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Green Homes for Greensburg Results
Using the USGBC’s LEED-H rating system as a benchmark, teams of 3 people will design LEED-H green homes for residents in Greensburg, KS, including the option of “Net-Zero” homes that produce as much energy as it consumes. More info...

Upcoming Elections
Time for Missouri Heartland Chapter elections!

• Election ballots will open on the national website ( USGBC.org) under the resources area.
• The election process will be open until December 3 .
• The results will be announced December 7.

Volunteers Needed for Committees
We take action through the following committees:

• Membership: Chair - Melissa Cox, mcox@emsi-green.com
• Education: Chair - Barbara Buffaloe, locher.buffaloe@gmail.com
• Programming: Chair - Nick Peckham, npeckham@pwarchitects.com
• Finance: Chair - Stuart Baur, baur@umr.edu
• Communications: Chair - Jason Hainline, jhainline@emsi-green.com
• LEED for Homes: Chair - Nick Peckham, npeckham@pwarchitects.com
• LEED for Schools: Chair - Andy Hosmer, andy.hosmer@mhkr.com
• Emerging Green Builders: Chair - Barbara Buffaloe, locher.buffaloe@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above committees, please contact the committee chair.

MO Legislation
House Bill 869
Establishes the Easy Connection Act which allows electric customers to sell electricity from renewable energy sources to electric companies http://house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hb869.htm

House Bill 1069
Requires state agencies to engage in energy conservation and state buildings to meet the International Energy Conservation Code http://house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hb1069.htm

House Bill 1070
Establishes the Renewable Energy Research Grant Program to provide funding for renewable energy research projects http://house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hb1070.htm

House Bill 1077
Establishes the Energy Conservation Tax Credit Act which authorizes a tax credit for electric utilities to encourage energy conservation by funding the green building of residential homes
http://house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hb1077.htm

Senate Bill 54
Modifies provisions relating to renewable energy, alternative fuel, and environmental regulation - PASSED http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=128

Senate Bill 649
Creates requirements and provides incentives for environmentally sustainable building design and construction http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=52817

Senate Bill 702
Requires buildings constructed by or for the state to meet the minimum certification level offered by the U.S. Green Building Council http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=57052

Federal Legislation
Coming Soon

LEED and USGBC in the News
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