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Building Potential and USGBC Partner in EPA Grant

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Building Potential Named Partner to USGBC Center for Green Schools in EPA Grant to Reduce Air Pollution at Schools in Low-Income, Disadvantaged, and Tribal Communities

Building Potential is excited to announce we will partner with the Center for Green Schools at USGBC on their National School Air Quality and Climate Action Network, aimed at accelerating the adoption of indoor air quality management and decarbonization plans at K-12 schools.

The project was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency’s grant to address air pollution in schools. With approximately 115,000 schools representing over 8 billion gross square feet nationwide, schools play a crucial role in shaping community health and environmental impact.

“Understanding the challenges faced by K-12 schools, especially those in underserved communities, we are excited to collaborate with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council. Their decade-long leadership in advocating and training for resilient, healthy, and low-emission K-12 schools, through expertise in standards development, research, advocacy, and professional development for district staff, positions them as invaluable partners.” Kerry Meade, Building Potential Executive Director

Building Potential is the national administrator of the Building Operator Certification program, which trains building operations, maintenance, engineering, and management staff on bringing commercial facilities to optimal efficiency, while improving occupant health and comfort, and reaching decarbonization goals.

Building Potential will participate in the National School Air Quality and Climate Action Network program as a partner by:

  • Offering the Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations course to program participants.
  • Conducting national outreach about the National School Air Quality and Climate Action Network program offerings.
  • Advising the Center for Green Schools on workforce development, including the most effective ways to engage with stakeholders and provide resources.

“We are excited to partner with Building Potential to provide training and valuable credentials to school district staff around the country. Our team looks forward to working together to improve the learning and teaching environments for hundreds of thousands of students around the country.” Anisa Heming, Director of the Center for Green Schools at USGBC

More information about the EPA award can be found here.