Synapse: This Week's News for LA’s Best Buildings

We'll Always Have Paris

The U.S. bears the distinction of being the only country so far to bail on its 2015 commitment to reduce emissions in line with the pledge to hold global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius by mid-century. But even though the Trump administration has turned its back on climate action, half of U.S. states — representing a $11.7 trillion economy — are still committed. 

Revamped Energy Efficiency Programs Are the Key to Deep Carbon Reductions

Utilities and regulators need to shift from energy efficiency to “smart energy programs” to meet the grid’s evolving needs.

November Top 10 Efficiency Solutions

The 10 most-viewed resources from the past month include new toolkits on wastewater energy management and the recently completed Smart Energy Analytics Campaign, plus solutions from Better Buildings partners.

Listen: A Little Distraction During the Election: Would I Lie to You?

Need a distraction while waiting for election results? Greentech Media’s Shayle Kann and Adam James have you covered with an energy-themed version of the British game show Would I Lie to You?

Last Chance to Submit: USGBC-LA's Sustainable Innovation Awards

USGBC-LA’s Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA) evaluate merit-based upon sustainable strategies that demonstrate exemplary performance by going above and beyond credit achievement. They are open to built and un-built projects certified under any sustainability rating system or on track to achieve certification.