US Green Building Council New Jersey to Host 2017 Golf Benefit

The 2017 US Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter (USGBC NJ) Golf Benefit will take place on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the scenic Black Oak Golf Club in Long Valley, NJ.

The US Green Building Council NJ Golf Benefit funds green building and green infrastructure education-- LEED and WELL building accreditation programs -- with a goal of attaining a LEED credential and other related training and credentials, greater employment opportunity, and reducing energy demand and the C-footprint. Funding also supports USGBC NJ’s legislation advocacy. New Jersey leads the nation with 29 LEED bills introduced, largely due to USGBC NJ.

“In the face of sea level rise, greater storm intensities, declining drinking water quality and coastal resources, LEED-certified buildings have 34% lower CO2 emissions, consume 25% less energy and 11% less water, and report almost 20% lower maintenance cost,” said Marc Matsil, Executive Director of USGBC NJ. In the US alone, buildings account for nearly 40% of national CO2 emissions (73% in NYC; 60+% in Philadelphia) and out-consume both the industrial and transportation sectors. From 2014 - 16, USGBC NJ provided 150 workshops to 3,700 employees of NJ businesses. There are presently 5,000 LEED credentialed professionals in NJ; nearly 600 LEED -certified buildings, with more than 1,000 registered--comprising 187m sq. ft!

“USGBC New Jersey’s Annual Golf Benefit is my favorite Golf Outing of the year, and a beautiful course. It’s a great networking day, lots of fun, and an important fundraiser that fuels the vital organization’s work,” said Daniel Topping, Principal, NK Architects and USGBC NJ Board Treasurer.

For 15 years USGBC NJ has served as the catalyst for sustainability-minded individuals in building-related professions. Its 1500 members represent the entire spectrum of New Jersey’s green building community. USGBC NJ provides over 150 educational programs, events, green building tours, research studies, and advocacy initiatives each year, through its three-branch, state-wide network. Currently, USGBC NJ is providing grant-funded green building education to employees of NJ businesses.

For Golf Benefit info, registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://usgbcnj.wildapricot.org/widget/event-2528863.