Former President Bill Clinton to Keynote Opening Plenary of Greenbuild

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech of the opening plenary of Greenbuild, the worlds largest conference and exposition dedicated to green building, to be held Nov. 7-9, 2007, in Chicago.

Washington, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 28, 2007 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech of the opening plenary of Greenbuild, the worlds largest conference and exposition dedicated to green building, to be held Nov. 7-9, 2007, in Chicago.

This is an unprecedented opportunity for our green building community to hear from one of the greatest philanthropic and environmental leaders of this century," said USGBC President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi. The William J. Clinton Foundation is facilitating a series of global action plans that are addressing some of the most intractable problems of our times -- AIDS, economic sustainability as a way to eradicate poverty, the elimination of childhood obesity. His framework has shown the power that groups of individuals have to effect real change."

Fedrizzi noted. We are making a difference, and President Clintons unique ability to inspire individual action will add incredible momentum to this important work.

Reducing the C02 emissions that lead to climate change is another key area of focus, and its being addressed by the Clinton Climate Initiative, with green building as a cornerstone of that effort," Fedrizzi noted. We are making a difference, and President Clintons unique ability to inspire individual action will add incredible momentum to this important work."

Clintons keynote will kick off what is expected to be the largest Greenbuild ever. More than 20,000 people from all over the world are expected to take part in three days of dynamic speakers and educational sessions; LEEDŽ workshops and hands-on training; local green building tours; design charrettes and networking events; and a bustling exhibit hall. Greenbuilds exhibit hall sold out nearly a year in advance: its 800 booths will display the newest green building technologies, products, and services.

About USGBC
USGBC is a community of leaders working to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated. USGBC envisions an environmentally responsible, healthy, and prosperous built environment that improves the quality of life. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.
   
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