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Canada Green Building Conference, October 26-28, Virtual
Building Lasting Change returns this October, with a new online program: for Canada to meet its new 2030 carbon targets, the building sector must be united in its commitment and actions. We have
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In this webinar, GreenCircle Certified and Interface will share real-world insights into building circular systems, highlighting how product innovation, transparent practices, and regulatory awareness
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Green Building Construction Tour, June 3, Santa Barbara, California
Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. Durin
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Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six milli
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Building Circularity in Georgia, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 8, Atlanta, Georgia
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a
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Free Webinar: Higher-Performance Residential Remodels, April 24, 09:30 - 11 am PT
Working through specific examples, 3C-REN will help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovatio
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USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado
Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following
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Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg
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Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemen
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Webinar: Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, February 9, 3:30 pm EST
Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, including a review of energy and load forecasting, an exploration of the reserve margin and seasonal planning and a discussion of resource option
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Free Webinar: Green Living: Tips for a Sustainable New Year, January 6, 12 - 1 pm
Learn ways you can live more sustainably that work best for you. Be inspired to set a few New Year's resolutions to live more green!
There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable i
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Virtual Green Manufacturing Tour - Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring, December 7, 9-10:30 AM
Every year GBA loves to get an in-depth look at Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring (AMHF) – a family operation in Emlenton, PA. The three-part tour is normally done in person, but th
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This session our discussion will revolve around moisture, but not any kind of moisture. We will be discussing moisture of condensing surfaces and dew point and how continuous insulatio
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South East Recycling Trade Show, Mar 4 - 7, Orlando, FL
Started over 30 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama, the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) is an educational and networking event that focuses on specific Issues related to recycling. I…
Humidity, Hardwoods and Homes - The Building Science Approach to Protecting your Investment (Video)
Proper humidity is critical for building product condition and durability, just as it’s important for human comfort and health. Do you know the ideal humidity for your hardwood floor
Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM
New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.
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During session 5 we will continue our dicussion on the final pillars of Green Building, water and place!
As droughts grips the planet and water bills increase, the places we live can find easy ways
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Join us as we discuss how to incorporate the 5 pillars of green building into any project type. Gain more knowledge of what's new in the residential sector and where we are headed regarding home h
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Clean Energy Meets the Electric Utility Industry, March 23, 8:30am - 4pm, MassCEC, Boston
Today's Utility Classroom will be coming to MassCEC's headquarters for a one-day workshop covering clean energy & the electric utility industry with instructor Scott Williams. If you are new to th…
NECA 2018 Renewable Energy Conference, February 1, Auburndale (Newton), Massachusetts
Day-long conference on renewable energy issues. The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) is New England's oldest and most broadly-based, non-profit trade association serving the competi…
The Dieline Awards, April 30 - May 3, Boston, MA
Since the inception of The Dieline Awards in 2010, The Dieline has displayed the winning packaging in annual pop-up exhibitions around the world, From Los Angeles to London. All 2018 winners will b…
Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, September 2, Pittsboro, NC
Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…
The 2018 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo, Sept 8, New Haven, CT
The Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo is a full-day celebration held each year in New Haven’s beautiful Edgerton Park on the Saturday following Labor Day. The event includes music from across t…
2018 ACEEE Rural Energy Conference, Oct 29, Atlanta, GA
In our 2018 Rural Energy Conference, leaders from industry, utilities, cooperatives, non-profits, academia, and all levels of government will discuss how energy efficiency technologies and programs ca…
Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways, Nov 8, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT, Webinar
Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways Stabilized stonedust / Stabilized decomposed granite – The Natural Choice for permeable ADA-complaint pathways Stabilized stonedust (also called stabili…
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