USGBC is working with policymakers to advance sound resiliency programs and policies so communities can better implement strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters to the extent possible, implement plans for the inevitable events to come, and provide the appropriate tools and resources to rebound smarter, greener and better.
How do you stay warm in the cold Iowa winter? Pick up the PACE — Property Assessed Clean Energy that is!
That is just what the USGBC Iowa Chapter is doing, leading the charge on PACE as its main advocacy effort.
A lot of firsthand accounts have already been written about the snowstorm that brought Atlanta to a standstill at the end of January. So I won’t go into detail about the amount of time we spent in our hotel lobby commiserating with other stranded travelers. Our experience was a mild inconvenience compared to the horror stories that have come out (although the banner image is an actual photo of the line that we stood in at the grocery store — the only open food option).
Ohio’s green building industry stands strong to support green building in the Buckeye State…
This morning, USGBC joined expert witnesses from across Ohio’s diverse green building industry to tell state legislators that LEED works for Ohio. A handful of DC industry lobbyists flew in for the second time, today, to say that it is not.
The green building industry stands up to support green building in the Buckeye State
“I am here today to voice our strong opposition to SCR 25, a resolution that will hurt job creation and the economy in Ohio, end the nation’s No. 1 green school construction program and jeopardize proven opportunities to save energy and taxpayer dollars.”
— Brendan Owens, vice president, LEED technical development, USGBC
The global green building professional’s attention is perpetually divided. With relevant and compelling events taking place all over the world, it is impossible to be everywhere at once. Joe and I have prepared a cheat sheet for the “who,” “what” and “where” you should be in 2014. Of course, the calendar is far from comprehensive but we hope that you find this resource valuable as you navigate the global green building landscape.
On Tuesday, the House Energy & Commerce Committee took a positive step in advancing building efficiency legislation with the passage of H.R. 2126, the “Better Buildings Act.” This bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) cleared the committee on voice vote.
In a statement, Representative Welch lauded the passage of the bill:
Last night, I was inspired watching President Obama outline a plan to “make this a year of action” and calling on us all to do everything we can to invest in a stronger America. The president himself also wasn’t shy about reaffirming his commitment to take action: “Wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, that’s what I’m going to do.”
New year, new session;
Advocates plan, train, and meet;
For chance to green laws.
I believe in concise writing; thus, what better way to lay out advocacy possibilities in 2014 than with a haiku?
With only a few short weeks before the New Year, the House and Senate completed a series of important legislative milestones including the bipartisan budget deal. With this budget deal in place, the House and Senate Appropriations Committee will begin to formally negotiate over the holiday recess by dividing up some $498.1 billion in domestic discretionary spending. They will have until January 15th to negotiate a spending package to replace the expiring continuing resolution to fund the government for rest of the fiscal year.