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Greening the Holidays: Free, and Presented Online by Metrowest Climate Solutions, December 15, 7 pm
Greening the Holidays:
Let’s green our gifting, downshift the décor, and compost the cookie crumbs!
Presented by Metrowest Climate Solutions. Speakers:
Smart Cities Connect Conferance & Expo, May 7-10, Raleigh, North Carolina
Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring
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The Energy Evolution Summit, Hosted by SEPA, April 28-30, Coronado, California
This in-person only summit is tailored for energy leaders and decision makers who are prioritizing decarbonization and driving the transformation of the energy sector. The Energy Evolut
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Free Webinar: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life, March 27, 8 am CT, 9 am ET
This webinar will provide you with an introduction to the design of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and their applications in real life. This one-hour webinar will review the basics of heat pump techno
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As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su
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Free Webinar: Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating, February 23, 1-2 pm ET
As we enter the next era of work, there is a critical lens on how office spaces will be designed to recruit people back and make people stay. In the past, offices were often designed for work, but not
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This webinar provides an update on the AIM Act, HFC Phasedown schedule, and the impact our society faces with cooling. With the 40% virgin HFC reduction underway, the impacts can be felt across all se
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Embodied Carbon in Concrete and Wood, Online Course, February 8, 3-5 pm
This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials, how they have improved over the years, and where they still fall short. Built Environment Plus
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As The Green Home Guide marks the one-year milestone on a journey towards a more sustainable future, it's paramount to reflect on the choices shaping our daily lives, especially within t
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Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one cl
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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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CitiesAlive, 16th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference, Sept 24-27, Brooklyn, NY
CitiesAlive is North America's leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance and works to influence policy discussion, development and i…
Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing eq
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Home Electrification Series Webinar: Mechanical Systems, November 23, 7 pm EDT
The third session of Home Electrification Series will explore options for heating your home with electricity instead of fossil fuels. This webinar will explain different types of heat pumps
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Webinar: The 2019 California Green Building Intervening Code Cycle Update, November 3, 12 pm PST
Hosted by ID360 Academy, attendees will gain current knowledge about sustainability and green buildings in the context of the 2019 California Green Building Code. This webinar will bring awarenes
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Free Green Building Webinar: Why Use the Certified Water Rating Index (WRI)? October 6, 12 pm EST
The 2020 ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) introduced the Water Rating Index (WRI) as a new optional path for homes to demonstrate compliance with water efficiency criteria. Like the HER
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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…
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 …
BASEA Forum Series 100% Renewables campaign February 11th Boston
The BASEA Forum Series resumes on January 11th. We are pleased to welcome back Ben Hellerstein of Environment Mass. Ben has been traveling throughout the state for 100% Renewable Energy Summits, enga…
High performance wall assembly and details - Webinar (Free, or $95 for credit), 11 am - noon Central
Wall assembly details like corners, deck connections, fastening schedules, tapes, window bucks, furring strips and cladding attachment present challenges. The webinar presenter is a nationally recogni…
Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, June 3, Pittsboro, NC
Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…
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