ST. LOUIS PROMISE ZONE: Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2023 Application - November 4

Aimed at increasing the voices of North St. Louis City and County residents at the civic decision-making tables, the 2023 Neighborhood Leadership Fellows Cohort is calling on residents from the St. Louis Promise Zone to apply!

Application deadline: Friday, November 4, 2022.

More information: National Leadership Fellows (NLF) training program.

U.S. INFLATION REDUCTION ACT - INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT & JOBS ACT: Opportunities to learn more for taking action on this historic climate legislation!

There is a lot of buzz among those of us working on energy efficiency, climate protection, and green building regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic climate legislation was passed by the U.S. Senate this past summer and is projected to drive down greenhouse gas emissions by 40%. If your inboxes are like ours, you are probably receiving a flurry of notices about webinars, roundtables and more related to both the IRA and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) has compiled an excellent list of building-related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Updated as more information is released! Opportunities include:

Currently, many federal agencies are collecting stakeholder feedback on the IRA in the form of Requests for Information (RFI). Agencies include:

Check out USGBC's responses and plans to comment!

"...not only can government entities take advantage of this deduction but new provisions that allow tax-exempt building owners, such as nonprofits and tribal entities, to allocate deductions to the architects, engineers and design build contractors responsible for designing the specific building energy efficient systems." -CNR

USGBC WEST NORTH CENTRAL REGION: Smart Buildings Education Session - November 15

Virtually, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 @ 12:00 pm CST join the West North Central U.S. Green Building Council chapters discussing the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high-performance buildings. Explore how smart buildings can support LEED and green building.

Written by: Anne Cummings, Middle School Sustainability Teacher, School District of University City

Explore the benefits of becoming a member of your local U.S. Green Building Council and start building your knowledge, your network, and community - today!

Ready to renew your membership? Check your membership status.

Learn more about Sponsorship Benefits; become part of the network with a vision to make every building a green building!

Corrigan Company / Lyon Sheet Metal - NEW Green

Custom Engineering - renewing Bronze

NewGround - renewing Silver

Reliable Controls - renewing Gold

Spire - renewing Gold

The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work, learn, and play in smart and healthy buildings. Learn more about 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities.

EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community & contribute to a more equitable future by gifting a Green Sponsorship for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or community group.

PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and community projects to showcase your company's leadership.

ADVERTISE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be:

LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours.

ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorship includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.

You can learn more by downloading our 2022 Sponsorship Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854.

The Green Schools Quest is also supported in part by the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources