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Link to Inland Valley News (Feb. 9, 2026) | Firefighters from across the Inland Empire were honored during the first Inland Empire Firefighter Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California’s (USGBC-CA) Inland Empire Regional Leadership Advisory Board at The Frontier Project in Rancho Cucamonga. The Jan. 28 event brought together local elected […]

Let’s start with a brief history lesson. Over a decade ago, local and state governments recognized that energy use in buildings contributes the majority of emissions in most jurisdictions. So it made sense that as these jurisdictions sought to reduce their emissions footprint, they would need to engage with building owners. And so, the building […]

Link to Redfin Blog (Feb. 2, 2026) | For decades, the American dream has played out in suburban neighborhoods: white picket fences, neatly manicured lawns, and a manageable commute to the city. But with the rise of remote work, soaring home prices, and changing lifestyles, more homebuyers are asking: exurbs vs. suburbs—what’s the difference, and which one […]

Link to SmartBrief (Jan. 30, 2026) | For builders and asset investors looking for certainty in an otherwise uncertain business environment, data centers and power facilities are a clear north star in an industry that headed into the year with not nearly as many strong markets to capitalize.  …A recent article by law firm Morgan Lewis suggested growing demand […]

LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2026)  The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) has selected its Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026, exhibiting the depth and geographic breadth of the statewide organization. The 30-person Board of Directors represents the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community and includes changemakers from across the public and private sectors […]

Link to CALO News (Jan. 13, 2026) | At the end of 2025, the Lopez family received a free new heat pump mini-split, a highly efficient heating and cooling electric system not powered by natural gas, as part of the program “Healthy Homes for Wilmington.”  The Lopezes have lived in Wilmington for more than 40 years. They […]

Link to Architectural Record (Jan. 9, 2026) | On January 13, 2025, less than a week after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 1, which exempted rebuilding from compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The order also exempted these projects from complying with the City […]

USGBC-CA Editor’s Note:  Welcome to 2026 and to our blog! We are eager to hear your insights and thought leadership that will inspire our collective audience, our community. And please read and engage with our authors! So let’s kick it off with this contribution from BREEAM, and email julie@usgbc-ca.org if you have a proposed post! The real […]

Link to Facilities Dive (Jan. 6, 2026) | In 2025, facilities managers faced challenges including tariff uncertainty, increased security risks, changing workplace dynamics and rising operating and energy costs. So what’s next? Facilities Dive invited readers and other industry experts to share their predictions on how facilities management and their roles could change in the […]

Link to Forbes.com (Jan. 6, 2026) | In December 2025, the [EPA] announced an updated draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde for public comment. Given that many of these products are built into our houses and condos, I reached out to professionals involved in these fields for their opinions on possible changes to the regulations and the […]

Link to Archinect (Dec. 23, 2025) | In the aftermath of the devastating fires, the architectural community, including organizations, schools, and individuals, mobilized in massive efforts to support affected homeowners and create resources and roadmaps to rebuild. Meanwhile, the fires encouraged conversations over the future of resilient design and how new dwellings in and beyond […]

Link to Glendale News-Press (Dec. 21, 2025) | Glendale’s local government and that of other cities across California are taking steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. The Glendale Environmental Coalition, a grassroots group, hosted a webinar and Q&A on Monday, Dec. 8, to discuss the city’s recently adopted air conditioner to heat […]