The following is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops to help Maryland Green Registry members maintain their commitment to strong, proactive environmental management.
To promote upcoming environmental events in this space, e-mail green.registry@maryland.gov or post the information directly to the Maryland Green Registry Members LinkedIn Group.
January 23, 2019, 5:30-7:30 Annapolis Green Drinks. Topic is Climate Change Action at the Grass Roots. Free. See info here.
February 1, 2019: Deadline to show interest in Greening Your Business Program. Sign up here.
February 7, 2019, 1-5 p.m: USGBC Green Business Boot Camp Learn about different rating standards. Baltmore Register here.
March 6, 2019: USGBC Wintergreen Awards. Orioles Park.
March 20-22, 2019: Climate Leadership Conference Four Season Hotel, Baltimore.
March 26-28, 2019: NFMT Baltimore Convention Center. Free conference and expo on facility management. Topics include energy and water efficiency, green building, etc.
ENERGY STAR Webinars (Ongoing): Learn about Energy Star and Portfolio Manager programsthrough these free webinars. Free, but registration is required.
To register, go to:
https://esbuildings.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=esbuildings
For archived webinars:
https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.webinars_presentations
RMI Energy Efficiency Program Available Now: Manufacturers in the Pepco and Delmarva service areas with more than $80,000 in annual electrical costs are eligbile for up to $20,000 in energy efficiency services at no cost. Click here for more information.
Green Events Baltimore: This site tracks events around Baltimore aiming to keep the green community connected, educated and inspired.
Annapolis Green: This organization also keeps a calendar of local and statewide events.
U.S. Green Building Council Maryland: This organization offers educational and networking events, as well as training for credential maintenance. See upcoming events here.
Sustainable Business Webinar Series
This four-part webinar series for commercial and industrial facilities was developed to help build the business case for environmental sustainability and turn ideas into outcomes. See site for archived webinars on Practical Approaches to Source Reduction, Basics of Energy Management, and Influence of the Corporate Culture
Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund
This fund will invest $250,000 annually over a three-year period in Maryland-based startup companies with innovative technologies that may help improve air and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay area. For more information, go to http://www.mtech.umd.edu/funding/cbsc/index.html