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First Net-Zero School In Massachusetts, August 23, 12:30-5:00pm, Cambridge, MA
Join NESEA for a tour of a new high performance campus in Cambridge. This project is designed to be the first net zero emissions school in Massachusetts and the largest net zero emissions building in
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6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering
Welcome to Materials Info 2023, the 6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering! Our conference, themed " Materials Innovation and Impact," will be held on September 18th and 19t
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Free Webinar - Energy Efficiency; Now is the time to go green, April 26, 12 pm GMT
With the increase in fuel prices, the general rise in the cost of living, and the race to net zero, this 1-hour CPD (continuing professional development) session examines how now is the time for all i
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BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) Series is excited to host a celebratory panel discussion and networking event in honor of Women’s History Month.
The founding women o
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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Athens, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, Athens, Georgia
USGBC Georgia’s Green Scene is back and in-person! USGBC Georgia’s Athens Branch invites you to their monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a
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All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This two-hour course is designed to help partic
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Free Virtual Career Fair: USGBC-LA Green Jobs Career Fair, January 25, 2:30 pm
Green job seekers: USGBC LA invites you to attend an LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair.
If you’re looking to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability
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One of the toughest barriers to achieving net zero is how to decarbonize the thermal side of energy production (e.g. building heating). Electrification with heat pumps has been proposed as a broadly a
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Sustainable Opportunity: Echoing Green, Fellowship Applications are Now Open
Echoing Green offers a full-time, two-year Fellowship aimed at supporting social impact leaders by connecting them with the tools, resources, and communities they need to bring their ideas to lif
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Clean Energy-Powered Affordable Housing Startup in Chicago: 548 Capital LLC
Robert "A.J." Patton and Erica Johnson, childhood friends who grew up in low-income communities, recently launched 548 Capital LLC, a company that aims to provide better quality and mor
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Great American Tiny House Show, September 14-15, Raleigh, NC
On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes and Portable Structures. Additional exhibits will include building equipment, tools, supplies, real estate brokers, accessories, trav
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USGBC Build it Better - Jersey, City, 2019, September 12, Liberty House, Jersey City, New Jersey
This is USGBC's premier, signature event for the Middle Atlantic and New England Regions hosted at Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ in a beautiful ballroom with a spectacular view of NYC
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Job Opening: The Green Engineer, Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting
Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting The Green Engineer, Inc., seeks an individual with a passion for sustainable building design and construction to join our team as a Project Manager…
LEED Tour – Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch, July 25, Indianapolis, IN
Join USGBC Indiana for a tour of the LEED v4 Certified Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch. This event will engage attendees with a tour of the library and will highlight specific gree
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Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN), June 19, 7-8pm
Join Mass Climate Action (MCAN) on Wednesday, June 19th for a Net Zero Buildings webinar. Learn everything you need to know about why getting buildings to Net Zero is a huge part of the clim
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Greenbuild Mexico, June 18-19, Mexico City
Mexico City is a global leader in sustainability and Greenbuild Mexico is the premiere forum uniting a green building community around changing lives, revolutionizing business and addressing pressing
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Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference April 15 - 16, Hampshire College, Northampton, MA The annual Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference connects stakeholders from municipaliti…
Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting - February 10 6:15 - 8:15 pm
Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting Next Meeting: February 10, 6:15 pm When: Second Wednesday every month, 6:15 - 8:15PM Where: IEI Group offices, 428 N. 2nd St. Phi…
How Do We Save The World From Environmental Catastrophe?
Humans should leverage the motives of profit to save the planet. That’s what Rick Fedrizzi, the CEO and founding chair of the USGBC, which developed the most widely used green building rating system…
Stores Phase Out Flame Retardant Furniture - Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Obesity and Low IQ
Stores are phasing out flame retardant furniture as 97% of Americans are said to be living with toxic chemicals in their bodies. It is shocking to learn that most of the furniture that has been use…
Energy Day of Action at the State House: November 10th- Starts at 10 am
Energy Day of Action: November 10 November 10 is a critical day in our fight to ensure our elected officials move us toward a clean and just energy economy. On the 10th, a bill proposing to give…
Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and ther…
Cleaning companies embrace environmental, health and wellness compliance
Did you know there are sustainability related certifications for cleaning companies who adopt standardized products, tools and science-based processes? Although a prerequisite for LEED criteria under…
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Oct 6 - 7 - Dubuque, Iowa
The Growing Sustainable Communities Conference consists of two days of education, inspiration and collaboration on topics of interest to anyone who cares about the convergence of economic prosperity, …
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