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2021 Cleantech Open Global Forum, Free and Online, October 20-22, 11 am - 3 pm EDT
Welcome innovative cleantech / climate-tech / sustainability startups from around the world, including 120 companies from the 2021 Accelerator. Celebrate Cleantech Open's 16th year as th
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Free Webinar: Straw SIPS & Carbon Drawdown in the Built Environment, November 11, 12 pm ET
Building with straw is an excellent option for projects looking to not only minimize embodied carbon emissions, but maximize positive climate impacts through carbon drawdown and storage. Straw SIPs, o
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Are you planning to earn your LEED AP Building Design & Construction professional credential? Join this training to kickstart or enhance your study process for the new LEED v5. With this LEED AP B
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Passivhaus Open Days 2026 - Winter Edition, November 13 - 15, United Kingdom
Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the UK generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning more ab
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Pro Tour: Electrified Town Garage, November 6, East Montpelier, Vermont
Join NESEA for a Pro Tour where you all will learn about East Montpelier Vermont's decision and process to electrify its new city garage, which could be a replicable solution for other towns
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Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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Are you Renovating or Building a New Home?
Are you considering renovating or building a new home? Join local design experts on March 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for a free webinar focused on h
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Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emerging Professionals, and Women in Green Committees for a panel discussion about entering the sustainability job market and furthering your career
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Mindfulness: Seeding Climate Innovation & Personal Resiliency, January 27, 12-1 PM PST
To jump-start the new year, WCS presents a discussion on how simple, yet profoundly impactful, mindfulness practices can bolster climatetech innovation, equity and personal resiliency. The panel will
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Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, January 12, Online, 3:30-5 PM EST
Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, including a review of past and proposed DSM programs, discussion of program economics, an evaluation of current low-income DSM programs and benchmarking analysi
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AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design, December 9, 2 pm EST
AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design
This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows pr
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Free CE Webinar: Intro to Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Metrics and Scores, December 1, 12 pm EST
This webinar will discuss indoor air quality metrics such as CO2, VOCS, PM2.5, Humidity, and more, why it is important to measure these, how they are measured, and briefly cover ways to remedy issues
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Webinar: Lessons Learned from Three Zero Energy Schools, November 9, 8:30 am EST
Planning a Zero Energy building can seem daunting, but this session will demystify a successful design and construction process that can put anyone on the path to Net Zero Energy. This session will co
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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time Writer - Development and Marketing, Charlottesville, Virginia
SELC is seeking a gifted writer to work on the breadth of our development and marketing projects. The writer must have: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related discipline like English, commu…
USGBC Florida Webinar: Residential Leadership Panel, September 30, 12 pm EDT
Much of the world is spending a lot of time at home these days so it is more important than ever to have a healthy, safe, high performing, resilient home. Learn from owners and developers about why th
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Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Multifamily Housing, August 26, 12-1:30pm
"Build the will" around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.
The M
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Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, April 23, 5-7pm, Boston, MA
Come hear the candidates discuss their ideas and positions on the critical environmental issues we face. The discussion will be moderated by Katie Lannan of State House News Service. Democratic candid…
17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo / April 19 / Los Angeles
Join thought-leaders, from across 88 LA area cities, who are dedicated to a sustainable and energy efficient built environment for all communities. The 17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo …
Equinox, Fundraiser for Vote Solar, March 22, San Francisco
Equinox is more than just a great party, it also directly supports Vote Solar's critical work to keep our country moving forward with clean energy. Learn more about the power of solar and help Vote So…
The New England Passive House Consortium (phNE, PHMA, VTPH & CTPH) is pleased to present the first regional conference dedicated to multi-familiy Passive House builidings. Join us for case-studies, po…
Attend Western Massachusetts Green Night at Platform Sports Bar from 5-7pm on January 10th to learn all about Energy Efficiency Incentives in Western Massachusetts. Mark Tajima and Tom Rossmassler…
Webinar - Diving into Energy Savings Calculations - 11/29, 10am Pacific
This webinar will provide an overview of commonly used HVAC and energy related equations necessary for spreadsheet energy savings calculations. Tim will review example facility improvement measures ca…
The World Utility Summit 2018, March 11-13, Delhi, India
In view of the changing utility landscape, the need arises to re-define the “Utility of Utilities” focusing on ensuring electricity, food and water security. WUS-2018 will provide common ground …
GLOBALCON Expo, March 21-22, Boston, MA
GLOBALCON 2018, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) the conference is designed to provide hands-on, up-to-the-minute information you can use right away to improve your energy manage…
The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York
As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over…
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