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  Green Building Challenge Newsletter | Feb 23, 2016

 Welcome

Mark your calendar for the Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo on April 21, 2016. This event is Southern California's longest-running and largest sustainability and green building event focusing on the unique needs and concerns for municipalities, architects, contractors, and engineers.
Attend and earn points for Tenant E&O-006 and Prop E&O-001. Read More
Retrofits and Upgrades

Energy Upgrade California
 There are opportunities for almost any small business to      improve its energy efficiency easily and cost-effectively  through retrofits and upgrades. Depending on the type of  business you own, you'll have different ways of managing  your energy use and increasing your efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guide for  Small Business is a great resource for jump starting your energy savings. Increase  your energy efficiency and save money!

 The ENERGY STAR Guide can help many small business types including:
  • Auto dealers
  • Educational facilities
  • Food service and restaurants
  • Grocery and convenience stores
  • Health care
  • Lodging
  • Office
  • Retail
Upcoming Events
GBC

Energy Resource Center Tour-
3/8/16

Take a FREE guided tour of the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center. Get a close-up look at a leading example of green building design and operation. This 44,000 square foot conference, office and pilot-test center has received national recognition as being among the finest examples of renewable building design, construction and operation. Earn points for Tenant E&O-006 and Prop E&O-001. Space is limited, register today!
Municipal Green Building Conference- 4/21/2016 

The Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo returns in its 15th year to offer knowledge, resources, recognition, and networking opportunities.  Join thought-leaders from local government, policy makers, policy implementers, leading architects, and building industry professionals to learn how we can develop a more sustainable future for our region. 
Earn points for Tenant E&O-006 and Prop E&O-001. Read More
 Resources

Easy ways to earn points and climb the leaderboard!
 
  • Discontinue Junk Mail-100 points (Tenant M&W-004)
  • Educate Tenants on How to Discontinue Junk Mail-100 points (Prop M&W-008)
  • Promote Alternative Transportation-50/100 points (Tenant TPT-005 & Prop  TEN-005)
  • Recycle Batteries-100 points (Tenant M&W-005)  
Questions? Contact us at gbc@southbaycities.org 
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