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Product optimization and embodied carbon in products are hot topics in 2020. Our previous webinar explained what embodied carbon is new tools to evaluate embodied carbon in products, and the movement
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The New York University School of Law’s Institute for Policy Integrity will host a webinar on Monday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM to provide an overview of Justice40 and the
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Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor u
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How To Think About Building Codes: Building Code Integration, Online, November 30, 1- 2 pm
This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a
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2023 NYSEIA Solar Summit, November 9, Albany, New York
New York is leading the clean energy transition with some of the most ambitious distributed solar and storage goals in the nation. Join NYSEIA at the Albany Capital Center for the 2023 NY Solar Summit
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Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST
What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professional
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2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA
The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.
Founded in 2007,
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In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipm
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Free Webinar, The ESG Imperative, Presented by Green Builder Media, September 13, 2 pm ET
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a business imperative to minimize risk, enhance long-term performance, and improve resiliency against market volatility and idiosyncratic events.
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Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 3), August 18, 9 am - 1:20 pm
The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc
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Accelerating Heat Pumps: בַּעֲגָלָא†וּבִזְמַּן†קָרִיב
Bringing Sustainable Heating and Cooling to Congregations Soon and in our Time
Free Webinar, March 20, 7
Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Philadelphia, PA
Introduction to Arc (1 hour, 1 CE)
Description: provides a high-level introduction to Arc as a global platform to analyze
Solar PV is now the fastest growing form of new energy in the US. We could produce 100% of our total energy demand by converting 1 to 2 percent of the landscape to solar. Farm land and old fields are
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Making Sustainable Strides: Greening America's School Systems
In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we acknowledge t…
PASSIVHAUS MASTERCLASS: Getting to Net Zero (Now Online), April 28, London, UK
*** Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trust is moving delivery of this Masterclass online. All delegates will be contacted shortly once details have been finalised. Many thanks for your patien
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Level 3 Circular Economy Masterclass, March 18, Canary Wharf, London
Learn about applying circular economy principles in built environment projects and adapting business models to become more circular. Hear about the practical steps you can take to apply this concept t
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Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Thursday, February 20, 12 - 1pm EST
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 insulat
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Minneapolis City Council Approves “Home Energy Score" Requirement for Real Estate Transactions
Home energy data collection is now a part of required Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The data is used to generate an Energy Disclosure report to be used i
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Grid Modernization in Massachusetts, USGBC MA, Tuesday January 31, 8:30 am, Boston
Grid Modernization in Massachusetts Tuesday, January 31 8:30 – 10:00 AM EST USGBC Massachusetts 50 Milk St 18th Floor "Hemingway Room" Boston, MA 02109 Learn about the electric grid that…
What does it take to install solar photovoltaics in NYC? What are some of the challenges that public and private institutions face in pursuing maximal system size and deployment? Join the Urban Gre…
Attend this Sustainable City Network webinar to learn about the new LEED Pilot Credit - Informing Design Using Triple Bottom Line Analysis – and how you can earn it. This new pilot credit requir…
NYPH PHPPv.9 Training (Nov.4/9-5pm/334 Douglass St, BK)
Join New York Passive House for PHPPv9: What's New from Version 8 and Why. With the release of v9, PHPP has undergone its biggest upgrade since 2007. In this 1-day masterclass course, participants …
High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop, Wed Nov 9th - Mass Save, Boston, MA
High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshops - Mass Save Wednesday, November 9th 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. UMASS Club One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor Boston There is also a workshop on …
VERGE Virtual Event 9/20-22 - Register for access to more videos and slides!
Register for VERGE Virtual to join 30+ mainstage presenters and thousands of industry leaders convening for a three-day virtual event featuring: -Thought-provoking VERGE mainstage sessions explorin…
Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald
In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…
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