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Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST
The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D
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The residential building sector holds great opportunities for saving billions of dollars in homeowners' utility bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with implementation of many innovative s
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Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: All About Ducted Mini-Splits, September 18, 12-1 pm ET
This course will overview ducted mini-splits. Indeed the term mini-splits doesn't necessarily mean the indoor unit is ductless. It will cover the different types of ducted mini-splits, low and med
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This class covers how to prepare and/or adjusts your Commercial HVAC Systems to address pandemic and wildfire hazards. The class includes the latest guidance from professional organizations and govern
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Free Webinar Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With Tight Air Sealing, August 27, 2 pm CT
A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that
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Free Webinar: Duct Sealing from the Inside with an Automated Technology, July 31, 12 - 1 pm ET
Sealing the leaks in HVAC ductwork results in more energy efficient, comfortable, and healthier homes – for both existing, occupied and new construction houses. Yet manual air sealing is difficu
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Join Greenbuild for an enlightening webinar that delves into the urgent need for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the buildings sector. This webinar will showcase practical tools for d
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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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Weatherization Training for Homeowners, June 10-11, Atlanta, Georgia
Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow
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In order to better control commercial buildings during occupied periods and comply with new Title 24 code requirements, this class will provide contractors with a full understanding of demand control
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Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte
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Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST
How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?
As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation
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When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope
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Webinar: Green Infrastructure Projects - Communicating What Matters - May 24, 2-3 PM EDT
A green infrastructure project provides near- and long-term benefits to the same community that pays for it. Recently, leading municipalities are taking steps to quantify those costs and benefits in a…
Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST
Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...
In any case, you
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Webinar: Construction, Demolition, and Building Material Reuse, December 16, 10 am EST
Join this webinar for a workshop to learn more about reusing building materials from construction and demolition.
Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recog
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Smart City Expo, Miami, December 2-3, a 3D Live Online Experience
Smart City Expo Miami® is an international innovation platform to promote educational, business, and media initiatives to create a better future for citizens, communities and cities around the wor
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Virtual Training: Florida Green Home Certification, December 1-2
This program is a two-day training offering green building techniques appropriate for Florida homes. Individuals who complete this course and associated exams may become an accredited Certifying
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Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…
Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar
Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…
NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…
Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st
Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…
Recycling Organic Waste in NYC
Almost one third of waste that the NYC Department of Sanitation collects is organic waste (Food scraps, spoiled food, food-soiled paper, plants, etc.) Rather than throwing it away as garage, NYC wants…
NECEC's 10th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 26, Boston
Celebrate a decade of NECEC at the premier clean energy event in the Northeast on October 26, 2017 at the Boston Park Plaza. Tickets go on sale in mid-June. For information on how to raise your profil…
USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, July 10 Guest Speaker: Eric Wilkinson - Director of Energy and Climate Policy at ELM - will join us to discuss "The Point of Sale Home Energy Score Bill." E…
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