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Green Building United New Gravity Housing Conference, July 21-22
Green Building United’s 5th annual New Gravity Housing Conference will be a virtual collaboration with Passive House Accelerator LLC - a creative catalyst for zero energy carbon building. New Gr
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Reimagine Buildings: Electrification, Online, January 24, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET
Join the Passive House Accelerator team to gain the actionable insights and connections at this virtual half day event you need to create buildings that make a difference.
Through TED Talk-esq
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In this advanced electric vehicle training, you will gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin your EV charging projects. During this session, industry experts will discuss the proces
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The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn their building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work.
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Free Webinar, Energy Storage Basics, November 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion
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Free Webinar: Transformers: Turning Existing Buildings “Green”, October 24, 10am-12pm PT
We hear lots about “green buildings” and “sustainable design” for new construction, but what about existing buildings? This course provides an overview of operations and mainte
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California Green Jobs - USGBC CA Free Virtual Career & Resource Fair, October 16, 12-1:30 PT
If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. Additionally, w
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Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) are building heating and cooling air conditioning systems which utilize refrigerant as the medium of heat transfer and are currently the standard for residen
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Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share
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Free Webinar: Equity in Green Jobs, September 29, 2:30 pm CST
We know the climate crisis and the fight for racial justice go hand in hand. The projected growth of the climatetech industry and its ability to train and employ people means that there is abundant po
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Announcing: On-Demand Passive House Training for All, by NAPHN and BEEx
This summer, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announced the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all those people
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An In-Depth Conversation about Clean Energy Trends for Utilities Before Solar Power Midwest This event is only open to utilities Julia Hamm, SEPA’s President, and CEO will facilitate a close…
The 25th International Passive House Conference, September 10 & 12, 14 and 15
The 25th International Passive House Conference, including the Passive House Exhibition, will take place in two parts as
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Grey To Green 2021, Online, June 15-16
We have an unprecedented opportunity to shift investment to green infrastructure as we build back from the COVID-19 Pandemic. We can reimagine our communities as places where health and well being are
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The Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Water Heat Pump - A Great Fit for the #1920sMakeoverATL Project (Video)
Green Builder Matt Hoots and Rheem join together in this video to give a preview of the Rheem ProTerra hybrid electric heat pump water heater, which will be installed in the #1920sMakeoverATL de
Electrical Building Technology India 2018, 11-13 Oct, New Delhi, India
The building automation and electrical control market is robustly growing and is transforming the traditional industries with more energy efficient solutions. Electrical building technology India (EBT…
Preparing People for Climate Change in California, Jan 24-25, Oakland, CA
Many individuals and groups statewide are consequently unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Many are also unaware of how climate adversities can be used as transformational catalysts to bring…
Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA
Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and…
GreenBiz 18, February 6 - 8, Phoenix, AZ
In its 10th year, GreenBiz 18 will return to Phoenix, AZ for GreenBiz Group's annual temperature-taking of the trends, challenges and solutions in sustainable business today. Join the world’s bri…
Passive House 8 Day Consultants Training Program, Jan 20 - 27, Waitsfield, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to partner with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) and offer the complete PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training program. This will be the only location in…
USGBC Maryland Tour at Evapco, Nov 2, Taneytown, Maryland
Join USGBC Maryland for a special presentation and tour at EVAPCO, Inc. We will start with a networking breakfast and discussion on the cooling tower water requirement from LEED v4, including non-c…
LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 18, Boston
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…
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