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Key U.S. Announcements at COP 28: a discussion with Heather Clark Dec 20, 2023

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Heather Clark, who is the Director of Building Emissions at the White House Climate Office, recently spoke with Liz Beardsley from USGBC about the latest announcements regarding building decarbonization that were made by the U.S. Government during COP 28. They also discussed some upcoming developments, including the National Definition of Zero Emission Building.

How to Advocate for Sustainable Buildings and Communities Nov 29, 2023

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USGBC’s senior manager of state and local advocacy, Jennifer Gunby, shares her top tips on how to advocate for more sustainable buildings and communities. If you’ve ever wondered how to use your professional expertise to positively impact your community and state, find the ways that work well for you using Gunby’s advice and stories from her thousands of touchpoints in the field. Elizabeth Thompson, USGBC's vice president of growth marketing, interviews Gunby for this podcast.

The Relationship Between Green Finance and ESG Nov 28, 2023

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What is green finance? How does it work? Why is it becoming so important to building industry leaders? Those are some of the questions USGBC addresses in this two-part podcast series featuring Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton of GRESB. Part 2 explores how ESG and green finance complement each other and the action of green building, and why their relationship is so important to a financial community looking to lock in returns on its investments.

What Is Green Finance? Nov 28, 2023

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USGBC+ Fall 2022: Major companies use green financing to build their LEED portfolios Nov 17, 2023

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Learn how green bonds and sustainability-linked loans are backing our future in this USGBC+ article from fall 2022.

USGBC+ Fall 2023: Hunter’s Point residential community in Florida pursues net positive power Nov 09, 2023

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In this USGBC+ article by Calvin Hennick, hear how the developer behind the Hunter’s Point neighborhood hopes to spark a national wave of homes that produce more energy than they consume.

USGBC+ Fall 2023: India takes the lead in LEED Zero projects Oct 24, 2023

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In this USGBC+ article written and read by Farah Qadeer, hear how three companies in India exemplify the nation’s commitment to emissions reduction.

How to retrofit existing buildings to net zero energy profitably using integrated design Sep 21, 2023

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Learn how Kevin Bates, founder of Sharp Development Company, uses holistic, integrated design to profitably retrofit existing buildings to net zero energy with a strong emphasis on health and wellness for occupants with Liz Beardsley, USGBC Senior Policy Counsel.

What to know about the Greenhouse Reduction Fund Aug 11, 2023

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USGBC’s Ben Evans and Deisy Verdinez speak with Ted Toon at the EPA about the agency’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The $27 billion program will provide low-cost financing for projects to reduce emissions and will have a particular focus on low-income communities. Learn how what this program is intended to accomplish and how projects can take advantage of this exciting program.

The Inflation Reduction Act: Green finance like never before and what it means for you Aug 02, 2023

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Learn how U.S. federal sustainability finance incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act support green and efficient buildings, cities, and jobs. Also hear about what funding is available now, and where to look for future opportunities.

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