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Philadelphia Ready to Ring in Greenbuild 2013

USGBC to Roll Out LEED v4 at Popular Event

November 18, 2013

Thirty-thousand people from 90 countries are expected to attend this year’s Greenbuild, which will consist of “three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor, and ample networking events.”

USGBC Adopts LEED v4

Council Voted 86 Percent in Favor of Adopting the System

September 9, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its membership has voted to adopt Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4, the next update to the green building rating system.

USGBC: Schools Need $500B for Updates

HVACR Contractors Can Work with Schools to Improve Buildings

Jen Anesi

August 5, 2013

It would take roughly $271 billion to bring public school buildings across the U.S. up to working order to gain compliance with the law, and a staggering $542 billion to meet current health, safety, and education standards.

July 17, 2013: LEED v4 Passes Ballot and Will Launch This Fall

Newest Version of Green Building Rating System to Launch at Greenbuild

July 17, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to its green building rating system. The final overall vote was 86 percent in favor of adopting LEED v4.

April 25, 2013: Linstroth Named Co-Chair of Green Affordable Housing Campaign

April 25, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has appointed Tommy Linstroth, owner and founder of Savannah, Ga.-based Trident Sustainability Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm, as a 2013 co-chair for its Value Healthy and Efficient Affordable Housing advocacy campaign.

Feb. 12, 2013: USGBC Releases 2012 List of Top 10 States for LEED

February 12, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications in 2012. The per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED.

LEED Trend Losing Steam

Briana Davis

November 30, 2012

Despite widespread popularity over the past several years, LEED certifications may soon start to dwindle, according to a new survey.

Greenbuild Invades San Francisco

Herb Woerpel

November 12, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) 11th annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will take place Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco. What can be expected?

USGBC Seeks LEED Comments

November 12, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the opening of the fifth public comment period for the proposed update to its LEED green building program.

July 30, 2012: USGBC, More Than 1,200 Signatories Ask GSA to Continue Using LEED

July 30, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), with more than 1,200 signatories, has sent a letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) asking that it continue to use the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system across the federal building portfolio.