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21st Century Energy Transition Symposium 2021, April 28-29, Denver CO
The ways in which we power the world are complex, and will only grow more so. Tackling that complexity
will require advances in all energy sources, as well as in the ability to combine or switch seam
Building Energy Exchange: Climate Ready Buildings Training, January 23, 9am-12pm, New York, NY
This training is a prerequisite to the certification process for the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for projects financed by NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
The Climate
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Certified Passive House Designer Training (Hybrid, Live and On Demand), Cohort Starts January 18
The CPHD course provides core Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers, and more. The course is supported by the 30-year history of glo
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RE+ Hawaii, January 22-23, Honolulu, Hawaii
RE+ Hawai’i, in partnership with Solar Coaster LLC, is the new forum for clean energy professionals dedicated to overcoming challenges and discovering business opportunities unique to Hawai&rsqu
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Passive House Massachusetts Symposium 2023, December 5, Boston
The biggest Passive House event in New England returns this December. Join Passve House Massachusetts in-person for a day of case studies, lessons learned, deep dive presentations, innovation showcase
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Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom
Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with M
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Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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Electrify Portland: Home Electrification Fair, October 7, 11am - 3pm PDT, Portland, Orgeon
The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric.
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Reviewing the Benefits of ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation
In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. share why they think highly of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, also known as mineral wool in
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Rocky Mountain Green Virtual Summit, Hosted by USGBC Colorado, April 30-May 1
Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Green annually convenes hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers from across the Rocky Mountain region for
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The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus crisis.
"Places Matter: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience a
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(New Dates!) Smart City Expo Curitiba 2020, June 18-19, Curitiba, Brazil
On March 26 and 27, the third edition of the Smart City Expo Curitiba takes place in Curitiba. This year the event has the main theme "Smart Cities In Action" and has the institutional
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June 28th: Community Table: Sue AnderBois, RI Director of Food Strategy
Please join Social Enterprise Greenhouse in welcoming Sue AnderBois, recently selected Director of Food Strategy for Rhode Island. Join Sue as she talks about her new position and what it means for ou…
The fourth of MIT’s six Climate Action Symposia, Economy-wide Deep Decarbonization, will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Topics will include:
- pathways to scalable, affordable low- t
Northeast Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, February 11-12, Saratoga Springs, NY
Discover the latest in building science and technical information; strategies for improving your organization’s operations; the latest updates on certifications; key updates on policy and n
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WEBINAR: "Is 2020 the Year of U.S. Offshore Wind?", January 9, 10:00AM PST
The U.S. offshore wind sector is poised to play a major role in accelerating the transition to renewable energy across the country. Thousands of megawatts are currently under contract or are in the pr
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Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West, February 24-26, Denver, CO
In partnership with the Colorado Solar & Storage Association, Solar Power & Energy Storage Mountain West is a solar + storage event for the western United States. Colorado alone boasts hu
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Green Schools Summit, 2016 - November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada
Green Schools Summit, Colorado November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard Arvada , CO 80003 The Green Schools Summit is an annual educ…
BuildingEnergy NYC Conference - Nov. 3rd
Check out the upcoming BuildingEnergy NYC 1-day conference being held at the TKP Conference center in New York on November 3rd! Nearly 700 professionals and 20 exhibitors are expected for the even…
IGBC's Advanced Training Programs- Green Building (10/7-8)
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) will be hosting a 2 day advanced training program on green building at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai from October 7-8. Registration and more information can be…
Into To living Building Challenge San Diego August 17,2016
The International Living Future Institute describes the Living Building Challenge as “the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today and acts to diminish the gap…
August 10: Join the USGBC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social
Join the USBGC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social, presented by the Central Branch. Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building and sustainability professionals! …
Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action
The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dw…
WEBINAR, JULY 12: Green Cities & Urban Development
Cities account for over 70 percent of global energy use and 40 to 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Do you want to know what are the most cost-effective ways of reducing this using tod…
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