




We are nationally-recognized, experienced, residential and multifamily green building consultants specializing in transforming regional marketplaces to value and implement green building. We spur the supply and demand for green building by developing and implementing educational programs and conducting training on design, materials, construction, and marketing. Our team of seasoned professionals has worked in field of green building and sustainable program design since it emerged on the national scene in the early 90s. They have also spent many years in the architectural and construction trades earning their perspective on the realities of green building in the field.
The Green Building in Alameda County program works with building professionals and local governments in Alameda County to increase the supply and capacity for green building, and engages in consumer marketing initiatives to increase the demand for green building. Green Building in Alameda County is a program of StopWaste.Org which is the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the Source Reduction and Recycling Board operating as one public agency.

The law firm Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP represents developers, contractors, subcontractors and green building product suppliers in transactional and litigation matters throughout California. As the first law firm in the country to be certified as a green business, the firm is a recognized leader in the green business and clean tech industries. Areas of representation include construction, real estate, land use, litigation, environmental, bankruptcy, corporate, employment, and entity formation, among others.
Founded in 1911, Beronio Lumber has supplied fine wood products to builders for over ninety years. From its original yard on Powell and Beach Streets on San Francisco's bustling waterfront, Beronio sold lumber, millwork and mouldings to the contractors busy rebuilding the city. Today, Beronio Lumber continues the tradition of supplying high quality fine wood products serving San Francisco, the Peninsula and Marin.
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer of premium-quality building insulation products for residential and commercial applications. JM Formaldehyde-free insulation utilizes an innovative new acrylic binder that eliminates formaldehyde emissions during manufacturing, and will not off-gas formaldehyde inside the home.

Bay Area Local Initiative Support Corporation works to make neighborhood dreams a reality by working with cities, residents, nonprofit organizations, and key public and private partners to build the capacity of community revitalization efforts. Our transformative community-building work ranges from creating affordable housing and strong neighborhood business districts to leading community-driven neighborhood planning processes to supporting direct services for lower income families. This holistic approach draws upon all of our programs and resources to help neighbors build good places to live, do business, work, play, and raise families.
