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Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, that improves the quality of life in Michigan.

Read our 2024
Annual Report

Reflecting on our 20 year legacy &
charting our future expansion

Who We Are

We believe in the transformative power of collaboration. Explore how we partner with local leaders, organizations, and community members to achieve lasting positive change for all Michiganders.

Programs & Initiatives

Michigan Battle of the Buildings is an awards and recognition program for energy use reduction in Michigan. It encourages energy-efficient practices and instills competition among building owners. Registration is free and open year-round.

The Grand Rapids 2030 District is a strategic initiative of MiGBC. The program is a public-private partnership committed to creating high-performance buildings and smart mobility options that:

  • Drawdown carbon in Grand Rapids’ built environment.
  • Increase marketability and profitability for property owners.
  • Strengthen the greater community’s vibrancy.

The Lansing 2030 District is a strategic initiative of MiGBC. The program is a public-private partnership committed to creating high-performance buildings and smart mobility options that:

  • Drawdown carbon in Grand Rapids’ built environment.
  • Increase marketability and profitability for property owners.
  • Strengthen the greater community’s vibrancy.
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The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan, the City of Grand Rapids, and the Urban Core Collective partner in the Grand Rapids Building Policies and Programs for Equitable, Healthy & Zero Carbon Buildings (E.H.Zero).

The E.H.Zero Project focuses on creating equity-focused policies co-created by the community and presented to the City Commission for approval. Registration for this free program is open year-round.

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