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Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.
Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building
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Electrification is taking form in California (and beyond!) - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. The mass
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Free Webinar: Electrifying Industrial Process Heat, September 19, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Take a deeper dive into opportunities for industrial heat recovery to achieve energy savings. This class, offered in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE), is designed for industrial opera
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Net Zero Conference, September 17-18, Anaheim, CA
Verdical Group's Net Zero conference convenes climate leaders to re-envision the built environment and inspire a net zero future. Lean about zero carbon opportunities across all in
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Industry leaders must continually navigate the multifaceted challenges and notable achievements in measuring the environmental impact of commercial buildings. Accepted methods of monitoring, measuring
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Solar, storage and microgrids are not just for your home, in fact most solar modules (panels) are not on houses. This class will cover the basics and more about larger renewable energy systems. Topics
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Free Webinar: Future-Proof Carbon Removal Strategies That Make an Impact, June 13, 12-1 pm ET
Carbon removal—especially durable solutions—will be increasingly essential to meet global climate targets, but today’s voluntary carbon market lacks the supply of high-quality, durab
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Free Webinar: Implications of Green Technologies for Environmental Justice, June 12, 12-1pm ET
This course will review disparities in access to green technologies, in the U.S. and across the globe. There are large disparities in access to green technologies between countries and among different
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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, May 20-22
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by
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Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?
You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue, the building industry is waking up to a new landsc
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An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)
Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire. Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related
Free CE Webinar: Appraiser Analysis of High-Performance Midwest Homes, March 10, 12 pm EST
Elevate Energy released a first-of-its-kind, Midwest focused, appraiser-led analysis, Realizing the Value: An Appraiser-Led Analysis of the High-Performing Home Premium in Leading Midwest Markets. To
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About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu
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Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave, May 18th 8:30-4:00pm
Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave May 18 | 8:30-4:00pm KI Convention Center - 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Gain a solid understanding of electrical power qual…
Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST
Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink
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USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support
On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and
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Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co
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Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT
A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.
As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with
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This virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious PHIUS+ projects in New York City: an innovative fifteen-story building providing 154-units of sustai
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Green Construction Homes Tour, August 15 in Chattanooga, TN
Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students …
Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska
Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…
Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …
Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session
As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…
Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm
Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …
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