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Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,California

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Green Tech Horizons, An Austin Energy Green Building Seminar, Free & Online, November 4, 12 - 1:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make buildings cleaner, smarter and more resilient.

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 452 views | Posted on: 10/10/2025 | Last updated: 10/13/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series), November 18 to December 2, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series

California Green Building

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Offsite Construction Is Redefining High Performance, Online, October 28, 3-4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Offsite construction provides a unique opportunity to use precision for a higher quality build, consistency and less waste for a more sustainable approach to home building. Experts on this panel will

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Smart Homes and Furnishings 2025, September 24-26, Rosemont, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart Home and Furnishings Conference and Exhibition is dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in smart home technology. From groundbreaking products and expert presentations to interact

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

Intro to Healthy Materials, Online Workshop, August 14, 12 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

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

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 07/29/2025

Free Webinar: Career Pathways for Home Energy Professionals, July 18, 11 am - 1 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The home energy industry is rapidly expanding, offering numerous career opportunities in energy efficiency, solar energy, green building performance, and electrification. Whether a newcomer, a st

California Green Building

0 replies | 567 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Empowering India, The Clean Energy Growth Opportunity, Online, June 10, 4pm, IST and June 12,12 pm, ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

India is on its way to becoming a clean energy powerhouse, helping show the way toward an efficient industrial economy that is resilient for all.

Join us at the upcoming webinar where experts

India Green Building

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/02/2025

Free Webinar: Net Zero When? ... Net Zero NOW!, May 29, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? In this month’s Next Up event, Passive House Accelerator explores real-world strategies, technologies, and materials that are al

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 05/15/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

Sustainability Delivery Summit, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Illinois Green Alliance is proud to be a partner of the Sustainability Delivery Summit, taking place this June in Chicago.

The Summit brings together the entire infrastructure ecosystem to drive fo

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House, February 12, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for the third NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Sendero Verde and Cornell Tech, two transformative Passive House buildings and Buildings of Excellence

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA,Buildings of Excellence,BE-Ex

0 replies | 2204 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

The 4th IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, January 10-12, Honolulu, HI

by mkilmartin // Intern

Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Mexico

0 replies | 2624 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/04/2020

Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee)(Live or On Demand) - International Living Future Institute, Starts March 2, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee) - International Living Future Institute Introduction to Living Affordable Housing: Strategies and Benefits to Applying the Living Building Challenge We…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 02/12/2016 | Last updated: 02/12/2016

Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.

Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK

by mkilmartin // Intern

Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Pass

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,UK Green Building

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

USGBC NY Upstate: 8th Annual Green Building Expo, October 16, SUNY New Paltz

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate
8th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO and ED

 

Join USGBC Upstate NY for an educational, informational event showcasing green building products a


Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 09/26/2019 | Last updated: 09/26/2019

Grey to Green Conference, September 29-October 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Grey to Green Conference will be hosted in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) September 30 & Oct 1 and in the DC Metro Region October 29 & 30.

Minnesota and the Greater MSP Re

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

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 …

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…

California Green Building

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 07/05/2016 | Last updated: 07/05/2016

Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health

by Higgins_James // Student

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…

Filed under: Other Green Building Air

Keywords: Pollution,Indoor Air Quality,Air Pollution

0 replies | 2813 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …

Filed under: Concrete

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Biomimicry,Concrete

0 replies | 2988 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Social Justice

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

 

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