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🚨 Advocacy alert and call to action! 🚨 The #IRA created a powerful suite of federal tax incentives encouraging the real estate community to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy over the next decade. Without strong advocacy from our community, these tax incentives are at risk of being repealed. #USGBC is mounting a vigorous defense of the IRA and providing tools and resources for our members to have their voices heard by Congress. Resources include: 👉 An industry sign-on letter for companies. Sign-on deadline is Jan. 8: https://lnkd.in/e_T2RKmR 👉 A one-click tool for individuals to email their members of Congress: https://lnkd.in/gpq5RE5V Check out USGBC's IRA Defense Resource page for updates and additional resources: https://lnkd.in/eQQfnsGW

What a special couple of days in Southern California. Wonderful to be at the USGBC California Gala surrounded by amazing people making a difference throughout the state followed by a day of impactful meetings. Robyn Vettraino, Alastair MacGregor, David Gottfried, Tony Saracino, Megan White, Kevin Hydes, Tia Metzger (She/Her/Hers), Maria Balzer-Pisciotta, Stephanie Hallinan U.S. Green Building Council U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights

Do you work for a local government targeting #sustainability and #climate goals? USGBC is currently accepting applications for our 2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort! A component of our Local Government Leadership Program, this cohort has supported over 100 local U.S. governments, representing 40+ million people. Cohort participants meet monthly for targeted education and assistance in an effort to build momentum toward institutionalizing sustainability in their jurisdiction and completing certification under LEED v4.1 for Cities and Communities: Existing Buildings. ⏱️ Applications are due Feb. 14. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/ej2sh_Ej Join us on Jan. 8 for an informational webinar >> https://lnkd.in/e-t7WmRG #localgovernment #LEEDforCities

Registration is now open for USGBC's 2025 ADAPT Southeast Regional Conference! Join #USGBC and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and sustainability advocates for a conference exploring the critical intersection of #resilience and the built environment. ADAPT will focus on the unique challenges in climate change, resource allocation and evolving urban landscapes faced in the southeastern U.S. ADAPT highlights will include: 🌟 Two inspiring plenary speakers 🌟 A choice of interactive workshops 🌟 Interdisciplinary education sessions 🌟 Engaging tours of outstanding local projects 🌟 An uplifting Women in Green panel and reception 🌟 Targeted networking opportunities ADAPT is co-located with the 2025 Green Schools Conference, presenting a dual opportunity for learning and collaboration. Confidence pricing is available through Jan. 6. Register today for our biggest savings! 📍 March 3-5, 2025 Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Orlando FL Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gQEt_JUU

The USGBC Detroit Region hosted our final Building Transformation Forum of 2024 at Wayne State University this past Wednesday. The event celebrated our USGBC Local Market Leadership Award recipients, along with an update from the City of Detroit's sustainability team and a panel discussing solutions for an evolving market. Thank you to all who attended! Congratulations to our 2024 USGBC Local Market Leadership Awardees! · Quality of Life Award  - Lakeside Net Zero Passive House · Community Impact Awards – Oakland County, Michigan Government, The USGBC Midwest Student Design Competition Committee and AVB Inc. · USGBC Midwest Student Design Competition Winner – Meredy Thomas Thank you to our incredible speakers: · Monika Budniak-Wischmann, Assoc.AIA, LEED AP, Monika Budniak | space design · Zahra Seblini, City of Detroit · Edna Lorenz, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Wayne State University · Samantha Waatti, AIA, NCARB, MBA, NORR  · Meghan Ross, Lean & Green Michigan · Chuck McKale, PE, LEED AP, MBA, DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. · Madison Kosmal, CEM, Energy Sciences  Thank you to our sponsors that helped make this event possible! · Hemp for Humanity · Catalyst Partners · Kroger · Vito Rosolino Thank you to everyone for attending our events this year! We hope to see you at upcoming forums in 2025! #Michigan #GreenBuilding #Awards

