On May 28, 2026, at its 25th Annual California Green Building Conference, USGBC California (USGBC-CA) presented their annual Civic Leadership awards, including one to In Balance Green Consulting Principal, and former City Council Member, Andy Pease.
USGBC-CA CEO Ben Stapleton presented the award with the following comments:
Elected Official Award: Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. The award recognizes bold leadership in sustainability from the political and public service sector. Former City Council Member, San Luis Obispo, Andy is co-owner of In Balance Green Consulting, which optimizes green building strategies in the Central Coast region, including LEED administration and certification services, energy performance modeling and water conservation strategies. During her eight years on city council, the City of San Luis Obispo achieved milestones in housing construction and affordability, bike and pedestrian-focused infrastructure, new programs for inclusion and belonging and an innovative Climate Action Plan that targets carbon neutrality by 2035.
Congratulations, Andy!
