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LEED 101

Free LEED 101 Course for USGBC National Members

May 17, 2011

The U.S. Green Building Council is offering free enrollment in the online course, LEED 101: Green Building Basics and LEED, to its members.  The course offers a basic understanding of the intent, concepts and terms for each LEED credit category,… More

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USGBC Launches Virtual Tour of its LEED Platinum Headquarters

May 16, 2011

A virtual tour of USGBC headquarters in Washington, DC is now available!  The tour features embedded videos, audio podcasts and information on building materials and products used throughout the space.  By taking the tour, professionals can earn GBCI Continuing Education… More

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Advocacy Alert: MUBEC – Oppose LD 1416 and Support LD 1253 with Senator Rector’s Amendment

May 9, 2011

Maine’s uniform building and energy code is under attack at the Legislature, and your legislator’s committee is working on a bill that could stave off these attacks by making some sensible, minor adjustments. The USGBC Maine Chapter supports these efforts and… More

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Advocacy Alert: MUBEC Hearing this Friday!

May 2, 2011

The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council supports the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (does not support a repeal).  The last public hearing related to MUBEC, and the most important one, is happening this Friday, May 6… More

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USGBC Maine Chapter Welcomes Its Newest Board Member: Jesse Pyles

April 22, 2011

The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is pleased to announce that Jesse Pyles of Unity College has been appointed to its Board of Directors.  Jesse is Unity College’s Sustainability Coordinator.  Jesse will complete the term begun by… More

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Opportunity to Support MUBEC

April 12, 2011

The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council supports the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (does not support a repeal).  The Committee will be working LD 43, legislation proposed to repeal the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code on… More

Welcome new board members

December 30, 2010

The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is pleased to announce it’s newly-elected Board Members: Tom “Doc” Brudzinski, LEED AP BD+C, Keith Collins, MD, Ian Houseal, LEED AP, Doug Hunter, LEED AP BD+C, Steve Konstantino, Naomi Mermin and… More