NEXT TUESDAY
July 12, 2022
@ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
IN-PERSON
Rockwell Beer Company

presented in partnership with Building Energy Exchange St. Louis and U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter
In rental properties, there is a common obstacle to investment in energy efficiency...
...If the owner invests in efficient HVAC equipment and weatherization improvements, the tenant receives the benefit of lower utility bills - reducing the financial incentive for building owners to make these upgrades. Since rapid implementation of energy efficiency is critical to addressing the climate crisis, the split incentive is an obstacle that endangers our collective future. Seen more broadly,

the “split incentive” exists whenever the responsibility for a proposed improvement is held separately from its benefits.
Prior to our evening program, please join the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis & the City of St. Louis Office of Building Performance for an Info Session on the City's Building Energy Performance Standard from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Rockwell. Then stick around for shared networking and the above program!

Help your family, friends and coworkers live green!

The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is back in person and will be hosted in a series of pop-up events during a “Summer of Sustainability” at institutions throughout the heart of St. Louis.

Join your community this Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Missouri History Museum (and visit the Missouri Gateway table in Grand Hall on the main level)! Included with FREE general admission.
to learn more about how you, your family, friends, and coworkers can dive into a day of FREE educational workshops from regional experts, children’s activities and everything in between.

this festival is guaranteed to teach you something NEW for your sustainable lifestyles
How can products contribute to LEED credits and process?

Hear industry thought leaders from across the nation discuss this question & more at the inaugural USGBC Product Solutions Showcase.

Featuring innovative sustainable products that reduce carbon emissions, energy, water and waste consumption; enhance health, resiliency and circularity; and improve LEED performance and process. GBCI Continuing Education and AIA LU available!

Designed for green building professionals, each day will include a thought leadership panel, speed greening presentations (learn about 6 products that reduce impact/enhance co-benefits), networking opportunities, and a LEED project showcase:

  • July 26 – Energy & Carbon 
  • July 27 – Waste & Circularity  
  • July 28 – Water & Health

FREE for USGBC community members - THAT'S YOU - if you are a current USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter member! Get the PROMO code by e-mailing emily.andrews@mobot.org.

$10 for non-members; $5 students & emerging professionals; scholarships & group rates available
THE LATEST
We are hiring!!

USGBC-Missouri Gateway is searching for our next Building Energy Exchange St. Louis Director! The Building Energy Exchange St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) aims to advance building energy performance by mobilizing the professional expertise, funding, and technical resources the real estate industry needs to address affordability, improve the health and comfort of residents, and

position St. Louis as a resilient and carbon neutral region.

Now that this new local hub supporting high performing buildings is up and running, we are seeking an ambitious and passionate candidate to accelerate the growth and success of BE-Ex STL. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package.

Cara Spencer, the inaugural BE-Ex STL director recently resigned. Jessica Deem, NCARB / LEED AP BD+C, has been named interim director as of June 27, 2022.
Don't pollute - switch up your commute!

This Summer 2022, join your community in the race for clean air with the Clean Air Partnership. Receive color-coded air quality forecasts to know when to take transit, carpool, or telecommute to reduce CO2 emissions & improve air quality conditions.

St. Louis offers a wide array of transportation options on both sides of the Mississippi River.

  1. Take MetroLink
  2. Take the Bus
  3. Carpool/Vanpool - Commute with Enterprise
  4. Telecommute - Work From Home
  5. Bike/Walk
  6. Resources to Avoid Traffic Congestions

Modify your commuting behaviors on ORANGE and RED air quality days and win.
We are seeking volunteers to serve as Green Mentors to help K-12 schools implement no and low-cost sustainability projects over the course of six months through the Green Schools Quest: A Project-Based Challenge.

Mentors assist with project ideas, implementation, and resources.

Time commitment is roughly 5 hours per month between October and March. Mentor registration is due August 31, 2022.

Prospective schools and mentors seeking to learn more are invited to attend a GSQ Info Session for Schools & Mentors on August 31, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm via Zoom.
Launched in 2011, the Center for Green Schools’ Leaders in Sustainability Fellowship program is designed to support sustainability professionals working for change in K–12 schools.

