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Vanderbilt University has been honored with a 2020 Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the institution’s achievements in green building and its commitment to creating a hea
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Webinar: Four Clean Energy Career Journeys From 2023 C3E Awardees, January 18, 1 pm ET
The C3E webinar series provides a forum to hear the latest on clean energy topics from women who are making a difference. The goal of the quarterly webinars is to highlight the outstanding work of cle
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How To Think About Building Codes: Communicating with the Code Official, Online, December 14, 1-2pm
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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Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED, a USGBC 1st Friday Webinar, December 7, 1-2 pm ET
This session provides a deep dive into decarbonization in LEED, focusing on all electric buildings. It presents concepts built from the future of LEED principles and address Optimize Energy Performanc
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With amendments to Part 115 of Michigan’s Solid Waste Law going into effect earlier this year, now is a great time to learn what tools and resources EGLE offers to communities to assist them wit
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This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In session three of this three part Home Energy series, instructor Spencer Rosen will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can des
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USGBC Virginia Webinar: Healthcare and Sustainable Buildings, October 11, 10 am EDT
Dive into the opportunities of healthcare-focused buildings to reduce emissions and waste, improving their ability to serve the communities in which they are located with the USGBC Virginia community.
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There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S. representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint.
But how do we approach gre
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Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) 2023 Fuels Conference, September 18, Boston, MA
The transition to renewable and clean energy sources is paramount, but it cannot be achieved without addressing pipeline networks and transportation fuels that have long been the backbone of global en
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VERGE Electrify - Free Online Event, Hosted by GreenBiz, May 25-26
Rapid electrification is critical to reach deep decarbonization and solve the climate crisis. VERGE Electrify, a new online event from the VERGE conference and forum series, focuses on how markets, te
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Leaf Blower Bans and other Noise Pollution Limits On the Rise
A somewhat unexpected result of the 2020 COVID19 pandemic seems to be increased interest in gas-powered leaf blower and related bans. The virus of course caused many people to stay home and kept
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The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back) infrastructure in cities are now front and centre globally. Faced with a combi
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The Earth Convention Webinars - Sustainable Cities, April 14, 1 pm EST / 6 pm BST
Today, we live in an increasingly urbanised world. According to the UN around 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase, rising to 68% by 2050
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GPro Operations & Maintenance Class: August 15, 16, & 22 in North Haven
Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…
Join the NAACP Centering Equity in the Sustainable Building Sector (CESBS) Initiative and the International Code Council on March 2nd for a critical conversation about the role of building codes in ou
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Webinar: Designing Waste Out: Taking Action, Making Change, February 24, 6 pm EST
While research shows the importance of awareness as a necessary first step for behavioral change, research also shows that awareness is necessary but not sufficient. The complexity of issues such as c
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Building electrification technologies are potential game changers for getting to zero in the built environment. Join NBI’s Cathy Higgins and Alexi Miller to learn about new research on market-re
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Orange Button Program Update, October 19,11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar
Get Caught Up on the Orange ButtonSM Initiative (originally named Solar Bankability Data to Advance Transactions and Access). In this solar industry focused webinar, program leaders will provide an…
Have you wondered what you can do with old cabinet doors? Or have you been wanting a fun chalkboard for your home or office? Then come on down for this workshop and go home with your own personalized …
85% of Massachusetts households don’t have a viable roof for solar or are financially unable to install solar on their own property. In Westhampton, Clarksburg, Hinsdale, Pittsfield, Cloverdale, Hol…
The Future of Fossil Fuels - Heating & Transportation Policy & Strategies, 10/19, Hallowell, Maine
Home heating and transportation fuel consumption make Maine one of the most petroleum-dependent states in the nation, with the highest per capita petroleum consumption in New England. Maine has the hi…
Improving Resilience Through Microgrids & Battery Storage, October 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Washington, DC
The utilization of microgrids plus battery storage is seen increasingly by public and private organizations as the wave of the future to help ensure energy reliability and security in the age of extre…
NYC Climate Alliance - Creating an Alliance to Achieve NYC's 80x50 Goals - Sept 21
Creating an Alliance to Achieve 80x50 A NYC Climate Action Alliance forum Thursday, Sep 21, 2017 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The NYC Climate Action Alliance will be holding a panel discussion focused on…
The Road to Our Clean Transportation Future - September 26, Boston
After immense success reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the electric sector across the Northeast, public and private sector leaders are increasingly focusing on the transportation sector. Fueling t…
Recent research points to continuous shifts in market interest as it relates to sustainability. This webinar highlights the REALTORS and Sustainability 2017 Report that points to market opportunities …
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