USGBC Florida hosted our final Building Transformation Forum of 2024 at the University of Miami this past Thursday. The event celebrated our Local Market Leadership Award recipients, along with a keynote and panel featuring green building leadership across South Florida. Thank you to all who attended! Congratulations to our 2024 Local Market Leadership Awardees! ·      Design and Construction Award | The Onyx Tower, Hallandale Beach, Florida ·      Decarbonization Award | Climate First Bank – Winter Park, Winter Park, Florida ·      Quality of Life Award | CM1, Miami, Florida ·      Community Impact Award | Patricia Gomez, Ph.D. ·      Community Impact Award | RunBrook ·      Rise to the Challenge Award | Casa Mar Azul, Isabela, Puerto Rico Thank you to our incredible speakers: - Alfred Guerrero, LEED AP, Honeywell Energy Services Group - Daniel Denis, RunBrook - Matt Anderson, City of Coral Gables - Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, University of Miami - Jason Clark, CEM, CMVP, LEED AP, 3R Sustainability - Cynthia Sarria, NCIDQ, IIDA, HOK - Michaeljohn Green, Miami Downtown Development Authority - Rhiannon Jacobsen, USGBC - Ryan Snow, USGBC - Karen Jernigan, USGBC Thank you to our sponsors that helped make this event possible! ·      REAL Building Consultants | Cocktail Sponsor ·      Kimley-Horn | Cocktail Sponsor ·      DISAICA LLC, LLC | Partnering Sponsor ·      Bird | Partnering Sponsor ·      Miami-Dade County | Partnering Sponsor ·      University of Miami | Partnering Sponsor ·      Circuit | Partnering Sponsor Thank you for attending our events this year! We hope to see you at upcoming forums in 2025, starting off strong with our ADAPT and Green Schools Conferences coming to Orlando in March! U.S. Green Building Council, U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights

Cheers to the Local Market Leadership Award winners recognized at last night’s U.S. Green Building Council Transformation Forum at the University of Miami. Great to see a thriving local community and hear from experts in the field Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Matt Anderson, Alfred Guerrero, LEED AP, Daniel Denis, Jason Clark, CEM, CMVP, LEED AP, Cynthia Sarria, NCIDQ, IIDA, and Michaeljohn Green. U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights

USGBC and partner Bank of America are pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort. This program has supported over 100 cities, representing over 40 million people, to achieve their climate goals! The LEED for Cities Certification Cohort provides resources, expertise, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities for local jurisdictions committed to certifying in the LEED v4.1 for Cities and Communities: Existing Cities rating system. Click the URL below to learn more, and join us at a free webinar on Jan. 8 for additional info on the program and application process. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/ej2sh_Ej #LEEDforCities #localgovernment #climateaction Mackenzie Mindel, Sustainability Excellence Associate, Hilari Varnadore, CC-P, Paul Wessel, David Abell  

I’m in Oakland County, MI today with Lana Crouse celebrating the county’s recent Gold level certification in #LEED for Cities. Oakland County, Michigan Government convened a Community Conversation event to discuss key sustainability and climate issues with their 62 municipalities. Lana and I are honored to be on the agenda and have the opportunity to share updates from the U.S. Green Building Council With their county’s certification in 2024, 20 counties have certified (and recertified) in the rating system. Congratulations to everyone involved! Erin Quetell Julie Lyons Bricker, PMP, LEED AP O M Kelly Humes Lindsey Kerkez, PE SEMCOG U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights Michigan Green Communities National Association of Counties City of Royal Oak, MI https://lnkd.in/gty3zANB

USGBC is thrilled to announce our 2024 Local Market Leadership Award recipients! These prestigious awards recognize projects, people and organizations demonstrating excellence in creating better buildings and improving the lives of all in their local communities. Congratulations to the 42 projects, 8 individuals and 11 organizations recognized this year. Thank you for your work and for your leadership! Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/ekZUNeXj #GreenWin