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ZerO-In Conclave on Energy Efficiency Market Transformation – Towards Net Zero Emissions
2022-01-28 14:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | online event
Market Integration and Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) is a bilateral program between USAID and the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The ZerO-In Conclave will showcase national and global experiences of clean energy market transformation activities as important steps towards a net zero emissions future.
The theme of the conclave is “Energy Efficiency Market Transformation – Towards Net Zero Emissions [Buildings, Grids, and Cities]”. This online event has two sessions. The first session will showcase MAITREE’s market transformation journey – highlighting partners and insights. The second session will bring global thinkers and experts at the forefront of practice and research to share their perspectives and experiences on Net Zero Cities.
Join us to learn more about these initiatives and how you could use the resources to carry forward the market transformation in your sphere of work.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ZerOIn_Conclave

Link to the event agenda: https://bit.ly/ConclaveAgenda

ZerO-In Dialogue #04: Enabling Policies for G-NZEBs
2022-01-19 09:30 - 11:30 | online event
We invite you to the ZerO-In Dialogue #04 on Enabling Policies for Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings. This dialogue will bring in a global perspective on cutting-edge strategies, utility program approaches, and opportunities in the fast-developing building-grid integration space.
The dialogue hosts Smita Gupta, Director for Building Innovation and Alexi Miller, Associate Technical Director at USA’s New Buildings Institute (NBI). Smita and Alexi will delve into the details of GridOptimal and discuss behind-the-meter distributed energy resources, utility program best practices, design and operational building strategies, and key barriers to expanding demand flexibility and time-of-use targeted energy efficiency in buildings.
Date: January 19, 2022
Time: 0930 – 1130 Hrs (IST)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ZerO-In-Dialogue04
Agenda: https://bit.ly/ZerO-In_EnablingPolicies
ZerO-In Dialogues are a part of the USAID Market Integration and Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) program in partnership with the National Smart Grid Mission.

ZerO-In Dialogue #03 on Consumer Engagement for Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings
2022-01-12 09:30 - 11:00 | online event
We invite you to the ZerO-In Dialogue # 03 on Consumer Engagement for Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings. This dialogue will focus on use of technology for increased grid flexibility and consumer engagement.
The dialogue hosts Mary Ann Piette, Director, Building Technology and Urban Systems Division; Director, Demand Response Research Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Mary Ann has authored over 95 peer reviewed publications related to energy efficiency and demand response. She is a board member of the ACEEE where she chairs the Research Advisory Board. She is also on the Board of the OpenADR Alliance.
Mary Ann leads the new California Load Flexibility Research and Deployment Hub (CalFlexHub), a platform for advancing dynamic energy management. CalFlexHub will pioneer new technologies, and advanced communication and controls to enable buildings to receive automated dynamic pricing and GHG signals. CalFlexHub brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from numerous sectors—including industry, utilities, academia, manufacturers, and non-profits—to identify, evaluate, develop, fund, and demonstrate promising pre-commercial energy efficiency and distributed energy resource technologies that are flexible, interoperable, and grid-integrated.
Date: January 12, 2022
Time: 0930 – 1100 Hrs (IST)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ZerO-In-Dialogue03
Agenda: https://bit.ly/ZerO-In_ConsumerEngagement
ZerO-In Dialogues are a part of the USAID Market Integration and Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) program in partnership with the National Smart Grid Mission.

ZerO-In Dialogue # 02: Emerging Technologies for G-NZEB
2021-12-22 16:30 - 20:30 | online event
Growing electricity demand, emergence of multiple peaks, distributed power, electric vehicles, infrastructure constraints, and an increasing share of renewables in the network are a challenge for the utilities in India and South Asia. As the electricity grid becomes increasingly complex, flexibility in demand plays a vital role in ensuring its efficiency and stability.
Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings provide flexibility by reducing energy waste and balancing energy use during times of peak demand through climate responsive design, appliance and equipment efficiency, interactive technology, and integrated renewable solutions. This dialogue will focus on emerging and innovative technologies that enable tapping on to the demand flexibility offered by buildings and appliances, in turn empowering utilities with improved demand management.

