Green Assistance Program Guide Version 1
Memorandum of Understanding [ORGANIZATION] DENOTES PROJECT FACILITATOR, [PROJECT] DENOTES THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RECEIVING SUPPORT Re: Green Assistance Program Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement for the [PROJECT] Dear [NAME], The [ORGANIZATION] is pleased to offer [PROJECT] Green Assistance Program (GAP) support. GAP was created by USGBC San Diego Chapter and is used by [ORGANIZATION] with permission. The technical assistance provided is an opportunity to enhance the integration efforts of sustainable facility management strategies into the [PROJECT] processes. The project support that [ORGANIZATION] offers supplements your ongoing efforts to enhance the ability of the [PROJECT] facility in verifying the environmental performance of the building. The Memorandum of Understanding presents the proposed GAP scope that [ORGANIZATION] recommends for the project based on the topics discussed at our initial meeting. Please let us know if there are any questions with the attached information, and we look forward to assisting the development of the [PROJECT]. Sincerely, [ORGANIZATION NAME] /[TITLE] [ORGANIZATION] GREEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The [ORGANIZATION] offers the Green Assistance Program (GAP) to aid local non-profits that desire to green their buildings and operations, but that do not have the expertise or resources to advance and complete the LEED Certification process. The premise of the program is to rally the expertise in the green building community in service to these other institutions that support our community. The [ORGANIZATION] community is expert in green buildings. Our goal is to help other non-profits lighten the burden of designing, constructing, or operating their buildings, then they can better focus on their mission--while we focus on ours The program is intended to be a true partnership, with many entities working together toward the following goals: 1. Attaining verifiable results for the sustainability of the operations and maintenance of the [PROJECT]. 2. Improve the environmental performance of the [PROJECT] facility. 3. Developing a community of leaders for sustainable facility management. 4. Provide green jobs training for volunteer participants. 5. Develop and share best practices for sustainable facility management with the broader community.
Š 2013 USGBC San Diego Chapter
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