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This interactive workshop will educate and engage participants on brightfields funding and financing strategies and how to pitch brightfields projects to leadership, community stakeholders, and funder
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Pro Tour: Under Construction Passive House with Integrated PV Roof, June 13, 1-5 pm, Bethany, CT
About the Project
With a brook on the property, the sensitive hydrology demanded a rigorous stormwater management approach, incorporating rain chains and on-site infiltration wells to mitigate runo
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Free Webinar: Is a used EV right for you?, June 26, 12 pm, ET
Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and a better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every
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Providence Wind Turbine Tour, June 4, Providence, Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commission, will conduct a tour of a wind turbine that supplies power to Rhode Island's Communi
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Building Innovation Conference, May 19-21, McClean, Virginia
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals – from government agencies and AEC industry professionals to researchers, community planners, and innovative thinke
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How is cork shaping the future of healthy materials? Cork is a remarkable material—lightweight, durable, regenerative and recyclable. Harvested from the bark of the Quercus suber oak t
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As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su
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Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy consumption while improving comfort in resident
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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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This unique program, brought to you by the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) and the U.S. Green Building Council - California (USGBC-CA), offers a condensed, impactful learning experience designed for l
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Free Webinar: Managing Indoor Air Quality - Don't forget the "V" in HVAC, January 8, 12 - 1pm ET
Several studies have shown that the air inside our homes and buildings is 5 - 7 times dirtier than the air outside. The Building Science industry has been tasked with improving indoor air quality. How
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A stable climate demands that buildings radically reduce their carbon footprint and move toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Electrification, advancements in efficient decarbonized building systems and
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Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour class assumes that you have made
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A Conversation about the #Olympics and #Boston #Massachusetts, 2/17 8-9:30am:
What do we think about the potential Olympics in Boston? Come to our Green Breakfast Club in February to hear brief presentation/remarks from green building experts and sustainable community planners…
Next Generation of Plug Control: Tier 2 Power Strips, Webinar, February 7, 11am
Join Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion of the results from their Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips field study. They will discuss plug load energy consumption and the impact on overall bu
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In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec
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Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joseph Allen of Harvard, Demceber 19, 8-10 am, Boston
Join USGBC MA’s Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.
Our
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USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork
5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas
5 PM - 8 PM
Tickets: $10
About the Event
Energy in LEED Today and Tomorrow, USGBC Massachusetts, December 19, Boston MA
Missed Greenbuild? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide context behind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and cl
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AHF Live: The 2018 Affordable Housing Developers Summit, Nov 12 - 14, Chicago
Last Chance!! Price Goes Up November 5th - Register Now! The industry is in the midst of major changes following new legislation, market disruptions, and a growing need for affordable housing. In thes
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Urban Green HOLIDAY MEMBER RECEPTION December 4, NY
Join Urban Green Council's members-only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vot
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Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, Thursday, October 11, 4-6pm, Boston
Join ELM and our partner organizations for our Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment. Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez will answer questions regarding their visio
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to…
Achieving Net-Zero Energy Buildings, September 25, 8am-12:30pm, Washington, DC
Presenters will introduce zero energy definitions and provide an overview of trends and strategies for zero energy market adoption and growth. We will outline the technologies, processes, and approach…
Stand Up For Solar Lobby Day at the State House, Tuesday April 7, 2015
Stand Up for Solar! Lobby Day at the State House Sponsored by American Lung Association of the Northeast, Better Future Project, Clean Water Action, Climate Action Now, Environment Massachusetts, …
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