From the USGBC: USGBC is a resource in the work to ensure green building is a cornerstone of the new economy

As federal, state and local governments work together to rebuild and re-energize our economy through the economic recovery package, the U.S. Green Building Council is focused on supporting the implementation of the federal investment in green and energy-efficient building. Green building is among the cornerstones of a clean energy economy. The building industry makes up 14.7% of U.S. GDP and uses 40% of our nation’s energy. Greening our existing buildings would result in an estimated savings of $160 billion in energy costs, while creating green jobs that can’t be exported. And that’s good news for our nation’s economy, state and local government budgets, business bottom lines and the financial well-being of American families.

While USGBC was front and center in advocating for an unprecedented commitment to green solutions in the economic stimulus package recently signed by President Obama, the next challenge is even more welcome: serving as a resource for USGBC members as they help their states and local communities realize the full economic and environment benefit of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

USGBC is a resource for you to learn how to be a part of our nation’s recovery.

» For individuals and firms: Find information on finding a green job, using LEED Professional Accreditation and USGBC’s educational offerings to position yourself as an in-demand green worker, and the latest news and research on a green-built economy at USGBC’s green jobs page.
» For local and state governments: Learn how to implement the economic stimulus plan at the Green Economic Recovery Resources page. USGBC has created tools for exploring the possibilities created by the stimulus plan and an upcoming Stimulus Plan Implementation webcast series.

For the rest of this information, please view the USGBC’s website.