Air Quality

CLEAN AIR Force of Central Texas
P.O. Box 29295
Austin, TX 78755
Jim Stephens (940) 367-0004
E-mail: jstephens@cleanairforce.org
Net: cleanairforce.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CLEAN-AIR-Force-of-Central-Texas-60700478852
Instagram: instagram.com/cleanairforceofcentraltexas
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/clean-air-force-of-central-texas
Purpose: We help manage air quality improvement programs in Central Texas. We are focused on motivating citizens, businesses and governments of this region to take actions to reduce air pollution to protect public health and the health of our economy. This includes: (1) being a liaison among stakeholders; (2) coordinating air quality planning of the private sector; (3) providing a forum for public discussion; and (4) educating the public on air quality issues.
Projects/Activities:

Clean Air Partners Program – secures commitments from businesses and governments to voluntarily reduce their emissions by 10% or more;
Ozone Alert Program – informs the public via e-mail and Facebook on days when air pollution is unhealthy so citizens can take actions to reduce emissions;
Air Quality Professionals Forum and Lunches – CAF hosts quarterly luncheons as well as working lunches, with presentations, for Austin area air quality professionals to learn about current air quality issues or trends;
Annual Meteorologist Luncheon – CAF hosts an annual Luncheon for Austin area TV and Radio meteorologists featuring guest speakers;
Air Monitor Installations – CAF helps facilitate the installation of neighborhood-level “PurpleAir” Monitors;
Interns – CAF interns or “Co-Pilots” are college students majoring in sustainability or environmental studies and other volunteers concerned with sustainability.

Building/Design

Courtesy Casa Verde Builders, American YouthWorks

Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
8604 FM 969
Austin, TX 78724
Gail Vittori (512) 928-4786
E-mail: center@cmpbs.org
Net: cmpbs.org
Purpose: The Center, established in 1975, is a nonprofit education, research and demonstration organization. Our mission is to enhance community resilience, health and economic vitality by integrating air, water, food, energy, and material balanced systems through protocols, prototypes and policies.
Projects/Activities: Current initiatives include: innovations and inventions addressing integrated water and energy systems, community-scale, low-carbon and healthy building systems and materials; ecoBalance planning and design; advancing policies to promote transparency, disclosure, and reporting for construction materials; consulting on select public and private sector projects.
We are the fiscal sponsor of the Austin Green Awards (www.atxgreenawards.org) and Biomimicry Texas (facebook.com/BiomimicryTX).

U.S. Green Building Council
Central Texas Region
Jonathan Kraatz (512) 470-9923
E-mail: CentralTexas@USGBCTexas.org
Net: usgbctexas.org/Central-Region
Purpose: The Central Texas Regional Council is the local voice of the U.S. Green Building Council, a national nonprofit organization working to promote the use of green building and sustainable land development practices. The Region represents 34 counties and promotes the adoption of LEED® building standards by producing programs and educational events, as well as serving as a key informational resource for local, regional, and state government.
Projects/Activities: We offer regular lunch n’learns, green building tours, and other programs throughout the year. We have strong alliances with related businesses and professional organizations in Central Texas and advocate with industry and governmental bodies on an ongoing basis.
Meetings: Regular regional meetings; building tours/mixers; lectures; symposiums; special events.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer committees include: Communications; Education and Events; Advocacy; Development; Green Schools; Emerging Professionals; and Membership. Apply at usgbctexas.org/VolunteerWithUs. Internships are also available year round.
Newsletters/Publications: Regular newsletter; e-blasts promoting upcoming educational programs; special events.
Dues: For organizations, membership of USGBC National (new.usgbc.org/membership). For individuals, membership of the Texas Chapter, which includes participation at the regional level. Pay at usgbctexas.org.

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