Date:  October 13, 2011
Time:  5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:  MassDevelopment (33 Andrews Parkway, Devens)

A review of building techniques for high energy-efficient homes that produce as much energy as they consume.  Enjoy a tour of Zero Net Energy homes already under construction in Devens and an opportunity to engage in a question and answer period with Carter Scott, one of the states pre-eminent sustainable developers.

There is no cost to attend this event but space is limited.

To register, please contact: scorbeil@massdevelopment.com

Date:  Thursday, December 2, 2010
Time:  9:30am – 11:30am
Location:  MassHousing (One Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108)

The Mel King Institute for Community will be hosting an Innovation Forum discussion on the current state of green efforts and initiatives within the community development field.  The forum will include the release of MACDC’s new report, “Community Development Goes Green” as well as guest speakers:

• Mariella Puerto, Senior Program Officer of the Barr Foundation
• John Kassel, President of the Conservation Law Foundation
• Madeline Fraser Cook, Program Director of the LISC Green Development Center

Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Time:  9:30am – 12:30pm
Location:  Thomas Crane Public Library (40 Washington St. Quincy, MA)

The Department of Housing & Community Development, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the City of Quincy and the MA Chapter of the American Planning Association are excited to announce a free 1/2 day workshop, Fostering “Green” Culture as A Community Economic Development Strategy — A Discussion and Resource Expo, to take place at the Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, Wednesday, November 10, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

The workshop, which is being cosponsored by the DOER Green Communities Division, MassDEP, the MA Chapter of the US Green Building Council and Mass Audubon, will include a Panel Presentation and Green/Sustainability Resources Expo.  Group discussions will examine how promoting a “Green” culture in communities can lead support for a wide range of local sustainability initiatives, resulting in long-term cost savings.

Registration is open to elected officials, community & economic development staff, city/town planners, citizen volunteers, non-profits, and the development community from throughout the Commonwealth.

Registration

Date:  May 12, 2010
Time:  8:30am – 12:00pm
Location:  300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife)

Are you a business, non-profit, or municipality considering a large solar array? This workshop will help you navigate all the new incentives and system ownership/financing options. There will be several case studies of projects that have succeeded, and a chance to ask the owners questions. There is a $20 registration fee.

For additional information and registration, Please contact:
Wendy Penner
wendy.p@cetonline.org

Partners in Innovation
Hosted by the National Housing Conference and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Back Bay Events Center
Keynote Speaker: Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Global Green USA
Registration Fee: $45.00

This forum will bring together federal, state, and local officials, industry leaders, and advocates for a critical dialogue on green preservation.

Registration and Additional Information Here

Date:  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Time:  2:00pm EST

NACEDA invites you to join Enterprise Community Partners for a webinar introducing their Green Communities Criteria for affordable housing that is now being applied to projects across the country.  This webinar is geared specifically to CDCs and serves as a training on how to implement the Criteria to build healthy communities.

Enterprise’s Green Communities initiative is the first national green building program developed for affordable housing. The technical criteria is the foundation of the program and focuses on smart land use, energy and water conservation, environmentally sustainable materials, and healthy living environments. This training provides an introduction to the Green Communities Criteria, including examples of green building methods and materials referenced in the Criteria.

Registration Information

Registration is day-of, but space is limited, so be sure to log-on in advance!

Additional Information:
resources@enterprisecommunity.org

The Institute for Professional and Economic Development, Inc. (IPED)’s Annual Summer Symposium on Green Affordable Housing and Community Development

Why you should attend:
Innovative Developers of Affordable Housing are pushing the envelope on energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and smart sites—and generating significant financial, health, and environmental benefits for their projects and tenants.

Renewable Energy, one of the top three priorities for the Obama administration, is being incorporated into community development projects, and the recent stimulus legislation has provided powerful new tools for sustainable development.

HUD and Other Public Policy Makers are developing new resources and requiring higher performance that raises the bar while lowering operating expenses.

New Players—energy services companies, renewable energy providers, energy retrofitters, and environmental infrastructure experts—are responding to emerging opportunities as affordable housing and community development become leading-edge industries in the transformation from a carbon economy to a green economy and the creation of green jobs.

No other industry event brings together the leaders who are making green and affordable one and the same. No industry event offers opportunities to learn from the best about what’s working today—and what’s next. No other industry event convenes the growing community of developers, financiers, technical experts, policy makers, and advocates who are redefining affordable housing and community development in this country. To remain at the forefront of industry innovation, get the latest research on costs and benefits, and understand emerging opportunities for resources, you need to attend this conference.

Location:
Boston, MA

Additional information available at: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=72acf508-fa48-407d-ae4f-3ac98c450fdc

The recent Recovery Act provides billions of dollars for weatherization and green retrofits for public housing, HUD-assisted and other affordable housing. Come to this event to hear experts in the New England Region talk about how to access this money. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to secure some of these valuable resources.

Sponsored by the Mel King Institute, LISC, NeighborWorks and NERC-NAHRO

Location:
Braintree, MA