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Building Resilience: Resilient Water Systems, December 3, Los Angeles, CA
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.
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Free Webinar: Geothermal Heating/Cooling Lunch & Learn, July 29, 12-1pm
In this lunchtime session, Jonathan Hernandez and Lauren Hildebrand from Brightcore Energy discuss Geothermal heating and cooling, from installation questions to challenges and solutions, they’l
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Free Webinar: How to Electrify Your Home – Planning Considerations, September 25, 4-6 pm PT
Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly, home electrification brings a plethora of benefits
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All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci
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RecyclingWorks 2024 Spring Forum, Online and in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, June 10, 9 am - 12:30 pm
MassDEP and RecyclingWorks Massachusetts will share resources to help businesses and institutions comply with the commercial organics waste ban and updates on the develop
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Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training (Free Event), May 14, New York
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –
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Sustainability Tour at Pittsburgh International Airport, April 30, 9-11:30 am
The Allegheny County Airport Authority is leading the way with its innovative projects and ideas on clean energy. On their 8,800-acre campus located west of Downtown Pittsburgh, they are creatin
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Free Webinar: Selecting Retrofit or Replacement Lighting, April 17, 9-11:30 am
This class provides a comprehensive approach to lighting retrofits to comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards to evaluate all energy efficiency opportunities while delivering
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Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable Parts I & II, March 11 and March 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Green Marketing Roundtable Part 1: Green REsources Council Resources
Monday, March 11, 10 am - Noon
"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with sur
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Regenerative South: Looking Ahead to LF24 in Atlanta, Free and Online, February 27, 11 am ET
Join us for a lively discussion in this free virtual webinar with ILFI CEO, Lindsay Baker and distinguished guest speakers to explore what’s happening with the regenerative movement in the US So
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USGBC Massachusetts, Annual General Meeting, January 28, 6pm, Boston
Once a year, USGBC MA comes together to celebrate the volunteers, members, and successes that make the USGBC MA community amazing! Ring in the new year with food and drinks and an awards ceremony fo
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Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit: Singapore 2020, February 12, 12:30pm-5pm
After five years convening C-suite executives, influential investors, and innovative thought leaders in North America and Europe, Bloomberg’s signature Sustainable Business Summit series will co
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GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, December 16-17, Pittsburgh, PA
GPRO is a comprehensive international training and certificate program that teaches the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined with trade-specific
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Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting - February 10 6:15 - 8:15 pm
Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting Next Meeting: February 10, 6:15 pm When: Second Wednesday every month, 6:15 - 8:15PM Where: IEI Group offices, 428 N. 2nd St. Phi…
Energy Upgrade Workshop, December 4, North Port, FL
Join for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy, water, and cost saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do It Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes
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2019 Green Energy Contractor Conference, November 7, Rocky Hill, CT
Connect, collaborate, and grow the green energy industry in Connecticut.
Greening the Grid: Bringing Canadian Renewables to NYC, 10/23, 6pm, New York, NY
New York City needs a greener grid to reduce building emissions and help drive compliance with its ambitious new building emissions law. And with Indian Point nuclear power plant scheduled to clo
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Sustainable Opportunity: Echoing Green, Fellowship Applications are Now Open
Echoing Green offers a full-time, two-year Fellowship aimed at supporting social impact leaders by connecting them with the tools, resources, and communities they need to bring their ideas to lif
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Corporations are Becoming Major Players in Renewable Energy Growth - PPAs are a Key Factor
With the Paris Agreement having set aggressive climate goals and the price of renewable energy getting cheaper, more and more corporations are adopting clean energy in order to become more economical …
Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market
Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attemp…
BREAKING NEWS: MA Senate Energized To PASS Omnibus Energy Bill
Yesterday evening, in an unprecedented unanimous 39-0 vote, the Massachusetts Senate passed their version of the Omnibus energy bill. The bill requires utilities to solicit long-term contracts for at …
COP21: Will The Agreement Remain a Climate Change Success Story?
As the negative impacts of climate change become more imminent and dire, it becomes necessary for all countries to band together in the fight against climate change. The 2015 COP21 convention gives us…
Earth Day Weekend Green Building Open House - Brighton, MA, April 23, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Earth Day Weekend Open House - Brighton, MA Saturday, April 23 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 33 Champney St, Brighton, MA 02135 Just a minute walk from Oak Square, Brighton, you'll be able to see the …
NESEA Pro Tour with Two Data Geeks on Martha's Vineyard, Friday April 1, 1-5 pm
Pro Tour with Two Data Geeks Friday, April 1 - 1-5 pm Martha's Vineyard, MA CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval $25 for NESEA Members, $35 for Non-members Spend a day on Martha’s Viney…
Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference April 15 - 16, Hampshire College, Northampton, MA The annual Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference connects stakeholders from municipaliti…
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