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20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22
At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
- Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
- Learn more about the latest and
The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec
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Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory
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In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.
Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a
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Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e by mid-century, generating thousands of jobs and restoring vital habitats, all while impr
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Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. And in the good ones, we breathe better air!
Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A
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This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each
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Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT
Energy Code Implementation Series
Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r
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GPRO Construction Management with Urban Green Council, Online, January 23, 9 am - 5 pm ET
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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Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance Meeting, December 7, 3pm EST
It's venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
This reoccurring monthly gat
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In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef
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In response to climate change and local government strategies to reduce carbon emissions, Elevate, partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the City of C
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ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI
Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…
Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27
WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie
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Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14
Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow
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Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29
The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga
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Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM
Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t
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2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…
NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…
Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements
What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of
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Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave
Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur
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Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut
Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.
World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami
World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…
Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA
The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …
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