Buildings As Climate Solutions
We are a recognized and trusted business voice for sustainability in our region. We advocate for policies that help overcome barriers related to green building implementation. Our advocacy efforts have resulted in systemic, sustainable change in promoting green building.
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Environmental – Social – Governance, Oh My!
Learn more about ESG as our upcoming three-part series that includes our final evening program of the year on October 10, bookended by two virtual Coffee Breaks. We can’t wait to see you at one of these upcoming FREE events! Continue Reading Environmental – Social – Governance, Oh My!
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure – Benchmarking 101
It's that time of year! We have just passed the City of St. Louis' deadline for reporting energy and water data. If you missed the deadline, we're here to help with two Benchmarking 101 + Help Sessions. These are being held in partnership with the City of St. Louis'...
Regional Environmental Internship Program (Archive)
The Regional Environmental Internship Program (REIP) currently consists of the Climate Action Internship. This internship grew out of FOCUS St. Louis’ Environmental Sustainability Roadmap: A Toolkit for Local Governments. Missouri Gateway Green Building Council...
PROTECT Energy Efficiency in our Building Codes
Missouri House Bill 580 aims to restrict the advancement and implementation of energy code by municipalities and local jurisdictions. House Bill 580 prevents communities from adopting ordinances, resolutions, regulations, codes, or policies that: Prohibit or have the...
Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Upcoming Open House Meetings for Southern Illinois – Metro East Region
Southern Illinois Sustainability – Residents Invited to FEMA Updated Flood Maps Open House Meetings January 2023 Continue Reading Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Upcoming Open House Meetings for Southern Illinois – Metro East Region
BEPS Handbook
Did you know that the City of St. Louis was just the fourth jurisdiction in the United States to pass a Building Energy Performance Standard - and the first in the Midwest? We're so proud to have played a role in getting both the benchmarking & Building Energy...