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Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals
Dive deeper into the future of green schools through an engaging dialogue about how design should effectively respond to and enable sustainab
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Join at College of the Holy Cross for NEWIEE's 10th Annual Women Shaping the Agenda Event for a networking reception and interactive panel discussion.
Panel Topic: This years topic is Breaking
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Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor
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All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci
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The federal government is releasing historic amounts of funding to advance home energy upgrades in the United States right now, with many specifically dedicated to delivering energy savings, comfort,
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Smart Cities Connect Conferance & Expo, May 7-10, Raleigh, North Carolina
Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring
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The Energy Evolution Summit, Hosted by SEPA, April 28-30, Coronado, California
This in-person only summit is tailored for energy leaders and decision makers who are prioritizing decarbonization and driving the transformation of the energy sector. The Energy Evolut
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Free Webinar: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life, March 27, 8 am CT, 9 am ET
This webinar will provide you with an introduction to the design of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and their applications in real life. This one-hour webinar will review the basics of heat pump techno
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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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Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST
In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig
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Blueprint Webinar Series: The Evolution of Sustainability Programs, April 23, 12 - 1 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how ESG goals have expanded over time, from basic energy, water, and waste considerations to climate adaptation and resilience, health and well-being, social and racial equi
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Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air.
Living Future 2021, Online: Inclusion + Unity, April 20 - 23
Now in its 15th year, the Living Future "Unconference" continues as a mission-driven nonprofit event and has grown into the International Living Future Institute's flagship event and a&n
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Women in Green Summer Networking Happy Hour
Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our regi…
Webinar: Getting to Zero: Carbon Neutral Codes, January 28, 10-11 am, PST (Free)
For decades, U.S. building energy codes have centered on kilowatt-hour savings in buildings. But urgency on climate change is pressing us to rapidly address and mitigate carbon and other greenhouse ga
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GreenCE Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, January 21, 12 pm EST
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Objectives incl
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Certified Cost Professional Training Starting, 20 Dec 2020, Sun-Tue-Thu, 7.00pm-10.00pm for 40 Hrs
AACE International’S Certified Cost Professional AACE International’s Certified C
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Virtual Building Systems, Free Workshop, NSRB, Saturday December 12, 10 am - 15:45 pm BST
One of the most important decisions you will make during your self build journey is which building system to use. The building system is the method used to construct the superstructure of the ho
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MIT Energy Night - October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge
Now in its 11th year, Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energ…
USGBC South Florida, GalaVerde, Saturday, October 15, 6-10 pm, Davie Florida
GalaVerde, the signature event of the USGBC South Florida Region, has been completely revamped for 2017! lots of music and dancing, great food, and quality GREENworking! This year's GalaVerde will …
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour - USGBC MA
Join us for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm! The once barren roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-foot farm’s …
Regional and State Energy Policy Update, September 7 in Portland ME
Regional Energy Policy - Clean Energy Procurement In 2017, Massachusetts called out for proposals for 1200 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and 1600 MW of offshore wind. Bids have been submitted for …
Webinar: Overview and Location & Transportation Credits (LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C), September 6
Join USGBC Indiana for an online webinar to explore the LEED Location & Transportation credits, which encourage project teams to take advantage of the infrastructure elements in existing communities t…
Net Zero Building Tour, July 15
On Saturday, July 15th, Join 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 …
Energy Forum: The Next Generation of Transportation, July 10
Hear from the innovators and experts on advances in transportation technology, not just to get us where we want to go, but also to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and support the regionâ…
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