Ryan E. Dings

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create an environmentally and socially responsible environment. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1993 by Steven Richard Fedrizzi. The organization provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The LEED certification is available for virtually all buildings, communities, and homes. The organization offers various resources, including exam prep materials, to help professionals advance their careers in green building. Peter Templeton has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Greentown Labs operates as a community of climatetech and cleantech pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA.

Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Blu Homes, Inc. designs and builds architect-designed, green precision-built prefab homes for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers. The company was founded by William M. Haney, III, Dennis Michaud, and Maura G. McCarthy in 2008 and is headquartered in Vallejo, CA.