ESG Landscape - Future Proofing Indian Businesses
2021-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | online event
In recent years, interest on ESG has surged globally. Companies across the world are being evaluated by investors and other stakeholders not only by their financial performance but with non-financial contribution, that is now growingly being measured through ESG. As we know, positive ESG impact enables value creation, risk management, regulatory readiness, investor transparency, long term survivability and more. This, has made it important for companies to develop ESG maturity in order to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders and other key partners. SABIC and ET EnergyWorld invite you to join a virtual industry roundtable on the ESG landscape: Future Proofing Indian Businesses.

ZerO-In Dialogues - Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings
2021-12-10 09:30 - 12:00 | online event
Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings (G-NZEBs) are highly energy-efficient, grid-connected buildings that meet their energy needs through renewable means, while maintaining a two-way communication with the grid to balance demand with electricity supply. The ZerO-In Dialogue Series will expand the discussion from a singular net zero building to high performing, smart, connected, and flexible communities and cities moving towards net zero emissions. The first dialogue of the series introduces the concept of Grid Interactive Net Zero Energy Buildings – what they are and why they are important.

Route to Net Zero: Africa
2021-12-08 17:30 - 20:30 | online event
This live event, Route to Net Zero: Africa, will help you understand the stages to net zero, learn from local climate experts, and take action in your company. With so much uncertainty in the world, and with climate change escalating, now is the time to work together.

Route to Net Zero - Europe
2021-11-25 13:30 - 17:30 | online event
This live event on Route to Net Zero: Europe, will help you to understand the stages to net zero, learn from local climate experts, and encourage action to be taken in your company. With so much uncertainty in the world, and with climate change escalating, now is the time to work together.

Green Building Congress 2021
2021-11-18 08:00 - 2021-11-20 17:00 | online event
The Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) annual flagship event will be organized virtually on CII HIVE Digital Events Platform, India. The event has been a springboard for advancing the green building movement in India, since 2001. The theme for Green Building Congress 2021 is ‘Net Zero – Buildings and Built Environment’ serving as a platform to discuss, debate, share perspectives and accelerate the adoption of Net Zero concept.

2021 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change
2021-11-07 08:00 - 2021-11-10 17:00 | online event
The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference (BECC) is the premier international conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Currently, in its 14th year, BECC is associated with a growing set of allied conferences in Europe and Asia.
The BECC Conference is convened by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE) at U.C. Berkeley, and the Environmental and Energy Policy Analysis Center (SEEPAC) at Stanford University.

Launch of Global Net Zero Standard
2021-10-28 20:30 - 22:30 | online event
The SBTi will host a virtual event in two time zones to launch the world’s first Net-Zero Standard.
Session 1:10:00am -12:00pm CEST/06:00pm – 08:00pm AEDT
Session 2: 11:00am – 01:00pmET/05:00pm – 07:00pm CEST
On October 28th, the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is launching the first science-based framework for companies to set net-zero targets – the Net-Zero Standard. The Standard will clarify the key role of decarbonization in corporate net-zero strategies.
This interesting virtual event will present the Standard and examine how corporations may set robust net-zero targets in line with climate science, with viewpoints from industry, science, and civil society. The Net-Zero Standard Launch will highlight the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, highlight partners and who is driving the charge, and outline how businesses may achieve net-zero success.

Getting to Zero Forum 2021
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-29 17:00 | NEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS, New York
The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to zero energy and zero carbon buildings, featuring the world’s leading experts who are creating the market-based solutions that are driving a growing movement to define the future of the built environment. It is the only event with a broad cross-section of stakeholders focused on ambitious building efficiency goals and is an ideal venue for organizing both the policy and building communities to achieve zero carbon ambitions. The 2021 Forum will attract more than 800 leading policymakers, design professionals, building owners, systems manufacturers, and commercial real estate experts.

