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Learn & Connect at Our Events

Seminars Available Each Month

Cool House Tour attendees, 2014. © Sherwin Fields.

Cool House Tour attendees, 2014. ©Sherwin Fields

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Upcoming Events
Date	Event	Info
March 10, 2020	Building Industry Equity Attend a screening of Building the American Dream, a documentary telling the story of inspirational leadership, committed collective action, and empowerment as it bears witness to a growing determination to uplift an invaluable community – the people who are literally building America brick by brick. Q&A with director Chelsea Hernandez and other panelists to follow the screening. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Get details
April 14, 2020	Grid Connections Looking at our community’s net zero carbon goals, there is an opportunity for our buildings to better integrate and communicate with the electric grid. From storage to demand response and smart inverters, this seminar will provide an overview of the current research and opportunities for grid friendly building practices. Speakers will cover lessons learned from Austin Energy’s SHINE’s grant work and explore the Grid Optimal Buildings Initiative that will develop metrics by which building features and operating characteristics that support more effective grid operation can be measured and quantified. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Get details
May 12, 2020	Regional Resiliency	Check back for details
June 9, 2020	Wood Innovations	Check back for details
July 14, 2020	Land Development Code	Check back for details
August 11, 2014	Transportation	Check back for details
September 8, 2020	Emerging Technologies	Check back for details
October 13, 2020	Development Services: Building Tour	Check back for details
November 17, 2020	Community Celebration	Check back for details
December 8, 2020	Embodied Energy: Low Carbon	Check back for details
January 12, 2021	Design for Fitness	Check back for details

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Learn and Earn Continuing Education Units

Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) hosts learning opportunities for the public and building industry professionals. Our monthly seminars are registered with AIA and GBCI for continuing education credits.

We also offer AICP learning units on selected seminars. Other events like Green by Design and the annual Cool House Tour are also eligible for continuing education credit.

Request a Speaker

Would your group like to learn more about green building in Austin? Our team loves to share about the legacy and impact of the nation's first green building rating program and discuss specific sustainability topics. We can come to you.

To request a speaker — please email us and include the following information:

Name of group or event
Desired Date(s) and time
Desired topic

Join our Team

We're a passionate group of building professionals working to solve Austin's sustainability challenges through innovation, policy, and education. All Austin Energy Green Building positions are posted on the City of Austin Career website.