Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Membership

1. What’s the difference between National USGBC and Maine Chapter USGBC membership? What are membership requirements and fees for each?

Companies join National USGBC and individuals join local Chapters.

For more information on membership requirements and fees for National USGBC, please visit their website at www.usgbc.org.

For the Maine Chapter, individuals can join for $50 if they are employed by National USGBC member companies and $65 if they are not. Students can join for $10 if they are enrolled in an accredited degree program.

2. What are the USGBC Maine Chapter’s goals?

Goals include:

• Educate the public and the building industry on the benefits of green building and LEED.
• ·Serve as a local resource for green building.
• Provide a forum for information exchange.
• Encourage sustainable “green” products and services produced in or sourced from the State of Maine.
• Represent the mission and goals of the USGBC at the local level.
• Participate in national USGBC events such as leadership training, Chapter Retreat and Green Build.

3. What are the benefits of being a Chapter member?

Your membership in the Chapter provides an unparalleled opportunity to:

• Be listed on our Member Directory. Join the chapter and get your name and company or organization listed in our online membership directory. Our website is where the industry, government, education leaders, and the media turn to find out who is doing what in green building.
• Be recognized as a leader in supporting a better built environment.
• Network and learn from professionals from across the building industry by taking advantage of our exclusive occasions to meet, exchange ideas and build momentum with green building leaders in Maine.
• Increase your knowledge of current green building practices through local programs and events.
• Influence change and help shape the future of green building in the state of Maine.
• Formulate the local agenda through chapter and committee leadership.
• Advance the national USGBC mission by representing your company locally.
• Receive discounts on Chapter events.

4. What is the composition of the Maine Chapter?

The Maine Chapter is currently composed of design professionals, contractors, governmental employees, product vendors and manufacturers, and other individuals concerned with promoting a more sustainable future for Maine.

5. What events does the USGBC Maine Chapter have planned for the coming year?

The Chapter will be presenting at least 10 Green Eggs monthly breakfast forums and 5 LEED trainings. The listserv and our online calendar are great ways to learn more about these and other programs.

6. How are Chapter activities and general information communicated?

The Maine Chapter utilizes a regular email newsletter, called our listserv, to all members. To join the listserve, please click here or on the blue “join the listserve” button on any page of our website.