BEEP Camp 2021 Application (Apply before 31st Oct 2021)
2021-10-26 08:00 - 2021-10-31 17:00 | online event
Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) organizes an annual camp for students to foster a competent future generation of building design and building energy efficiency professionals in India.
The 4th edition of the BEEP Student Camp will be held online from 11th-26th December 2021.
Who can apply?
– All engineering and architecture students from 4th year and above
– Students pursuing post graduate program in the domain of Architecture or Engineering
– Young Architects and Engineers under 28 years of age
You can submit your queries at:
Email: pmtu@beepindia.org
Mob: +91 8930303554 (Sneha) | +91 7709817848 (Anandh)
Last date for submitting application form has been extended to 31st October, 2021.
Know more about the Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project and Camp at https://www.beepindia.org/

2021 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-10-20 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Philadelphia Center City, Philadelphia
The conference will highlight the latest developments in the design and delivery of customer energy efficiency programs and in the regulatory mechanisms that help make them possible. Profound changes in energy technologies, resources, and markets are transforming the utility industry. Robust discussion on the many issues being faced by utilities, particularly to combat climate change and to develop new business and operations models that incorporate energy efficiency in the context of an emerging landscape of distributed energy resources is expected.

Building Net Zero Cities
2021-10-07 21:30 - 23:30 | online event
CityAge’s Net Zero Cities program focuses on the digital tools, smart infrastructure and innovative design needed to make cities leaders in reducing carbon emissions. The event has been designed to explore innovations in urban design, energy systems and advanced digital technology that will reduce our carbon footprint through tangible, affordable solutions.
Themes for discussion

Accelerating the development of clean energy microgrids in urban districts
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H20 energy tech and energy recapture from wastewater
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The convergence of digital tools and clean technology in commercial real estate
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Building low carbon, cost efficient transportation systems
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How cities can use procurement to accelerate sustainability
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The role of drones, virtual reality and AI in building electric transportation fleets

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26
2021-10-04 14:00 - 2021-10-07 22:00 | online event
Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26 features interviews with global corporations, policymakers, and investors who are committed to using innovative thinking to reverse climate change. The events will be oriented to examine and review methods for reducing emissions, improving sustainability, and transitioning to renewable energy sources that actively protect the environment. The comprehensive analysis from senior-level speakers generates chances that can impact the creation of a sustainable economy, including informative panel discussions and case studies, creative investment options, and hackathons.

Building Simulation 2021 Conference
2021-10-01 08:00 - 2021-10-03 17:00 | Bruges, Belgium
BS2021 will be organized as a safe physical conference in September 2021 in Bruges.
For the BS2021-OC a live face-to-face meeting is key. Therefore it will not be switched to an on-line or hybrid alternative.
Only in the case of force majeure (e.g. traveling is not allowed by the authorities, social distancing puts a limit on the allowed participants below the treshold set, …) there will be a postponement to Aug 2022

Greenbuild
2021-09-21 08:00 - 2021-09-23 17:00 | online event
Greenbuild is the annual flagship event of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability and quality of life in our buildings, cities and communities. The hybrid event will be conducted in San Diego.
The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is presented in partnership with USGBC, a mission focused organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

NZEB Knowledge Series-Green Conversations: Organic India Integrated Facility
2021-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | online event
The 12 million square feet Integrated Production Facility for Organic India in Lucknow is a campus designed to support the production, processing, and administrative functions of the holistic wellness brand. This building imbibes local influences to create a sustainable built environment. A gamut of passive design techniques – including terracotta filler slabs in the large-span spaces, and recessed openings to cut out the solar glare, courtyards and lightwells, among other interventions have accorded the project a LEED Platinum rating. This live webinar will bring together Mr. Balram Singh (COO, Organic India), Mr. Siddhartha Talwar (Principal, Studio Lotus), Mr. Gurneet Singh (Director, EDS) showcasing the project features, sharing their experience about bringing this project to life and their perspectives on sustainability. This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India.

International Conference on Sustainable Development 2021
2021-09-08 08:00 - 2021-09-09 17:00 | Roma Eventi, Congress Center, Piazza della Pilotta, 4, Rome, Italy
European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 9th ICSD 2021 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability.
The Conference theme is: “Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: research, practice and education”. The 9th ICSD 2021 will be an excellent opportunity to share ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics.
This interdisciplinary forum is for scholars, teachers, and practitioners from any professional discipline who share an interest in—and concern for— sustainability in an holistic perspective, where environmental, cultural, economic and social concerns intersect.

