Welcome to the Nevada Chapter web site

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nevada Leaders in Green Building Recognized

The Nevada Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-NV) recognized leaders in green building at its annual Leadership Awards Breakfast recently. In addition to the awards celebration, the Chapter welcomed new board members and its incoming President, Rick Van Diepen.

Read the press release for full details.

The Northern Nevada Leadership Awards will take place on January 26. Check the Events Calendar for more information.

GBCI, VA Help Veterans and Families Pay for LEED Exams

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in accordance with the G.I. Bill, has agreed to reimburse Veterans, eligible dependents and reservists for the cost of any of the LEED® Professional Exams™ administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

“We are honored to be a part of the VA’s aggressive effort to help Veterans gain the skills and credentials required for full participation in the new, green economy,” said Peter Templeton, President, GBCI. “For those veterans who are pursuing a career in green building or a related field, this support for attaining LEED credentials can go a long way in helping them achieve their professional goals, and GBCI is proud to play a part in their future success.”

Read the press release for full details.

Check out our Job Postings and be sure to let us know if you have any green job openings we can post for you.

The U.S. Green Building Council – Nevada Chapter is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and has been an organizational leader in Nevada for green building and sustainability since 2003. Our purpose is to make a positive difference in the built, natural, and social environments of the state.

With core values based on Collaboration, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Networking and Diversity, the USGBC - Nevada Chapter brings focus and vision to sustainable development and green building.

Join us in shaping the green building industry to create healthier, more productive communities in Nevada. We are seeking new members and participants to serve on committees for communications, programs, membership and active board members. We have regular meetings with educational presentations in both Las Vegas and Reno (see our Events page for details). Our meetings are an excellent opportunity to network, socialize and learn about green building in Nevada.

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The Nevada Chapter would like to acknowledge the following fine companies and organizations for their generous support as Friends of the Chapter:

GOLD

Penta Building Group

SILVER

Evergreen Recycling	Taylor International Corp.

CERTIFIED

Affordable Concepts	TWC Construction

lucchesi galati	Molasky

Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects	Synermetrix

Nevada Sales Agency

CONTACT INFORMATION:

U.S. Green Building Council – Nevada Chapter
PO Box 96473
Las Vegas, NV 89193-6473
(702) 991-9904

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Web link: www.usgbcnv.org

Updated 2/3/10

Mission

To promote and advance healthy, sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable built environments through collaboration, diversity, education, networking, and environmental stewardship.

U.S. Green Building Council