The Council is also active in presenting workshops and seminars geared toward improving building energy performance in cities and towns throughout the nation. SBIC represents a unique partnership of Federal policymakers, national laboratory staff, and professionals within the building industry. From the outset, SBIC has pursued a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Building Technology and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Together, we've developed building design tools, software, and educational guidelines. SBIC resources help its members create aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, sustainable buildings, cultivate a strong base of knowledge and skills, and gain distinct competitive advantages in their respective markets.
Buildings are a lasting contribution.
SBIC is the only U.S. industry association solely devoted to promoting energy conscious, solar-enhanced, integrated whole buildings and the products and services that go into them. Members are committed to high quality design and construction and to producing integrated, 'whole buildings' that benefit their owners and occupants, the economy, and the global environment. Originally formed in 1980 as the Passive Solar Industries Council, SBIC is an established, mainstream building organization. Building relationships helps you build better buildings. SBIC's programs, newsletters, and trade leads provide formal and informal networking opportunities for large and small companies, building industry trade associations, members of Congress and their staffs, and Federal agency representatives.