Building on the success of the Leaders in Sustainability Fellowship, the addition of a new School Air Quality Fellowship this year will provide support to K–12 professionals specifically working on indoor air quality and environmental health within school systems.
Throughout their fellowship year,

these influential champions will participate in peer networking, targeted professional development and leadership training,

and attend professional learning events such as the Green Schools Conference, September 2022. Additional benefits include Limited complimentary yearlong access to resources from USGBC, including Learning Lab, the Green Classroom Professional Certificate, Arc, USGBC's education platform, and LEED Coaching for school building projects

Applications for both Center for Green Schools programs are open until July 18.
School Air Quality Fellowship

This newly established fellowship is available to K–12 school staff who spend at least 50% of their time on efforts related to indoor air quality (IAQ) and/or environmental health. Ideal candidates work within school districts with existing IAQ or environmental health programs that could benefit from additional guidance and support.
Leaders in Sustainability Fellowship

This long-running fellowship program is available for early- to mid-career K–12 school staff who spend at least 50% of their time on sustainability-related efforts and have fewer than 10 years of experience in the field.
July's articles of interest in The Healthy Planet!

COMMUNITY & GREEN BUILDING EVENTS

10:00 pm - 5:00 pm | in-person
@ Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis

10:00 am - 12:30 pm | online or in-person @ Lewis and Clark State Office Building
1101 Riverside Dr., Jefferson City

11:30 am - 1:00 PM | online or in-person @ City Foundry
3745 Foundry Way, Suite 253, St. Louis

Tuesday, July 12
4:30 - 5:30 pm | in-person
@ Rockwell Beer Company
1320 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis

Thursday, July 14
4:00 - 6:00 pm | in-person
@ Icon Mechanical
1616 Cleveland Blvd., Granite City

Thursday, July 14
12:00 - 12:30 pm | online
St. Louis Green Business Challenge

Wednesday, July 27
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | in-person
@ Bella Fontaine Shelter in Bella Fontaine County Park
9565 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis

Thursday, July 21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | online
St. Louis Green Business Challenge

Thursday, August 4
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | in-person
@ EarthWays Center
Commerce Bank Education Center 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis

Tuesday, August 16
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | online or in-person @ Courtyard by Marriott Columbia
3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd., Columbia
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
since January 2022

Kevin Buchek, Roanoke Construction
Ben Daugherty, earthday365

Allie DeStefano, Arcturis

Jacob Frazier, Fox Architects

Bob Henkel, earthday365

Ryan Hoff, Bernhard

Phil Hulse, Green Street Real Estate Ventures

Chandler Johnson, Clayco

Jasminn Jones, KAI Build

Bryan Justice, Washington University in St. Louis

Craig Kelly, Enterprise Holdings

Robert Kennedy

Terry King, Enterprise Holdings

Jensen Knudtston, Maryville University

Janna Lancaster, University of Missouri

Jade Lane, Ittner Architects

Kathleen Larkins, Missouri Green Schools

Melissa Maciorowski, Enterprise Holdings

Lindsay Marion, WSP

Avery McCammon, Washington University in St. Louis

Annemarie Nauert, Ameren Missouri

Sean Peters, Alberici

Clark Reed, Reed Rubber Products Inc

Mary Rotter, Golterman & Sabo Architectural Products

Tim Schaeffer, Icon Mechanical

Mike Seger, Guarantee Electrical

Daniel Shown, EDF Renewables

Jerry Stone, McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.

Lauren Vanden Akker, Arcturis

Peter Wagner, Wagner Consulting LLC

Daniel Wind, Jacobs

Benjamin Winkler, STL County DPH

Jon Witt, Guarantee Electrical Company

Eric Witthaus, WSP
since January 2022

Emily Andrews, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

Stephen Anton, Anton Architecture, Inc.

Nick Arb, Guarantee Electrical Company

Christopher J. Bedell, Polsinelli

John Berendzen, Fox Architects

Ralph Bicknese, Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects

Kenneth Blair, Ameren Missouri

Jeff Bogard, R.E.A. Homes, LLC

Jeff Bradley, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36

Carol Braford, Irresisitble Community Builders, LLC

Tom Braford, Irresisitble Community Builders, LLC

Lacy Cagle, Blackrock Consulting

Hannah Carter, USGBC, Center for Green Schools

Jennifer Chiodini, Hawthorne Homes Stl

Bo Cooper, Alberici

Kevin Corzatt, BSI Constructors, Inc.

