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Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Top 10: How the Golden State Became the Green Building Leader
Contributed by Matt Pearce, Campaign Specialist, U.S. Green Building Council
"If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development." – Aristotle
Yesterday marked a pivotal moment for state and local green building policy wins. In the state capitol of California, USGBC, in partnership with the eight chapters that make up USGBC California, announced the Top 10 list of California state and local green building policies. The list celebrates decades of leadership by state and local governments to advance green buildings through effective policies and codes.
But it was a stop-the-presses moment when we learned that Gov. Brown issued a sweeping executive order yesterday - addressing LEED certification, emissions reduction and more - ensuring that California continues to be a national leader in green building. At our reception at the CalEPA LEED Platinum building, we applauded Gov. Brown for his dedication to green building and his lifetime achievement working to protect the environment.
"If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development." – Aristotle
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| Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson at the Top 10 Event |
But it was a stop-the-presses moment when we learned that Gov. Brown issued a sweeping executive order yesterday - addressing LEED certification, emissions reduction and more - ensuring that California continues to be a national leader in green building. At our reception at the CalEPA LEED Platinum building, we applauded Gov. Brown for his dedication to green building and his lifetime achievement working to protect the environment.
Governor Brown Announces Ambitious Green Building Goals
Contributed by Dan Geiger, Executive Director, USGBC-NCC
On April 25th, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced an important new executive order that calls for new or renovated state buildings larger than 10,000 square feet to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED “Silver” certification or higher and to incorporate clean, on-site power generation, such as solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind power generation and clean back-up power supplies.
The order also sets a target of zero net energy consumption for 50% of the square footage of existing state-owned buildings by 2025 and zero net energy consumption from all new or renovated state buildings beginning design after 2025.
“Doing something real about the growing threat of global warming requires more than just new laws. We must lead by example,” said Governor Brown. “Greening the state’s buildings will shrink our environmental footprint and save taxpayers millions of dollars.”
On April 25th, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced an important new executive order that calls for new or renovated state buildings larger than 10,000 square feet to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED “Silver” certification or higher and to incorporate clean, on-site power generation, such as solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind power generation and clean back-up power supplies.
The order also sets a target of zero net energy consumption for 50% of the square footage of existing state-owned buildings by 2025 and zero net energy consumption from all new or renovated state buildings beginning design after 2025.
“Doing something real about the growing threat of global warming requires more than just new laws. We must lead by example,” said Governor Brown. “Greening the state’s buildings will shrink our environmental footprint and save taxpayers millions of dollars.”
Thursday, April 19, 2012
2012 Super Heroes Awards Gala
Setting the Stage for Greenbuild 2012
Presenters and finalists this year include USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi, Google, Inc., Hines, the City and County of San Francisco, First Community Housing, and Urban Solutions, among others.
On May 23rd, the Super Heroes Awards Gala will bring together the brightest minds in green building to set the stage for Greenbuild 2012,
which is taking place in November and will be held in San Francisco for
the first time in its ten year history. Gala attendees will build
connections with fellow leaders, enjoy dinner and drinks, and get
inspired by presentations from special guests and awardees.
The Super Heroes Awards program honors innovators that are pushing green building towards a sustainable future. This year’s awards will be given for Outstanding Green Portfolio, Outstanding Community Organization, David Gottfried Special Achievement, and an additional award to be announced.
Presenters and finalists this year include USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi, Google, Inc., Hines, the City and County of San Francisco, First Community Housing, and Urban Solutions, among others.
On May 23rd, the Super Heroes Awards Gala will bring together the brightest minds in green building to set the stage for Greenbuild 2012,
which is taking place in November and will be held in San Francisco for
the first time in its ten year history. Gala attendees will build
connections with fellow leaders, enjoy dinner and drinks, and get
inspired by presentations from special guests and awardees.The Super Heroes Awards program honors innovators that are pushing green building towards a sustainable future. This year’s awards will be given for Outstanding Green Portfolio, Outstanding Community Organization, David Gottfried Special Achievement, and an additional award to be announced.
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