Today, USGBC released its top 10 list of states with the most LEED-certified building square footage per capita. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, and Colorado is the le…
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New USGBC Report: Better Buildings through Executive Action
President Obama’s We Can’t Waitstrategy is all about leveraging Executive Branch opportunities the Administration can take – without Congressional approval – to boost the economy, spur job creation and make America more competitive.
For the sake of all Americans, this We Can’t Wait ethos is something we share and strongly support, especially since green building sits at the nexus of saving people money, saving energy and creating jobs.
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Green Building to be a Priority at Rio+20
Climate policy wonks are used to reading leaked draft text in advance of international negotiations. However, the 19 page draft text for the upcoming United Nations Convention on Sustainable Development Rio+20 Conference is unique for being leaked so f…
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Project Haiti: Rebuilding Better for Haiti’s Children
The Center for Green Schools operates within a non-profit called the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). While the Center has a mission that is focused on schools and the students who attend them, USGBC’s broader mission is to create green buildings and communities for all, believing that everyone is entitled to live, breathe, learn and work in a healthy, sustainable environment.
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City-wide Clean Development Mechanism: A Framework for Empowering Cities
As the dust settles after the COP17 Climate Talks in Durban, a sigh of relief is released. The mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol have survived to see a second commitment period.
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Hot Off the Presses! The Center for Green Schools 2011 Report Card
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The Center for Green Schools just finished its first infographic, which depicts our work since being founded in September 2010, highlighting our reach, res…
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The Promise of the Green Economy: Strengthening the Economy While Protecting the Environment
The author of an article posted yesterday on CNN couldn’t be further embedded in the spin zone he arguably says he’s trying to debunk. In his opening line, the author, Steve Hargreaves, wrote, “The tactic du jour for environmentalists trying to sell a skeptical public on tighter regulations is this: spin the thing as a job creator.”
Every Penny Counts: Tracking Building Performance to Save Money and Resources
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In today’s economy, every penny counts. And as building owners and facility managers know all too well, every penny adds up. When the lights in your 30-story office bu…
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Center for Green Schools Fellowship Program Featured in Architectural Record
The Center for Green Schools Fellowship Program was recently featured in Architectural Record and Greensource, publications focusing on sustainable design and green building.
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Prepare for your LEED AP Homes Exam
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Congratulations on taking your first step toward earning your LEED AP Homes credential!
A LEED credential gives you a competitive edge and show…