According to the Alliance To Save Energy (ASE), buildings account for about 40% of all energy consumption and a similar proportion of greenhouse gas emissions  and estimates that by 2030 emissions from commercial buildings will grow by 1.8 per cent. Reducing their energy use will not only ensure long-term cost savings for homeowners and businesses, but also must be a central component of any meaningful climate strategy. Additionally, retrofitting existing buildings and upgrading new construction has the potential to create millions of good-paying jobs.   We NB&BC set a high bar – to achieve best-in-class performance in three major green building categories:  Design to maximize safety and occupant well-being while enhancing opportunities for innovation and interaction within the campus community. Provide for a high degree of flexibility and resilience, including additional load capacity, to help ensure a long, useful life for the building. Advance state-of-the-art practices for e