Julie Coulter, Coulter Building Consultants, LLC

Linda Daniel, Linda Daniel Architect LLC

Byron DeLear, Ygrene Energy Fund

Jenn DeRose, Sierra Club

Nicholas DiMercurio, NewGround

Eric Eggers, Holland Construction Services

Mathew Emden, Energy Resources Group

Franklin Eppert, ABNA

Lindsey Evans, McCormack Baron Salazar

Lisa Flegel 

Michael Fogarty, Aschinger Electric a Guarantee Company

Deborah Frank, DJMFrank

Terri Fritsche, Spire Energy

Joseph Gaied, MilliporeSigma

Edenia Gallardo, Student

Karen Goering, Missouri History Museum

Linda Goldstein, Linda Goldstein Consulting

David Graf, Ranken Technical College

Hope Gribble, USGBC-Missouri Gateway

Karl Grice, Grice Group Architects

Kevin Griesemer, G&W Engineering Corporation

Heather Grove, KWK Architects

John Guenther, John C. Guenther Architect LLC

Cassandra Hage, Washington University in St. Louis

Jon Havlak, PGAV Destinations - currently on Furlough status

Tobias Heddinghaus, Gray Design Group

James Holtzman, CEDG

Gwenn Ivester, JLL

Daniel Jay, Christner

Richard Jung  

Pat Justis, Ameren Missouri

Carl Karlen, CD Companies

Jaime Kelley 

Chris Kerckhoff, EDM Incorporated

Jen Kissinger, Navigate Building Solutions

Kyle Knudten, McClure Engineering

Donald Koster, Washington University in St. Louis

Bruce Kothe, Stlouisco

John Kreidich, John Kreidich AIA

Jade Lane, Ittner Architects

Grant Lanham, Alberici

Margaret Lilly, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health

Erik Lueders, Mastercard

M. Joyce Mathis, MJM Design Company

Lance Mcolgan, Bates Forum

Scott Menkes, Alberici

Aaron Michels, Energy Resources Group

Tim Michels, Energy Resources Group, Inc.

Sheila Miranda, CORE10 Architecture

Linda Moen, EFK Moen, LLC

Angela A. Moore, Missouri Historical Society

Lucas Poelker, Commercial Building Services

Ted Ramsdell, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36

Eric Ren, Alberici

Brent Richter, Alberici

Nancy Rodney, Rosemann & Associates, PC

James Roseberry, Trivers Assoc.

Adam Rustige, Automatic Controls Equipment Systems

Christopher Ruth, Integrated Facility Services

Dena Schmid, Guarantee Electrical Company

Dale Seidenstricker, Gray Design Group

Paul Sharamitaro, BSI Constructors

Halima Shehu, Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Charmaine Smith, Innovative Technology Education Fund

Madeline Smith, Clayco / Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Marion Smith, Engine House No. 1, inc.

John Sweet, William A. Kerr Foundation

Linda E. Tatum, B2B Outreach and Community Connection

Leo Tevlin, GoGreenSolarLighting/STLOUISLEDS

Laurie Thompson, Negwer Materials, Inc.

Marco Tipton, Ameren Missouri

Railesha Tiwari, Washington University in Saint Louis

Phil Valko, Washington University in St. Louis

Mary Vandevord, HeartLands Conservancy

Brandon Verhoff, Caleres

Laura Vierrether, Jacobs

Julie Villa, Ittner Architects

Craig Webster, BR+A Consulting Engineers

Justin Winscher, Alberici Group

Rich Wright, Ameren Missouri

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The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work, learn, and play in smart and healthy buildings. Learn more about 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities.
  
What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - Missouri Gateway Sponsor: 
EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community & contribute to a more equitable future by gifting a Green Sponsorship for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or community group.
PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and community projects to showcase your company's leadership.
ADVERTISE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be:
  • Listed on our website which receives 6,500 visitors and 60,000 page views per month.
  • Included in our monthly e-newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers.
  • Recognized at monthly programs.
LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours.
ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorship includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.

You can learn more by downloading our 2022 Sponsorship Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854. 
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THE GREEN SCHOOLS QUEST is also SUPPORTED in part by the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Thanks to Our BRONZE Sponsors!
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Hastings & Chivetta

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Rosemann and Associates 

Villa Lighting

Ygrene
Thanks to Our GREEN Sponsors!
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Fox Architects

Growing Green, Inc.

Horner & Schifrin, Inc.

Johnson Controls

KAI Enterprises

Keeley Companies

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Rise Community Development

Roanoke Construction, Inc.

Schaeffer Marketing Group

Siemens

S.M. Wilson

St. Louis Composting-Total Organics Recycling
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