Education & Events

EDUCATION FOR ALL
This is the core of our organization and a successful sustainable movement.

Our Programming

Our programs are for people with myriad backgrounds and provide support and resources to everyone from the uninitiated to the expert:

Programs on a wide span of green building topics including project tours and webinars. These programs help illuminate science-based design and advanced construction techniques through the lens of different green building and high-performance standards.
Our Green Building Awards program recognizes excellence in intelligently designed and constructed high-performance buildings and sustainable sites and landscapes that also promote health, well-being, comfort, and equitable access.
Our Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment (NESSBE) is a unique conference that engages a broad community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers, advocates, and students in conversations about energy and environmental justice in the built environment.

We support professional Continuing Education with:

A growing library of on-demand training available to all on Passive House, LEED, electrification, and other high-performance design and construction principles;
Webinars on a variety of instructional topics;
Recordings from past NESSBE conferences.

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Have an idea for a program topic or a high performance project you’d like us to consider for our event calendar?

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Upcoming Events

Spotlight Tour | The Overland Method: ICFs, SIP Roofs, & Solar Panels

November 13 | 4:00
Fairfield, CT
Join architect Leigh Overland for an exclusive tour of his own residence, a Passive House-inspired home that exemplifies sustainable building for future generations.

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Emerging Professional Series: Career Conversations with Mike Turaj

November 20 | 4:00 – 4:45pm

Virtual

This month’s guest, Mike Turaj, a Policy & Public Affairs Advisor at Generation Power CT, will join BuildGreenCT’s Emerging Professionals community to talk about his experience in the green advocacy space.

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Wiring the Future: Electrification in Residential Construction

November 21 | 1:00 – 2:30pm
Virtual
Electrification is transforming residential construction as building codes, market demand, and climate policies drive the shift away from fossil fuels. Learn about equipment options, grid readiness, energy efficiency synergies, and available incentives.

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BuildGreenCT Birthday Benefit

December 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30pm | Stratford We are turning TWO YEARS OLD this December and YOU are invited to celebrate, help support our mission, and connect with community. Our annual Birthday Benefit is an opportunity to celebrate all the work we are doing as a community of sustainability professionals, and to network with each other for the...

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High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Insulation That Pays Off

December 5 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
Virtual
Tighter energy codes are reshaping how homes are insulated. Learn how continuous exterior insulation (CI) improves Total Effective R-values by reducing thermal bridging, while also enhancing wall system performance through better moisture management, air sealing, and durability.

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