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Cleveland 2030 District is an interdisciplinary collaborative working to create a high performance building district in downtown Cleveland.

The Cleveland 2030 District is a movement to create high-performance building districts throughout Greater Cleveland with the goal of dramatically reducing the environmental impacts of building construction and operations while increasing Cleveland's competitiveness in the business environment and increasing owners' return on investment.

04/21/2026

Cleveland 2030 District announced its Green Building Challenge winners for projects completed by the end of 2025. Congratulations to these projects that demonstrated their commitment to energy efficiency, water management and conservation, reducing transportation emissions, and creating a healthy building.

Overall winner: The Campus of Wickliffe - submitted by ThenDesign Architecture (TDA)
Energy winner: Chagrin Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
Energy honorable mention: Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities - both submitted by YellowLite
Water winner: Garfield Blvd Revitalization - submitted by Cleveland Metroparks
Water honorable mention: UCI Inc, Offices at Magnolia House - submitted by LDA architects, Inc.
Transportation winner: Oberlin Ebus Circulator Program - submitted by City of Oberlin, Ohio
Transportation honorable mention: Bonnie Speed Fast DC EV Chargers - submitted by Alternalite Electric, Inc.
Healthy Buildings 2 winners: Hathaway Brown and Severance Music Center - submitted by Emerald Built Environments
Healthy Buildings honorable mention: The Centers at Gordon Square - submitted by Emerald Built Environments

You can read a case study about each project on the Cleveland 2030 District website: https://lnkd.in/eTJn7hHN

Congrats again to these projects that showcased high performing, sustainable buildings. We will celebrate the winners at our event on May 14th. Thanks to our event sponsors NOPEC, Osborn Engineering and DLR Group
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03/04/2026

Our next education session is March 12: The Future of Solar. Our distinguished speakers are from Solar United Neighbors, YellowLite, City of Euclid and Dayton, Ohio - City Government. They will talk about how federal and state policy can impact the future of solar. We'll discuss new technologies in solar manufacturing and battery storage, then we have two very different Ohio based case studies to learn about - one in Dayton and one in Euclid.

Thanks to our presenting sponsor: NOPEC

Thanks to our event sponsors and 2030 partners: YellowLite and Dumpsters.com

Join us!

https://buytickets.at/cleveland2030district/1953656

01/29/2026

Water is widely considered the world's most valuable resource. In our second education session of the year, we will explore the efforts being made to safeguard our water supply and develop innovative technologies that enhance the way we use and protect our waterways. We will examine the dangers posed by sulfide mining in the Great Lakes and the changes in policy surrounding water protection issues.
You are likely familiar with the history of the Cuyahoga River. We will provide an update on the progress made toward delisting the river as an area of concern. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to learn about a new product created by students from Case Western Reserve University designed to filter microplastics from our waterways.
This session will feature case studies and equip you with fresh insights into how we can - and are - protecting our invaluable water supply.

Speakers: Paula Maccabee from WaterLegacy, Samantha Martin from Cleveland Water Alliance, Jennifer Grieser from Cuyahoga River AOC and Max Pennington from Cleanr

Many thanks to our Presenting Sponsor NOPEC and our Event Sponsor Cleveland Water Alliance

Session is on February 12th from 8-10 AM EST
Continuing education credits provided
Register: https://lnkd.in/gGH5Ne7z

01/06/2026

Our Green Building Challenge is open for applications! Each year we partner with USGBC Ohio (NE region) to recognize renovation or new construction projects that conserve energy, manage/conserve water, reduce transportation emissions or create a healthy building environment. Winners will be determined by a panel of industry expert judges. Both our organizations will recognize the winners at an event in May along with other local industry associations (AIA Cleveland and Cleveland ASHRAE to name a couple), and possible media publications. Submit your project today! You can find more information and the submission form here: https://2030districts.org/cleveland/clev_green_building_challenge/

01/05/2026

Our first education session of the year is on January 22nd: The Real Cost of Energy. This in-person event is also available on Zoom. We will delve into the complex topic of determining the true cost of energy. Our speakers will offer insights from diverse perspectives, covering not only the economics of energy generation and transmission but also the expenses related to maintaining systems and equipment in commercial buildings. We will explore the scientific advantages and disadvantages of both traditional and renewable energy generation, supported by case study examples. Additionally, we will discuss recently passed Ohio policies and potential legislation that could transform the way energy is generated and used in our state.
Speakers: Ohio Representative Tristan Rader, Charles Schreier with Go Sustainable Energy, Seth Whitney with Corix/Cleveland Thermal, Rishabh Bahel with Nestlé.
Thanks to our presenting sponsor NOPEC and our event sponsor Corix/Cleveland Thermal.

