Press Releases
LOS ANGELES (July 8, 2026) — USGBC California (USGBC-CA) named the 15 companies selected for Cohort 8 of the Net Zero Accelerator® (NZA), its growth-stage commercialization program for innovative technology in the built environment. The program officially kicked off June 24th and runs through early December 2026. These companies are ready to put practical, cost-effective […]
Community-led projects span the state – Alameda (Bay Area), Fresno (Central Valley), Orange County and Southeastern San Diego 2026-27 RFP Is Now Open for Applications in Greater LA, Redwood Empire, Central Coast, and Inland Empire Regions! Los Angeles (June 25, 2026) Reclaiming a long-neglected community’s space; providing outreach, education, and on-site audits in a mobile […]
Global Winners Design Future Irresistible Water-Saving Approaches LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2026) California uses more water at home than almost anywhere else in the country, and most of it moves through fixtures, appliances, and landscapes designed decades ago. Drought has shifted from emergency to baseline, codes have tightened and fixtures have improved. But the way most […]
Awardees include California DGS, Mad River Mass Timber, San Luis Obispo’s Andy Pease, Blade Air Pro Filter, and Epic Cleantec Global Design Competition “Shaping the Future of Water Use at Home” Winners to be Announced at Conference LOS ANGELES (May 14, 2026) The USGBC California (USGBC-CA) will present the Product & Civic Leadership Awards on […]
“Future of Water” Design Competition Winners to be Announced, along with Product and Civic Awards Christine Harada of CPUC & Julia Hatton of Rising Sun to Keynote; Lunchtime Panel Explores Plug-in Solar with journalist Sammy Roth Industry Expert Presentations, 60+ Exhibitors and Community Partners LOS ANGELES (April 29, 2026) USGBC California (USGBC-CA) is honored to host its […]
LOS ANGELES (April 16, 2026) The Contractor’s Commitment, a national contractor-led sustainability initiative advancing five key pillars – carbon reduction, waste diversion, water stewardship, materials transparency, and jobsite wellness – offers a practical guide to begin tracking sustainability performance and measure ongoing progress. Under the current Version 2.1 of the framework, the signatories have just […]
The guidance follows the launch of the California Building Performance Hub digital platform LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2026) USGBC California (USGBC-CA) announces the launch of a building performance standard (BPS) model policy to help cities and counties across California reduce pollution from buildings, improve energy efficiency, and reach their climate goals. BPS are policies that […]
Mobile Sustainability Education Empowers Residents with Hands-On Resources & Materials, Education & Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Water Conservation LOS ANGELES, CA (February 12, 2026) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA), in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), announces the BuildSMART Trailer Tour for the City of Los […]
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 […]
Awards to be Presented at USGBC-CA’s 21st Annual California Green Building Awards & Green Gala on Dec. 10th in Hollywood Intuit Dome, USC, Prologis, Arup, Salesforce Tower, LAX/Metro, Lagoon Valley, and Villa Esperanza Education Campus to be Awarded, Among Others LOS ANGELES (November 20, 2025) – On December 10th at the 21st Annual California Green […]
Digital Platform, Key National Companies to Support with Comprehensive Resources, Tools, Training, and Technical Support LOS ANGELES, CA (October 28, 2025) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) has launched the California Building Performance Hub (CABuildingHub.org)(“Hub”), a comprehensive and centralized digital platform designed to directly support California’s urgent need for equitable decarbonization, energy efficiency, and […]
Innovative Challenge Seeks Scalable Solutions for Reimagining Residential Design through Innovative, Water-Efficient Living Spaces LOS ANGELES, CA (September 25, 2025) Water is one of the world’s most precious and finite resources—critical to sustaining life, agriculture, and industry. Yet residential water consumption remains a significant contributor to global water stress. The U.S. Green Building Council California […]
