Buildings are St. Louis’ largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing close to 80%! Increasing building energy efficiency will not only make our air healthier and fight climate change but will position the City of St. Louis for growth as businesses worldwide are adapting to sustainable demands and 2030 goals.

The Building Energy Exchange STL (BE-Ex STL) will serve as a network of resources to help building owners make smart investments to reduce their carbon footprint and energy burden.

And as a member of the 33 inaugural jurisdictional participants of the National Building Performance Standards Coalition we can continue to catalyze Buildings As Climate Solutions with additional resources and collaboration with the leadership and network of BE-Ex STL.

Wednesday, March 23 @ 5:30 pm at the Missouri History Museum as we launch this new regional resource, Building Energy Exchange STL!

Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, St. Louis County has the opportunity to not only boost recovery efforts from the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with 193 million dollars, but advance racially equitable systems and policies that ensure all people in the St. Louis region can thrive.

said Cal Harris, County Executive chief of staff, to The St. Louis American in the 'County Executive Page Forms Community Outreach Team' article, February 18, 2022.

With 314 EVOLVE, Elevating Voices Of Leaders Vying for Equity, the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter has been engaging in the 'Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed' campaign via weekly community meetings with North St. Louis government officials and its residents. Imperative to meeting the needs of North County is prioritizing communities completing the survey to voice how the remaining 93 million dollars should be spent.

Ensure North County residents complete this survey and their needs are expressed to government officials. Share the Community Needs Survey with your network, repost via social media, or get involved by contacting Kelly McGowan at kellyxevolve@gmail.com or EVOLVE @314Evolve.

The results of this Community Needs Survey will shape how St. Louis County spends its ARPA funding.

Earth Day is just around the corner! And, with earthday365 collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to present their inaugural year of awards at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival on April 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm CST it is sure to be memorable.

Nominate a St. Louis region sustainability leader by April 1, 2022 at earthday365.org.

2022 St. Louis Earth Day Festival Awards categories include:

Earn LEED specific CEU credits this Friday, March 4 via the 2022 First Friday Webinar: Navigating Net Zero and Carbon Landscape @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm CST.

We’re looking for volunteers to help at the USGBC-MGC booth during the St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park on April 23 & 24.

We’ll be stationed in the Youth Corner and engage festival goers with our green schools-themed prize wheel to test their green schools knowledge, share what practices their schools already have in place, and explore new ideas for no and low cost sustainability projects.

Volunteer shifts are 2 hours long, leaving plenty of time to explore the festival before or after your shift where you’ll find tons of interesting vendors, music, yummy food, and more. Please contact Hope Gribble to sign up or with any questions!

We are grateful for the technology that has kept us all connected during this time of social distancing and precaution, but it's time to get outside together, and appreciate the joy and experience of the healing power of nature.

The 2022 SIE returns to our roots with multiple onsite engagements to spark a renewed exploration of our region’s bountiful and diverse outdoor education opportunities. Join us for a two-day outdoor adventure, connect and reconnect to your sustainability colleagues and resources, and be inspired (maybe even get your hands dirty), June 20 and 21, 2022.

The organizers for the 2021 Sustainability Institute for P12 Educators are offering scholarships for teachers and administrators. Please contact Bailey Lutz at bnlutz@co.madison.il.us PRIOR to conference registration.

You still can! Visit the usgbcmoateway YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE - and under playlists, select Connect on the Quest to view the recent Climate Action speakers. Stay connected with #greenschoolsquest.

Tell us what you think about this month's USGBC-MGC article written by Cara Spencer, Director of the Building Energy Exchange St. Louis, BUILDINGS: The Biggest Impact On Greenhouse Gas.

Ready to renew your USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter membership? Check your membership status.

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