Buildings As Climate Solutions
We are a recognized and trusted business voice for sustainability in our region. We advocate for policies that help overcome barriers related to green building implementation. Our advocacy efforts have resulted in systemic, sustainable change in promoting green building.
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In Memoriam – James Roseberry
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of James Roseberry. James was a passionate champion for sustainable buildings across our region and as an active member and leader within the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council community. In his roles as board member...
Protect Strong Energy Codes for Healthier Buildings and Affordable Energy
That pesky anti-energy code legislation is back for a third year. MO House Bill 2384 would cap energy codes in Missouri at the IECC 2009 edition. The bill also limits local jurisdictions from enacting any sustainability, energy efficiency or high performance energy...
Share your green building success stories!
2026 is our 25th Anniversary! We are gearing up to celebrate all year long. As part of the festivities, we're hoping to highlight the sustainability and green building success stories in our community that have gotten us to 25 Years of Green Building! We plan to share...
Environmental – Social – Governance, Oh My!
Learn more about ESG as our upcoming three-part series that includes our final evening program of the year on October 10, bookended by two virtual Coffee Breaks. We can’t wait to see you at one of these upcoming FREE events! Continue Reading Environmental – Social – Governance, Oh My!
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure – Benchmarking 101
It's that time of year! We have just passed the City of St. Louis' deadline for reporting energy and water data. If you missed the deadline, we're here to help with two Benchmarking 101 + Help Sessions. These are being held in partnership with the City of St. Louis'...
Regional Environmental Internship Program (Archive)
The Regional Environmental Internship Program (REIP) currently consists of the Climate Action Internship. This internship grew out of FOCUS St. Louis’ Environmental Sustainability Roadmap: A Toolkit for Local Governments. Missouri Gateway Green Building Council...