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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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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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Bayside Bowl: Let the Good Times Roll!

April 22, 2011

Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder Street, Portland, ME Join us for some good times, great food and wonderful people in support of green building in Maine at Bayside Bowl on Monday, May 9!  5% of Bayside Bowl’s revenue for the whole day… More

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Green Schools Tours and Caucus

March 9, 2011

For Immediate Release March 9, 2011 USGBC Maine Chapter to Hold Tours of Green Schools During the week of March 14th in communities across the country people will have the opportunity to tour green buildings in their area as part… More

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Habitat Wall Raising with Governor Baldacci

December 30, 2010

The crew of experts for the Habitat for Humanity LEED homes being built on Demerest Street in Portland.  They let Governor Baldacci and USGBC – ME Executive Director Heidi Farber be in the picture, too! On August 12th, Habitat for… More

Free Passes to Urban Green Expo for USGBC Maine Members

December 30, 2010

USGBC Maine Members: REGISTER FOR FREE URBAN GREEN EXPO EXHBIT HALL TICKETS Details at http://urbangreenexpo.com/tickets/partners/ 2010 Urban Green Expo presents Pushing the Envelope September 29 – 30 at Metropolitan Pavilion & The Altman Building, NYC www.urbangreenexpo.com info@urbangreenexpo.com As the Northeast’s… More

USGBC Offers Its Support to “Rescue and Rebuild” Efforts in Haiti – You Can Help

December 30, 2010

The USGBC and its members are uniquely positioned to help in the rebuilding of the homes, schools, hospitals and infrastructure demolished in the devastating earthquake in Haiti. USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi traveled to Haiti last spring with UN Special Envoy… More

Bipartisan Support Needed for Efficiency Retrofit Programs: You Can Help

December 30, 2010

Please call or write your Senators and Congressional Representatives in support of two critically important public policy initiatives that would create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in construction and related industries by stimulating demand for Home Performance retrofits. HOME… More

BAC Announces Online Sustainable Design Courses for Fall 2010

December 30, 2010

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces its online sustainable design courses for the Fall 2010 Semester. The courses are part of the BAC’s Sustainable Design Program, which offers four possible certificates in sustainable design. Students can take individual courses of… More