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The newest update to the LEED rating systems, LEED v4.1, is a bigger, bolder and stronger rating system that includes an outcome-based approach to LEED certification. Learn how projects around the wor
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The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches
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In this new two-part series focused on building decarbonization, BE-Ex and NYSERDA have called upon industry experts to highlight projects utilizing waste heat recovery across the commercial and multi
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In this workshop course, Passive House Association will present on overview of high-performance homes, the Passive House certification standard, and net-zero and all-electric homes, including cas
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VERGE, The Climatech Event, October 24-26, & VERGE Water Forum (October 23), San Jose, California
VERGE 23 is focused on accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution pro
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2023 Passive House Network Conference, Online, September 28, and October 4 - 6 in Denver, Colorado
Communities are being stressed and assaulted by the escalating effects of the climate crisis: wildfires, droughts, floods, conflicts, energy insecurity, poverty, sickness and inequality. Given the opp
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What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code FREE, Online, September 27, 9:30 am - 1 pm
What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.
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Crushing the Code NYC, with Urban Green Council: Commercial (7 CEUs!!!), August 22, Online
Course Overview
Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more en
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LEED Green Associate Exam Kickstarter, Online, Four 2.5 hour Sessions: August 8, 10, 15 and 17
Prepare to take your LEED® Green Associate exam and earn the internationally recognized LEED V4 Green Associate credential. CAGBC has developed this four-session course which will be delivered by
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Resilient Rural America Project: November 10, 1 pm EDT
The Resilient Rural America Project consists of online modules to guide rural leaders and consultants through a process of risk assessment, identification of resilience strategies, and taking action.
PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Online Training, October 12-15 & 19-22, 2-5 pm EDT
Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction presents special challenges to builders. The PHIUS CPHB
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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training, September 30, 9am - 2pm
In this GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green online course, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
GPRO
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Webinar: Decarbonization Technologies: What We Have, What We Need, October 29, 10 am
This is a Best of the Forum session. Take stock of the current state of the building technologies needed to drive decarbonization at scale. In this webinar, moderated by Clay Nesler, a report will be
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India ranks third globally in LEED certified green buildings with 2,386 projects
India ranks third in US Green Building Council's annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings. The country had around 15.90 million…
FREE Webinar: New York's Climate Mobilization Act Primer, August 19, 9 am EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima
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FREE CE Webinar: Bad Ass HVAC - A System for Perfect Comfort and Air Quality, August 5, 12 pm EST
Most automotive HVAC systems can provide 5 of 6 key functions of HVAC, yet most residential systems can't provide any.
BAD ASS HVAC is designed to provide all 6 functions, work in 90% of homes,
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Webinar EP Career Campfire: Community Sustainability & Service Learning, July 30, 4-5:15pm
Everyone deserves healthy, efficient, resilient places to live, work, learn, pray, and play. USGBC’s Advance campaign was developed to increase access to green building knowledge, expertise and
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Connecticut Passive House Free Kickoff Event Presentation and Brewery tour, June 8th 6-8:30pm
Connecticut Passive House Free Kickoff Event, Presentation and Brewery tour. Pushing the Envelope: How Passive House is Changing the Rules from Homes to Skyscrapers. Come learn about the Passive Ho…
Low Income Solar Policy Guide and toolbox- by lowincomesolar.org
The Low-Income Solar Policy Guide is a tool for policymakers, community leaders and others who are working on solar access at the federal, state and local level. The Guide was developed by GRID Alt…
GCC's Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Program: Internships Enhance Local Businesses GCC has significantly contributed to Massachusetts' national prominence in renewable energy and energy effici…
Event: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2017, 6/20 - 6/22, Berlin, Germany
The WGIC 2017 World Congress is a multi-day event around the greening of buildings (roofing, façade and interior greening) with accompanying events (eg urban climate, rainwater management, sustainabi…
Webinar: Building Support for Waste Reduction Programs, 4/13, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CURC Webinar: Building Support for Waste Reduction Programs Successful waste reduction programs change the ways institutions operate. Getting from the proposal stage to implemented program above al…
Solar Mysteries - Solved! Why do Some PV Systems Perform Better Than Others? PH Mass April 11, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Luke McKneally, Architect and Passive House consultant Some PV pro…
USGBC MA Seeks Executive Director
Executive Director - USGBC Massachusetts Chapter - Boston, MA The U.S. Green Building Council, Massachusetts Chapter, (the Chapter) seeks an entrepreneurial and passionate executive director to con…
Position Available - Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island
Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island The Goosewing Education Coordinator is responsible for leading educational programs and promoting the new Benjamin Family Environ…
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