Policy and Advocacy

The Pacific Region market briefs and state snapshots

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Report

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10 Jul 2013

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The Pacific Region is home to some of the most sought-after natural and built environments in the United States. It includes the states of California and Hawaii, covering more than 162,000 square miles. Nine local USGBC chapters in distinct areas throughout the region are providing significant “boots on the ground” support to USGBC’s strategic initiatives and promoting the benefits of green buildings.

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Industry

Friday Roundup: Blazing a green trail, LEED v4 passes, Skanska CEO stands up

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The LEED Gold-certified Rose Garden in Portland, home of the Trail Blazers. Cred

Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:

Blazers look for commanding sustainability lead, Sustainable Business Oregon. Operating from a LEED Gold-certified arena, the Portland Trail Blazers organization is looking to be a leader in the sports industry’s movement to greener operations.

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Green Schools

Green school leaders convene at USGBC’s Mid Year Meeting

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Q&A at the Mid Year Meeting

For the third year running, USGBC dove into summer by convening our key volunteer leadership from across the country and even a few from other parts of the world at our annual mid-year meeting (affectionately known by the USGBC team as MYM). This year, our community descended upon steamy Indianapolis, Indiana, which managed to be hotter than the other two previous two locations – Stone Mountain, GA and San Antonio, TX.

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Policy and Advocacy

Delaware establishes advisory group on green building policy

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2 Jul 2013

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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.

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