USGBC WM News
USGBC-WM in the Community: Where We Live, Learn, & Labor Matter
This year’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration was hosted by the Committee to Honor Cėsar E. Chávez on Friday, May 4th at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Proceeds went to…
Read MoreGeothermal Energy Comes to Michigan’s State Capitol Building
By Chuck Otto, USGBC-WM Staff Writer The Michigan Capitol in Lansing is in the midst of a conversion of its heating and cooling system to geothermal energy. The geothermal renovation…
Read MoreCity of Grand Rapids Pace Launch Celebration
Mayor Bliss, GR 2030 District and Lean & Green Michigan celebrate launch of Grand Rapids PACE program Mayor Rosalynn Bliss joined representatives from Grand Rapids 2030 District and Lean &…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI
Grab your hard hats folks, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is creating an explosion. An affordable green housing explosion that is. Recently named a finalist for a Governor’s Energy…
Read MoreUSGBC Platinum Partner, Nichols Talks the Talk & Walks the Walk
Founded in 1936, Nichols is one of the largest independently owned paper, packaging and sanitary supply distributors in the Great Lakes region. We are headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan and…
Read MoreWestern Michigan University Earns Statewide Title in LEED
On November 24, 2014 the USGBC West Michigan chapter was privileged to share in a LEED unveiling ceremony at Sangren Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. But this…
Read MoreCall for Applications for 2015 Board of Directors
Does where you live, learn and labor matter to you? Do you have a passion for the way buildings are designed, built and operated? If so, join our board! We…
Read MoreThree USGBC West MI Chapter Members Named in the 2014 Class of LEED Fellows
LEED Fellows represent an elite class of accomplished green-building professionals USGBC West Michigan chapter recognizes and congratulates three West Michigan chapter members that have been named in the 2014 Class…
Read MoreStair Week 2014 Leadership Breakfast Event
On September 10, West Michigan community and business leaders gathered for a breakfast at the Grand Rapids Art Museum to celebrate Stair Week. The event also recognized 23 West Michigan…
Read MoreCHEERS to the USGBC West Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competitors
There’s nothing like a cold beer to celebrate energy savings. Or at least that’s what the Battle of the Buildings competitors, supporters and friends discovered earlier this month when they…
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