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Webinar: Applying Regenerative Principles in Your Work, January 7, 7-8 PM EST
This interactive session invites participants to further develop and apply regenerative thinking at home, in work, and across other dimensions of daily life.
Build It Green, in partnership with Bil
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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, July 14-16, 9 am-1 pm ET
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for ne
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ESG faces growing scrutiny - so how can we turn backlash into a breakthrough? This webinar explores the impact of the ESG backlash on corporate strategy and how to navigate it while reinforcing&n
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ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate, July 16-17, Dana Point, California
Decarbonization, a key aspect of ESG in real estate, involves reducing carbon emissions from buildings and real estate projects through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.&
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California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energy sphere. Solar contractors, designers, and affiliated trades have the opportunity to capt
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Free Webinar: Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, May 29, 10 am - 12:30 pm PT
Preparing for climate change requires learning how to adapt in the face of this change in order to increase the resilience of communities, natural systems, and our built environment to withstand and r
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Free Online PG&E Course: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 2, 12-3pm PT
As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becom
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The U.S. EPA has proposed a new stormwater permit and is accepting public comments until March 17. This permit would apply to privately-owned industrial, commercial, and institutional properties in th
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Presented by Electrify My Home, this two-part mini-series focuses on the critical shift towards building electrification. Participants will explore the benefits of transitioning to all-electric homes,
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Join the USGBC Southern Colorado committee for their annual Wintergreen event!
What are the ethical and business cases for paying increased attention to materials in the built environment? Join us
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Webinar: Health and Wealth Series - Empower Yourself to Wellness in Your Home, March 5, 12 pm EST
American Homes can be some of the most toxic places. Learn how to keep you and your families safe with tips on how to create a healthy living space, testing your home for toxins and how to prevent Cov
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FREE Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, February 17, 1 pm EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima
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Webinar: Zero Carbon Zero Bills, Presented by Zero Carbon Home, January 21, 6pm CST
How to cut your heating bill, electric bill and carbon footprint to zero, by someone who has done it - David Green
This webinar is free. It will help you to save a lot of money and cut your carbon
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Webinar: Ending Energy Poverty May 30th 11:30-1:00pm
Global electrification reached 85.3% in 2014, however, over 1 billion people still do not have electricity and more than 2.7 billion people are without clean cooking facilities. What has worked in…
Caleb Peck from Husqvarna recently spoke with Green Builder Matt Hoots about Husqvarna’s residential and commercial electric mowers and other lawn and maintenance equipment, some of which
Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants
Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, the chemicals that are found in some of these products or used during their production can
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Webinar: Intro to "Living" Affordable Housing - ILFI Education Series, November 19, 7:45 am EDT
Join your local Living Future Collaborative for a live-viewing of the International Living Future Institute’s online course, Intro to “Living” Affordable Housing.Our future is s
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BOOST 2020: The Midwest’s Emerging Entrepreneurs in Sustainability, November 10, 6 - 8pm
BOOST is a platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to provide sustainable change in the Midwest. BOOST 2020 will be a virtual showcase, welcoming hundreds of suppo
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HeatSmart Mass: Technology Overview and Questions Webinar; August 7
MassCEC will provide an overview of the HeatSmart Mass program, answer questions about the RFP, and provide an overview of each of the eligible technologies.
NYSERDA WEBINAR: NextGen HVAC Technology Challenges PON 3519 Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:30p to 3:30p SyracuseCoE HQ, Room 203 The NYSERDA NextGen HVAC funding opportunity (PON 3519) will offer…
This week, USGBC-LA is celebrating 15 years. So, it’s a teenager. And like most teens, we can still remember its birth, we see much hope for the future, and in the present, there can be a lot going …
Interested in learning more about clean, low-maintenance electric vehicles? Don't miss the next Green Night on July 12th! Massachusetts has been overseeing the installation of electric vehicle (EV) c…
Getting Started With Energy Savings Plus Health Webinar, July 11
Interested in taking a proactive approach to protecting indoor air quality (IAQ) while boosting energy efficiency in your school district? This webinar will take you through the steps for getting star…
This EBC Climate Change Series of five programs will examine the latest adaptation and resiliency programs at the city, state, and federal level as well as at institutions and in the private sector. …
Webinar: Teaching Systems Thinking to Fill the Climate Literacy Gap, June 1, 1:15 to 2:45 PM EST
Teaching Systems Thinking to Fill the Climate Literacy Gap What will it take to produce a workforce that understands the relationships between environmental, social, and business factors so we can…
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