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  • Scholarship recipients in their own words

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    Story

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    6 Dec 2013

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    Week before last, over 200 individuals came together to inspire each other with their efforts and dedication to bringing sustainability to low-income and underserved communities. They joined us from across the country, and even some from other parts of the world, to learn about the way that the community leaders in Philadelphia deliver equitable access to healthy homes and neighborhoods, and how high-impact projects can solve complex urban environmental problems that put low-income communities first.

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  • Scholarship recipients in their own words

    Category: 
    Story

    Published on: 
    6 Dec 2013

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    Week before last, over 200 individuals came together to inspire each other with their efforts and dedication to bringing sustainability to low-income and underserved communities. They joined us from across the country, and even some from other parts of the world, to learn about the way that the community leaders in Philadelphia deliver equitable access to healthy homes and neighborhoods, and how high-impact projects can solve complex urban environmental problems that put low-income communities first.

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  • Local sustainability tradeshows keep growing

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    Event
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    5 Dec 2013
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    Greenbuild continues to be one of the industry’s most successful trade shows… but how are local sustainability shows faring? Read one city’s story – and share your own.

    Last month, many of us had the pleasure of going to Philadelphia for Greenbuild 2013. And going to Greenbuild is a bit like going on vacation… when it’s over, you can’t wait to go back. But instead of waiting a whole year to attend your next sustainability trade show, see what your local USGBC chapter (or any other organization in your area) may be hosting.

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  • USGBC Commends President Obama’s Memorandum to Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Building Facilities and Operations

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    WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 5, 2013) – 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.

    Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council, released the following statement:

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  • USGBC collaborates with DOE in launch of Better Buildings Accelerators

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    Event
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    4 Dec 2013
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    Photo Credit: Reto Kurmann via Flickr Creative Commons

    Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced three Better Buildings Accelerator programs. USGBC Senior Vice President of Global Policy and Law Roger Platt and I were in attendance at the White House events. Driving better building practice is central to USGBC’s work, so it’s no surprise that the program launch took time to highlight our community’s ongoing contributions to building energy benchmarking, accessing data and unlocking new markets for energy efficiency. 

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  • 20 years of USGBC: Greening your own path

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    Story

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    2 Dec 2013

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    This article is part of a series of stories from USGBC’s community celebrating 20 years of green building triumphs. Take a walk down memory lane with USGBC, as we reflect on favorite moments and share memories from the last 20 years. Share your own green building triumphs using #USGBC20.

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  • The Greenbuild 2013 Playlist

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    Didn’t make it to Greenbuild? Missed a speaker while you were there? Want to re-watch some of your favorite moments? Our Greenbuild 2013 Playlist has you covered!

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  • The Greenbuild 2013 Playlist

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    Didn’t make it to Greenbuild? Missed a speaker while you were there? Want to re-watch some of your favorite moments? Our Greenbuild 2013 Playlist has you covered!

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  • The Greenbuild 2013 Playlist

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    Didn’t make it to Greenbuild? Missed a speaker while you were there? Want to re-watch some of your favorite moments? Our Greenbuild 2013 Playlist has you covered!

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  • An oasis in the desert

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    27 Nov 2013

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    Photo Credit: Paul Trafford via Flickr Creative Commons

    As an arid country growing like few others in the world despite its desert climate, leaders in Qatar have achieved a sense of urgency and big-picture understanding about sustainability that, at times, can make other countries appear to be dragging their heels. 

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