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Mitsubishi Electric - Plant and Training Facility Tour
In order to go All-Electric and power your house with the sun, the HVAC system needs to be electric as well. Mitsubishi Electric is the leader in high-performance HVAC systems that are ALL E
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Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, September 10, 11 am - 1 pm PT
The accelerating electrification market is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners seek to convert their homes from fossil fuel-powered syste
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LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep, August 5, 12 - 4 pm ET
Join this training to kickstart or enhance the study process. The curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the Advanced placement specialty exams.
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Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, July 11, 1-2 pm ET
The idea of zero-carbon buildings is quickly moving from aspiration to expectation, especially for new construction. This session examines the enabling factors making zero carbon buildings possible, h
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The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on energy, water, and greenhouse gas redu
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Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, June 13, 12-2 pm, PT
While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers, when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and battery sy
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Join ROCKWOOL and 475 High Performance Building Supply for an exclusive webinar introducing Smartrock® - a two-in-one solution that combines high-performance stone wool insulation from ROCKWO
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Introduction to Healthy Materials, Hosted online by BuiltEnvironment Plus, May 1, 12-2 pm ET
In this workshop, participants will learn key product sustainability metrics and how to identify products and materials that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will hi
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Free Webinar: Introduction to All-Weather Window Heat Pumps, April 2, 12-1 pm ET
One-way window ACs have been around for a long time, but now, new two-way window AC technology is available to heat and cool through all heat and cold waves. Let's discuss how this new technology
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Bay Area Green Spring Soiree, USGBC California, March 20, 5-7 pm, San Francisco
This event will bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and advocates of sustainable architecture and green building practices for a night of networking, inspiration, and celebration.
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Presented by Nick Brown and Gary Klein, this webinar will look at the best practices for installing a heat pump water in residential homes. This course will help plumbers, builders, architects, homeow
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VERGE Electrify Online Event, July 26-27
VERGE Electrify brings together early movers and technology experts to share learnings and best practices for electrifying transportation, buildings and industry — rapidly and equitably. Join th
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The Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will be held both virtually (on-line), and in person at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm on October 18th.
The Summit is a
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Rich Earth Institute: Urine Nutrient Reclamation, March 10, 11 am - 12 noon, Amherst, MA
Founded in 2012, the Rich Earth Institute established the nation’s first community scale urine recycling program, the Urine Nutrient Reclamation Project. As leaders in this emerging field, they have…
CARE 20th Annual Conference, May 3-4, Minneapolis
Register today for the opportunity to gain insights on new products and tech in carpet recycling, lessons from the field, research insights and updates on industry trends.
Confirmed speakers for th
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The 2022 MIT Energy Conference, March 31 - April 1, In-Person and Online, Cambridge, MA
the MIT Energy Conference is the largest student-led energy conference in the U.S., first held in 2006. The 2022 MIT Energy Conference will return in-person at the Boston Marriott Cambridge
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Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, Online Webinar, February 1, 12 pm
Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up
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Free Green Building CE Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation, January 26, 12-1 pm EST
This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha
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Sustainability Management Conference, Providence, RI, July 30 - August 1
Learn benchmark leading practices, discover new solutions and hear hard-won accomplishments from your peers. Discover new innovative strategies companies are using to meet sustainability goals and how…
2nd International Conference on Green Energy, August 12 - 14, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Welcome to the official website of the 2018 2nd International Conference on Green Energy (ICOGE 2018) . The conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during August 12-14, 2018. ICOGE2018, as w…
Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…
Timber Frame House Raising, Yestermorrow School, May 12, Waitsfield, VT
Join us in celebrating the raising of the new timber frame outdoor classroom on the Yestermorrow campus! This project was made possible thanks to the efforts of numerous instructors, student, staff…
How can users’ behavior improve green building efficiency?
Users’ behavior can achieve a considerable impact on a green building efficiency. For it to work, people need to understand why and how they can contribute to the building. Therefore, to teach,
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USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting, April 9, Boston
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …
2018 Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference, March 30, Manchester, NH
The 2018 LOCAL SOLUTIONS: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference will bring together local government decision-makers and other community-based participants in learning how to prepare for climate cha…
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