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GSA’s Green Building Advisory Committee Recommends LEED for all GSA Buildings

May 7, 2013

Committee of private and public sector leaders says LEED is the best green building tool to meet the goals of the Energy Independence and Security Act. WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 3, 2013) – This week, the Green Building Advisory Committee established by the… More

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Advocacy Alert: Support LD 977, An Act to Restore Uniformity to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC)

March 27, 2013

Dear USGBC Maine Chapter Community, This Thursday the Maine Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee will be holding a public hearing on LD 977, An Act to Restore Uniformity to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). We strongly… More

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Avesta Recognized by USGBC for Oak Street Lofts

January 24, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council has saluted Avesta Housing for the housing organization’s Oak Street Lofts development in Portland. Avesta won the recognition of “2012 LEED for Home Outstanding Affordable Developer” award for the Oak Street Lofts project, according to… More

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UNeRC Drop-In Calls Have Begun!

November 6, 2012

The Upper Northeast Regional Committee (UNeRC) of the USGBC has established a series drop-in calls on subjects of interest to the USGBC Chapters and their members in the Region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, upstate New York &… More

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Join the Membership Committee!

November 6, 2012

The USGBC Maine Chapter Membership Committee is anxious to increase direct participation in its work. Please consider being part of the team. The work of this committee involves developing and implementing strategies for community outreach to engage new members, maximize… More

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LEED Credit-by-Credit Review Series Begins November 7

October 23, 2012

This five-session webinar series focuses on the technical requirements of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009 Rating System, addressing the rating system’s seven credit categories: Sustainable Sites (SS), Water Efficiency (WE), Energy and Atmosphere (EA), Materials and Resources… More

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LEED Credit Library Now Online!

October 17, 2012

LEED CREDIT LIBRARY Access all LEED credit information — including language, addenda, resources, discussion threads and more. WOW!

LEED v4 5th Public Comment

LEED v4 Fifth Public Comment Period Open 10/2 – 12/10 | Comment Now!

October 17, 2012

LEED v4 is the newest update to the LEED rating systems. Changes from LEED 2009 are seen in three main categories: new market sectors, increased technical rigor and streamlined services. LEED v4 raises the bar on leadership. During the public… More

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USGBC ME Members Elect 2013 Board of Directors

October 17, 2012

At our Annual Meeting, In the Limelight, which was held on September 27, 2012, the Chapter membership elected the slate of Board candidates for 2013.  The slate included new Board Members Andrew Calise of Strategic Energy Group, Tracie Reed of PDT… More

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USGBC ME Recognizes Volunteer and Advocate of the Year

October 17, 2012

At our Annual Meeting, In the Limelight, which was held on September 27, 2012, the USGBC Maine Chapter recognized the efforts made on behalf of green building by our Volunteer of the Year, Anne Stepheson, PhD, of Anne Stephenson Consulting… More