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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or standard gas water heaters. HPWHs suppo… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Celebrating our ENC Sheroes, USGBC East North Central Region, January 27, 12 pm -1:15 pm EST

Green Building,Community Events,Equality,Women in Green,Sheroes

by SarahA

Celebrate the ENC Region's Sheroes Please join USGBC ENC on January 27th, to celebrate our recognized Sheroes in the Midwest! USGBC’s Women in Green theme for 2020 was Sheroes Stand Up! Green building Sheroes are c… more...

  Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/21/2021

Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals, Presented by Center for Green Schools, February 18 -19

Climate Change,Resilience,Education,Covid-19,Equity,Sustainable Education,Green School Tour

by SarahA

Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals Dive deeper into the future of green schools through an engaging dialogue about how design should effectively respond to and enable sustainability education and how building industr… more...

  Filed under: Green Schools

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Renovations, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, March 2 - 3

Energy Efficiency,Deep Energy Retrofit,Weatherization,Lead Paint,Radon,Renovations,Residential

by SarahA

About the Program:  This session focuses on practical short and long-term strategies to both maximize current and future energy efficiency and minimize IAQ problems when undertaking common residential renovations. The program covers id… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: HVAC, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 23 - 24

Climate Change,HVAC,energy efficient,Ventilation,Health and Air,Environmental Pollutants

by SarahA

About the Program:  Building and renovating homes in Maine’s climate is a challenge. While most customers demand that their homes be constructed and renovated to minimize heat loss – most customers don’t make similar … more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Building Shell, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 9 - 10

Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Building Shell,Energy Consumption

by SarahA

About the Program:  Simply put, a new home’s building shell is comprised of the structural elements that separate the inside from the outside: walls, roof, windows, doors, including things that govern long-term performance: air b… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

by SarahA

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 result, a builder’s job begins before … more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Road to IMPACT - The Battle Between Budget and Well-Being, February 18, 1 pm EST

Energy,Affordable Housing,built environment,Energy Affordability

by samanthaklein Intern

The built environment is an asset to maximizing human potential and cultivating well-being. This session explores the intersection between budgets, human health and energy conservation. We will share a sensitivity analysis showing the impac… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

FREE Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, February 17, 1 pm EST

New York,Climate Mobilization Act

by samanthaklein Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mobilization Act and offering actiona… more...

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Networking For Change, for Affordable and Healthy Housing in Massachusetts, February 2, 12-1 pm (Free)

Affordable Housing,clean energy,Healthy Buildings,Climate Solutions,Professional Networking,Building Designers,Building Professionals,housing stability,housing justice

by Richard Minasian Student

This Networking for Change event brings together clean energy advocates and design professionals interested in opportunities to advocate for healthy, affordable housing across the Commonwealth. This networking session will share how to get … more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 01/18/2021 | Last updated: 01/19/2021

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