The checkerboard floors of the Delaware State Senate were busy with activity well after midnight on June 30—yes, Sunday night—during the final hours of the 2013 legislative session. The Legislature considered a wide range of measures this spring, and it decided this past weekend to also establish a new committee to advise the state on green building policy.
Posts in the Policy and Advocacy category:
The race to fortify our nation’s infrastructure
Will Congress get a bill across the finish line, or will cities and states continue it alone?
The nation’s infrastructure—what I’ve called the bones of our economy—is foundational to a strong and sustainable America.
Walmart Aggressively Pursues Renewables
Will the retailer be able to reach 100% renewable energy by 2020?More…
The Upper Northeast region market brief and snapshot
As USGBC New York Upstate Chapter Executive Director Tracie Hall says of USGBC’s Upper Northeast region in her video message (see below), “We like to call ourselves, ‘seven states, but one sustainable state of mind,’” Our region, which includes Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
The Upper Northeast region market briefs and state snapshots
As USGBC New York Upstate Chapter Executive Director Tracie Hall says of USGBC’s Upper Northeast region in her video message (see below), “We like to call ourselves, ‘seven states, but one sustainable state of mind,’” Our region, which includes Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
U.S., China versus climate change
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25 Jun 2013
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A statement issued April 13 announced a renewed collaborative effort and…
Statement by USGBC President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi on the announcement of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan
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On behalf of the green building community, I want to commend President Obama for taking a bold step forward today to combat climate change and for recognizing once aga…
USGBC, Architects Commend Mayors for Renewing Commitment to Green Building and Sustainability
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25 Jun 2013
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Slate of sustainability resolutions at mayors’ annual meeting reflects w…
Transforming adversity into opportunity: Bringing resiliency to every community in America
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24 Jun 2013
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Florida Caribbean Regional Market Brief and Snapshot
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21 Jun 2013
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The Florida-Caribbean Regional Committee (FCRC) was formed in 2005 to br…