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Free Webinar: Blueprint: Building the Foundation of a Sustainability Program, January 22, 12pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how to develop an initial vision for a sustainability program, obtain buy-in, and define successes at a specific organization.
Building on the leading sustainability work
…2024 ULI Asia Pacific Summit, May 27-30, Tokyo, Japan
Where ULI Members come together to shape the built environment
ULI Asia Pacific Summit is a signature real estate event that yearly attracts over 700 decision makers from across Asia Pacific and be
…2024 Environmental League of Massachusetts Earth Night, May 9, Boston, Massachusetts
ELM invites you to join them for our 2024 Earth Night celebration on May 9 at Fenway Park’s 521 Overlook.
Building on their most successful 2023 Earth Night, ELM looks forward to g
…HomebuildersCAN Official Launch, Attend Online (free), April 3, 11 am - 12 pm
Join Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) for the official launch of the HomebuildersCAN program, a community of practice to educate and encourage builders to reduce the embodied carbon emissions assoc
…Urban Green Live, Online Event: The Green Economy Action Plan, w/ Nse Esema, March 27, 10-11 am ET
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development just released the Green Economy Action Plan, a first-of-its-kind roadm
…All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
…Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are a vital tool for architects and developers to reduce carbon embodied emissions in their projects. An EPD is a comprehensive report that provides transpare
…Widespread embodied carbon reporting is essential for the construction industry to effectively address its environmental impact and, as the practice is undertaken with increasing frequency, it’s
…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
…Virtual 7th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza, March 12, 11 am EST
The Extravaganza will be hosted by The Association of Energy Engineers National Capital Chapter (AEE NCC) and Leaders in Energy.
The panels will include:
- Panel 1 – Opportunities for wom
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can
…Online Course: Setting a Net Zero Target, Presented by UKGBC, February 24, 10 am BST
Organizations are setting their own climate commitments and/or ‘net zero targets’ to embrace the upcoming change as the UK aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050. To support members on t
…Online: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 26, 1pm - 2pm 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
…Net Zero 2017 Building Conference, August 24, Commerce, California
The Net Zero Conference, Energy + Water + Waste, is the nation’s largest event dedicated to net zero building design. The conference will include a full program of net zero case study presentations …
Often, energy-saving projects can yield extra benefits beyond reduced energy use and costs. These benefits can include reduced maintenance, improved productivity, waste reduction, and more. Join this
…In this 8-part series hosted by Rockwool, Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. walks us through some of the high performance homes he’s built, the basics of well-built wall assemblies, a
…Webinar: Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution, November 17, 12-1 EST
The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) are hosting a four-part series that will inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals and advocates
…Zero Waste Chicago Meet-up and Documentary Screening of "Scrappers," 9/21 - 6-9 pm, Chicago
Join Zero Waste Chicago for a screening of the documentary Scrappers, which looks at the human and economic forces behind scrap metal collection in Chicago. The documentary was produced by three Unive…
Project Drawdown Webinar on October 4, 1:15 pm
Join SSF Managing Director, Edward Saltzberg, and Chip Comins, CEO and Charman of the American Renewable Energy Institute, in a 60 minutes webinar and conversation with Drawdown editor and Project Dra…
Urban Green Holiday Member Reception, December 5, 6-9pm, NYC
Join us for our Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote on our 2018 Board of Directors…
Hyper-Efficient Building Workshops: Strategies to Comply with Local Law 31, August 29-30, NY NY
In 2016, New York City passed Local Laws 31 and 32, aimed at strengthening existing sustainability requirements and introducing new measures that will make NYC-owned buildings among the most efficient…
Vertical Farming in Austin Texas, July 22
Have you ever wanted to grow plants at home with hydroponics but haven't had the time to learn or didn't want to spend a fortune to get started? Well now is your chance to learn all about hydroponics …
Zero Waste Chicago Meetup, July 23
On Saturday, July 23rd, there will be an informal picnic potluck at Monarch Community Garden, starting at 2pm. Monarch is located on California Ave between Adams and Cortez, directly across from Ada…
How Much Do You Know About Solving Global Warming? (Take the Quiz! via New York Times)
Green entrepreneur, Paul Hawken recently edited a book called “Drawdown.” The new book analyzes one hundred potential climate change solutions and ranks them based on the measure of greenhouse gas…
Developing Solar on Landfills & Brownfields, June 12-13
Land owners will discover how to turn their brownfield liabilities into clean energy assets, while solar developers will learn how to choose and develop on brownfields. Brownfield/landfill owners …
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