Green Building Alliance

Take a walk down memory lane with GBA as we look forward to our upcoming Emerald Evening gala! Register for the event below. ??? May 8th ??? 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ?? David L. Lawrence Convention Center Rooftop ?? $125 for Government, Nonprofit, or K-12 School, $200 for GBA Member or 2030 Partner, $250 for Emerald Evening and New GBA Membership Bundle, $300 for Non Member ?? https://buff.ly/Gk3HCUA Thank you to this year's Emerald Evening sponsors: EPIC Metals BranchPattern Covestro Franklin Energy Jendoco Construction Corporation PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy Cordia Filtech Inc Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel UPMC Workscape Duquesne Light Company

How can we expect energy efficiency and building performance funding and incentives to be impacted under the current administration? GBA, Franklin Energy and KBKG - Tax Credits, Incentives & Cost Recovery present a webinar on March 13th for building owners and practitioners. Learn about existing rebates and tax incentives available to assist in offsetting upfront costs of building energy-efficiency improvements, discuss the potential shift in the availability and structure of incentives, and explore actionable strategies to maximize tax incentives, stay ahead of potential reforms, and navigate evolving regulatory environments. This event is eligible for 1.5 CEUs. Register for this week's webinar on the GBA website: https://buff.ly/HHgD2VD

March's GBA events begin this week with our PA Act 129 and Tax Credits Funding Round Up. Review the calendar and click the links below to learn more and register for our upcoming educational events and trainings! Many of the upcoming sessions offer opportunities for AIA and GBCI CEUs. ?? Funding Round Up (March 13 online): https://buff.ly/HHgD2VD ?? The Future of AI in Green Building and Design (March 18 online): https://buff.ly/xzZelaj ?? Inspire Speakers Series Lunch-and-Learn Workshop: Building Inclusively (March 20 at the GBA office): https://buff.ly/EITq4OI ??? GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training (March 27 & 28 online): https://buff.ly/HCCYyBY ?? LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course (April 4 at the GBA office): https://buff.ly/MzWJ8Gd

In this Building Inclusively workshop, GBA and UPMC Senior Services present an immersive look at the challenges individuals may encounter when navigating a building and the modifications that can be made to serve seniors and/or those with varying disabilities. ??? March 20th ?? 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch provided) ?? GBA Office (317 E. Carson St, Pittsburgh PA 15219) ?? $20 for GBA members, $30 for non-members ?? 3 AIA and GBCI CEUs available! ?? https://buff.ly/4kd1dRQ This experiential training addresses the varying physical and cognitive needs of older adults (but is applicable to any age group). Interactive exercises will immerse participants in the experiences of varying building users, providing new understanding that can be applied when designing for diverse populations and needs. Learn more and register on the GBA website: https://buff.ly/4kd1dRQ

Interested in learning about Green Building Alliance membership options? We're hosting a FREE Prospective Member Webinar on March 19th at 12 p.m.! You'll learn more about our membership program, opportunities for engagement with GBA, and more. Register here: https://buff.ly/4hUyz6s

Congratulations to GBA partner and supporter Covestro for achieving net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions at four U.S. sites - including Pittsburgh - through the allocation of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Covestro sites in Channelview, Texas; South Deerfield, Massachusetts; New Martinsville, West Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; have achieved net-zero Scope 2 emissions for electricity. The sites in South Deerfield, New Martinsville, and Pittsburgh have achieved complete net-zero Scope 2 emissions. https://lnkd.in/evwJcGjZ

GBA members and sponsors: don't miss the chance to feature your early 2025 accomplishments in GBA's Member-Only Newsletter! Fill out the form here to submit a shoutout to you, your organization, or a colleague by March 18: https://buff.ly/476BRiy

It’s very quiet in the GBA offices today as participants in this week’s Emu Passive House Bootcamp take their Passive House certification exam. On Wednesday and Thursday, participants engaged in hands-on learning?at Construction Junction, practicing the signature insulation and sealing techniques that make Passive House design airtight and highly energy efficient.?

Looking for affordable strategies to improve indoor air quality and reduce water use in your building? Register for GBA's upcoming GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training! ??? March 27th & March 28th ?? 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days ?? Zoom ?? $200 for school affiliates, $250 for general admission ?? https://buff.ly/4kjhvZy The course will cover topics in performance metrics, building envelope, waste reduction, resiliency, and more. Register on GBA's website: https://buff.ly/4kjhvZy Scholarships are available--reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Green Building Alliance had the opportunity to participate in Carnegie Mellon University’s Pathways to Impact: Careers in Sustainability event, which was open to students from universities across Pittsburgh. Karma Lisa Edwards, GBA Senior Director of Workforce Development and Green & Healthy Schools, led a sustainability workshop for students, introducing them to high performance, energy efficient building design, construction and operations concepts, the certifications available in this sector, and the career pathways open in the rapidly growing field of sustainable building. Interested in learning more about certifications and how they can benefit you as a sustainability student, intern, or professional? Reach out to us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/e_dCnaqe