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These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,
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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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Greener New York City Spotlight Online Networking and Panel, July 15 7-8:30 PM EDT
In 2019, New York City passed its own city-wide version of the Green New Deal. The plan includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, setting new goals for new developments and existing i
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The COVID-19 crisis is driving Americans to re-evaluate their needs and wants in a home. That will likely be good news for the high performance home community. Suzanne Shelton, CEO of Shelton Group, w
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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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This masterclass is aimed at those who are interested in acquiring a detailed understanding of how to negotiate Solar contracts, what the clauses are for and how you can best use them together with th
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(Postponed) NEWIEE's 10th Annual Awards Gala, April 30th, 6 - 9 pm, Boston, MA
"All of us at NEWIEE were very much looking forward to our 10th Annual Awards Gala that was planned for April 30th, and we regret that the current circumstances in which we find ourselves ma
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Connecticut Passive House Green Building Tour, February 5, East Haven, CT
WinnDevelopment is in the process of redeveloping the long vacant East Haven High School building into 70 new mixed income, elderly apartments. Originally constructed in 1936, The Tyler, financed in l
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The RIEEA Summit includes breakfast, breakout sessions led by a variety of respected leaders, RIEEA’s Annual business meeting, a raffle to support professional development scholarships, and a ke
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Turf Removal Class, February 22, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesully convert your landscape into a sustainable drought-tolerant garden. The class will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
2019 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon December 12, 12-2 pm, Cranston, Rhode Island
REI Welcomes friends and supporters to the organization's Annual Holiday Luncheon with Donald Grebein, Honorable Mayor of Pawtucket and Grover Fugate of RI CRMC
The State of Rhode Island a
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California Friendly Landscape Class, December 14, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Historic Mill Retrofit, Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA
NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Retrofit of Abbott Mill Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA The Abbot Mill complex consists of 13 former woolen mill buildings dating from the late 1800’s, now o…
R.W. Kern Center, Green Building Tour, November 1 & 20, December 6 & 18
See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how wastewater is filtered via the building’s indoor p
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Green Building Alliance - HQ LEED Platinum Tour, December 20th, 5-6 pm, Pittsburgh
Green Building Alliance - LEED Platinum Office Tour December 20th, 5-6 pm, Pittsburgh Green Building Alliance 33 Terminal Way, Suite 331 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Come check out the many green fea…
Successful Women In Clean Energy: Clean Energy Sector Training $ Paid Fellowship $ Opportunity for Permanent Employment Information Sessions 11/17/2016 10 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr…
Deep Energy Retrofits Saturday, November 5, 2016 10 am - 12 pm Boston Building Resources 100 Terrace Street Roxbury Crossing, Boston A deep energy retrofit (DER) is a whole-building analysi…
Manager of Land Stewardship The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education seeks a passionate and energetic Manager of Land Stewardship to maintain a thriving and diverse ecosystem on our 340-ac…
Webinar: Biting the Hands that Feed Us: September 28, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT
Biting the Hands that Feed Us September 28, 2016 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT Environmental regulations, for the most part, have lead to healthier lives and better environmental conditions. Food wa…
Clinton looks to California Regulators for Green Fuel Standards
Hillary Clinton is looking to find new ways to revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a regulation that was created in 2005 to try and promote renewable energy fuels, in order to do this she has so…
July 28th: Green Your Workplace: Sustainable Practices For Businesses
Are you a business owner looking to save money on utility and fuel bills? Or are you an employee of a local business or organization interested in working with your fellow employees to be more sustain…
Report Shows California's Push for Clean Energy is on the Right Path
The California Green Innovation Index has come out with a report that supplies outstanding statistics to support California's progress on its renewable energy goals. The report examined California's e…
Are US National Parks "For Sale" - Should we Panic?
A recent Washington Post headline asked whether Yosemite might soon be sponsored by Starbucks.... is it time to panic? Maybe. As the National Park Service approaches its 100th anniversary, Jona…
Building Blueprint: WELL Building Standard (Intro + Discussion), Tuesday June 18, Boston, 8:30 - 10;30 am "Dali" Room - 50 Milk Street 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 The time has come to eleva…
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