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These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,
…Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET
Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?
This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th
In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele
…Free Webinar, "Should You Bamboo?" August 13, 10-11 am ET
Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners (and people in other places, too perhaps?). And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that
…Greenbuild 2024, November 12 - 15, Philadelphia, PA
Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi
…Indoor Air 2024, July 7-11, 2024, Honolulu, Hawaii and Online
The world has seen unprecedented interest in improving indoor air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased wildfires, and other events. The importance of our indoor environment on human health
…Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp, June 24-28, Ft. Collins, Colorado
5 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive: Emu's 2d Passive Design/Build Course for North America + 2d Emu's sponsorship-free Passive Pod Workshop + 3hr Exam to become a PHI Ce
…Mini Splits – small inverter driven split system heat pumps are gaining market share rapidly. They claim the highest efficiencies of any compressor-based heating and cooling systems and they are
…Much of what GreeningUSA has been doing since the 2023 annual meeting has involved the proposed Micron Chip Fab development at the White Pine Business Park in Clay, NY. A highlight of our work th
…As the global UN Plastics Treaty enters the final stages of negotiations, organizations must rethink single-use plastics, evaluate how to operationalize circularity, and irrevocably shift business mod
…Turf Removal Class, February 22, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesully convert your landscape into a sustainable drought-tolerant garden. The class will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
2019 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon December 12, 12-2 pm, Cranston, Rhode Island
REI Welcomes friends and supporters to the organization's Annual Holiday Luncheon with Donald Grebein, Honorable Mayor of Pawtucket and Grover Fugate of RI CRMC
The State of Rhode Island a
…California Friendly Landscape Class, December 14, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm
USGBC NY - Urban Green Presents: Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm The Mohawk Group 71 West 23rd Street (18th Floor) New York, NY 10010 Speakers: D…
R.W. Kern Center, Green Building Tour, November 1 & 20, December 6 & 18
See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how wastewater is filtered via the building’s indoor p
…Urban Green Holiday Member Reception, December 5, 6-8pm, New York City, NY
Join Urban Green Council for a Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote o
…Tiny Footprint Expo Oct 11-13, San Luis Obispo, CA
SmartShare Housing Solutions partners with the City of San Luis Obispo and 33 other tiny house & sustainability organizations to bring you the Tiny Footprint Expo on October 11-13 2019 to help edu
…Learn how businesses all over Illinois are reducing, and virtually eliminating their electric bills, by installing solar panels. Learn how federal, state, and other incentives help recover a substanti
…Building Operator Certification is a national workforce training and certification program offering facilities personnel the job skills and knowledge to improve the energy performance of their buildin
…Report Shows California's Push for Clean Energy is on the Right Path
The California Green Innovation Index has come out with a report that supplies outstanding statistics to support California's progress on its renewable energy goals. The report examined California's e…
Are US National Parks "For Sale" - Should we Panic?
A recent Washington Post headline asked whether Yosemite might soon be sponsored by Starbucks.... is it time to panic? Maybe. As the National Park Service approaches its 100th anniversary, Jona…
Building Blueprint: WELL Building Standard (Intro + Discussion), Tuesday June 18, Boston, 8:30 - 10;30 am "Dali" Room - 50 Milk Street 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 The time has come to eleva…
NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Historic Mill Retrofit, Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA
NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Retrofit of Abbott Mill Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA The Abbot Mill complex consists of 13 former woolen mill buildings dating from the late 1800’s, now o…
LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Preparation April 11-April 12, 9 am-5 pm, Los Angeles
The LEED Green Associate exam prep course provides students with a general knowledge of green design, construction, and operations for commercial and residential buildings. The course prepares student…
Mar 2 Sustainability Forum/Luncheon Seminar MassCEC 2016 Program Update - Driving the State's Sustainable Energy Industry Wednesday, Mar 02 11:30 AM - 1 PM 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E B…
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