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2019 NEEP Summit: Pathways to Decarbonization in the Northeast, August 27-29, Brooklyn, NY
This year, the NEEP Summit will be held in collaboration with Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as part of EPRI’
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Electrification is taking form in California. Gas water heaters are being phased out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition
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Boston Climatetech Summit, October 29, Online and In Somerville, Massachusetts
The annual Greentown Climatetech Summit is the premier gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists accelerating the climate, energy, and industrial t
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Smart Cities Connect 2020 (New Dates!), November 17-19, 2020, Denver CO
We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in pr
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Emerging Professionals Happy Hour, December 18, 5:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA
GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education
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Nearly 30 years ago, Groundwork opened its doors in Venice Beach, CA with a small-batch roaster and a big mission: to source and share the very best organic coffee that is fairly traded, and ethically
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The Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th 2019 at Babcock Ranch 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 3
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Topping Out Awards 2019, November 7, Dallas, TX
Topping Out is a DFW Metroplex annual networking event and awards programs in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (A/E/C) and allied fields.Topping Out started in 2003, by then HKS Arc
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Grey to Green Conference, October 29-30, Washington D.C.
Chesapeake Bay has provided an important focal point for many of the innovative policies and programs that have been implemented to accelerate the adoption of green infrastructure in the D.C. Metro Re
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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Director, Federal Electricity and Utility Policy - NRDC
Position Summary:
NRDC is seeking an experienced advocate and power sector expert to advance their work on federal electricity and utility policy (electric and gas). This position will be focu
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Tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum), October 23, Malvern, PA
Join USGBC New Jersey for this guided tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum)
in Malvern, PA. Complete with CEUs on the bus ride there. Ride the chartered bus with us, or drive yourself. Pa
2019 Metro KC Climate Action Coalition Summit, September 14, 8:30am-5:30pm, Overland Park, KS
Join the Metro KC Climate Action Coalition September 14 for the first-ever Metro KC Climate Action Summit
Internationally recognized speakers to highlight emerging trends in climate change and
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USGBC Maryland and NCR Net Zero Schools Hard Hat Tour: September 11, 2019 Baltimore, MD
Visit two Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Schools currently under construction in Baltimore City. Graceland Park/O’Donnell Heights ES/MS and Holabird ES/MS are both designed to be zero net energy with the
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Devastating Man-Made Forest Fires in Southeast Asia Accelerating in Recent Years
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan, is justifiably speaking out against companies that start forest fires in Southeast Asia, calling them a “man-made tragedy”. The fore…
AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation
Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r
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Come see Hampshire College's two new Living Building Challenge centers up and running. Friday, August 5th - 1-5 pm Hampshire College Campus 893 West Street, Amherst MA, 01002 With constructio…
Spark Clean Energy National CleantechUP
Spark Clean Energy, in partnership with the Dept. of Energy, will host the first National Conference and Cleantech University Prize business plan competition for students from across the country. …
Massachusetts & the Internet of Things Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer St Boston, Massachusetts United States MassTLC is ho…
RenewBoston Workshop in Allston MA, Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 pm
Monday, April 25 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM Honan-Allston Library 300 N Harvard St, Allston, Massachusetts 02134 Attention owners of single famliy homes, landlords, renters: Save money by saving energy!…
USGBC MA Green Building Tour: 450 Kendall, March 24, 5:30 - 8 pm
March 24th, 2016 5:30 - 8 pm Biomed Realty 451 Kendall St. Cambridge, MA Chapter Members $ 0.00 Non-Members $ 25.00 Join USGBC MA for a tour of 450 Kendall, led by sponsoring partners AHA …
Zero Net Energy Homes, 10 Week Course, Marc Rosenbaum - (fee)
Learn From A Zero Net Energy Home Expert Marc Rosenbaum, P.E., is A 10-week online course taught by Marc Rosenbaum ,one of the most popular speakers in the building industry today. He built his f…
'Loma Larga Granja Solar' A New Twist in Solar Development, February 11, 7 pm - BASEA Forum
'Loma Larga Granja Solar' A New Twist in Solar Development Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum: Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2016 First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist;…
Introduction to LEED for Homes – Free CE Webinar - 1/27 at 12 noon EST
Introduction to LEED for Homes – Free CE Webinar January 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Presenter: Brett Little, LEED APH, LFA, GHP LEED for Homes is a residential green building certification th…
New Organic Solar Technology to Power Global Network of Objects
It is hard to believe that one day technology and objects are going to be linked together through an ‘internet of things.’ That’s right an interconnected global network will help operate devices…
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