REGISTER: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cleveland2030district/1953132

10/28/2025

Join us for the next - and last 2025 education session on November 13th: Facility Managers Roundtable. We have a panel of Cleveland 2030 District members who will talk about efficiency projects, how to navigate through major projects, funding sources for energy efficiency improvements, and just daily challenges and successes in operating major iconic Cleveland facilities. This is a great opportunity to network with peers and have an open discussion about the responsibilities of managing commercial properties.

Several CEU credits available.

Speakers:

Joe Minerd, Cleveland State University
Jacob Kohn, Millennia Group
Eric Herman and Oliver Reyes, Cleveland Public Library
Tim Weber, MetroHealth

Register here: https://lnkd.in/eq7Wd6cU

09/09/2025

There is still time to register for our education session this Thursday, 9/11/25: Climate Goals: Are They Enough?
Are the climate goals we've set sufficient or do we need to reassess them? We'll dig into this question with local and national experts who will review climate trends and science based data. We know the commercial building sector is a contributor to global emissions. We'll discuss what progress has been made in our industry and what more we need to do. We'll also get an update from Sarah O'Keefe with the City of Cleveland's Office of Sustainability - Sustainable Cleveland on their near term and long term goals. Other speakers include David Easterling with Future Climate LLC, Erin McDade with Architecture 2030, and Liz Beardsley with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Thanks to our presenting sponsor NOPEC
Thanks to our event sponsor Duffy+Duffy Cost Segregation

September 11, 2025 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM ET on Zoom

2 continuing education credits for: BOMA, AEE, ASHRAE, AIA HSW, LEED self reporting, certificate of attendance for self reporting others

Zoom link will be sent once registration is complete
Register here: https://buytickets.at/cleveland2030district/1483040

08/22/2025

We have a great education session coming up: Climate Goals: Are They Enough? Leading national and local experts will provide an update on climate change and the science-based targets we must achieve to keep global warming in check. Are our targets sufficient, or is it time to reassess them? We'll dig into climate trends, rainfall metrics and when we can expect to reach the 1.5 degrees of warming that was set as the upper limit by the Paris Accord to avoid severe impact of climate change. We will also address the built environment's impact and what we must do to meaningfully reduce our impact on climate change. We've made progress but is it enough? We'll answer these questions in addition to hearing from the City on their new goals and initiatives. Speakers: David Easterling from Future Climate, Erin McDade from Architecture 2030, Liz Beardsley from U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Sarah O'Keeffe from City of Cleveland - City Hall

Thanks to our presenting sponsor NOPEC
Thanks to event sponsor Duffy+Duffy Cost Segregation

September 11, 2025 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM ET on Zoom

2 continuing education credits for: BOMA, AEE, ASHRAE, AIA HSW, LEED self reporting, certificate of attendance for self reporting others

$15 for members of AIA, ASHRAE, 2030 Districts, Cleveland State University, Greater Cleveland Partnership, USGBC, City of Cleveland

$20 for non-members

Zoom link will be sent once registration is complete

Register here: https://buytickets.at/cleveland2030district/1483040

07/07/2025

Join us for an update from Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District on July 30th. NEORSD is more than an organization that manages waste water. They are a vital community partner. Come learn more about how NEORSD interacts with the community, their sustainability plans, and upcoming events. You’ll also learn about their fascinating Clean Lake Tunneling project that will reduce overflow into our lake in severe storm events.

No fee to attend this event.

Register here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cleveland2030district/1669788

07/01/2025

Join us for our next education session on July 10th: Building Electrification. This strategy is gaining momentum as a tool to address the commercial building sector's impact on climate change. Technology is changing rapidly and we're here to give you the most current information and keep you up-to-date. Whether you're an architect, engineer, facility manager, property owner, or policy maker, we're sure you will find this session to be valuable in your process to create high performing buildings. The panel includes speakers from Trane, Toronto 2030 District, Purdue University, Cleveland Public Power.
More information and registration here: https://buytickets.at/cleveland2030district/1483021

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Cleveland 2030 District, 1240 Huron Road E, Suite 700
Cleveland, OH
44115

Telephone

+12165774485

Website

http://www.2030district.org/cleveland

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