State & Local Government
LEED and the USGBC has inspired hundreds of laws, incentive programs and administrative policies at all levels of government nationwide. You can find green building policies and procedures in hundreds of cities, counties and states, in 14 federal agencies and departments, and in numerous utility districts, public school jurisdictions and colleges and universities across the United States. LEED itself has been the foundation of a number of these policies, offering a leadership benchmark for governments to demonstrate and reward excellence.
USGBC-Illinois supports the green building landscape in Illinois through education, awareness and understanding of green building policies, standards and codes.
State of Illinois Resources
Check out the new green website for the State of Illinois! http://www.green.illinois.gov
USGBC-Illinois Chapter Resources
Local Legislation/State Policy Update – view archieved editions of local and state legislation related to green building here.
Legislative Update and Monthly Spotlight–May 14, 2013
98th House Bills_May 2013
98th Senate Bills_May 2013
Request a Speaker – The USGBC-Illinois Chapter provides speakers to state and local governmental entities through the Regional Speaker's Bureau. To request a speaker, click here
USGBC-Illinois Chapter State & Local Government Committee
National USGBC Resources
Advancing Green Building Policy in the States – 2011 Victories from Alabama to Wyoming
