U.S. Green Building Council -- Texas Chapter

What U.S. Green Building Council -- Texas Chapter does

The U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter (USGBC Texas) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and aligned Texas chapter of the national U.S. Green Building Council, formed in 2016 through the strategic consolidation of four prior chapters. Operating through five regional councils (Central, Gulf Coast, North, South, and West), the chapter convenes architects, engineers, developers, realtors, educators, lawmakers, manufacturers, and community leaders to advance sustainable building practices, with the LEED rating system as its core programmatic framework. Texas ranks #7 nationally for LEED projects (205 certified projects in 2024), #3 for LEED credential holders (10,567 professionals), and #7 for LEED Residences (1,764,376 SF).

USGBC Texas offers a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product: tiered chapter memberships ($69-$150 annually), recurring events such as Green Coffee Hours, Green Apple Day service projects, and statewide conferences like Women in Green (held simultaneously across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio). The chapter also runs a Texas10 recognition program, a Job Center, and the Texas Roundup at Greenbuild. Notable showcased projects include Credit Human's LEED Platinum headquarters (2024 Texas Decarbonization Award, 96% energy use reduction) and Austin ISD's K-12 green schools initiative targeting up to 60 LEED/AEGB certified buildings.

Revenue is generated primarily through individual membership dues ($69-$150), event registrations, and corporate sponsorships ($500-$5,000 tiers), with major sponsors including Lake|Flato, Gensler, The Beck Group, Trane Technologies, and Mitsubishi Electric. The chapter engages in legislative advocacy at the Texas Capitol on building codes, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, including partnerships with Texas PACE Authority. No revenue, headcount, or financial filings are publicly disclosed; the organization is volunteer-driven with a small paid staff led by Executive Director Jonathan Kraatz.

Name

U.S. Green Building Council -- Texas Chapter

Legal name

U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter

Website

https://usgbctexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

USGBC Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chapter that convenes green building professionals across five Texas regions to advance LEED certification, host networking events, and advocate for sustainable building policy at the state legislature.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Building Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Sustainable building advocacy
• Green building education
• LEED certification support
• Environmental nonprofit services
• Community sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual individual chapter memberships at various tiers including Annual Member ($150), Emerging Professional ($69), and Employee of National Member ($125). Membership provides access to statewide benefits, networking, education programs, and chapter discounts for national USGBC members.
2. Event Sponsorships and Registration Fees: Revenue generated from event registrations including Green Coffee Hours, Women in Green conferences, and various educational programs. Events offer sponsorship opportunities at various levels (Future Sponsor $5,000, Impact Sponsor $2,500, Empowerment Sponsor $1,000, Ally Sponsor $500).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support chapter events and initiatives. Women in Green 2026 lists sponsors including Lake|Flato, Gensler, The Beck Group, GreeNexus, and Sustainable Concepts. Event sponsorship tiers range from $500 to $5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

USGBC Texas is a community-benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as the Texas chapter of the national U.S. Green Building Council. It delivers LEED rating system advocacy, educational programming, networking events, and policy advocacy at the Texas Legislature, serving a diverse alliance of green building industry professionals, developers, builders, realtors, educators, lawmakers, manufacturers, and community leaders across five Texas regions (Central, Gulf Coast, North, South, West).

Product overview

USGBC Texas is a community-benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the Texas Chapter of the national U.S. Green Building Council. Rather than a unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of membership programs, educational events, advocacy initiatives, and professional development resources focused on sustainable building and LEED certification in Texas. Core offerings include Green Coffee Hours (regional networking events), Women in Green (statewide annual conference), Texas Roundup at Greenbuild, the Texas10 recognition program, Green Apple Day service projects, and a Job Center for green building professionals. The chapter also provides membership programs at various tiers and engages in legislative advocacy for green building policies.

