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Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u
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This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi
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Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET
Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?
This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th
In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele
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Free Webinar, "Should You Bamboo?" August 13, 10-11 am ET
Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners (and people in other places, too perhaps?). And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that
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Greenbuild 2024, November 12 - 15, Philadelphia, PA
Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi
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Indoor Air 2024, July 7-11, 2024, Honolulu, Hawaii and Online
The world has seen unprecedented interest in improving indoor air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased wildfires, and other events. The importance of our indoor environment on human health
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Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp, June 24-28, Ft. Collins, Colorado
5 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive: Emu's 2d Passive Design/Build Course for North America + 2d Emu's sponsorship-free Passive Pod Workshop + 3hr Exam to become a PHI Ce
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Mini Splits – small inverter driven split system heat pumps are gaining market share rapidly. They claim the highest efficiencies of any compressor-based heating and cooling systems and they are
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Much of what GreeningUSA has been doing since the 2023 annual meeting has involved the proposed Micron Chip Fab development at the White Pine Business Park in Clay, NY. A highlight of our work th
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Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, Free and Online Webinar, December 7, 12 - 2 pm
On average windows makeup to 15-20% of the surface area of walls in new and existing homes. In California, windows can account for up to 45% of cooling loads. Selecting the right windows can substanti
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Virtual Event with NAEM: Sustainability Trends & Emerging Issues, December 1, 11 am ET
Join sustainability peers to learn and discuss the trends and emerging corporate sustainability issues on the horizon. This one-day intensive will cover net positive business models, the “Just t
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Trends in Housing Conference, November 10, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Trends in Housing Conference is packed with speakers who will discuss important trends and outlooks as it pertains to the housing industry. It will cover areas like Changing Preferences for Building P
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The Patel College of Global Sustainability's Free Open House, October 5th, Tampa, FL
The Patel College of Global Sustainability is proud to host its Fall 2018 Open House on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Patel College on the USF Tampa campus. Attendees are inv…
After 15 years of custom growing midwest green roofs, we will focus this presentation on one green roof that holds a deeply personal place in the hearts of staff at Roof Top Sedums and has b
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Energy Efficiency Day 2022, October 5
Energy Efficiency Day (the first Wednesday in October – Oct. 5, 2022) is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States. The Energy Ef
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This course is designed to help you consider what it takes to design restrooms that are sustainable and safe, without breaking the bank.
Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the role that co
Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Oct 30, Los Angeles CA
Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new rel
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Designing Climate Resilience Forum, October 5, 2018, Boston, MA
In the first of two forums exploring resiliency and adaptation, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) are partnering to explore the importance of desi
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The conference will provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and experiences on the implementation of urban logistics solutions in the context of sustainable development, with particular emphasis …
CPES & NEWIEE’S Surf and Turf Wars, September 12, Hartford, CT
This joint meeting between Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) and NEWIEE will include Moderator Mary Louise "Weezie" Nuara (ISO New England) along with Panelists: Melanie Bachman (Connecticut S…
Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit
Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of b
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Free Webinar: Two Amazing Authors and Thinkers in EE, by NAEE – July 24, 3 pm ET
RIEEA is a proud co-host with NAAEE to offer you even more learning opportunities! Please join North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) on Tuesday, July 24, 3-4 pm ET, for ano…
You are in the middle of a global green movement. Have you ever asked yourself why is green building necessary? Maybe you have heard of one expert says one good aspect of green building and the other
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2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit, September 5, Washington DC
2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit We are hosting our annual Conservative Clean Energy Summit September 5-7, 2018 in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. We will once again have a…
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