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Cook County Sustainability Version 2.0, February 6, Chicago, IL
“In 2010, President Toni Preckwinkle took office as President of Cook County. She convened an advisory council of industry professionals to set forth goals and objectives to make Cook County a w
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This comprehensive series of courses presented by Pacific Gas & Electric is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of heat pump design, sales
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This advanced course is for professional engineers and architects who want to expand their practice to include the design, construction, and operation of zero energy (net zero) buildings. The course w
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Free Webinar: The Induction Advantage - Fast, Clean, Powerful, September 17, 10 - 11:30 am PT
As sustainability becomes a top priority, induction cooking is emerging as a critical solution for decarbonizing commercial kitchens. This session explores how switching to induction can drastically c
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Cities across the globe are making investments and adopting policies to create more sustainable, resilient, and livable places and LEED for Cities is a key tool being deployed to advance that work. Th
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The historical Innovation credit category has evolved in LEED v5 to become the Project Priorities and Innovation credit category. These strategies serve as a mechanism for ongoing development and incl
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The Passive House Standard encourages all-electric building design and construction in homes and buildings, which can help achieve the widescale decarbonization required for reducing greenhouse gas em
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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, July 8 & July 16, Los Angeles, CA
This event is comprised of 2 sessions, which build up to an exam at the end of the second session.
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating i
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Green Building Slam, St. Louis, MO, June 11 5:30-7:30 pm
This year’s event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity.
North Lafayette Square
This 12 acre project develops long vacant former indus
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Members of GBA’s Emerging Professionals committee will host EP Brunch Discussions as complements to the series on Health in the Built Environment and Social Equity in th
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4th Annual Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON), May 13-15, Denver, CO
The Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference offers a unique opportunity for environmental, sustainability and energy professionals to come together to identify new areas of opportunity to
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National Microgrids Conference, Boston, MA on April 17-19th
The concept of a microgrid is quickly becoming one of the most popular trends in energy distribution, offering resilience and independence that can't be achieved relying on the tradition
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I am researching urban agriculture, any help would be much appreciated.
I am currently pursuing my thesis in Industrial and Interaction Design. Over the past five months, I have been researching the connection of sustainability between urban agriculture, community and mat
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I know that this is short notice about the free webinar's that I emailed several members about in the Student Group. At 11 am FLIR Manufacturer of Infrared Cameras is having a free "High Performance T…
Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
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What Makes a HERS Home So Special, Anyway?: A Comparison of Field-Tested Homes – Free CE Webinar
December 19, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Wisconsin Better Buildings, Better Business Conference, Feb 13 - 15, Wisconsin Dells
The 2019 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference will feature a new Expo layout featuring 60 booth spaces, electric vehicles, demos and everyone’s favorite Better Beer: Better Brats recepti
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Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, November 30, NYC
The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code:Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Ener
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Matt Coogan, an experienced municipal planner will give an update on how North Shore communities are addressing climate change. Rising sea level and increasingly severe storms are forcing communities
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Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel, Thursday, September 10, 5:30-8:30 pm
Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel Thursday, September 10 5:30 - 8:30 PM What fosters private and public sector ideas at the nexus of technology and government. How does in…
Energy Efficiency Progress: What We’ve Gained in 35 Years
A new report by the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, “Energy Efficiency in the United States: 35 Years and Counting," was released and found some truly incredible things. For one, yo…
Webinar on Demand (Free): The Who, Where and How of Installing a Solar Array, by CleanFootprint
Installing Solar Does NOT Have to Be Complicated This webinar is designed for Facility Managers who want to install solar but are unsure of the installation process. We will discuss the who, where,…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at …
Architectural Signage Southwood Group Custom Graphics Specialists - Faciliteit
SouthWood is verheugd te worden gehuisvest in een modern, nieuw, eigendom van het bedrijf 40.000 vierkante meter faciliteit op 6 + hectare grond in het zuidwesten van Charlotte. Wij zijn gevestigd op …
Energy Efficiency Workshop, February 12 at 8 am, Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Energy Efficiency Workshop February 12 8-10 am Quincy Chamber of Commerce This event is geared to the business person and home owner that wishes to reduce heating and electric costs will makin…
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