Event Calendar

Our Annual Events

2024 Annual Party & Leadership Award Ceremony

December 5, 2024 at HighFive in Grand Rapids, MI

2025 Michigan Energy Summit

May 8, 2025 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids, MI

Changes to Michigan Energy Code for Commercial Buildings – E3M Solutions

Wave Room in Celebration Cinema North

Please join Grand Rapids 2030 District member company E3M Solutions at their event, Changes to Michigan Energy Code for Commercial Buildings, where they will share information about the State of Michigan energy code changes for commercial building construction. The event will be Wednesday, June. 19 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wave Room […]

ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Webinar

Description:  Similar to appliances, buildings can earn ENERGY STAR certification indicating high performance and energy efficiency. Certified buildings save energy and money, and generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings.  In order to reach the Biden Administrations goal of achieving net-zero emissions  economy wide, the EPA is introducing a new level of certification: ENERGY […]

USGBC National – Workforce Development in Green Building Summit

Virtual Event

Join us at the head of the charge to shape the future of green workforce development. IIn six sessions over three days, we’ll discuss strategies for green job growth that prioritize equity, health and quality of life. The first day will focus on policy, partnerships and funding; the second will explore next wave opportunities through […]

Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup – Grand Rapids 2030 District Team

KROC Center Campus 2500 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, United States

Join the Grand Rapids 2030 District’s team as we clean up Plaster Creek near Brookside Elementary on Madison and Alger as a part of the Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup! When: Friday, September 13, 2024 Where: Meet at KROC Center Campus Grand Rapids, 2500 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm We […]

USGBC National – LEED Green Associate Bootcamp

Virtual Event

Set yourself apart by earning your LEED Green Associate, a foundational credential signifying core competency in green building design, construction and operations. Our Bootcamp will prepare you to take your LEED Green Associate. This blended learning training cohort includes live weekly webinars, on-demand recordings, exam registration, and – for those attending Greenbuild 2024 – offers […]

USGBC National – Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale

The education agenda for Greenbuild 2024, “Built to Scale,” is now available to explore. From Nov. 12 to 15, join the green building community in Philadelphia for unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect and innovate. With more than 100 education sessions on all the most critical topics in the industry, Greenbuild allows participants to earn up […]

USGBC-WM Annual Party & Leadership Awards Ceremony

  The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan will invite friends, members, and stakeholders to revel in all that will be accomplished in 2024 at the Annual Party & Leadership Awards on December 5, 2024. This celebratory event will be held at the beautiful HighFive event space in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The night will […]

Navigating the New Michigan Energy Code: ASHRAE 90.1 – 2019 Explained WEBINAR

The updated Michigan energy code will be enforced starting April 23, 2025. Part of this new energy code is required Functional Performance Testing (FPT). Less intensive and less expensive than full commissioning, FPT aims to verify the operation and performance of systems in a building. Join Eric DeVries, PE, CEM®, President of E3M Solutions, as […]

Introducing the Emerging Lansing 2030 District WEBINAR

This insightful webinar will explore the emerging Lansing 2030 District! Hear directly from the Program Manager, Audrey Whaling, the City of Lansing’s Sustainability Manager, Lori Welch, and other key members as they share the story behind this exciting initiative, why it was developed, how it aligns with the city’s sustainability goals and how you can […]

Mass Timber Webinar Series – Pioneering Mass Timber: MSU’s STEM Facility

Register for this webinar using the link above. Description:  Join us for an insightful webinar on Michigan State University’s groundbreaking STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, the second building in Michigan to utilize Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). This innovative project serves as a learning laboratory, leveraged by MassTimber@MSU to share valuable insights and inspiration for those interested […]

Power Your Savings: Incentives, Rebates and Funding for Efficiency WEBINAR

Register for this webinar using the link above. Are you a Lansing-area business owner, property manager, or local organization looking to reduce energy costs and contribute to a more sustainable community? Join us for an informative webinar focused on maximizing energy efficiency through available rebates, incentives, and funding opportunities. In this webinar we will explore: […]