USGBC National Resources
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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.
View a list of USGBC links, reference documents, stats and web resources for 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.
The Playbook provides local governments with guidance and resources to rapidly advance green buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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.
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.
Local Chapter Resources
The official web site of the North Carolina General Assembly. Use this web site as a tool to track bills, find and communicate with your State House and Senate representatives, and follow meetings and issues before the General Assembly.
The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan association of more than 540 cities, towns and villages in North Carolina. This website provides regional legislation updates and links to website of municipalities.
The State Energy Office is North Carolina's lead agency for energy programs and services and serves as the official source for energy information and assistance for consumers, businesses, government agencies, community colleges and schools and the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
This is a page of DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency), a comprehensive source of information on North Carolina incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The North Carolina Conservation Network is a statewide network of over 120 environmental, community and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina’s environment and public health. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.
The board is to advise the City Counsil on matters directly referred to them by the City Council related to environmental quality, to promote communication between governments and the public on environmental protection standards and policies.
The Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) is an advisory board of appointed volunteer citizens that provides expert and comprehensive advice on various matters related to environmental quality and safety. Issues include watershed protection, natural resource protection, monitoring environmental quality, air quality, and industrial development.
The Sustainability Committee is charged with maintaining a general overview of the sustainability of the Town.
The Environmental Advisory Board provides feedback and advice to council on policies, ordinances and administrative procedures regarding environmental protection and the conservation of energy and natural resources.