USGBC - U.S. Green Building Council

Mission statement: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socailly responsible, heathly, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. www.usgbc.org

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

The LEED Green Building Rating System is the national benchmark for high-performance green buildings. Developed by USGBC members and green building experts from every sector of the community, LEED gives you the detailed roadmap, tools, and support you need to create buildings that perform. And because Leed provides independent, third party certification, it validates to the world that your project is green. www.usgbc.org/LEED/

AIA - American Institute of Architects

We partner with national and local architects to educate and help in design stage applications. www.aia.org

Energy Star

Energy Star is a joint progran of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. www.energystar.gov

Green Spec Listed

The online Green Spec directory lists product descriptions for over 2,100 environmentally preferable products. Products are chosen to be listed by Green Build editors. www.buildinggreen.com

LVCC - Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

With over 7,000 members, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most effective business-building and networking organization in the state. www.lvchamber.com