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Products and services

• Chapter Membership Programs Individual chapter memberships for Texas-based green building professionals at multiple tiers: Annual Member ($150/year), Emerging Professional ($69/year for those under 30 or in green building 5 years or less), Employee of National Member ($125/year), and Student memberships, providing statewide benefits, networking, and education access.
• Green Coffee Hours Quarterly networking events hosted by regional councils, open to the public, connecting green building professionals across architecture, engineering, sustainability, and environmental governance fields, with some events offering optional $25 donations.
• Women in Green Conference Statewide annual event focused on elevating women's leadership in the green economy, held simultaneously across four Texas regions with corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 to $5,000.
• Texas Roundup at Greenbuild Annual gathering of Texas Chapter members at the Greenbuild national conference for networking and connection, held at the Javits Center in New York.
• Texas10 Recognition Program Recognition program celebrating top performers in green building across Texas, providing industry visibility and acknowledgment of sustainability leadership.
• Green Apple Day Service Projects Annual service project initiative enabling volunteers to beautify schools and communities through outdoor learning infrastructure and green improvement projects across Texas.
• Job Center Online job board connecting green building professionals with employment opportunities in sustainable design, construction, and energy efficiency across Texas.
• Green Building Advocacy Policy advocacy initiatives focusing on energy efficiency, green schools, building codes, energy policy, and transforming the Texas market for green buildings and jobs, including legislative session monitoring and member testimony coordination at the Texas Capitol.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% reduction in energy use achieved by Credit Human headquarters (LEED Platinum, Texas Decarbonization Award winner)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Austin Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Austin ISD has become an incubator for green schools among K-12 districts, with anticipated 60 LEED and/or AEGB certified green buildings through city bond programs. Chapter supports through education, advocacy, and community engagement for green school initiatives.
• Credit HumancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit Human Development's headquarters project in San Antonio's Pearl District achieved LEED Platinum certification and won USGBC's 2024 Texas Decarbonization Award. The partnership demonstrates chapter advocacy impact through sustainable commercial building achievements. Partners including Trane Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric contributed technologies that achieved 96% energy reduction.
• Trane TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationTrane Technologies provided HVAC systems and expertise for Credit Human headquarters, contributing to 96% energy use reduction. Team members (Brad Bright, Adrian Martinez, Kalib Brignac) led the award nomination application.
• Mitsubishi ElectricmajorTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric contributed water-source VRF zoning system for energy efficiency and occupant comfort at Credit Human headquarters, enabling achievement of LEED Platinum certification.
• Lake|FlatomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake|Flato (San Antonio) is a host venue sponsor for the 2026 Women in Green statewide conference. The architecture firm is a recognized leader in sustainable design.
• GenslermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGensler (Houston) is a host venue sponsor for the 2026 Women in Green statewide conference. Global architecture and design firm supporting chapter DEI initiatives.
• The Beck GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Beck Group (Dallas) is a host venue sponsor for the 2026 Women in Green statewide conference. Integrated design and construction firm supporting chapter programming.
• Indeed Tower (Austin)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndeed Tower (Austin) is a host venue sponsor for the 2026 Women in Green statewide conference. Major employer and building owner supporting chapter events.
• Silver VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization and developer of San Antonio's Pearl District, partnering on Credit Human headquarters project and broader sustainable urban redevelopment initiatives.
• San Antonio Water SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal water utility partnering on sustainable building projects including Credit Human headquarters water management systems.
• Texas PACE AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas PACE Authority administers Property Assessed Clean Energy programs for local governments, enabling buildings to finance energy and water efficiency improvements with private sector funding.
• Green Apple Day Service Project PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual service initiative partners include Perkins & Will, Lowe's, Kelly-Moore Paints, Texas Disposal Systems, American Constructors, Clean Power Marketing Group, Legacy Lighting, and ERT Lighting. These partners contributed monetary and in-kind donations for outdoor learning infrastructure at Austin ISD schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Architecture 2030: Nonprofit focused on carbon-neutral built environment by 2030, particularly the 2030 Challenge and Products Standards. Directly comparable mission around decarbonization advocacy that aligns with USGBC's zero-carbon push.
• Carbon Leadership Forum: Nonprofit focused on reducing embodied carbon in buildings through research, policy, and education. Comparable in mission focus on building decarbonization and membership-driven professional engagement; included in USGBC Texas partnership network.
• Building Decarbonization Coalition: Coalition focused on eliminating fossil fuel emissions from buildings through policy, education, and market transformation. Comparable peer in green building advocacy and policy engagement with similar stakeholder model.

Direct peers

• International Living Building Institute: Administers the Living Building Challenge and other regenerative design certifications. Comparable as a nonprofit advocacy and certification organization driving high-performance green building standards in competition with LEED.
• New Buildings Institute: Nonprofit that advances zero-energy and zero-carbon buildings through policy, codes, and program design. Shares USGBC Texas's mission to advance green building codes and policy and operates with similar nonprofit funding and grant model.
• Green Building Initiative: Operates the Green Globes certification system as an alternative to LEED for sustainable buildings. Direct competitor in the green building certification/advocacy space, with similar mission to mainstream sustainable building practices across North America.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC National): National parent organization of USGBC Texas that owns the LEED brand, credentials, and rating system. Directly comparable as the operator of the LEED standard that USGBC Texas chapter advocates; USGBC Texas is a regional extension of this national authority.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects): National professional association serving architects, with growing focus on climate action and sustainable design. Overlapping membership with USGBC Texas (architects are a primary segment) and parallel local chapter model with advocacy and education programs.
• Urban Land Institute: Membership-based research and education nonprofit focused on land use and real estate, with sustainability as a core programming area. Broad incumbent adjacent to green building professional development with overlapping members.

Others

• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): Independent nonprofit focused on transforming global energy systems, including the Buildings Program that addresses building efficiency and electrification. Comparable as a mission-aligned sustainability nonprofit with adjacent building-decarbonization focus.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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