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As communities across the globe look to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis the role of the built environment will be paramount. How might the buildings we live, work and recreate in improve the tra
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Properly sized heating and cooling systems help ensure HVAC runs more efficiently and dehumidifiers better and may reduce system costs. Some codes, energy, and green programs also require this. Meetin
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2025 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, March 4-6, Portland, Oregon
ACEEE’s Hot Air and Hot Water Forums are the nation’s premier policy and technical conferences devoted to improving efficiency and decarbonizing space and water heating. The Forums bring t
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informative and interactive event where we'll delve into the fascinating world of hydroponics a
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff
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This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi
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Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET
Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?
This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th
In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele
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Green Marketing Roundtable Part 4: Talking Real Benefits for Realtors, August 22, 12-1 pm PT
“Green Eileen” will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals thr
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Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: All-Electric Homes, July 8, 4:30pm EDT
The first program in the series will be held on Wednesday, July 8 and feature four all-electric homes located in Chicago, Evanston, Marengo and Forest Park
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Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, June 18, 12 PM EDT
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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USGBC Equity Summit, Online, May 28 - 29
Better buildings mean better lives for all.
USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social
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National Workshop on "Advances in Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures" (9/22-23/16)
For registration and more info, contact S.K. Singh (Organizing Secretary, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, Uttarakhand) Venue: CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee Email: rr@cbri.res.in ; sksingh_cbri@…
Webinar - 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Virtual Leadership Symposium, June 8-11
The 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is transitioning to a virtual leadership symposium. Come join June 8-11, 2020 for 4 days of timely webinars and peer exchanges with fellow ind
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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. In
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How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts of climate change?
This new workshop shows you how LEED Zero supports the goals of LEED an
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NHS Workshop for Net Zero Hospitals, London, UK, March 19, 1 - 5 pm
Please note, this is an invite-only event.
The Health Infrastructure Plan (HIP) will deliver a long-term, rolling five-year programme of investment in health infrastructure, including a new
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National Resource Defense Council's (NRDC) Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 When:1:30 pm Eastern; 12:30 pm Central; 11:30 am Mountain; 10…
Benefits of Passive House Buildings
"Energy efficiency is a way of managing and restraining the growth in energy consumption. Something is more energy efficient if it delivers more services for the same energy input, or the same se
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Developers Convention To Address "Why Green Infrastructure?" 2017 Atlantic Builders Convention: NJ Builders Association Day - Tuesday, April 4 Exhibits and Seminars - April 5 & 6 Atlantic City C…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, January 12
Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Pandora's Box - "Goodbye Mrs. Ant" A Fable for Our Times? (A BBC/Adam Curtis documentary) Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist - …
Acccelerating The Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy, NSTC, December 7, 11:30 am
How the Mass Energy Bill & A Sensible Carbon Policy Can Accelerate the Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy December 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm North Shore Technology Council 100 Cumming…
Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Somerville
Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street Somerville , MA 02143 As our power system becomes increasingly decarbonized, dec…
The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online) November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London) Green buildings, despite their more environmentally friendly design, will suffer…
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