The history of the U.S. Green Building Council San Diego Chapter begins in 2002. There were 21 people in attendance in an initial organizing meeting, and they decided that each person would be “on the board”.  Since then, membership has risen steadily to more than 500 individual chapter members.  In San Diego County there are more than 1,200 LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Associates.  (If you are a LEED AP, and not a member, click here!)

In the public directory of LEED Projects through December 2011, there are more than 150 LEED Certified Projects (does not include LEED for Homes) in San Diego, totaling more than 23,000,000 square feet of floor area.  There are more than 480 LEED Registered projects in San Diego, totaling more than 70,000,000 square feet. 

1994: Ridgehaven Green Office Building is completed by the City of San Diego, becoming the first EnergyStar building in the world.  This project was instrumental in launching the national U.S. Green Building Council.

2002: San Diego Chapter Organizing Group Forms 

2004: First LEED Certification in San Diego goes to Pfizer's La Jolla Campus, Buildings 4-7

2005: San Diego Chapter Articles of Incorporation filed

2007: IRS Status Granted as a 501(c)(3), public benefit non-profit corporation

2007: First LEED Platinum project in San Diego goes to the Ranch House at Del Sur

2009: Chapter Receives Sempra Energy Foundation, Environmental Champion Award

2011:  San Diego Chapter opens its first office, 5010 Shoreham Place, San Diego, CA 92122

List of Board Presidents 

2003: Beth Brummitt

2004: Bob Noble

2005: Craig Woods

2006: David Rosenberger

2007: Steve Kapp

2008-2009: Keith Schneringer

2010-2011: Zach Pannier