September 2011 – Page 4

Send Us Your Videos!

Written by LEaD Blogger on September 8th, 2011.

What is your green school doing to advance green building, education and sustainability? Get your message out to thousands at Greenbuild 2011 by participating in the Greenbuild NEXT video campaign!
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For Prosperity and Security, Build a Resilient Nation

Written by LEaD Blogger on September 8th, 2011. Leave a comment

Tonight President Obama will address the nation to outline a jobs plan, propose a robust infrastructure initiative, restore confidence in a fragile economy and ensure our continued leadership in the new global economy.
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GBCI Announces LEED Fellow Class of 2011

Written by LEaD Blogger on September 6th, 2011. Leave a comment

LEED Fellows represent green building industry’s most accomplished professionals

Washington, D.C. (September 6, 2011) – The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) today revealed the inaugural class of LEED Fellows. The LEED Fellow Program is GBCI’s new and most prestigious professional designation. The LEED Fellow designation recognizes exceptional contributions to green building and significant professional achievement within the rapidly growing community of LEED Professionals.

U.S. Department of Education Opens Public Comment for Green Ribbon Schools Award

Written by Nathaniel Allen on September 2nd, 2011.

This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the online public comment period for the Green Ribbon Schools award is now open, and will last through Sept. 14, 2011.
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Clean Energy and Conservation the Silver Bullet the American Economy Needs

Written by LEaD Blogger on September 2nd, 2011. Leave a comment

One day the history books could say that the Obama Administration’s stimulus package of 2009 saved the nation from deep and irreparable financial collapse. But one thing we know right now is that the historic $90 billion investment in clean energy was a significant policy decision for unleashing critical market forces and helping ignite a nascent clean energy economy—a decision that continues to pay clear dividends.

DC’s Woodrow Wilson High School Celebrates New Green Campus

Written by Mona Kamdjou on September 1st, 2011.

Celebrating their 75th anniversary, Wilson High School recently went through a makeover. In an effort to promote a healthy learning environment, the school administration decided to put work into school improvements for a greener school building. The campus now utilizes energy efficient technology, large windows for natural light and acoustic paneling to accommodate the Tiger’s musical talent.