State & Local Government
Both USGBC and the USGBC-Illinois Chapter provide a variety of resources for local and state governments related to green building. Check out the various resources below.
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 – get an overview of pending local and state legislation related to green building here.
Request a Speaker – The USGBC-Chicago 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
Public Policy Search
Search local, state, and federal public policy by USGBC Region, Certification Requirement, Size of Jurisdiction, LEED Rating System, Type of Entity, Policy Path, Incentive, and Date. more>>
Government Resources
USGBC is committed to supporting federal, state and local governments in their pursuit and development of green building programs and initiatives. View USGBC’s resources for state and local governments. more>>
Tools for Government and Schools
View a list of USGBC links, reference documents, stats and web resources for government and schools. more>>
LEED Initiatives in Government and Schools
View a full list of LEED initiatives in federal, state and local governments, as well as initiatives in the K-12 and higher education sectors. For each initiative, the list includes a summary, link and contact information. more>>
Playbook for Green Neighborhoods and Buildings
The Playbook provides local governments with guidance and resources to rapidly advance green buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure. more>>
Green Home Guide
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide website includes resources on what makes a home green, green home programs, living green, REGREEN remodeling guidelines, and news and events. more>>
Build Green Schools
Build Green Schools is the place to start making a change in your community. This site provides information to learn what makes green schools better for students; learn about the congressional Green Schools Caucus; learn about LEED, the national benchmark for high-performance schools; find videos, research, case studies and other resources; and read the most recent green schools news. more>>
