# Using USGBC in Text

The official organization name is the U.S. Green Building Council and USGBC is the official acronym. Use the complete name on first references, and acronym on subsequent references.&#x20;

* Use the official organization name—U.S. Green Building Council<sup>®</sup> and the official acronym—USGBC® on subsequent references.
* Use articles such as “the” or “a” when using USGBC as an adjective. For example, *Contact the USGBC Marketing Department.*
* Omit articles when using USGBC as a noun or in the possessive. For example, *USGBC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., or USGBC's headquarters.*

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**For example:** USGBC is headquartered in Washington, D.C.  USGBC’s headquarters.&#x20;
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**Don't** spell out the U.S. as the United States Green Building Council. The organization's name is U.S. Green Building Council.
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