NZEB Knowledge Series | Climate - Smart Cities
2021-08-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
India has been the fastest growing major economy in the world, with an average growth of 7% from 2017-18 to 2018-19, and a consistently increasing share in the world’s GDP. It is the world’s seventh-largest economy by nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
There are over 4,400 statutory towns and cities in India with around 40 crores inhabitants today. At the current rate of growth, the urban population in India is estimated to reach a staggering 60 crores by 2030 (WUP, 2018). According to Census 2011, as many as 53 cities in India had a million-plus population. It is projected that more than 50% of the country’s population will be urban by 2050 (WUP, 2018). Cities currently contribute close to 60% of the GDP presently, and this is estimated to rise to 70% by 2030. 60% of urban citizens will move into the middle-class bracket by 2030.
The hypothesis that urbanization is necessarily beneficial for economic growth cannot be taken for granted. Our cities have to overcome a number of challenges in order to realize their potential as engines of growth. One such challenge which cannot be negated is climate change and actions for the same is needed urgently and the same will also have to be integrated and mainstreamed within cities development plans to not only safeguard people and livelihood but also the investments which are being made towards infrastructure.
Given the above context, the presentation will cover the key findings from The Climate-Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0 which is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs covering over 126 cities, including 100 Smart Cities and 26 cities with a population of over 500,000. The assessment was carried out across 28 climate indicators under five themes (i) Urban Planning, Green Cover and Biodiversity (ii) Energy and Green Buildings; (iii) Mobility and Air Quality; (vi) Water Management and (v) Waste Management. The indicators formulated are progressive and aspirational in nature and it is not only the reflection of the current performance of cities in India but also provides guidance to progress in a sustainable and climate-friendly manner.
About the speaker:
Dr. Umamaheshwaran Rajasekar is Chair, Urban Resilience Unit and Heading the Climate Centre for Cities (C-Cube) at National Institute of Urban Affairs, India. He has over 18 years of experience in developing risk reduction strategies, climate change analysis, institutional strengthening for governments, INGOs and multi-lateral agencies. His recent efforts have been towards bridging the technology and communication gap to enable informed decision making. He has been the team leader and project manager for some of the pioneering risk resilience efforts in India including implementation of early warning systems, urban disease surveillance and city resilience strategies.
His work has been published as peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports and has been presented at various international and national forums. Several of his work has been commended in the form of grants and awards. His recent work on the development and implementation of the Urban Health Services Monitoring System has been recognized as an intervention to watch, by the U.N Secretary General’s global pulse initiative.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India.

Climate Responsive Building and Construction in Development Cooperation – Experiences from Latin America
2021-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 | online event
The joint Master Classes of the Building Sense Now initiative and MISEREOR offer access to country-specific building knowledge in in line with climate-friendly and culturally sensitive practice by and for architects and civil engineers worldwide. In this class, architect Marcelo Waschl provides insight into his work as former Desk Officer Urban Development for Latin America at MISEREOR. The session will also focus on Climate Responsive Building and Construction in Development Cooperations. In addition to the keynote lecture, there will be time for questions.

Building Sense Now Master Class – Low Tech Design
2021-08-06 12:30 - 13:30 | online event
The joint Master Classes of the Building Sense Now initiative and MISEREOR offer access to country-specific building knowledge in line with climate-friendly and culturally sensitive practice by and for architects and civil engineers worldwide. In this master class, Prof Thomas Auer provides insight into his work on building technology and climate responsive design. In addition to the keynote lecture, there will be time for your questions.
More info on : https://www.buildingsensenow.com/events/

2021 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry
2021-07-13 08:00 - 2021-07-15 17:00 | online event
We welcome your participation and collaboration in shaping ACEEE’s Industrial Decarbonization Initiative. We want to work together to develop and implement a plan to advance industrial energy efficiency and to build a clean energy future.
Panel 1: Agile Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Panel 2: Electrification and Low Carbon Fuels
Panel 3: Energy, Materials, and Resource Efficiency
Panel 4: Policies and Programs for Innovation
Join us as we explore an exciting mix of topics on low-carbon industrial products, processes, and policies. These issues will include: smart energy management, manufacturing, electrification, supply chains, the U.S. auto industry, Big Data, emerging technologies, workforce development, onsite energy generation, grid of the future, low-carbon fuels, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage.

