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USGBC Colorado: Wintergreen 2020, February 19, 5-8pm, Colorado Springs, CO
Keynote Presentation:
Woodbriar Park Renovation: The Successful Integration of Stormwater Management, Community Recreation, Environmental Art, and Ecological Enhancement.
Repeated stormwater flo
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ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour
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This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,
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As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, data center operators must continue to drive down their carbon footprint, which is now estimated to be larger than the airline industry. This challenge pres
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There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?
This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that
Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe
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Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET
Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now? If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin
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Southface LEED Green Associate Test Prep Online, July 17, 9 am - 1 pm
This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Throughout the workshop
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn
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Electrification for Realtors, Free Online Training, June 6, 10 am - 1 pm PT
Electrification is here and all-electric homes will play in important role in shaping the industry. Learn how to navigate discussions about the various components of these homes and the value they pro
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Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) Roundtable, February 25, Hartford, CT
REEBA will host a meet and greet with Chairman Marissa P. Gillett of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to discuss PURA’s ambitious efforts to equitably modernize Connecticut&rsquo
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Rhode Island is the First US State to Commit to 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
In her annual State of the State speech to lawmakers, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order this month calling for an end to fossil fuel reliance by 2030. The action make
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FREE Webinar: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, January 16, 12pm EST
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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LED Lighting Upgrade of TD Garden in Boston Completed by Osram Sylvania
Did you know that the TD Garden has undergone a significant LED lighting retrofit? The project, implemented by SYLVANIA Lighting Solutions of Wilmington, MA, included an audit and survey of the exist…
Greenbuild 2019 - Barack Obama’s Candid and Inspiring Keynote Conversation with Mahesh Ramanujam
You couldn’t ask for a better start to Greenbuild 19 than listening to Barack Obama live and in person with a few thousand colleagues, all focused with rapt attention. So many things o
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Dallas Build Expo, March 17-18, Dallas, TX
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o
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Sustainable Communities Workshop, November 14, Sarasota, FL
The 14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Growing Greener Generations," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities.
Expert speakers will provide up-to
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Energy Efficiency in the Healthcare Industry, November 22, 2:30-4:30pm, Chicago, IL
Hospitals in the Chicago area are implementing carbon drawdown solutions through holistic energy efficiency studies.
Join Illinois Green Alliance, People's Gas Energy Efficiency
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FREE Webcast: A Turning Point in California’s Clean Energy Future, September 6, 1-2 pm ET
A Turning Point in California’s Clean Energy Future September 6, 2016 1-2pm ET In June, a coalition of environmental groups, labor leaders, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) put forwa…
Save the date: Sept 14th: 2016 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON)
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) WHERE: Eberhard Center; 616-331-6700; 301 W. Fulton Street; Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-6495, United States Building off of…
The Power of Solar Energy to Offset Peak Electric Demand
The past few months, summer has been hitting the United States with full force. 2016 has slashed heat records, and temperatures over the past few months have been significantly hotter than the histori…
The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia
In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in A…
The TPP In A Nutshell – Too Risky for the Environment:
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements ever proposed. In 2005, a similar deal, the P4 trade agreement was crafted by Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Sing…
Women in Cleanweb - Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, General Assembly, Boston
Women in Cleanweb Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM General Assembly 51 Melcher St Boston , MA 02210 MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Second Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an ev…
Berkshire Power Co., and plant operator Power Plant Management Services, and former plant operator EthosEnergy Power Plant Services have agreed to pay $8.5 million in fines for deliberately tampering …
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