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21st Century Energy Transition Symposium 2021, April 28-29, Denver CO
The ways in which we power the world are complex, and will only grow more so. Tackling that complexity
will require advances in all energy sources, as well as in the ability to combine or switch seam
As New York City strives to transition to clean energy, it is essential to ensure that economic exclusion does not hinder progress. Building a diverse and inclusive green economy is crucial to achievi
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Free Webinar: Drought to Deluge: A Rain Garden in Action, June 15, 1:30 - 3pm PST
The Southeast Community Center in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco integrates stormwater management best practices as part of a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) community fac
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Online Course: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 7, 4 pm ET
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches
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Climate Legislation & Building Decarbonization, May 18, 5:30-7pm PDT
Join USGBC at 5:30 pm PT on May 18 to hear more about how recent climate legislation and local policies will be shaping building decarbonization work in California.
USGBC's California
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Free PG&E Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9am-12pm
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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Free Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9 am PT
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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2023 Design for Freedom Summit, March 30, 9am–6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut
2023 Design for Freedom Summit
“All good revolutions begin like this.”
Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, CEO of the International Peace Institute, 2022 Design for Freedom Summit ke
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Free PG&E Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 8, 9am-1pm
From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr
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Building Science for Carpenters Online: Peers, Beers, and Networking, April 23, 4-5:30 pm ET
Join us for an online edition of Building Science for Carpenters. As always, you'll join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and
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Rocky Mountain Green Virtual Summit, Hosted by USGBC Colorado, April 30-May 1
Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Green annually convenes hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers from across the Rocky Mountain region for
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The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus crisis.
"Places Matter: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience a
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(New Dates!) Smart City Expo Curitiba 2020, June 18-19, Curitiba, Brazil
On March 26 and 27, the third edition of the Smart City Expo Curitiba takes place in Curitiba. This year the event has the main theme "Smart Cities In Action" and has the institutional
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WEBINAR, JULY 12: Green Cities & Urban Development
Cities account for over 70 percent of global energy use and 40 to 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Do you want to know what are the most cost-effective ways of reducing this using tod…
The fourth of MIT’s six Climate Action Symposia, Economy-wide Deep Decarbonization, will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Topics will include:
- pathways to scalable, affordable low- t
Northeast Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, February 11-12, Saratoga Springs, NY
Discover the latest in building science and technical information; strategies for improving your organization’s operations; the latest updates on certifications; key updates on policy and n
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WEBINAR: "Is 2020 the Year of U.S. Offshore Wind?", January 9, 10:00AM PST
The U.S. offshore wind sector is poised to play a major role in accelerating the transition to renewable energy across the country. Thousands of megawatts are currently under contract or are in the pr
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Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West, February 24-26, Denver, CO
In partnership with the Colorado Solar & Storage Association, Solar Power & Energy Storage Mountain West is a solar + storage event for the western United States. Colorado alone boasts hu
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U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 - December 7 - 8, San Francisco
U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 Wednesday, December 7 (All day) - Thursday, December 8 (All day) 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco , CA 94111 Now in its second year, GreenTech Media's U.S. …
Green Schools Summit, 2016 - November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada
Green Schools Summit, Colorado November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard Arvada , CO 80003 The Green Schools Summit is an annual educ…
BuildingEnergy NYC Conference - Nov. 3rd
Check out the upcoming BuildingEnergy NYC 1-day conference being held at the TKP Conference center in New York on November 3rd! Nearly 700 professionals and 20 exhibitors are expected for the even…
IGBC's Advanced Training Programs- Green Building (10/7-8)
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) will be hosting a 2 day advanced training program on green building at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai from October 7-8. Registration and more information can be…
Into To living Building Challenge San Diego August 17,2016
The International Living Future Institute describes the Living Building Challenge as “the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today and acts to diminish the gap…
August 10: Join the USGBC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social
Join the USBGC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social, presented by the Central Branch. Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building and sustainability professionals! …
Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action
The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dw…
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