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TinyFest California, February 29-March 1, Del Mar, CA
Get ready for tiny living inspiration, information, and fun in SoCal!
TinyFest Events are designed to connect you with your tribe, to expand your knowledge and to spark new ideas. The vibe at TinyF
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Innovation in Energy Efficiency: Emerging Technologies, Free Webinar, June 22, 10 am
Emerging technologies offer new solutions to old problems. To foster better coordination across organizations supporting the research, development, demonstration, investment, and deployment of emergin
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With Community Wealth Building, the aim is instead to keep money in the area, by encouraging an area's big ‘anchor institutions’, such as councils and hospitals, to join together to ma
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First Net Zero Energy Community in Georgia
Even though we are in a hot building market, it is important to innovate and design based on consumers' ever-growing needs. The timing is perfect for a house that matches the realities that
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6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering
Welcome to Materials Info 2023, the 6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering! Our conference, themed " Materials Innovation and Impact," will be held on September 18th and 19t
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Free Webinar - Energy Efficiency; Now is the time to go green, April 26, 12 pm GMT
With the increase in fuel prices, the general rise in the cost of living, and the race to net zero, this 1-hour CPD (continuing professional development) session examines how now is the time for all i
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BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) Series is excited to host a celebratory panel discussion and networking event in honor of Women’s History Month.
The founding women o
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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Athens, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, Athens, Georgia
USGBC Georgia’s Green Scene is back and in-person! USGBC Georgia’s Athens Branch invites you to their monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a
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All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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Buildings of Excellence: Greening the Bronx, March 25, New York, NY
Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for our fifth NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring 425 Grand Concourse, Park Avenue Green, and La Central Building C, three exemplary Passive House buildings
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13th Annual Green Schools Event, April 15th, St Louis, MO
Attend the 13th Annual Green Schools Event to celebrate student-driven sustainability projects in local schools!
This free event, which is open to the public, is the culmination of the 2019-20 Gree
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So my son wants a new rug for his room, and we need a new rug in the basemet, preferably a thick one since this is going in a room a band practices in, and they want to keep the sound from bouncing a
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NetZero School Summit, January 31, Yale School of Architecture, New Haven, CT
AIA Connecticut, in collaboration with the CT Green Building Council and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is hosting their very first Net Zero Schools Summit at the Yale School of
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Spring Green Apple Day of Service April 9, 2016, 8 am - 2 pm St. Ritas School San Diego
Join the San Diego Green Building Council in partnership with St. Rita's School for a Spring Green Apple Day of Service. This project supports creating a space for learning and student and faculty …
USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Celebration, January 22, Halethorpe, MD
The USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Program brings together the best in the business for an evening of networking and commendations for those at the forefront of the Maryland green buildi
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USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop, December 13, Santa Clarita, CA
USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience.
These workshop-style trainings, based on the
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4th Annual Sustainability Symposium 2020, January 20, 2020, Las Vegas
The event, held on Martin Luther King Day will explore the nexus between sustainability and social equity; the impact of our changing climate on economic stability; and the resulting effects on n
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14th Annual North American Passive House Conference: December 4-8, Washington, DC
The number of passive buildings certified and built each year grows exponentially. They're hitting critical mass, so come tjoin Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in Washington, DC for the 14th An
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Webinar: Healthy Cities in the Era of Climate Change, Monday September 19, 1:15-2:45 pm
Mon, Sep 19, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM EDT "Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century,” according to the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change. But here’s…
California’s Efficient Permit Licensing Helps Residential Solar Expand
California has been leading the country in solar energy consumption and looks to continue this impressive achievement as it implements new progressive policies like “The Expedited Solar Permitting A…
TONIGHT AT 7pm: NCRES Speakers Series: What is Net Zero Water?
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join Becky Fedak of The Brendle Group as she discusses Net Zero Water (NZW) with the Colorado Renewable Energy Society. Net Zero Water is a concept …
What is in Store for Elon Musk's Second Master Plan
Elon Musk announced via Twitter this Sunday (July 10th, 2016) that he plans to unveil his second master plan for Tesla. His first master plan involved four general goals, those being; build a sports c…
VERGE 16 — Sept. 19-22, "Where Technology Meets Sustainability" - Santa Clara, CA
VERGE 16 - "Where Technology Meets Sustainability" Sept. 19-22 VERGE is an event series focusing on the technologies and systems that accelerate sustainability solutions across sectors in an int…
Women Revolutionizing the Face of Energy, Wednesday June 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Women Revolutionizing the Face of Energy Wednesday June 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm IEEE PES Women in Power and EnerNOC are excited to host a panel event at the EnerNOC Corporate Headquarters in Boston on …
Understanding LEED for Homes, a USGBCMA Workshop - April 26 8 am - 5 pm
Learn how to ensure your next project is healthy, efficient, built to last and affordable through using the LEED for Homes rating system and 3rd party performance testing during the construction proce…
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