Buildings continue to be the largest consumers of energy, by sector, in the U.S. The USGBC is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to address this.  

 Around 700,000 passenger and goods lifts (or elevators) are in operation in Germany alone, consuming an estimated 2.2 to 4.0 TWh (terawatt hours) of electricity per year.  

 LED lighting can deliver maximum benefits of energy efficiency, cost and maintenance savings while providing high-quality illumination to most any lighting situation.  

Sometimes a failure can arrive disguised as a success.

LEEP Campaign aims for 100 sq. ft. of parking space to use one-third less energy.

The first International Energy Efficiency Scorecard of 12 major economies is released.

The new report and tool kit assists all countries in doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030.

2012 has ushered in a new era of building code changes, with the enhancements focused primarily on higher levels of energy efficiency. 

The first Green Data Center event in the 2012 series will be taking place on January 31-Febuary 2nd. 

Over 150 hand-picked exhibitors featuring the world’s best in green building and design materials; energy efficiency techniques and technologies; alternative energy; water conservation and management; environmental plumbing; municipal and state agencies, and non-profit organizations.