November 2008
Countdown to Greenbuild: Save Energy, Reduce Costs, Create Green Jobs!

We can't wait to see you at Greenbuild. In just over two weeks, we will convene together as a green building community in Boston to learn from each other through an unprecedented breadth of educational programming and an exhibit floor that's more than twice the size it was in Chicago. The topics we'll explore together are critical to our economic and our environmental future. Session topics include energy retrofits for homes, schools, and offices; affordability and green housing; and creating new green jobs - just to name a few. And there could not be a more important time to turn our focus to improving the performance of what we have to build a better foundation. Our nation also has elected a new President, and the USGBC will be inviting you to participate in a special session series to help us to develop our 2009 Green Building Policy Agenda to share with the new Administration. We are extremely grateful that we have this opportunity to work together, and we want to do everything we can to make certain you get the most out of your Greenbuild experience. So please, don't forget to pre-register for the educational sessions you want to attend, and for off-site tours and other events. Reserve your place today!
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LEED 2009 Workshops and USGBC-Approved Education Provider Courses Available at Greenbuild

Each year, hundreds of Greenbuild attendees take advantage of the pre- and post-conference LEED workshops that are offered. This year, the new LEED 2009 curriculum will make its debut with several new workshops offered in Boston. Be among the first to walk through the credit categories and intents or learn how to implement LEED 2009 on your current projects. Register Now!

For the first time, Greenbuild's educational program will also include Education Provider courses alongside LEED Workshops. USGBC Education Provider courses are developed by USGBC member organizations and undergo a rigorous review conducted by trained third-party reviewers. For professionals seeking to go beyond LEED and enrich their knowledge of green building theories, techniques, and business trends, the Education Provider Program offers high-quality, peer-reviewed courses.
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SPECIALTY UPDATES

Beyond our traditional educational sessions, Greenbuild offers you the opportunity to get updates on what USGBC and its Greenbuild partners are up to in the constantly evolving world of green building. From the American Institute of Architects to McGraw-Hill Construction, and from the World Green Building Council to the Green Building Certification Institute, USGBC and our Greenbuild partners are working hard toward our mission of a green built environment within a generation, and the opportunities for you to play a role in this work are more expansive than ever. These new specialty updates are similar in format to our traditional educational sessions, but they are functionally separate. Prior reservation for these updates is not available. Attendance is on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to plan ahead for the update sessions you’re most interested in and show up early. Stay tuned to the Greenbuild Programs and Speakers Web page for a complete listing of these updates, which will be available soon.
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INTERNATIONAL FORUM

This year’s Greenbuild International Forum focuses on Building Tomorrow: New Communities and Cities profiling projects from China, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and Canada. We are pleased to have as the opening keynote speaker the Honorable Christine Todd Whitman, the 50th governor of New Jersey and former EPA administrator. Gov. Whitman is president of The Whitman Strategy Group (WSG), a consulting firm that specializes in energy and environmental issues. WSG offers a comprehensive set of solutions to problems facing businesses, organizations, and governments and has been at the forefront of helping leading companies find innovative solutions to environmental challenges. View the full agenda and register now!
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TRANSPORTATION

A number of options are available to help you get around Boston while you’re at Greenbuild. Shuttles will run throughout the day between designated Greenbuild hotels and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Check the schedule in the information booth and at your hotel for more information. The shuttle drop-off/pickup area at the BCEC will be at the East Entrance on Meeting Level 1.

The MBTA – known as the “T” – runs daily service on buses, trains, and trolleys throughout Boston and surrounding towns, including from Logan International Airport. T stations can be identified by a black “T” on a white circular sign.

The T subway system comprises of the Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and part of the Silver Line. Riders can travel anywhere on the system in any direction for the same low fare. With the plastic CharlieCard, the fare is $1.70; with the paper CharliePass or cash on board, the cost is $2. The basic fare for the local bus system is $1.25 with the plastic CharlieCard. The paper CharliePass or cash fares are $1.50. To purchase tickets visit a T-Pass Sales office, full-service in-station fare vending machine, or retail sales location. You can also buy passes online, as well as check bus and T schedules and routes.
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