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UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester
The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the
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Discover how battery storage makes renewables reliable and how you can leverage utility-scale insights, ideal for energy pros and policy-curious learners.
Battery energy storage is the ke
Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training, December 11, San Luis Obispo, California
Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in t
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RE+ Midwest AND RE+ Community Energy!, December 3, Co-located in Schaumburg, Illinois
RE+ Midwest is a top forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the reg
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Decarbonizing NYC Co-ops: A LL97 Compliance Roadmap, October 23, 9:30-11 am, New York, NY
Join Urban Land Institute NY (ULI NY) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) for an engaging discussion on decarbonization planning for New York City’s l
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Overview of a new one-page guide for homeowners. With the premise that most home improvement projects have the potential to improve or harm performance, it’s helpful to be informed of basic buil
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3C-REN is offering a hands-on Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,490 value) to tradespeople who are
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Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House, February 12, New York, NY
Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for the third NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Sendero Verde and Cornell Tech, two transformative Passive House buildings and Buildings of Excellence
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Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di
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Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico
Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b
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Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA
The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o
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Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI
The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.
Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for
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NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK
Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.
Meet Pass
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Green Building of the Week: World's first Passive House Premium Building in Kaufbeuren, Germany
A mixed-use building in Kaufbeuren, Germany, is the first to receive Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy has an annual heating demand of 8 kWh. According to gizmag, the buildin…
USGBC NY Upstate: 8th Annual Green Building Expo, October 16, SUNY New Paltz
U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate
8th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO and ED
Join USGBC Upstate NY for an educational, informational event showcasing green building products a
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Grey to Green Conference, September 29-October 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Grey to Green Conference will be hosted in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) September 30 & Oct 1 and in the DC Metro Region October 29 & 30.
Minnesota and the Greater MSP Re
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Portland | LBC 4.0 Workshop + Happy Hour, September 19, Portland, OR
This workshop will be hosted by Glumac, from 1-5 PM, with Panel + Happy Hour to follow at Brightworks Sustainability.
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, an
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AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7
Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…
Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…
Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life
More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …
NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15
NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…
Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…
Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee) - International Living Future Institute Introduction to Living Affordable Housing: Strategies and Benefits to Applying the Living Building Challenge We…
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan, USGBC MA, 1/28 8:30-10 am
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan January 28th, 8:30 - 10 am Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Susanne Rasmussen, director of the …
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