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In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec
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Facilities & Campus Energy - North America Summit, May 3-4, National Harbor, Maryland
"Improving Energy Efficiencies and Environmental Sustainability in the Built Environment"
The 3rd Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in
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2023 RE+ Texas, April 5-6, Austin, Texas
Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, the event has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Each year, the event has
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Online Course: Passive House Retrofits: Part 1, March 21, 1-5 pm
The Passive House standard is not just for new construction. Breathe sustainable life into old buildings using the Passive House Institute EnerPHit standards in your retrofit projects. Learn how exist
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An opportunity to celebrate the kickoff of ACCE (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders), an accelerator program developed in partnership between Greentown Labs and Browning the
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The Electrify Efficiently series, presented by Electrify My Home, highlights the significant business opportunities, vital role of efficiency, and lessons learned from the field.
Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, January 25, 12 pm EST
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing
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USGBC-LA Net Zero Accelerator Demo Day & Expo, Online, January 12, 12 - 2:30 pm PST
This is an annual online event consisting of interactive demonstrations from the USGBC-LA net zero accelerators 2022 cohort, updates from NZA alumni, and an intro to companies in their SoCal
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USGBC National Capital Region’s (USGBC NCR) Green Tie Affair, December 8, 6-9 pm, Washington, DC
Join USGBC National Capital Region (NCR) on December 8 at Gensler’s office in Washington, D.C. for the retuirn of the Green Tie affair and this annual event’s 20th anniversa
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Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance Meeting, December 7, 3pm EST
It's venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
This reoccurring monthly gat
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In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef
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100% Clean Energy by 2045? How You Can Help! February 28th in San Francisco, CA
In September 2018, Governor Brown passed Senate Bill 100, that amended the renewable energy goals setting the mark of 100% Renewable Energy by 2045.
This mandate to completely eliminate carbon poll
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Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston
Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led
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Healthy Materials Summit - Boston/Cambridge 11/14
Healthy Materials Summit November 14 - 7:30 am - 12 noon 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA The goal of this summit is to inspire and empower institutional and commercial leaders, designers and bui…
Erie Emerging 2030 District: Energy Efficiency Workshop, Dec 20, Erie, PA
This is the third in a series of bi-monthly workshops offered by the Erie Emerging 2030 District to help educate downtown organizations and businesses about energy efficiency opportunities.
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Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health, USGBC New York Upstate, December 11, Syracuse, NY
Join WCNY + Premier Events + U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate for our inaugural event Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health
Self-care, wellness, and health are paramount for any woman.
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CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: RESIDENTIAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares ar
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Climate Change, Part 1: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
Climate change is happening, despite the differing opinions and facts surrounding it. It’s become quite the divisive topic, eliciting passionate debates. It’s easy to understand why those
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Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA
Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel
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HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI
Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a
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2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…
NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…
Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements
What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of
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Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference, April 16, Devens
The Pursuit of Sustainable Living Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference April 16, 2015 8 am - 4:30 pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA The annual Sustainable Communities …
BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager (Seattle)
THE BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager The Bullitt Foundation seeks a talented, high-energy new staff member to join its Seattle-based team. Operating from the Bullitt Center, the new …
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