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Join USGBC for an overview of the new LEED v5 rating system and what that means for state and local governments. Senior USGBC staff will share highlights from the draft of LEED v5 and address potential impacts and opportunities for policies leveraging LEED. For government agencies using or considering LEED for public buildings, learn about […]

Join us to learn and connect with local real estate and construction leaders! As new incentives and regulations drive higher performing buildings, Kansas City construction firms are stepping up. Our Rising Trades business leaders will speak about their experiences in growing their firm to meet market demands and how they are installing energy efficient technologies, […]

Over the past decade, U.S. paint extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs have performed extremely well – collecting more than 70 million gallons of leftover paint with over 2,400 year-round locations currently (two-thirds of which are paint and hardware stores that have volunteered to serve as drop-off locations). The programs save governments millions of dollars each […]

USGBC Central Plains and BE-Ex KC are collaborating to host a half day forum where industry leaders from all sectors unravel the intricacies of various financial mechanisms available for sustainable development, and how to tap into as many of them as possible. Are you aware of the potential funds available through IRA tax incentives, PACE […]

Learn the basics on electric vehicles and their infrastructure in a panel discussion and Q&A with speakers from Plug-In KC, an initiative of Climate Action KC and Evergy.  Panelists: Jamie Green, Plug-in KC, Jasmine Moore, PIKC Board Member and Senior Director of Sustainability and Impact at Earthjustice Julie Dietrich, Lead Program Manager at Evergy/Fleet Electrification […]