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In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be aÂ
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NECEC's Connecticut Clean Energy Day, March 9, 10:30am-4pm, Hartford, Connecticut
NECEC on March 9th for NECEC’s Clean Energy Day at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. The event will bring together clean energy business leaders with legislators and policymakers to di
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Free Green Building Tour - Boxprefab, February 22, Houston, Texas
USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Region and the City of Houston's Green Building Resource Center invite you the the first green building tour of 2023. Join other sustainability and green building profession
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Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc
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Solar Power Africa Expo, Cape Town, February 8-10
As a continent, Africa is undergoing steady economic growth, development and transformation. As such, activity in the renewable energy market is growing rapidly and presents huge opportunities for inv
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Build a Better House Training: HVAC Course, February 10, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis
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COP 27, the United Nations climate change conference in November 2022 has been gaining a great deal of media coverage, but what does this mean for you professionally and personally? While there is now
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Webinar: Electrification Station: Decarbonizing City Buildings and Fleets, December 13, 11 am ET
Cities are electrifying their municipal buildings and fleets to meet local greenhouse gas reduction goals. Learn from Better Climate Challenge partners about how electrification programs and strategie
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Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15
Southface experts Mike
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Webinar: Introduction to LEED v4 & v4.1, December 17, 9-10:30 AM EDT
Join for a 101 introductory class on LEED v4 with information on a credit by credit basis, an explanation on where LEED is headed in the future and how credit substitutions for v4.1 are allowed f
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Starting in June and running throughout 2020, USGBC will provide robust online programming comprised of live events and on-demand education sessions, with a regional focus on European and Latin Americ
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To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can
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Webinar: Missing Pieces of Decarbonization Puzzle Realized, November 19, 1pm EDT
The process to decarbonize power systems is complicated. Grid operators are tasked with balancing affordability and reliability as more renewable energy comes online. Utilities must find the right mix
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Living Future unConference 17, May 16-19, Seattle
Living Future unConference is an annual event that attracts disruptive design leaders. Join a cross-industry collaborative network that is creating a healthy built environment. Living Future is the…
Free Webinar: What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code? October 5, 1pm EDT
What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.
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Attend this webinar to learn more about:
- Energy tips to reduce your utility costs & increase your comfort
- Seasonal maintenance for a safe, healthy home
- Protecting your invest
Webinar: Balancing Health and Energy During COVID-19, September 18, 10-11 am EDT
Join the Urban Green Council for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to a
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Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.
Learning Obje
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Living Building Tour - Hitchcock Center, July 19, Amherst
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment has constructed a world-class, 9,000 square foot environmental education center built to meet the Living Building Challenge. Opened to the public in Fall, 2016…
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) is offering a special opportunity for state officials to participate in a full-day workshop on low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar. The workshop will be held i…
Energy Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, June 1
The Berlin-based author of the techno-cyber thriller, Blackout, Marc Elsberg, will be featurd. In addition to Marc, panelists will speak on cyber and grid resiliency -- Scott Aaronson, Security Execut…
NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE 2017 (NYPH17) CONFERENCE & EXPO, June 16, 8:30 am- 6:30pm, New York, NY
Interest and advocacy of Passive House standards is surging globally. Passive House is continuously cited by governments across Europe and North America as a vitally important building standard for de…
RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining
RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining May 4 | 9:30-11:30am Smith College Campus, Dewey Common Room - 7 College Lane, Northhampton Food waste is a growing issue across the gl…
Event: BuildingEnergy NYC, 10/12, New York
The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show is NYC's fastest-growing event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world. It brings more than 600 industry leaders an…
Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast, 4/14, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Los Angeles, CA
Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast Friday, April 14 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Please join us for a discussion on social justice at the Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast. Since Novembe…
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