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UID:4625-1780574400-1780578000@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:Better Buildings Hub Coffee Chat: From Launch to What's Next
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a Better Buildings Hub Coffee Chat as we share updates since our formal launch in November. We’ll highlight key milestones\, reflect on early progress\, and preview what’s coming up next. We’ll also walk through what it actually looks like to engage with the Hub\, from first connecting to getting more involved\, and explore how building owners\, partners\, and practitioners can plug in. There will be time to connect and ask questions\, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the Hub’s role\, what’s ahead\, and how to get involved.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nLearn more about the Better Buildings Hub and sign up for newsletter updates here.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register for free![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4628″ img_link=”https://betterbuildingshub.org/” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/better-buildings-hub-coffee-chat-from-launch-to-whats-next/
LOCATION:Private: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH),Coffee Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T113000
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UID:4665-1779363000-1779370200@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:GPAEE Presents: German Society of Pennsylvania Geothermal Installation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Better Buildings Hub is sponsoring a Geothermal Program at the German Society of Pennsylvania. Join us at the historic German Society building and learn about the fundamentals and history of Geothermal Systems\, tax credits and incentives. Also\, tour the library and geothermal installation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″ shape_dividers=””][vc_column]Register Here![/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/4665/
LOCATION:German Society of Pennsylvania\, 611 Spring Garden Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260621T022736
CREATED:20251211T194412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143647Z
UID:4244-1771502400-1771506000@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:Better Buildings Hub Webinar: Geothermal Solutions for Healthier\, Cost-Efficient Buildings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin GBU’s Better Buildings Hub for a webinar showcasing real-world geothermal projects in our region\, a clean and reliable energy solution. Local experts will share project insights\, including design approaches and lessons learned. They will also discuss both the benefits and the challenges encountered along the way. This virtual session will include updates on current geothermal incentives\, ranging from federal tax credits to state and utility programs that can help offset project costs\, and will explore how geothermal systems can lower energy costs and make for healthier buildings by reducing emissions in settings such as schools\, institutional buildings\, and community-serving facilities.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speakers[vc_column_text]\n\n 	Mike Lang – Business Development\, CMTA\n 	Jason Volz\, PE – Principal\, CMTA\n 	Tim Guider\, PE – Director\, Development & Engineering\, CMTA\n 	Tom Reber – Director of Facilities and Capital Projects\, Bartram’s Garden\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/better-buildings-hub-webinar-geothermal-solutions-for-healthier-cost-efficient-buildings/
LOCATION:Private: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH)
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SUMMARY:Better Buildings Hub Launch & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin us for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub— a new resource helping schools\, homes\, businesses\, and community spaces become energy-efficient\, climate-ready\, and people-centered. \nLocal leaders\, building professionals\, and community advocates will come together over breakfast and coffee to connect\, learn\, and explore the future of affordable\, healthy\, and resilient buildings in Greater Philadelphia. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n 	Introduction to the Hub’s website\n 	Resource Fair featuring local organizations and service providers\n 	Clean Energy Navigator tools to help you take action\n 	Lightning Talks from changemakers in the field\n 	Networking time to reflect and build collaborations\n\nWhether you’re a homeowner\, nonprofit\, small business\, or housing provider\, the Better Buildings Hub is your one-stop shop for guidance\, incentives\, and trusted support. \n\nClick here to sign up for the Hub’s newsletter to stay up-to-date!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”color_2″ thickness=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nWhen and Where\n📅 Date: November 20\, 2025\n🕣Time: 8:30 -11:30 AM\n📍Location: Cira Centre\, 2929 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\nGetting There\nThe Cira Centre is one block away from William H. Gray’s 30th Street Station. Connections are available via Amtrak\, the Market-Frankford Line\, numerous SEPTA buses and all SEPTA Regional-Rail Lines. Car parking is available at numerous nearby parking garages. There are also bike racks available outside of 2929 Arch Street.\n\nPlease visit SEPTA.org to check the status of your route should there be cancellations and delay[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4136″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator thickness=”4″ css=”.vc_custom_1763521885741{background-color: #dd3333 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763522241750{background-color: #2a6f97 !important;}”]\nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4139″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\nBreakfast and Connection – 8:30 AM\nDoors open at 8:30 AM for networking\, light breakfast\, coffee\, and refreshments. Arrive early to connect with fellow attendees\, meet partners\, and ease into the morning before the program begins. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\nWelcome and Opening Remarks – 9:00 AM\nAt 9 AM\, Green Building United’s Director of Sustainable Strategies\, Labaron Lenard-Palmer\, will reflect on why the Better Buildings Hub was created and how it serves as a valuable resource for everyone from city departments to design consultants\, to community-serving institutions alike. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4142″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Speakers\nHear from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)\, Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)\, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)\, and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) as they share how the Better Buildings Hub will help them stay connected to each other and help those in need get connected to them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4141″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\nConnection and Exhibits – 10:00 AM\nMake time to speak to groups like the Citizen’s Planning Institute\, Solarize Greater Philadelphia\, PECO\, PGW\, and PWD\, to see how they can help your next project or program succeed. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\nBetter Buildings Hub Website Launch\nCheck out the brand new Better Buildings Hub website. Developed by SoCircle\, this website will be your new one-stop shop for information about new funding opportunities\, technical guides and getting connected to our team. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4146″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4145″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nClean Energy Navigator Tool\nTrying to find an answer to your question about solar? Check out the Better Buildings Hubs first resource – our Clean Energy Navigator – where we can direct you to groups like Solarize Greater Philadelphia or share some stories about other clean energy projects in the region. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nClosing Remarks – 10:45 AM\nStick around for a special thank you to our sponsors\, funders\, and committee members who have dedicated over 18-months to bringing the Better Buildings Hub to fruition. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/better-buildings-hub-launch-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Cira Centre\, 2929 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T080000
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UID:3705-1755676800-1755689400@greenbuildingunited.org
SUMMARY:Federal Funding at Work: IRA & Clean Energy Project Showcase
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Green Building United and partners for an event designed to highlight the impactful role of federal funding\, particularly through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, in driving building energy efficiency\, job creation\, and community health benefits.  \nThis convening will feature a networking breakfast\, followed by an introduction to the Better Buildings Hub and an up-to-the minute update on the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs by Ben Evans from the US Green Building Council. Attendees will gain insights into the current status of IRA tax credits and incentives\, as well as the broader federal landscape. \nFollowing this update\, attendees will hear from a diverse set of industry experts who have successfully leveraged these federal resources. Panelists will include: \n\n\n 	Pat Beck\, Energy Coordinating Agency\n 	Shannon Crooker\, Generation 180\n 	Noah Glatfelter\, York Home Performance\n 	Jacob Goldman\, Energy Tax Savers\n 	Julian Burnett\, PosiGen\n\nRepresentatives will share their real-world challenges\, successes\, and calls to action for resources that are still available now and in the months and years ahead. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Event Program\n\n8:00 – 9:00 am:  Networking Breakfast\n\n9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and introduction to the Better Buildings Hub\n\n9:10 – 9:35 am: Update on the Inflation Reduction Act and What’s Next for Federal and Local Funding\n\n9:35 – 9:45 am: Audience Q&A and Discussion\n\n9:45 – 10:00 am: Networking break\n\n10:00 – 11:00 am: Project Discussion Panel and Discussion\n\n11 – 11:15 am: Closing Remarks[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register Here![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThank you to Climate Action Campaign (CAC) for sponsoring this event! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3709″ img_link=”https://www.actonclimate.com/about/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/federal-funding-at-work-ira-project-showcase/
LOCATION:Center for DesignPhiladelphia\, 1218 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH)
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