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The Conway School is collaborating with the Western Massachusetts local section of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (WMBSLA) and local design practitioners to host a documentary film sc
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This course provides a realistic, intentional, and integrated approach to designing for embodied carbon reductions, emphasizing the inherent inter-connectivity of architecture and structural engineeri
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Greenbuild is very excited to present Greenbuild's first webinar of the year! AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040: Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality will be taking place T
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High Rise / Low Carbon: Multifamily Deep Retrofits, March 12, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange, Level Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy Partnerships for a presentation and panel discussion on the findings from Building Energy Exchange's latest report,
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As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. I
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Starting on March 30th, 2025, owners of buildings in Massachusetts over 20,000 square feet will be required to disclose energy usage publicly. Gas, electric, and steam utilities are respons
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Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) and WISE Winter Soiree, February 4, 6-8:30 pm, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) and Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) in February 2025 to celebrate our collective efforts in advancing decarbonization and realizing a resilient future
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Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, Online Conference, December 6, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET
Join RMI's HomebuildersCAN and Passive House Accelerator for Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, the online conference that explores how to create healthy, resilient buildi
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This information session will review case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement.
Join to learn about recent work on el
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Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps, October 24, New Jersey (multiple locations)
***Spring Beach Sweeps has been canceled, BUT Save the Date for the Fall Beach Sweep and Clean up, October 24, 2020.
"Clean Ocean Action has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation
Ensuring high ventilation rates to dilute CO2 and other gases that cause negative effects on humans should be a priority in commercial and industrial buildings, but that is not always the case. I
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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, January 30, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, NYC
In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND), you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
GPRO Fundamentals is designed f
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Bourbon Rain Barrel Workshop at Broad Leaf Local Beer, December 12, 6-7:30 pm, Kentwood, MI
WMEAC is excited to be partnering with our friends at Broad Leaf Local Beer to host a Bourbon Rain Barrel Workshop! If you'd like to build the rain barrel with us and learn about stormwater manage
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Contagious Urbanization: How Suburbs are Embracing Mixed-Use and Density March 1, 2016, 7:30 am - 10:30 pm The Union League 140 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA United States Changing demogr…
USGBC Florida: Green Apple Day of Service: Dunbar Elementary Garden Build Out, November 3, Tampa, FL
This year, they will be building a school garden from scratch! They'll need as many volunteers as possible. Please show up and bring friends/family for a great day of working hard and gi
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MEEA: 10th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, November 12-14, Omaha, NE
The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how best to promote the adoption and raise compliance with building energy codes across the
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A Bright Future Ahead: Cost-Effective Solar in Illinois, October 15, 5:30pm, Chicago
Thanks to programs like Illinois Solar For All and the Adjustable Block Program, available through the Future Energy Jobs Act, solar power in Illinois is becoming more affordable t
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August 13th: Sustainability Night at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey!
Don't miss this Fun Summer Event on Saturday, August 13: Sustainability Night with Major League Soccer's Red Bulls! Enjoy the game with your fellow school and municipal green team friends and other…
AUGUST 2nd: USDA NRCS Summer Farm Tour Series; THIRD AND LAST EVENT
Join the USDA NRCS to visit three successful Rhode Island farm businesses with a focus on Farm Energy Programs. Topics will include: •Applying to USDA NRCS for funding and technical assistanc…
APPLY BY TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions
Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…
Solar Power Expected to see Sixfold Growth
The International Renewable Energy Agency has recently come out with an encouraging prediction for solar energy - they expect it to grow sixfold by 2030. This projected growth is supported by the unde…
An Introduction to Community Solar
If you are looking to ‘Go Solar’ there are many great options available, but one option worth looking into is Community Solar. The term Community Solar refers to a community based solar pr
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MCAN Massachusetts Energy Omnibus Webinar, May 12, 7-8 PM
Energy issues are moving fast at the MA statehouse. What happens this month in the legislature will determine whether we increase our dependence on fossil fuels or move to cleaner renewable sources of…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association presents: "Catching the Sun!" Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema 7 pm Tuesday, April 19 In place of BASEA Forum, usually held on the second Thursda…
Western Massachusetts Green Consortium (WMGC) - Green Night with Speed Networking, March 9
Green Night is THIS Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm. Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Join us for an evening of networking, information sharing, and a Tech Minute (learn a…
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