Battery Storage in the recovery to NET ZERO CARBON!
2021-07-08 23:30 - 2021-07-09 00:30 | online event
Paul Cole from powerQuad, will present an overview of battery storage and how this technology is vital for a decarbonised electricity supply in the post covid-19 world.
Paul will give a summary of the need to decarbonise, and how energy storage systems and hardware have improved. As well as showing how software tools such as AI & blockchain can help to drive change and help deliver decentralised and digitised grid flexibility.

Concrete Innovations: Sustainability and the Role of Concrete in Net Zero Design
2021-06-30 23:30 - 2021-07-01 01:30 | Online Live Webinar
Learning Objectives:

Understand the basics of embodied carbon in concrete and its impact on the environment
Describe effective methodologies for specifying concrete products to create a long-lasting, durable building and sustainable architecture
Explain how material innovations in the concrete industry are moving towards zero carbon concrete
List two design solutions presented that demonstrate concrete’s role in improved building safety and resiliency

This webinar is part of the Concrete Academy
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. In this webinar, panelists will discuss material innovations in concrete and the growing role of concrete in sustainable development. Demand for building construction shows no sign of decreasing and the demand for concrete will likely increase. With sustainability and environmental considerations at the forefront of the industry, the panel will also discuss ways to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint.

All about Carbon: The journey to Net Zero, carbon offsetting and scope 3 emissions
2021-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 | online event
During the webinar on ‘All about Carbon’ BSI experts will help one to discover crucial aspects of business that will affect the journey to Net Zero, including emissions reduction, carbon offsetting and application of the principles of the circular economy.
Greenhouse gas emissions are categorized into three groups or ‘Scopes’ by the most widely-used international accounting tool, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources
Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company
Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain

From Analysis to Reality: Bridging the Zero Carbon Procurement Gap
2021-06-24 03:30 - 04:30 | online event
Join Sam Brooks and James Perakis as they discuss how to bridge the gap between design analysis, financial performance, and procurement. As a Design Analytics practice leader, James will explain how his team designs and models the zero carbon vision of building- and campus-scale projects.
From there, the Advanced Energy Services team, led by Sam, will show how to navigate the often-opaque marketplace of distributed energy resources — procuring high-performing projects that deliver transparent financial benefits.
Learn how an integrated energy analysis and procurement team can make your zero carbon vision a reality.

NZEB Knowledge Series: Future of Carbon Neutral Design
2021-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | online event
Buildings are connected resources of a larger built environment. Buildings lock in substantial carbon emissions through material choices and continue to emit carbon during their operations through life. Building design decisions made now will be responsible for carbon emissions for the next several decades. This presentation will provide an overview of the future of carbon neutral design. Ideas & strategies to enable a shift from energy efficiency to sophisticated ways to think holistically on a regional scale will be presented.
About the speaker: Shruti Kasarekar is an award-winning sustainability consultant with 15 years of experience in advancing sustainability within the built environment. She has led multiple highly ambitious and complex projects – from laboratories, museums to master plans. Her work on sustainability in the built environment has been presented at several leading industry conferences. Shruti combines technical competency and creativity across multiple disciplines – architecture, engineering and master planning and has deep expertise in passive systems, energy optimization, and carbon management.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India.

The Net Zero series : Towards a sustainable future - Sustainable Buildings
2021-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | online event
The net zero series sheds light on the work already undertaken by UKRI’s flagship programme -the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to address the key challenges that will help the UK build back greener. It will bring together world-renowned researchers and innovators across the breadth of our funding disciplines to discuss the need for innovative solutions to heat our homes, travel to work, develop and transform our industries, cater to our diet, enjoy our leisure time, and prosper from a cleaner, healthier environment in parallel with growing our economy.
