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Zero Carbon Cascadia: Seattle and Beyond, November 20, Seattle, WA
Join the Cascadia Green Building Coalition in 2019 in crafting net positive carbon + energy solutions, the social impact they have, and policies to support them underway here in our bioregion. Togethe
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As more homeowners in California and around the country and word begin to electrify their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challeng
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Free Webinar: Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code, April 30, 9 -11 am PT
The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the latest upd
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Women of Carbon: Documentary Screening & Panel, March 19, 5-8 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Engine and Carbon Leadership Forum Boston/Northeast Hub are thrilled to co-host Boston's first public screening of Women of Carbon, a compelling documentary highlighting the women de
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I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec
Fundamentals of Building Science, One Day Online Training, February 4, 9 am - 1 pm
This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu
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ADAPT Southeast Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida
The need for sustainable, adaptable and forward-thinking buildings, communities and infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Join USGBC and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and sustainability
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LEED Green Associate Training, Online, December 28,10 - 12 GMT
Welcome to the LEED Green Associate event! This online gathering is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about sustainable building practices and becoming LEED certified. Unlock your po
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USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala, December 11, 6-10 pm, Los Angeles, California
This year, USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala dives into a "Under the Sea" theme at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
Join USGBC California for a
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States in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are committing to widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030. These aggressive goals aim to stabilize energy bills, improve health, and cut cli
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The MetroWest Sustainability Forum presents:
The Future of Geo-Micro Districts:
A Presentation and Q&A
Featuring Audrey Schulman
Exec. Director of HEET in Cambridge
How local communitie
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"Transform 2020", March 24-25, Sydney, Australia
Driving change for the built environment:
Join us at TRANSFORM 2020 to drive action, innovate, collaborate, engage in deep-dive sessions and tackle how to push the conversation further for a more s
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What considerations should be made with the new acoustical requirements in IgCC 2018, LEED v4.1, WELL, and ASHRAE 189.1? Come to the ASHRAE Lunch meeting, co-hosted with AIA Kansas City to find out mo
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Altair EcoVillage - February Discussion Group & Potluck, 2/14, Intro Session at 3:30 pm
Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:30pm 6:00pm "Altair is hosting regular informational sessions so folks can drop in, ask our members questions, and learn more about our EcoVillage plans. We have an ag…
Webinar, Airtightness and Vapor Control in CLT Construction, November 19, 12pm EST
Energy, Safety, and the Importance of Vapour Drive in Mass Timber Construction with Lueder Herms of Pro Clima
During this FREE hour-long presentation Pro Clima's Global Export Manager and R&
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Eversource’s 2019 Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, 10/24, Berlin, CT
Eversource will be hosting a Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference on October 24, 2019 in Berlin, CT.
Attendees will dive into real examples of zero energy buildings presented by i
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IKEA Tour with Green Building Alliance, October 22, Pittsburgh, PA
Join GBA for a green building tour of IKEA and take a close-up look of the 694-kW PV array on the roof and other green features of the Pittsburgh facility, and&
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5th Annual NY Energy Summit, October 16-18, Albany, NY
Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Explain the Implementation of the Revolutionary CLCPA Clean Energy Goals.
The approval of New York State’s extraordinarily aggressive Climate Leadership and C
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Discuss the benefits of native plants for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Pollinators are crucial for the life and health of your veggie plants! Includes hands-on component in which atten…
U.S, Canada, and Mexico Make Clean Energy Pledge for 2025
The United States, Canada, and Mexico’s leaders have pledged to source 50% of their overall electricity through clean energy by 2025. President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Pre…
EPA Methane Cut - New Regulations, and Resistance
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has recently finalized a new methane rule that will see heavy regulations implemented into the gas and oil sectors. Methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that t…
Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy, June 8, 12 noon, Boston
Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy Presented by; Environmental Entrepreneurs, E4TheFuture, Climate Action Business Association Thursday, June 8, 2016 from 12:00 noon -2 pm Brown …
Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA Friday, March 11th, 2016 The Harvard Center f…
Add Your Name to a Friend of the Court Brief to Support the Clean Power Plan
Support the Clean Power Plan The Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), released in August of last year, represents the first serious attempt by the federal government to reduce greenhous…
COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference -March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM @USGBC MA, Boston
COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM USGBC MA Headquarters USGBC 17th Floor "Milky Way" Boston, 02109-02109 More than 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emission…
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