Press Releases

U.S. Green Building Council California Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors, Reflecting Breadth of Communities as part of Recent Statewide Unification LOS ANGELES (September 23, 2024)  The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) has selected its Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025, reflecting for the first time the geographic breadth of the recently unified statewide […]

USGBC California Launches First Sustainability Standard for Entertainment Workers Los Angeles, CA (September 9, 2024)—The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA)  launches its new sustainability training and certification program for entertainment industry professionals. The Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification (SPEC) is a first-of-its-kind program that uplifts the sustainability skill-sets of individuals through cross-functional training and […]

New ‘Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification’ (SPEC) to Launch as First Sustainability Standard for Workers Across Film/TV, Music, and Live Sports Events Los Angeles, CA (June 27, 2024)—The entertainment industry is about to receive a first-of-its-kind environmental certification for professionals. The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) – along with the film and TV, music, […]

USGBC California Selects RootDown LA’s KitchenPOD as its 2024 Environmental Justice Project Community Garden Volunteer Days, Starting June 29th, are Open to All Los Angeles (June 20, 2024)  Access to fresh, nutritious food helps prevent chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and mental health. In Los Angeles County, almost one-fifth of households and […]

USGBC California Selects 2024 Net Zero Accelerator Cohort, Helping Drive Viable Building Tech into Impactful CA Markets Companies from around the Globe Address Range of Green Building Net Zero Focus Areas, Earn Valuable Pilot Opportunities LOS ANGELES (June 13, 2024) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of […]

Awardees included CA Senator Josh Becker, AIA California & Building Standards Commission, Urban Machine and Washbox, with UCLA earning the Civic Portfolio Award Projects Awarded in Irvine, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2024)  The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) presented the Civic Green Building Awards at […]

Event features Keynoters energy policy expert (DOE, OPR) Kate Gordon, author Obi Kaufmann; 16 Sessions, 30 Table Talks, Collective Impact Case Studies, and 90+ Exhibitors and Community Partners Los Angeles, CA (May 9, 2024) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC California or USGBC-CA) is excited to announce its 23rd annual California Green Building Conference, […]

A Hands-On Experience Showcasing Usable Innovations for Residents in Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, and Sustainable Materials Los Angeles, CA (April 30, 2024) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) has partnered with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to launch the BuildSMART Trailer Tour, bringing experiential education and innovative technologies directly to residents in the City […]

New Statewide Entity to Focus on Community Engagement, Workforce Development, Education & Stronger Statewide Advocacy Recognized Sustainability Leaders Across California Support USGBC Communities Unifying into Statewide Organization LOS ANGELES (April 10, 2024) – USGBC California launches this month as an independent nonprofit unifying six regional communities across the state that were originally founded in collaboration […]

U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Wins CAL FIRE Grant to Offer FREE Wildfire Defense Education to Construction Professionals & Landscapers, plus Professionals Database for Homeowners Multi-Year Program to help reduce emissions, institutionalize fire prevention across real estate, and elevate certified contractors LOS ANGELES (January 23, 2024) Our region now confronts a year-round fire season, which poses […]

13th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards to be Announced at the U.S. Green Building Council-L.A.’s Green Gala Tonight Long Beach Container Terminal, SAJE, Bending the River Project, and URW to be Awarded, Among Others LOS ANGELES (December 7, 2023) – Tonight at the 19th Annual Green Gala, the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) community will […]

LOS ANGELES (October 25, 2023) The U.S. Green Building Council – Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) today is releasing a white paper, “The Energy Cost of Water”, a comprehensive effort to delve into a crucial, but often overlooked aspect of water management – the embedded energy and carbon costs associated with water usage. For this paper, the […]