Welcome to the USGBC Central PA Chapter

The USGBC Central Pennsylvania Chapter is an organization with a broad-based constituency including architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, financiers, facility managers, government officials, interior designers, landscape architects, specifiers, realtors, urban planners, consultants, educators, and environmentalists.

Introducing The 2012 Green Book Publication!

The 2012 Green Book Will Feature The Following Information:

Membership & LEED AP Listing (Join Now To Be Listed)

Informative Articles on Green Building Basics

Spotlights on Local Businesses & Communities

Green Building Case Studies

Award Winning Project Showcase

Advertising Opportunities

Click here for more information on the 2012 Green Book Publication.

If you are interested in being featured in the Green Book or would like more information please email info@usgbc-centralpa.org

Thanks for joining us for the first annual GreenCon!

                      Chapter Leaders Welcome George Bandy to Central Pa! 

(Page Christman, Bill Sutton, George Bandy, Barb Moncrief, Bob Price, Cat Hoover)

We had a tremendous turnout of over 80 businesses and 200 attendees.  We hope you enjoyed the inspirational speech by George Bandy and talks from Patrick Leonard of Paladino & Co and more.  We look forward to working with you on future events... If you are interested in being a part of the 2013 GreenCon, please email greencon@usgbc-centralpa.org.

The 2012 Central Pennsylvania Green Building Conference & Expo was held on March 15, 2012 at Messiah College.  The conference featured opportunities to learn, network and was inspired by those in the green building field.  Representatives from leading green companies from around the country were present to share information, resources and experiences. 

Click here for the entire list of Exhibitors (Sold Out)

USGBC-CentralPA Chapter Purchases USGBC Webinar Series

We have recently made a substantial investment for our members in obtaining rights to provide the USGBC Webinar Series.  Our Programs and Education Committee will be working with Branch Leaders to pair relevant webinars with a local presentator/facilitator in order to provide programs that qualify for certification through GBCI. In addition, we are obtaining a USGBC Education & Training License to provide USGBC Courses.  A list of the available Webinars is available here.  Please review and let your Branch Leadership know what sessions you might be interested in taking and if you might feel qualified to be a presentor/facilitator for a local session.

Our Advocacy Day at the Capital

• On Tuesday, January 25, 2012 members of the three USGBC Chapters in PA (DVGBC, Green Building Alliance, and USGBC Central PA) went to Harrisburg for Advocacy Day. Fifteen members from USGBC-Central PA Chapter joined others meeting with their representatives about green building, green schools, House Bill 193, and sustainability. Five schools from around the Commonwealth displayed green schools information in the rotunda.
• The day was a smashing success. House Bill 193 was approved in the House the next day by a vote of 170-18 helping to cut energy and water use, reduce air and global warming pollution, make our public employees more productive, and save taxpayers money too!
• Two legislators, on the fence before our meetings, voted in favor of the bill.
• Thank you to all who participated and helped to make a significant difference in the Legislative process. The bill will now go over to the Senate side where it will continue through the process. Let us know of your interest in becoming involved in the important area of Advocacy? Advocacy is more than just government affairs or politics; it is any attempt to help change perceptions or mindset.