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Photo by Bud Kraft, LRC Public Information.Kentucky US Green Building Council Praises Legislators for Passage of HR24 Establishing a Green Schools Caucus.
The Kentucky House of Representatives voted unanimously to institute a Green Schools Caucus for the Commonwealth. With the passage of HR24, the Caucus will encourage the construction of more “green schools” -- energy efficient, water efficient, environmentally sustainable schools designed to improve learning and save school districts money. Learn More
Kentucky receives $4.74 million green jobs grant. Learn More
Department of Education awarded Green Bank of Kentucky loan. Learn More
Kentucky's 7-Point Strategy for Energy Independence. Learn More
25x’25 is a rallying cry for Kentucky to use renewable energy and energy efficiency as a means to get at least 25 percent of our energy from improved technology and renewable resources, such as solar, biomass and biofuels, by the year 2025. Learn More.
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority wins National Environmental Award. Learn More
Green homes red-hot: 17% of new builds get Energy Star seal. Learn More.
Best Greenhouse Gas Reduction award for Bernheim Arboretum and Research Visitors' Center, 2009 Lifecycle Building Challenge 3Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (COTE) Learn More
USGBC-Kentucky Chapter Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Chris Tyler and Board member Cliff Ashburner took part in the 2009 USGBC Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Learn More
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The USGBC - Kentucky Chapter will be joining the AIA & CSI chapters this year and will have booth space available in a special section outside the main hall featuring sustainable products. Learn More.
Welcome our 2010 Board of Directors. New and past serving leaders. Learn More
LEED for Neighborhood Development Reference Guide. Available For SaleE-copy version of the reference guide is now available. Hardcopy purchases include immediate access to download a non-printable PDF of the reference guide. Buy the guide
Project Registration and Certification Fees Changing Jan 11. Learn More
Greenbuild Report 2009 Learn More
Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduces Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Incentives Package. Learn More
Greenbuild 2009: Opening Plenary Remarks by Rick Fedrizzi. Learn More
LEED Online v3 Release 2.4 Fixes Errors, Introduces Enhancements. Learn More
Greening the Heartland Conference Call for Submissions. Learn More
USGBC Recorded LEED v3 Webcasts. Learn More
Free Upgrade to LEED 2009. Learn More
LEED Professional Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP) Learn More
New LEED AP with specialty and LEED Green Associate Learning Paths. Learn More
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