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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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USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado
Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following
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Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg
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Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemen
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Reimagine Buildings: Electrification, Online, January 24, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET
Join the Passive House Accelerator team to gain the actionable insights and connections at this virtual half day event you need to create buildings that make a difference.
Through TED Talk-esq
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In this advanced electric vehicle training, you will gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin your EV charging projects. During this session, industry experts will discuss the proces
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The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn their building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work.
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Free Webinar, Energy Storage Basics, November 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion
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Free Webinar: Transformers: Turning Existing Buildings “Green”, October 24, 10am-12pm PT
We hear lots about “green buildings” and “sustainable design” for new construction, but what about existing buildings? This course provides an overview of operations and mainte
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California Green Jobs - USGBC CA Free Virtual Career & Resource Fair, October 16, 12-1:30 PT
If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. Additionally, w
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Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) are building heating and cooling air conditioning systems which utilize refrigerant as the medium of heat transfer and are currently the standard for residen
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California Energy Code 2019 and CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes, March 15th
California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen
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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-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering
Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …
3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore
Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb
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REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI
2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon
Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar
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The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.
- THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL
Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04
For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima
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USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA
USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals
FREE Workshop
Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a
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Do you use biophilic design in your projects?
In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto
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KEEA Conference 2015 - Turning Points in Energy Efficiency, October 6, Hershey
The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) is proud to announce the fifth annual KEEA Energy Efficiency Conference! The KEEA Conference 2015 connects energy efficiency and advanced energy experts …
An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm
"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…
USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - April 22 (Earth Day!) 5 - 8 pm
USGBCMA Building Tech Forum On Earth Day! 4/22/2015 The USGBC MA Chapter is hosting an Earth Day Building Tech Forum Wednesday 4/22 in Boston. When: 5-8pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 …
Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…
Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.
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