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The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The voice of the architecture profession dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment.
     www.aia.org
     www.aiaw.org     (Wisconsin Chapter)

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE's mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE members.
     www.ashrae.org
     www.ashraemadison.org     (Madison Chapter)
     www.ashrae-wi.org     (Wisconsin Chapter / Milwaukee area)
     www.ashraelacrosse.org     (LaCrosse Chapter)
     www.newisconsinashrae.org     (Northeast Wisconsin Chapter)

ENERGY STAR^®
ENERGY STAR recognizes superior performance in buildings and organizations, helping businesses and public organizations save money and help protect the environment through reduced energy use. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label also identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov.

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
The mission of IESNA is to seek to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. The IESNA is recognized as the technical authority on illumination, publishes a variety of technical publications, and works with other organizations to jointly publish guidelines and standards.
     www.iesna.org
     www.iesmilwaukee.org     (Milwaukee Chapter)

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
The mission of the USGBC is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. USGBC is a non-profit organization, and is the developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building rating system, a voluntary, consensus-based building rating system.
     www.usgbc.org

WasteCap Wisconsin
The mission of WasteCap Wisconsin is to provide waste reduction and recycling assistance through business-to-business peer exchange, demonstration, and education for the benefit of businesses and the environment. WasteCap Wisconsin is a non-profit and their services are made possible through membership, sponsorships, and grants.
     www.wastecapwi.org

Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (WGBA)
The mission of WGBA is to facilitate and promote the development and use of ecologically sustainable practices within the built environment in Wisconsin. Its goals include encouragement of global environmental health through the sustainable use of energy, land, water, air, soil, plant, material and cultural resources. WGBA also strives to educate individuals, improve economic performance of the built environment, and foster an integrated cross-disciplinary approach to solving environmental problems.
     www.wgba.org