sunset in March A sunset date has been announced for
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Women in Green Events in 2024: Bringing Fresh Perspectives
A fusion of new ideas, innovations and technologies, a new outlook integrates familiar situations with a renewed approach. The U.S.
Read MoreDecarbonizing Through Retrofits With IREE Certification
Decarbonizing Through Retrofits With IREE Certification Strategic policy and program design, coupled with timely funding, can spur retrofitting at scale.
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IRA Update: 2024 is the Year the Inflation Reduction Act Takes Off
2024 is poised to be a year of impact for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as 2023 was the year
Read MoreLEED Project Growth Across the Midwest in 2023
LEED Project Growth Across the Midwest in 2023 In 2023, we saw a 9% increase in LEED certifications over the
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Working Toward a Circular Economy of Building Materials
LEED Fellow Kjell Anderson shares with the homebuilding community that single-use items are prominent within the current conventional design strategies
Read MoreMitigating Climate Change With Green Building Products
Mitigating Climate Change With Green Building Products To mitigate climate change, build sustainably and advocate for human health and equity,
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White House Releases National Definition for a Building With Zero Operating Emissions
White House and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft national definition for a zero-emissions building following up on an
Read MoreCalifornia’s 2023 Policy Year: Building Decarbonization and Climate Action
California’s 2023 Policy Year: Building Decarbonization and Climate Action In 2023, California once again demonstrated its leadership in environmental legislation,
Read MoreIRS Launches Tool for Tax-Exempt Entities to Monetize Clean Energy Tax Credits
IRS Launches Tool for Tax-Exempt Entities to Monetize Clean Energy Tax Credits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently launched the
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New IRA Funding for Building Energy Codes and Performance Standards
A new $530 million competitive funding opportunity has been released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support adoption of
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COP 28: A COP Like No Other
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) attended this year’s COP 28, and has provided us with some event highlights. According
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LEED v4 Energy Update Approved by Member Ballot
The current versions of LEED must move forward to address the climate crisis as the buildings we build and operate
Read MoreUnraveling the Complexities of Electrification
Unraveling the Complexities of Electrification Experts in carbon tend to agree that electrification of our existing building stock is a
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Report Launch and Key Buildings Sector Announcements at COP 28
Industry leaders from all over have gathered at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on
Read MoreHow States Can Unlock Equitable Electrification With IRA Home Rebates
How States Can Unlock Equitable Electrification With IRA Home Rebates U.S. states, territories and tribes are now able to apply
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Green Finance and ESG Advance Sustainable Building
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) two-part podcast series, featuring GRESB experts Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton, bring tho light the conversation of green finance
Read MoreHow HVAC Can Turn Buildings Into Healthy Spaces for All
How HVAC Can Turn Buildings Into Healthy Spaces for All According to recent research, more than two-thirds of U.S. residents
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Defining Resilience in LEED v5
With the impacts of climate change and weather related disasters intensifying, it’s imperative that we do something to increase resiliency
Read MoreWhite House Supports Commercial-To-Residential Conversions
White House Supports Commercial-To-Residential Conversions The Biden-Harris administration has announced new actions to spur commercial-to-residential conversions across the country and
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IFC Report Assesses Green Financing for Construction in Emerging Markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) released a report on October 25, “Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets.” The report
Read MoreHunter’s Point Residential Community in Florida Pursues Net Positive Power Gobuty, the 62-year-old founder and president of the Sarasota-based residential
Read MoreHunter’s Point Residential Community in Florida Pursues Net Positive Power
Hunter’s Point Residential Community in Florida Pursues Net Positive Power The developer behind the neighborhood hopes to spark a national
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IRA Update: Buildings Projected To Deliver Largest IRA-Related Emissions Reductions
Buildings, accounting for 40% of annual global carbon emissions, offer an enormous opportunity for economy decarbonization. The U.S. Environmental Protection
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Enhancing Building Decarbonization Through Performance Monitoring
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, feeling the effects of climate change and its devastating impacts on the environment, economies
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U.S. Green Building Council Launches Draft LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance
A draft of the LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings was introduced by the
Read MoreSolutions To Support Sustainability and Resilience Across Diverse Real Estate Portfolios
Solutions To Support Sustainability and Resilience Across Diverse Real Estate Portfolios USGBC’s longtime commitment to sustainability outcomes for owners with
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U.S. Green Building Council and RMI Partner to Develop Embodied Carbon Guidelines
To answer questions about embodied carbon emissions and outline key actions to accelerate the decarbonization of the United States building
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