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The events of the last 24 months, including the overnight departure from our shared spaces, the rise to prominence for the Black Lives Matter movement, and rapid advancements in sustainable energy pro
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USGBC Ohio Green Building Tour Series: Blue Ash Residence (in-person), February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm
This LEED Platinum Certified home is a gut-rehab on a 1/4 acre lot is walking distance to downtown Blue Ash. The tax-abated home is extremely energy efficient and features a 5-kW solar array, zoned HV…
Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15
The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r
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Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST
The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi
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Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this
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As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less. There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l
NECEC Strategic Partner Network Grid Modernization Summit, April 14, Boston
Across the Northeast states have been advancing the electrical grid to handle the influx of dynamic and distributed supply from renewable energy sources and an increasingly dynamic load driven with th
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. Thi
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Webinar: Sustainably Made in America – Sustainability in Action Roundtable, March 11, 11 am EST
As COVID-19 exposed critical vulnerabilities in supply chains the world over and consumers continue to feel the effects, more people are asking, “Where are my goods coming from and what are the
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Free Webinar: Reducing Barriers to Department of Energy (DOE) Opportunities, January 26, 2:30 pm EST
Are you interested in growing your small minority business with support from the Department Of Energy?
In 2022, DOE will be facilitating diversified Technical Assistance & Training Webinars to
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USGBC NCR-MD Webinar: Leadership Panel: ESG, Green Building & LEED, January 26, 11:30 am EST
Leading U.S. corporations and institutions are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their progress toward Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. LEED helps building owners and operators
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Electric Vehicle Chat: Let's Go The Distance, Online, December 16, 4 pm EST
EV owners and enthusiasts alike are eager to chat about the benefits of driving electric. Electric Vehicle Chats are a chance for folks to come together to talk about EVs and for beginners to have the
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Free Green Building Webinar: Assessing and Reducing Embodied Carbon, December 7, 11 am - 12 noon
Building materials and construction represent 11% of global CO2 emissions. In this webinar, move from theoretical assessment and reduction to practice as panelists share real-world examples of tacklin
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The 8th annual Advanced Biofuels Conference, June 11-13, Omaha, Nebraska
Produced by BBI International, this national event will feature the world of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals—technology scale-up, project finance, policy, national markets and more—with a…
Webinar: Solar Energy Development – A Status Report for the New England Region, October 14. 9 am EDT
This EBC Energy Resources program will provide a status report on the development of solar power across New England. Because it is catalyzed by state government public policy initiatives, new solar pr
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Indoor air quality issues and smart ventilation strategies for automatically maintaining excellent air quality are presented. The cost of poor ventilation in terms of illness and productivity dioxide …
As with most professional events, a powerful part of the Affordable Housing Summit often occurs in the minutes before and after the proceedings themselves. Participants meet, introduce themselves, and…
Join a free tour of wind & solar generators at Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA. Saturday, April 28th - 10:30am Drive yourself, or take our free bus from Somerville High School Atrium - leav…
Western Massachusetts Green Coalition (WMGC) Green Job Fair, April 11, Northampton
Showcase for Businesses & Colleges Developing Green Careers Together! Sign up today to reserve a table, advertise your company & post your jobs on the Flyer! ($25 donation requested) Free Snacks!
Greenovate Boston, Climate Ready South Boston Open House, March 6, 6-8pm- Boston's Children's Museum
Climate Ready Boston is the Mayor's ongoing initiative to help the City grow and prosper in the face of climate change. Protecting South Boston from sea level rise and coastal flooding is a priority. …
Cleantech Open's 2018 Boston Kickoff Party, March 22, 5:30-8:30pm, Somerville, Massachusetts
Please join Cleantech Open in celebrating the launch of the 2018 accelerator! All entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and anyone interested in joining this growing community ar…
Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices for a Better Home
Our homes are our refuge. It’s the place where life happens; all the little stuff that happens every day. Where we wake up and smell the coffee, scratch the dog’s tummy and all the other little a…
Intersections Symposium: Design and Resilience, June 21-23, New York City
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce a partnership dedicated to the INTERSECTION of Education, Research, …
Three Day Cordwood Masonry, Aug 31- Sept 2, West Chazy, New York
Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood a…
The 2018 Energy Conference for Educators, July 8 - 12, Galveston, Texas
The 2018 Energy Conference for Educators brings together educators that are passionate about bringing energy education to their classrooms. In five interactive days in Galveston, the conference provid…
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