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Zero Waste Events: Tips & Tools, February 12, Pittsburgh, PA
Join for an introduction to Zero Waste. Speaker Kara Magoolaghan will present on the TRUE Zero Waste Rating System, how it relates to facility operations, and give anecdotal examples for ho
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects, builders, building department staff and ot
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Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance, with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundati
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Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour: Urbana, Illinois, September 3, 6-8 pm (Free)
Stop by the home of Marya Ryan and Pete Resnick in Urbana on this year's Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour.
The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, bus
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Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and enhance occupant comfort. In this webinar, hear from leading organizations about how they h
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RE+ Storage, July31- August 1, Santa Clara, California
RE+ Storage provides a platform for business connections and education focused on the energy storage industry. Gain valuable insights into:
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Manufacturing, supply chain, reuse, and recycl
Free Webinar: Renewables for Indoor Agriculture Growers and Greenhouses, June 17, 10-11:30 am, PT
Lower operational costs achieved with integrating renewable energy solutions boost the sustainability and resiliency of your indoor agricultural business. This introductory class for growers and desig
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Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Designing Beyond Disposal, May 28, 12-1 pm, CT
Join the Illinois Green Alliance event for a candid, virtual panel conversation with interior design materials experts discussing the complex trade-offs designers face when making decisions aroun
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This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to deploy E
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This webinar is offered at BOTH 10 am and 8 pm for your convenience.
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus
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(Canceled) Creating Spaces for Pollinators and Hummingbirds, March 26, Smithfield, RI
The pollinators of the world are losing ground at an alarming rate. Discover what you can do on your property to encourage, assist, and help to save pollinators. You will look at food, nesting, and sh
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7th Annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo (Now Virtual), April 6-9
Virtual CxEnergy (More Info Coming Soon!)
The 7th annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo, April 6-9, 2020 in San Diego, provides more topical, in-depth educational presentations than ever for c
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Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In West Concord, February 29, Concord, MA
Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a
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Sumer BBQ - Get to Know the USGBC MA! Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm- Cambridge, MA
USGBC Massachusetts, Summer BBQ Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm North Point Park - 6 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA 02141 Come join the USGBC MA Chapter for a Summer Networking Event! There will be craft…
Global Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture, September 10-12, 2020
Magnus Group takes a huge gratification to welcome you for “Global Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture” AGRI 2020 scheduled during September 10-12, 2020 in Paris, France.
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Solar and Energy Storage Northeast, February 19-20, Boston, MA
Solar and Energy Storage Northeast is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle i
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Turf Removal Class, Part of the Landscape Transformation Series, January 25, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
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Love This Place Energy: An Efficient Home is a Cozy Home December 1, 2016, 4:30-7:30 In collaboration with the Denver Office of Sustainability, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is kicking o…
Help Build What’s Next - Chicago, Illinois November 14, 1:30-4:30 google 320 N Morgan St Chicago, IL 60607 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out thi…
14th International Conference on Green Buildings- Mumbai, IND (10/6-8)
The 14th International Conference on Green Buildings will be held at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India on from October 6-8 this year! Registration and accommodation information can be found he…
Electric Car Charging Stations Surpass Gas Stations in Japan
A survey conducted by Nissan has found that there are now more electric charging stations than gas stations in Japan. The survey revealed that there are more than 40,000 electric stations in compariso…
TOMORROW: Green Tour of Village Elementary School
The USGBC NJ Green Schools Committee in collaboration with the NJ School Boards Association is pleased to present an educational tour of the Village Elementary School addition project in the West Wind…
The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality
To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Isla…
The US Must Combat Food Waste Now
If you had to take a guess of how much food produced in America is wasted, what would it be? 5%? Maybe 15%? Believe it or not, 40% of all food produced in America is wasted according to a widely cited…
Will The Sun Shine on Tesla’s Acquisition of SolarCity?
The cleantech-savvy vanguard, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors, recently offered to buy his cousin Lyndon Rive's company, SolarCity, in an unexpected deal that values the solar installer at more than $2.5 bi…
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