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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST
Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or
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IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, December 13, New York, NY
Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a one-day summit dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the "S" in ESG, social sus
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ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour
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This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,
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As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, data center operators must continue to drive down their carbon footprint, which is now estimated to be larger than the airline industry. This challenge pres
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There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?
This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that
Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe
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Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET
Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now? If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin
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Southface LEED Green Associate Test Prep Online, July 17, 9 am - 1 pm
This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Throughout the workshop
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn
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Webinar: Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies, April 13, 10 am PST /1 pm EDT
The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is proud to partner with the San Diego Green Building Council to host this event on Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the annual
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USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT
Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability
The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re
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In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi
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Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope
Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…
Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm
Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!
Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n
GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT
During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil
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Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm
Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c
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Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash
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National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), October 16-18, Salt Lake City
2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of NCBC. This event provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the built environment – owners, design and construction professionals, commissioning providers and…
National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA
High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…
2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,
The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…
Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV
Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…
Net Zero Building Tour, August 7
On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…
South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards
As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …
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