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CALGreen Workshop, April 26, Santa Monica CA, 10am-4pm
California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen
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ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour
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This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,
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As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, data center operators must continue to drive down their carbon footprint, which is now estimated to be larger than the airline industry. This challenge pres
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There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?
This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that
Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe
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Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET
Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now? If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin
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Southface LEED Green Associate Test Prep Online, July 17, 9 am - 1 pm
This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Throughout the workshop
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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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Electrification for Realtors, Free Online Training, June 6, 10 am - 1 pm PT
Electrification is here and all-electric homes will play in important role in shaping the industry. Learn how to navigate discussions about the various components of these homes and the value they pro
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Join Illinois Green Alliance and BOMA/Chicago to explore how smart building technologies are being implemented at the local level to reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency, and save building owne
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Open to USGBC members and non-members, this Green Building Tour will feature St. Louis Community College’s new Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Facility which is seeking LEED certification
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USGCBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Meeting, May 23, Los Angeles, CA
Drew Shula will be speaking about factors that impacted and shaped his career, leading him to his current status as Founder and Principal of Verdical Group.
Light food and drinks will be provided
Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)
Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…
Bentley Ice Arena Tour, March 6, 5:30-7:3- pm, Waltham, MA
Join USGBC MA for a tour of Bentley Arena, a LEED Platinum ice arena.
Unveiled in 2017, the multi-purpose Bentley Arena was built to serve as the new home to the university’s NCAA Division I
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2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22
The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.
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Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
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Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm
Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust
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11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX
The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin
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Join us September 12-13, 2015 for the 16th Annual Sustainable Living Fair at Old Fort Collins Heritage Park in Fort Collins, CO! The Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, inte…
Webinar: Constructing Zero Energy On Budget
Date: August 11 Time: 12-1:15 PM Location: Webinar via WebEx This presentation is focused on the construction of single family homes that produce the same amount of energy as they consume. Discus…
Which countries are most likely to survive climate change?
Business Insider published an article with info-graphs showing which countries are best and worst equipped to handle climate change. I found it surprising to see which countries were going to survive …
The Biggest Event in the Green Building Industry is Greenbuild!
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will take place in Washington, D.C. this year and bring together thousands interested in the green building industry. This is considered to be one of t…
It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…
4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon: Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12
4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon! FRIDAY APRIL 10 to SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015 Sponsored by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center A two-day technology competition that brings together students…
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