Press Releases
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 […]
Building-Focused Startups from Around the World to Pilot Breakthrough Solutions Across California LOS ANGELES (July 21, 2025) — USGBC California (USGBC-CA) is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of the Net Zero Accelerator® (NZA), the world’s first accelerator exclusively focused on net zero innovation for the built environment. This year’s program showcases a curated group […]
The Benchmark for Green Contractor Leadership Positions itself for Major Growth across the Construction Industry LOS ANGELES, CA (June 30, 2025) USGBC California announced today that it is assuming ownership and management of the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices, the premier program for leaders in green commercial construction to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and […]
The Marketplace Follows release of the CA Wildfire Rebuilding Guide LOS ANGELES, CA (May 29, 2025) USGBC California (USGBC-CA) and BuildingEase today announced a groundbreaking partnership to create the Rebuild Marketplace—a centralized platform to connect communities, builders, and homeowners with sustainable and fire-resilient building materials in the wake of California’s increasingly frequent and severe wildfires. […]
Awardees include CEC Commissioner Nancy Skinner, SFO, Sonoma County Sup. Lynda Hopkins, CalPortland, Rockwool & CalWEP SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 22, 2025) The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC California) will today present the Product & Civic Leadership Awards at its 24th Annual California Green Building Conference, being held for the first time in San […]
Respected ‘Water Conservation Showcase’ to be Highlighted as Dedicated Track of Sessions and Water Innovation Pavilion Event includes Keynoters Dr. Ruth Thomas-Squance, CA Sen. Scott Wiener and Chef Rachelle Boucher; 20 Sessions, plus Table Talks, Case Studies, and 70+ Exhibitors and Community Partners San Francisco, CA (May 5, 2025) The U.S. Green Building California (USGBC […]
Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with resilience, safety, and long-term climate considerations In response to the historic wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January 2025, global sustainable development consulting firm Arup has partnered with the United States […]
Implementing Partner USGBC California and 50L Home Members – Electrolux Group, IKEA, Kohler, and Procter & Gamble – Reveal a Path toward Water Security and Lower Carbon Emissions LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2025 – In celebration of World Water Day, the 50 Liter Home Coalition (50L Home) and the U.S. Green Building Council California […]
LOS ANGELES (January 16, 2025) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded USGBC California (USGBC-CA) and its team of partners $3.8 million to accelerate building decarbonization in collaboration with municipalities throughout California including the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and local trade organizations. The funds come from the Resilient and […]
Awards to be Presented at the 20th Annual USGBC California’s Green Gala on Dec. 11th in Hollywood OC Sanitation, L’Oréal, SBCCD, EJ Center at Puente Hills Landfill Park, Contra Costa County Admin Building, Rising Sun and Green Sports Alliance to be Awarded, Among Others LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2024) – On December 11th at the […]
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 […]
