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Advancing Environmental Education Conference, September 21, 24 & 25
Our virtual conference will allow for innovation, recorded sessions (so you can attend ALL of them instead of being forced to choose between offerings), a tremendous amount of EE learning, connec
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DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air
A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well.
Learn about building certifications and how you can use them to meet your sustainability goals.
Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program helps corporations take action on climat
Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT
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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GBA invites Women+ In Green for an evening of networking, refreshments, and personal & professional planning for 2024.
At this event, participants will discuss their goals for the year an
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GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave
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Sustainability Basics Workshop, Online, January 25, 9:30-11:30am BST
With their inherent stewardship and longer-term mindset, family businesses are perfectly placed to support the drive to Net Zero and wider sustainability and ESG goals. But the messaging can be confus
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Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, December 31, 12-1:30pm
In this Tools Overview session, Built Environment Plus will discuss the wide breadth of available tools and how to select an appropriate tool for your project. We’ll dig a bit into background da
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USGBC NJ 2023 Leadership Awards, November 30, 6 pm, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
USGBC's Leadership Awards recognize excellence from local people, projects, and partners that are working to create better buildings and better lives for all. This annual event honors award w
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LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST
In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it
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Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Building Envelope, November 9, 7 pm EDT
In the second session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review how to assess and improve your home’s building envelope, including insulation and air sealing. Before you look to rep
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Economics of High Efficiency Homes, November 4, 5:30 pm MST / 7:30 pm EDT
Do you always hear about Net Zero, LEED, Passive house, or high efficiency homes with skepticism, because they are too costly? For this Superhero Series event we invited Axel Sorensen, from Homes by S
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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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Florida Energy Summit Oct 18- 20, Fort Lauderdale
This year the summit will be held October 18-20, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will highlight how the State and South Florida are preparing for the future through energy innovation. The su…
The race to meet GHG reduction targets continues as organizations are continually thinking of ways to become more proactive and efficient in their use of resources. Energy Management and Information S
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Webinar: Green Building Strategies for Sustainable Transportation, July 29, 2 pm EDT
The transportation sector is the largest contributor of GHG emissions in the U.S. (29%) and makes up almost a quarter of global GHG emissions. Personal cars and light trucks are the primary source of
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The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC Northern California and USGBC Orange County on June 30th to explore best practices in wor
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Home Building Crossroads Webinar: Strategy to Process - Roofs, June 15, 12 pm EDT
Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from today’s leading experts, as well as network with other profes
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The Edison Awards Gala, April 11, New York
The Edison Achievement Award recognizes global, innovative leaders' contributions to and positive influences on existing, new, and emerging markets. These individuals serve as an inspiration to future…
Solar Executive MBA Training Online, 6 weeks, Feb 19 - Apr 1
Access the tools, knowledge, and network you need to close solar deals, increase your bottom line, and grow your solar business. The course gives you the financial modeling background and perspec…
Boston GreenFest, Boston, MA, August 3-5, 2018
Boston GreenFest's goal is to educate and empower people to create a more sustainable, healthier world. We are actively building an interconnected, ever-expanding network throughout our neighborhoods,…
2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Aug 12 - 17, Pacific Grove, CA
The 2018 ACEEE Summer Study is the 20th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. This preeminent meeting will attract a diverse group of professionals to discuss cutting-edge techn…
Advanced Energy Conference 2018, Mar 26 - 28, New York City
Our tenth conference marks a watershed, as decades of research and development in renewables, batteries and other technologies realize their potential and have become vibrant sectors of the economy. …
The Southeast Building Conference, August 16 - 17, Kissimmee, FL
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) represents a powerful business-building opportunity for companies that want to reach the huge home building market in the South. Celebrating 40 years in…
Energy Futures: Cibersecurity and Financing Emerging Transitions, Nov 29, Madrid, Spain
Annual Event of the Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council This meeting is known for its dynamic format and strong international slant and is being organized by CECME and the Spanish Ene…
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