Become a Member
Join the Movement for a Greener California
Join the Movement for a Greener California
Our members power our mission to create a more sustainable, just, and regenerative built environment across California. Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or industry leader, there’s a place for you in our vibrant community. As a USGBC California member, you’ll gain access to exclusive technical resources, research, toolkits, and recorded trainings; enjoy special pricing on tours, mixers, and advocacy events; grow professionally through leadership opportunities and committee involvement; and connect with a statewide network of changemakers, all while supporting environmental justice and advancing regenerative design.
Membership Levels
Individual Member
$100
/year
Emerging Professional
$75
/year
Student
$25
/year
Leader
$1,250
/year
Ideal for changemakers and organizations ready to lead. Includes:
- 5 individual Memberships
- Up to 3 job listings
- 1 featured blog
- The opportunity to host a Members Mixer
Supporter
$250
/year
Great for individuals or small organizations looking to deepen their involvement. Includes:
- 4 individual Memberships to help your team stay connected and engaged
Partner
$750
/year
A perfect fit for mission-aligned partners who want to amplify their voice. Includes:
- 4 individual memberships
- 1 job listing
- 1 Exclusive blog feature to spotlight your impact
Member Benefits at a Glance
Becoming a USGBC California member means more than just joining a professional network, it’s about unlocking meaningful opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Through curated member experiences, you will gain access to our technical resources, training portfolio, member marketing toolkits, recorded content, and research publications.
Get special rates to attend all USGBC California events, including: our annual California Green Building Conference, trainings, seminars and workshops, building tours, networking events, and more.
Members – access your special rates here.
Connect and collaborate with our members through our online Community Hub, accessible only to members. The Community Hub is a digital forum exclusively for USGBC-CA members to connect and collaborate with one another. Here, you will find the community pages of our committees and regions, blogs and discussions, events, member codes for events, and more!
As a mission-driven organization, USGBC California advances the passions and elevates the expertise of our community members through curated member groups. Serve in a committee leadership position and help guide our focus and collective community impact
Invest in diversifying and guiding a pipeline of future leaders, change makers, and a greener workforce.
Influence local and regional policy-making through your professional expertise and applied passions.
From school career days to international delegations and trade missions, as well as media needs, we receive hundreds of speaking and writing requests annually. Your expertise can reach a broad audience through the USGBC California platform.
- Organizational Members of USGBC receive 25% off individual USGBC-CA Memberships
- Seniors 65 and above receive a 50% off on USGBC California membership. Contact membership@usgbc-ca.org for your special rate!
- We also support the growth of our community by offering emerging professionals and students special rates and free opportunities.
Contact us at community@usgbc-ca.org to take advantage of these offers.
Enhance Your Membership
Your USGBC California membership is just the beginning.
Take your involvement to the next level by tapping into exclusive opportunities to lead, learn, and connect. Whether you want to shape regional strategy, amplify your voice, or grow your professional presence, there are powerful ways to enhance your impact in California’s green building movement.
We're About People
Our community is authentic, inspiring, and purpose-driven, and we want you to be part of it! We work alongside each other with a sense of collective purpose, a focus on higher learning, and an ever-present awareness of the impacts of the work we do.
What Our Members Say
“Being a member of USGBC California connects me to an amazing network of colleagues and thought leaders in our region that are collectively helping to drive change in our nation and the world. I am always educated, inspired, and energized by chapter programs and events and the range of initiatives underway. USGBC California is leading the conversation about sustainability in Los Angeles!”
– Todd Lynch, Principal Project Planner, UCLA Capital Programs; Lecturer, Architect Licensing Advisor
Upcoming Events + Trainings
USGBC California has partnered with industry and technical experts Green Spark Group and Ereth Environmental, along with a range of industry advisors across film, TV, music, and live sports to develop and pilot a Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification (SPEC). This foundational certification is worker-centered for a wide range of individuals across the entertainment industry – […]
FAQ
In your Member Dashboard, click “My Account” then “Memberships.” Click on “Renew” and input your information.
We have recently transitioned to a new membership system. If you have trouble renewing, your membership information may not have transferred to our new system. If this is the case, we recommend you purchase another year of membership on our website here.
Member codes for events can be found here on the Community Hub. Once you sign into your Member Dashboard click on “Community Hub,” then “Browse” on the top bar, and lastly, “Member Codes for Events.”
In your Member Dashboard, click “My Account” then “Memberships.” On the far right, click on “Sub Accounts” and add your sub-members one at a time. You can also send your sub-members the sign-up URL that appears on that page.
You can change your contact information under the “My Account” section in your Member Dashboard. Please note that your username (the email address used to create your account) cannot be changed. If you would like to use a different email for your USGBC-CA membership, we recommend contacting membership@usgbc-ca.org once your membership is set to expire.
USGBC-CA currently does not offer auto renewal on memberships. You can update your payment information when you manually renew your membership upon expiration.
The Member Dashboard is a personalized home for your membership with USGBC-CA In your Member Dashboard, you can find and edit the details of your USGBC-CA Membership. To navigate to the Member Dashboard, go to the USGBC-CA website, click on “Join Our Community,” and click “Member Login.” You will be directed to the dashboard once you sign in on the “Member Login” page.
The Community Hub is a digital forum for USGBC-CA members to connect and collaborate with one another. Here, you will find the community pages of our committees and regions, blogs and discussions, events, member codes for events, and more!
A basic profile will be created for you in the Community Hub based on your membership information. Navigate to the login page, enter the same email your membership is under, and click to reset your password. Additionally, you can add a photo to your Community Hub profile to make it easier for others to connect with you! To navigate to the Community Hub, sign into your Member Dashboard and click on “Community Hub” on the left side of the webpage.
Reach out to membership@usgbc-ca.org.
Reach out to membership@usgbc-ca.org and our team will process your request.
There are two ways to access the Community Hub. You can access the Community Hub on your browser by signing in to your Member Dashboard, then selecting the first button on the top.
Members can now access the Community Hub via app! Access the Community Hub—our exclusive digital member platform—on the app in just three easy steps.
Step 1: Download the App
Download in the Google Play Store
Step 2: Once downloaded, type in the domain community.usgbc-ca.org
Step 3: Login with your Community Hub credentials.
Your membership not only provides you with valuable benefits—it also directly supports USGBC-California’s work in advancing sustainable communities through regenerative building programs, research, and education as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Questions? We have answers!
