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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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...

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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...

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BEPS Handbook

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...

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