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Please join New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) for our Annual Meeting of members and Fall Fête with special recognition of past presidents Beth Barton and Mary Ellen Parava
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 26, 9 am - 1 pm PT
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable's for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes, electricity becomes
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Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Engineered Wood, Online, January 22, 12 - 1 pm PT
Join USGBC California for an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the growing role of engineered wood in the construction, design, and engineering industries.
This event will delve into th
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The MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successful
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Free Online Training, Air Sealing New and Retrofit Construction, December 4, 9 - 11:30 am PT
Designing and constructing airtight houses and buildings allows for projects that need less heating and cooling. As a result, it is less costly to attain zero carbon as proper air sealing saves energy
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Free Online Course: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, November 13, 9 am - 12 pm PT
Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhau
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Free Energy Decarbonization Blueprint Virtual Workshop, October 4, 12-1 PT
Explore four case studies examining energy decarbonization amid California's evolving grid, assessing carbon footprint implications for building systems by 2030 and 2050.
Utilizing four case st
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The Urban Green Gala, October 1, 6-10 pm, New York, NY
The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's annual fundraiser, supporting Urban Green Council's mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities. T
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn
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GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24
GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau
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Climate Mobilization Act Series: Grades, Codes & Limits, Wednesday Jan 15, NYC
In 2020 New York City will witness the arrival of publicly posted building energy grades and a new, aggressive stretch code. How do these new reference points relate to the Local Law 97 car
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Passive House Massachusetts, January Meeting, January 14, 5:30pm
Join PassiveHouse Massachusetts for the first event of 2020 on January 14th, open to all.
5:30pm – Networking Hour
6:30pm – Presentation and Discussion
Passive House Massa
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Green Building United: 2019 Holiday Party, December 19, 6-8pm, Philadelphia, PA
We are bringing our members and friends together to celebrate the successes and impact of the local green building community over the past year!
Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvr
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Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit: Row House, February 17, 6 - 8 pm
Urban Green Council NY Presents: Deep Energy Retrofit Row House The Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place New York, NY 10012 Speakers: Julie Torres Moskovitz, AIA, LEED AP, CPHT Fou…
Building Resistance 19, November 7-8, Cleveland, OH
BR19 is the first national gathering of building industry professionals focused exclusively on how to create more resilient buildings and communities. Conference attendees will have opportunities to p
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The Developer Live: Risk and Resilience, November 8, London, UK
The Risk & Resilience conference will bring together 200 development directors, architects, Local Authority planning and regeneration teams, scientists and sustainability experts to explore how to
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5th Annual DC Sustainability Summit, Oct 16, Tysons, VA
Learn from sustainability experts and see game-changing innovations at the 5th Annual DC Sustainability Summit and Green Product Expo (DCSS). This one-day conference is a unique opportunity to interac
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International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy
Green Chemistry is an international Conference which seeks to promote rational study of the Green & Sustainable Chemistry, Analytical Methods in Green Chemistry.
Recommended Green Chemistry Con
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Building Enclosure Excellence and How To Achieve It, September 18, NY, NY
A panel of experts will present and discuss design and construction solutions to common building envelope conditions in multifamily and commercial buildings. They will address the considerable challen
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JULY 11th, New Hampshire: Free Workshop: Heat Pumps and Energy Audits
Now that summer is here, the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association would like to help you explore ways to stay comfortable year-round. Join them in their NH showroom on Monday, July 11th at 5:3…
WHEN: June 30, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm WHERE: SBN Boardroom, 99 Bishop Allen Dr #100, Cambridge,MA 02139, USA COST: Free! CONTACT: Food Solutions New England: http://www.foodsolutionsne.or…
Break Free From Fossil Fuels, Albany, May 14th (Training Starts May 13)
Break Free From Fossil Fuels is a two-week global wave of escalated action to keep coal, oil + gas in the ground. "In Albany, on May 14th, 2016, thousands of people will stand in the way of the fos…
Screening & Panel Discussion of "The Burden" - March 29, 6;30 - 9:30 PM - E2 Rocky Mountains, Denver
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 (6:30 - 9:30 PM MDT) EcoSalon Screening & Panel Discussion of "The Burden" Sie Film Society, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO Please join E2 Rocky Mountains Chapter members,…
Greentown Labs Energy Bar - Cleantech Intern Fair, March 3, 2016 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Greentown Labs Energy Bar - Cleantech Intern Fair March 3, 2016 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. If you're interested in an internship, Greentown Labs is the place to be Thursday night! The Greentown Labs C…
Designing with Our Ears: A Talk with Julian Treasure Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6 - 8 PM USGBC Northern California San Francisco The sound around us affects our wellbeing, effectiveness and happ…
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