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Announcing: On-Demand Passive House Training for All, by NAPHN and BEEx
This summer, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announced the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all those people
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Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Solar & Storage, November 12, 4-6 pm PT
Solar energy is here now, and this session will make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar system, have an actionable strategy, hire the right contractors, and be the her
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Verge 24, October 29-31, San Jose, California
Join more than 6,000 leaders from across functions, industries and sectors to discover what it takes to deploy climate tech at scale. More than 500 trail-blazing speakers will explore emerging tr
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On this tour, you’ll have an inside look at all-electric green buildings that are energy efficient and powered completely or in part with renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprints. The
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Women in Green Breakfast, September 12, 7:30-8:30 am, Los Angeles, California
Join us for our annual community gathering where we’ll enjoy a morning breakfast spread (caffeine included!), networking, an engaging panel discussion, and audience Q&A. We can’t wait
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Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon + Electrification – Full path to Decarbonization, August 14, 10-11 PT
In this webinar, we'll delve into the intricate relationship between electrification and embodied carbon, exploring how factors such as refrigerants, insulation, and thermal storage are pivotal to
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The need for smart and innovative solutions to heating, like heat pumps is becoming urgent in the wake of the climate crisis. By participating, you can help drive global adoption of this efficient, co
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Decarbonizing heating systems in multifamily buildings can seem insurmountable without the right information. Discover how to evaluate the efficacy of heat pumps and other decarbonized heating solutio
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Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Pride Month Celebration, June 6, 5:30-7 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts
In collaboration with Out in Climate and Saint-Gobain, Greentown Labs invites entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, students, and other climate champions to celebrate a
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Virtual Course: GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily, December 6-10
This 20-hour course covers the policies, processes, and program requirements unique to the Existing Home Multifamily rating system. It addresses current trends in existing construction and illustrates
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Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share
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Free Webinar: Equity in Green Jobs, September 29, 2:30 pm CST
We know the climate crisis and the fight for racial justice go hand in hand. The projected growth of the climatetech industry and its ability to train and employ people means that there is abundant po
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An In-Depth Conversation about Clean Energy Trends for Utilities Before Solar Power Midwest This event is only open to utilities Julia Hamm, SEPA’s President, and CEO will facilitate a close…
Green Building United New Gravity Housing Conference, July 21-22
Green Building United’s 5th annual New Gravity Housing Conference will be a virtual collaboration with Passive House Accelerator LLC - a creative catalyst for zero energy carbon building. New Gr
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The 25th International Passive House Conference, September 10 & 12, 14 and 15
The 25th International Passive House Conference, including the Passive House Exhibition, will take place in two parts as
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Grey To Green 2021, Online, June 15-16
We have an unprecedented opportunity to shift investment to green infrastructure as we build back from the COVID-19 Pandemic. We can reimagine our communities as places where health and well being are
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You are cordially invited to an upcoming panel hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute on ‘Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground.’ Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday…
Electrical Building Technology India 2018, 11-13 Oct, New Delhi, India
The building automation and electrical control market is robustly growing and is transforming the traditional industries with more energy efficient solutions. Electrical building technology India (EBT…
Preparing People for Climate Change in California, Jan 24-25, Oakland, CA
Many individuals and groups statewide are consequently unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Many are also unaware of how climate adversities can be used as transformational catalysts to bring…
Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA
Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and…
GreenBiz 18, February 6 - 8, Phoenix, AZ
In its 10th year, GreenBiz 18 will return to Phoenix, AZ for GreenBiz Group's annual temperature-taking of the trends, challenges and solutions in sustainable business today. Join the world’s bri…
Passive House 8 Day Consultants Training Program, Jan 20 - 27, Waitsfield, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to partner with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) and offer the complete PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training program. This will be the only location in…
USGBC Maryland Tour at Evapco, Nov 2, Taneytown, Maryland
Join USGBC Maryland for a special presentation and tour at EVAPCO, Inc. We will start with a networking breakfast and discussion on the cooling tower water requirement from LEED v4, including non-c…
LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 18, Boston
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…
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