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• Better Buildings Challenge Adds 14 Partners

  As part of its Better Buildings Initiative, the Obama administration announces the new program’s first round of private sector and local government partnerships.

• U.S. Cities Continue Sustainability Push

  Energy and sustainability efforts continue to have a place in city hall, according to a survey by the United States Conferences of Mayors.

• USGBC Updates Demand Response Pilot Credit

  New features offer opportunities for additional LEED certification points.

• USGBC's LEED Volume Program's Operations and Management track includes existing buildings

  The new Operations & Maintenance track incorporates firms certifying 25 or more existing buildings.

• East and West Coast Markets Receive Top Marks for Green-Building Practices

  The 2011 Green Building Opportunity Index ranks the top U.S. Central Business Districts

• Study Reports Better Buildings Initiative Would Add 114,000 Jobs

  The Better Buildings Initiative, which looks to increase buildings’ energy efficiency while adding construction jobs, would add more than 114,000 new jobs according to a recent analysis.

• New Product Category Rules to be Developed for Furniture Industry

  Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association International and NSF International are collaborating to develop furniture industry product category rules.

• Sustainability Education Clearinghouse Launched

  The Green Education Foundation and USGBC are now providing a free online tool.

• Taliesin West to Get Energy-Efficient Retrofit

  The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Big Green Zero are looking for partner organizations to outfit the Arizona-based landmark with sustainable technologies.

• Maryland Adopts International Green Construction Code

  Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the state’s adoption of the IGCC into law, enabling all local governments in the state to adopt the code.