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In January 2022, a team of international scientists released a first-of-its-kind study revealing that chemical pollution has now crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity, while proje
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For as long as we’ve built homes, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operatio
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Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas
This free interactive training will focus on connecting K-12 school district decision makers with their peers, experts, and key resources to develop, fund, and implement climate resiliency plans and i
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EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training course provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in
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600 million tons of construction and demolition waste was discarded in the U.S. alone in 2018, according to the EPA, and The World Bank reports that 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generate
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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Residential Electrification Introduction and Overview, Free & Online, June 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Residential Electrification is coming to newly constructed homes in California. Step by step communities and codes are promoting the transition from combustion fuels to electricity as the fuel of choi
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Building electrification through the use of heat pumps is gaining traction as an effective means to reducing emissions from building operations. However, barriers remain to 100% adoption of this techn
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More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc
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8th Annual Sustainability Symposium, Green Builder Media, April 17-18,12 - 3 pm, Free & Online
Attend Green Builder Media's eighth annual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions, held virtually on April 17 & 18. Day 1 will focus on innovative solutions that will
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USGBC Product Solutions Showcase, July 26-28, 1-3:30 PM
Would you like to learn about innovative sustainable products that reduce carbon emissions, energy, water and waste consumption; enhance health, resiliency and circularity; and improve LEED performanc
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GPRO Construction Management, Online Training, June 22
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new
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Webinar: Building Resilience: Resilient Energy Systems, June 1, 2:30 pm EDT
Resilient communities require clean, diversified and reliable energy. Learn about the design and implementation of such systems, as well as established and emerging technologies. Understand the connec
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I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day - February 14, 2018
I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day February 14th, 2018, 10 am to 3 pm Massachusetts State House, Room 438 On February 14th, Massachusetts residents from every part of the state will meet …
Free CE Webinar: Heatpumps & Gas: Cold Climate Hybrid Systems are here! April 20, 12 pm EDT
This course discusses the market launch of Hybrid Heat Pump Systems which introduces the combination of a gas furnace with a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump. It reviews the components of a Cold Clim
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NECEC's 13th Annual Green Tie Gala, March 23, 6 pm
NECEC is looking forward to bringing clean energy business leaders together for a safe and fun Green Tie Gala, the premiere clean energy networking event in the Northeast. The In-Person 13th Annual Gr
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NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston, February 28-March 1
BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust
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In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM
Changes in recent editions of the International Building Code to allow taller wood frame structures and the use of Cross-laminated timber have significantly enhanced the ability to build taller housin
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EU Sustainable Energy Week: Lead the Clean Energy Transition, June 5 - 7, 2018, Brussels, Belgium
The Policy Conference is the most important European conference dedicated to sustainable energy policy issues. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders debate new policy d…
Long before Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico established the National Institute for Energy and Island Sustainability (INESI) as a collaborative platform to u…
GreeningUSA's 14th Annual Meeting facilitated by Chris Bolt, News Director, WAER Public Media Breakfast will be available. All are welcome! This event is free but you must register since seating is…
5th Annual Midwest Solar Expo & Smart Energy Symposium, April 30- May 2, Boulevard, Minneapolis,
The 2018 Midwest Solar Expo returns to Minneapolis for its 5th annual conference, exhibition and Smart Energy Symposium. Join them as they continue to drive the conversation on the Midwest solar marke…
BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited, half-day tours of high performance buildings all over the Northeast. These events are led by members of the project teams behind them, concluding with a recept…
Dwell on Design, April 5-7, Los Angeles
Dwell on Design is a four day celebration of design featuring exhibits for modern interiors and exteriors, continuing education classes for design professionals, seminars for design-seeking consumers,…
April 12-14 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition, Macao
2018MIECF is now open for Exhibitor Registration. Register before 31/12/2017 to enjoy 10% off early bird discount! (Click to download “Exhibitor Registration Form”) To encourage local ente…
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