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USGBC First Friday Webinar: All In for Equity – Shedding Light on the Headlines, May 6, 1 pm EDT
This session walks attendees through the most recent updates made to LEED and credentialing, as well as introduce new, tested strategies and resources. Speakers discuss the direction of the building i
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2023 Sustainability Symposium, May 24, Philadelphia, 8am-5:30pm
Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape, May 16, 12:30-5 PM ET, Atlanta, Georgia
This Solar 101 program is designed to help you get the most out of the upcoming RE+ Southeast conference. The industry experts for a half day workshop designed for those who are interested in a c
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Hi-Velocity HVAC System for Modern Designed Homes
I worked with a high-velocity HVAC system attached to a ground source heat pump a decade ago. We had to use this system because the architect did not leave us any room for ductwork, so the
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ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy
European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular
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Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti
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Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc
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Solar Power Africa Expo, Cape Town, February 8-10
As a continent, Africa is undergoing steady economic growth, development and transformation. As such, activity in the renewable energy market is growing rapidly and presents huge opportunities for inv
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Build a Better House Training: HVAC Course, February 10, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis
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We are delighted to extend you a warm invitation to join our one of the most prestigious conferences on “3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (G
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Passive House 201 Event: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, August 16, 3 PM
This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.
Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightne
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As we build back from the COVID-19 Pandemic, we can reimagine our communities as places where health and well being are at the forefront of design, planning and investment. The 9th Annual Grey to
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Webinar: Building Resilience -- Community as a Building Block of Resilience, June 3, 2:30 pm EDT
As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today
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WMGC Green Night: 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes An ongoing challenge in sustainable building has been to bring beautiful, high energy performance ho…
#1920sMakeoverATL House Update - Foundation Work has Started
The #1920sMakeoverATL Project is in full gear now (!), and foundation work has started! Matt and the ATL team have decided to prop up the house on piers and completely rebuild the foundation. The orig
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What does it really MEAN to build GREEN? Online, March 9, 3:30-5 pm ET
What will your footprint look like?
Buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global carbon emissions. It’s our role as AEC professionals to help change that dire statistic through innovative g
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Telling Your Green Building Story with Rate It Green - Let's Get Started!
Let's build your green building brand together by celebrating your company's accomplishments, leading edge products and services, and team. Rate It Green can help you create and p
Developers Urged to Go Green in Cebu, Phillipines
Going green in construction and facilities is not just about good looks and savings on utility bills, but more and also about the building resilience, health, and well-being of every single person. Ho…
Renewable Energy Expo 2018, August 2 - 4, Yangon, Myanmar
RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPO MYANMAR 2018 is the only specialized Renewable Energy technology and equipment event that brings together an international congregation of Government and private renewable energy…
Rental Effect Study: Which Green Office Building Features Do Tenants Pay For?
A 2017 study shows that green features such as natural light, efficient HVAC, water conservation, public transit, an electric car charging station, an onsite fitness facility, and access to services w
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"Right Sized" Net Zero House, May 19, 11am - 1:00pm, Higganum, CT
YOU’RE INVITED Take an open wall, open house tour of a great net zero home we’re in the midst of building in Higganum. The home achieves high performance and affordability by asking, “how much …
EBC 25th Annual EBEE Awards and 28th Annual Meeting, June 27, Boston, MA
Each year, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding environmental / energy accomplishments in the promotion of a sust…
International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation, July 9 - 11, Rome, Italy
The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It can be viewed as making a positive contribution to sustainability. ISSA, international, multi-disciplinary symposium, ai…
Webinar: Small Commercial Sector: beyond Lighting Program Strategies, April 25, 11am-12pm
The small commercial sector is historically difficult to reach due to diversity in business types and other market barriers. As federal lamp standards become more stringent and market penetration of e…
Webinar: “Community Choice Energy: Power and Purpose," May 16th, 2pm-3pm
Community Choice agencies (CCAs) serve their communities with electrical power. There are other dimensions of power that CCAs engage in, such as the power of decision-making, the power of local contro…
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