SHWEC's programs in green building and sustainable development began in 1997 as a natural outgrowth of work in reduction, reuse and recycling of construction and demolition materials; environmentally preferable purchasing; and environmental practices that promote community economic development and health. Green building is a whole building integrated design and construction approach that optimizes the site and energy, water and materials efficiency and improves indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort. Green building advances the triple bottom line of community, environment and economy by enhancing human health and productivity, protecting or enhancing the natural environment and providing economic advantage through lower life cycle costs and economic development.
Energy Center of Wisconsin
The ECW provides energy efficiency programs, research and education programs to residences, businesses, industry and government.
Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS)
Leonardo Academy
U.S. Green Building Council
Wisconsin DSF
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation
WECC was established as a private, nonprofit corporation in 1980. Since then, WECC has been creating and implementing energy savings programs for a wide variety of clients throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance
The WGBA is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational organization whose mission is to shape our future by facilitating and promoting ecologically sustainable practices within Wisconsin's built environment. WGBA is an affiliate of the US Green Building Council and represents USGBC and its programs in Wisconsin. WGBA provides LEED credentialing education and other education programs for green building practitioners and works to promote green business activity within its member network.
