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Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 18, In-Person in Sacramento, California, and Online

Energy,Sustainable Infrastructure,Water,Green Schools,Electric Vehices,Zero Net Energy,Energy Code Update,Facilities,Green Building Events,DGS

by Jonathan Sustainability Coordinator

Join us for this online and in-person event highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects. Opening Keynote Speakers include: Lindsey Rowell, Chief of Energy, Sustainability &… more...

1 replies | 2711 views | Posted on: 01/31/2023 | Last updated: 05/09/2023

The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience

by YijunW

2017 was the costliest year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and climate disasters, losing more than $1 billion… more...

0 replies | 6482 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Educating rural communities

by Louwrens van der Walt South African Architect

Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and construction technologies? more...

1 replies | 2250 views | Posted on: 03/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Sustainable Facilities Forum, In Person and Online, May 25: California, Leading the Way for Decarbonization

Green Building,Energy,Sustainability,Resiliency,Building Codes,Energy Code,Fleet Electrification,Funding,Building Electrification,Organic Waste

by Jonathan Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainable Facilities Forum returns this year on May 25th with a hybrid in person and virtual event! You can join us online or in person at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency, doors open at 8am. The Forum is a connection point for the pr… more...

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

USGBC NCR-MD Webinar: Leadership Panel: ESG, Green Building & LEED, January 26, 11:30 am EST

LEED,Sustainable Communities Initiative,Leadership

by samanthaklein Intern

Leading U.S. corporations and institutions are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their progress toward Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. LEED helps building owners and operators meet their ESG goals by providing robus… more...

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Webinar: The 2019 California Green Building Intervening Code Cycle Update, November 3, 12 pm PST

Green Building,Construction,Building Codes

by samanthaklein Intern

Hosted by ID360 Academy, attendees will gain current knowledge about sustainability and green buildings in the context of the 2019 California Green Building Code. This webinar will bring awareness to the innovative CALGreen code and st… more...

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 10/14/2021 | Last updated: 10/14/2021

Building Energy Exchange Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 21, 1 pm EDT

Energy Efficiency,New York,BuildingEnergy NYC,Climate Mobilization Act

by samanthaklein Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Registration is open for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mobilization Act and off… more...

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

by samanthaklein Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time? Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hears from global corporations, policymakers… more...

0 replies | 1984 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Online: USGBC Federal Advocacy in Action, July 14, 2-3 PM EDT

Green Building,Sustainability,Federal Investment,Federal Advocacy

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join USGBC for an advocacy webinar on July 14 at 2 pm ET. It’s shaping up to be a big year for federal investment in green building. Perhaps more than any previous administration, the Biden White House is prioritizing investments in susta… more...

  Filed under: Federal Initiatives

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception 2020, May 20, 4 pm EDT

Energy,Emissions,Indoor Air Quality,2030 Goals,Sustainable Pittsburgh

by samanthaklein Intern

Typically, the Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception is a celebration of the progress the District has made towards reaching 50% reductions in energy use, water use, and transportation emissions, while improving indoor air qual… more...

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

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