A New Partnership to Support Schools

Post / January 16, 2026

Over the past decade, New Buildings Institute (NBI) and the Center for Green Schools (CfGS) have collaborated through independent programs to provide K-12 schools across the U.S. with technical assistance, in-person events, and virtual learning opportunities. These two organizations are excited to combine their efforts in 2026 to officially partner on an HVAC Change Lab, an innovative approach to support school districts in improving their operations. The HVAC Change Lab is a...

2025 Green Schools Conference

Post / January 3, 2025

New Buildings Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and USGBC’s Center for Green Schools collaborated to host the Schools Clean Energy and IAQ Summit on June 2024. Honoring Excellence at the 2025 Green Schools Conference  U.S. schools are positioned to catalyze...

School Districts from Across the U.S. Gathered to Promote Clean Energy and Indoor Air Quality

Post / July 24, 2024

We were very excited to join K-12 school district staff from across the country in Denver for the Schools Clean Energy and Indoor Air Quality Summit, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s program for Efficient and Healthy Schools....