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Fine Homebuilding Summit, October 2-4, Southbridge, MA
Fine Homebuilding, along with Green Building Advisor and Keep Craft Alive, are bringing together building industry experts, influencers, and manufacturers for 2+ days and more than 50 hours of an
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Free Webinar: Phius 101: Foundations of Passive Building and Phius Standards, April 17, 12-1pm CT
Join Illinois Green Alliance and Phius to learn how you can build comfortable, healthy, cost-efficient buildings for a more resilient world at Phius 101 for Architects an
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Thinking of bringing the Just label to your organization and not sure where to start?
Do you have an existing label and want to learn more about 3.0?
Are you looking to learn more about
Envision SP - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2-Day Online Training, March 20-21
The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification processes. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any prof
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Properly sized heating and cooling systems help ensure HVAC runs more efficiently and dehumidifiers better and may reduce system costs. Some codes, energy, and green programs also require this. Meetin
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2025 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, March 4-6, Portland, Oregon
ACEEE’s Hot Air and Hot Water Forums are the nation’s premier policy and technical conferences devoted to improving efficiency and decarbonizing space and water heating. The Forums bring t
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informative and interactive event where we'll delve into the fascinating world of hydroponics a
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff
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Local Environmental Action 2020, Saturday, March 7, Boston, MA
Local Environmental Action is an opportunity to join community leaders, environmental advocates and activists from across the region for an exciting day of skills training, networking, and inspiration
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RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 18, 10:30-11:30am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out
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Climate Mobilization Act Series: Efficiency Roadmaps for Local Law 97, November 6, New York, NY
The carbon reduction targets of Local Law 97 will require an unprecedented focus on deep energy efficiency retrofits across New York City buildings. Many building owners will be considering these
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2019 USGBC CT Green Building Awards, October 3rd, New Haven, CT
USGBC Connecticut will be hosting their 2019 Annual Green Building Awards Oct. 3rd in New Haven, in the Springside Community Room, at Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Educational Center.
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Holyoke Herald completes $2 million solar installation project.
Holyoke Herald newspaper headquarters complete solar installation project. The $2 million project was funded by investment tax credits. In 2006, a federal policy known as the Investment Tax Credit …
Chicago Build 2019 Expo, September 19-20, Chicago, IL
Part of the global Build series in New York, London, Sydney, Glasgow and Auckland, Chicago Build 2019 (September 19-20) features 200+ speakers across 12 conference tracks (includin
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NEW YORK | LBC 4.0 WORKSHOP, September 5, New York, NY
The Living Building Challenge is an advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 aims to improve buildings in the realms of health, community, equity, ener
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This series focuses on Building Operator Certification training, offering classes 1001 (A & B) and 1003-1007.
BOC Level I Training Certificate of Completion (TCOC) is earned by atten
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From Blueprint to Bill: NYC's Building Emissions Law Webinar, July 17, 9:30-10:30am
Join Urban Green Council and World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) for a Global Exchanges Webinar about the process behind NYC's groundbreaking building emissions law.
Urban Green
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$57 million in Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Funds Announced
Governor Cuomo announced $57 million in Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds to help cut utility costs for approximately 8,600 low-income families and seniors across the state. The funds will…
Housing Opportunity 2016 - Building for a Changing World May 15-17, 2016 Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts Join ULI and Enterprise Community Partners to gain the tools, knowle…
Sustainable Water Management Conference, March 7 - 10, Providence, RI
Sustainable Water Management Conference, March 7 - 10, Providence, RI American Water Works Association Presenting solutions for balancing the benefits of conservation with the costs, managing wa…
Green California Summit and Exposition - April 21-22, Sacramento Convention Center
Green California Summit and Exposition - April 21-22, Sacramento Convention Center - 10th Anniversary - California sets an example in many respects for green programs throughout the country, and t…
Starting the Year off With a Big Bang - USGBC MA Annual Meeting 1/21/2016
Starting 2016 Off With A Bang! Molly Cox reports on the USGBC MA Annual Meeting and Celebration: To read the full blog post: http://usgbcma.org/blog/starting-2016-bang USGBC MA Board Members: …
From Environment, Massachusetts: Do you agree with this statement? "Everyone who wants to power their home or business with solar energy should be able to do so." Last month, Massachusetts leg…
Urban Green NYC Holiday Party - December 2, 6-8 pm
Holiday Member Reception December 2nd 6-8 pm Join us for our Holiday Member Reception, hosted by Grohe, to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear wha…
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