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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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Join this November for our 2023 New England regional event! This two-day conference will deliver the latest region-specific updates and information to home performance and weatherization professionals
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2023 San Diego Green Building Conference, October 27, 8:00am - 6pm, San Diego, California
Building Positive: Cultivating a Regenerative Future. Buy your tickets here!
The 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (SDGBCE23) will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 at
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California’s housing ecosystem is full of both daunting challenges and inspiring aspirations.
Our state’s lack, and under production, of middle income housing (defined as 80 - 120 perce
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Free Webinar with Yestermorrow Design/Build: Introduction to Permaculture, September 18, 7-9 pm
The confluence of climate change, economic collapse, peak everything, and widespread pollution are all pointing to a need for an articulate and comprehensive alternative. Through the application of pe
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Air sealing has emerged as the number one technique to help make our buildings more energy efficient, achieve unprecedented indoor thermal comfort, and produce clean and fresh indoor air control. This
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Free Webinar: Capacity Building for Improvement in Global Supply Chains, July 25, 8:30-9:30 am CDT
This complementary UL Solutions webinar offers an overview of the methods and benefits of a capacity building approach in fostering supply chain sustainability and driving continuous improvement in gl
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NetZero Builder Training, Denver, Colorado, July 25-26, 8am - 3:30pm
Join EEBA for a two-day course on building Zero Energy Ready Homes. Presented by Construction Instruction and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, this comprehensive program equips particip
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Free Webinar, What's happening with the 2024 IECC residential provisions? June 28, 9-10am PST
This course will cover the requirements for designing and constructing the 2024 IECC and the consensus process. New construction codes and policies, when aligned with climate goals, are some of the mo
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Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. Join us in this one-hour course as we make the case for
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Online Event: Wipe Out Waste: Mad Architecture Employs Radical Circularity, May 5, 12 pm EDT
A contemporary office building in Oslo is designed and built of 80% recycled materials.
A wooden railing from an old public swimming pool is transplanted as a new staircase. A ceiling grate from a
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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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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…
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 World Green Building Council Congress 2018, June 3, Toronto, Canada
The World Green Building Council Congress 2018 will be held in Toronto, Canada, in June, in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Building Lasting Change conference. Titled…
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…
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