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Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

2026 Michigan Energy Summit, May 14, Lansing, Michigan

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2026 Michigan Energy Summit will be hosted at the Lansing Center on May 14, 2026. Formerly in Grand Rapids, this full-day conference will highlight the Michigan Battle of the Buildi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 204 views | Posted on: 03/26/2026 | Last updated: 03/26/2026

GPRO Operations and Maintenance for Schools with Green Building Alliance, Online, April 29, 9 am - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO O+M training for

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 243 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/11/2026

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Fundamentals - Operation & Installation (2 Part Series), April 7-8, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This comprehensive, six-hour class, taught over two three-hour sessions, offers a deep dive into the fundamentals of heat pumps: their origin, capabilities, operation, and fundamentals of installation

California Green Building

0 replies | 522 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/20/2026

Better Buildings Hub Free Webinar: Geothermal Solutions for Healthier, Cost-Efficient Buildings, February 19, 12 -1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join GBU’s Better Buildings Hub for a webinar showcasing real-world geothermal projects in the region, a clean and reliable energy solution. Local experts will share project insights, inclu

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 307 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026 | Last updated: 01/31/2026

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Building the Business Case for Better Decarbonization, March 18, 10 am -3 pm, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series desig

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 502 views | Posted on: 01/10/2026 | Last updated: 01/11/2026

Dream BIG, Build Small: A Showcase for Small Scale Developers & Builders (Bay Area), January 11, El Cerrito, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Dream BIG, Build Small is the capstone event of the 2025 Small Development Incubator program led by Build It Green,  Held in Sacramento and the Bay Area on successive days, the Showcase is d

California Green Building

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 12/19/2025 | Last updated: 12/19/2025

EESAT 2026 - The Future of Energy Storage, January 5 to 6, Tucson, Arizona

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 14th IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies (EESAT) conference will be held January 5th-6th, 2026, at the Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

EE

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025 | Last updated: 11/25/2025

Solar PROJECT Construction ASIA 2025, December 5, Singapore

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Solar Project Construction Asia 2025 is Asia’s premier gathering dedicated to advancing excellence and innovation in solar project construction. Taking place in Singapore on December 5, 202

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 11/04/2025 | Last updated: 11/04/2025

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance Meeting, December 7, 3pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

It's venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
 

This reoccurring monthly gat


Filed under: Events

Keywords: Decarbonization,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/07/2022

NH Home Builders Education Series, Home Performance with Energy Star, November 9, 4-7 pm, Plymouth NH

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,Technology

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 10/19/2022 | Last updated: 10/20/2022

Cutting Chicago’s Carbon Emissions Through Deep Home Retrofits, A Free Online Event, October 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In response to climate change and local government strategies to reduce carbon emissions, Elevate, partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the City of C

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 10/03/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
  • Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
  • Learn more about the latest and

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Products,Net Zero Water Management,Building Technology,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1884 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/07/2022

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 509 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1688 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI

by AbbieKnight

Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1302 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building,Social Networking

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/16/2018

NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut

by Aditya

NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Communities,Recycling,Local Environmental Action,Waste Management,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 2010 views | Posted on: 08/21/2018 | Last updated: 08/21/2018

Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements

by Krishna Vansadia

What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Community Solar

0 replies | 9593 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave

by YijunW

Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2145 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1620 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

 

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