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Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Sustainability

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021

Online: EcoMapLA Relaunch, Wednesday, June 23, 5-6 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

EcoMapLA is back! EcoMapLA was created to be the go-to resource for all things sustainable in the greater Los Angeles region, with drop-down menus to filter the map for LA’s green buildings, gre

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,EcoMap,LA

0 replies | 496 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/13/2021

Green & Healthy Housing For All, June 23, 12-1:30 PM PDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC North California and USGBC Orange County on June 23 to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Sustainability,Multi-Family Housing,built environment

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Online: USGBC Federal Advocacy in Action, July 14, 2-3 PM EDT

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join USGBC for an advocacy webinar on July 14 at 2 pm ET. It’s shaping up to be a big year for federal investment in green building. Perhaps more than any previous administration, the Biden White Ho

Filed under: Federal Initiatives

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Federal Investment,Federal Advocacy

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Sustainable Materials Management, Delivering on Targets, July 21, 12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Our society generates a tremendous amount of waste. Geocycle’s Paolo Carollo and Sophie Wu will be joined by Tad Radzinski of Sustainable Solutions Corporation and Jennifer Porter from Gershman

Keywords: Materials,Sustainability,Building Materials,Materials Management,Sustainable Materials Management

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

Online: WNC sustainABLE: On Schools, August 17, 12-1 PM CDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability to change future

Filed under: Green Schools

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,Resilience,Green Schools,Equity

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 07/28/2021 | Last updated: 07/28/2021

Speed Mentoring – Pivoting into a Sustainable Career, August 15, 6-7:30 pm PDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The USGBC NCC Rising Leaders recognize the importance of mentorship in fostering successful careers of emerging professionals. We want to give our community the opportunity to connect with established

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Careers,Speed Mentoring

1 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 07/28/2021 | Last updated: 11/05/2021

Understanding the Role of Analytics as a Strategic Tool for Proactive Energy Management, August 24, 2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

The race to meet GHG reduction targets continues as organizations are continually thinking of ways to become more proactive and efficient in their use of resources. Energy Management and Information S

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Energy Management

0 replies | 928 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: Chrysalis Awards 2021, August 24, 4-5:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. Our goal is to support and recognize the people

Filed under: Green Living

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

Third Coast Water Seminars: Hydrologic Performance of the NPCC Green Roof, August 25, 4-5 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The Third Coast Water Seminars are a monthly research series hosted by Current in partnership with Argonne National LaboratoryNorthwestern University, the University of Illinois Urban

Filed under: Water

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Water Supply,Green Roofs,Water Quality,Hydrologic

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

How to Prioritize Sustainability Projects for an All-Electric Home, August 25, 4-5:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits.

Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize de

Filed under: Electric Services

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,Retrofit,Decarbonization,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Virtual Event: The Green Summit, September 23-24, 9 am PST / 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Green Summit is a two day virtual event taking place from 9 am to 2 pm featuring presentations from the leaders in cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainability with keynote speaker Hap Klo

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Renewable Energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 09/02/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 1866 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Justice in Urban Climate Plans: How & Where Cities are Integrating Equity and Climate, December 7, 12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing eq

Filed under: Equity in Green Building - Organizations

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Planning,Justice,Equity,Climate Plans

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2022, Online, January 12, 1-2 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In late 2021, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of the Sustainable Development Council (Americas), the Sustainability Council (Europe), and the Resilient Cities

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Real Estate,Sustainability,Sustainable Development,building performance

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/09/2021

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Building Education Series 2022 - Accelerating Decarbonization, January 20, 8-10 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

What can large corporations and industry do to accelerate decarbonization? We will get owners' perspectives on green building, sustainability and reaching net zero energy use. We'll learn how

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,Sustainability,Carbon,Decarbonization

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

GPRO Construction Management, January 20, 9-5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

Filed under: Architects

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Architecture,Sustainability,Construction,Low-carbon

0 replies | 1743 views | Posted on: 12/16/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo | Las Vegas and Online, January 29 - February 2

by Richard Minasian // Student

Register now for the 2022 Winter Conference and AHR Expo taking place Jan. 29-Feb.2, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will be held at Caesars Palace. Join in-person or virtually for this hig

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Design,Environment,HVAC,Sustainability,Construction,Refrigeration,Ventilation,Heating,Air Conditioning

0 replies | 1724 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19

by Richard Minasian // Student

It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e

Filed under: The Smart Home

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Development,Smart Cities,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 12/31/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

Breaking into Sustainability Careers, January 13, 4-5 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

It’s 2022 and climate change is more important than ever before! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a can

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Cleantech,Sustainability,Green Careers,Sustainable Careers,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

Maximizing Your Impact in the Clean Energy Transition, January 20, 1-2 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in our economy. The clean energy sector is attracting top talent—achievers who are pairing their professional skills with p

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022