"Green Training" for LEED innovation credit?

Stephanie Gowing

Sustainability Director

Absher Construction

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August 2, 2022

Hello,

Does anyone have experience with USGBC's Green Training Pilot Credit, and/or use of an innovation credit for subcontractor training? I was going to propose training to our subs on becoming an EnviroStars Businesses (WA Green Business Program) and also tie in the Sustainable Contractor's Commitment/project goals.

Since EnviroStars isn't an accredited program, I'm not sure it will work, but thought I would ask the group if anyone's tried something like this.

Here is EnviroStars in case you're curious. Suitable for a number of sectors (including construction). Funded by local agencies and utilities, free for businesses. http://envirostars.com/

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Steven Burke

Senior Director, Sustainability

Suffolk Construction

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Tue, 09/06/2022 - 13:25

Stephanie, I wanted to respond to this since no one else did even though you asked a month ago. I think the fact that no one responded is probably an indication that no one has done this credit, which is not surprising. I looked into it in the past and it seemed like it isn't feasible. I would be interested to know if any teams anywhere have done it. I think it needs to be much more accessible, like an informal on-the-job training for subs about green building. My recommendation would be to contact USGBC and ask if an alternative compliance path would be accepted. I would think they might be more amenable to that if no one is doing the credit. You could always use the generic "contact us", see if one of the consultants you work with has a good connection, or just ask someone at Greenbuild if you're going. There may be a LEED User thread on this somewhere. Please let us know if you end up having success or a worthwhile report back. Thanks,

Stephanie Gowing

Sustainability Director

Absher Construction

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Tue, 09/06/2022 - 14:42

Thanks, Steve. I'll check in with USGBC and report anything back I learn. Stephanie Gowing (she/her) | Director of Sustainability | T 253.845.9544 x1544 | D 253.446.3544 | Schedule a virtual meeting here [cid:e24b3da5-e033-4998-a9ff-940a879a5674] _______________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION: This e-mail, including all attachments and replies thereto, are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521 and are legally privileged. This information is confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, storage, copying, or other use of the communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete it in its entirety and notify sender immediately by reply e-mail.

Sara O'Mara

Director of LEED/Environmental Services

Choate Construction Company

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Tue, 09/06/2022 - 16:02

Several years ago we did this credit or a credit very similar to it on a LEED v2009 project. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to discuss what we learned doing it. We only did it on one project and we were awarded the credit. I can be reached at somara@choateco.com or 704-602-7224