Instructions
The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”
Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.
Overview
How are the Resources Organized?
What are the Criteria?
Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:
- Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
- Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products
- Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative
Be sure to check out our Toolkits for additional useful resources!
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Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
Greenbuild is a yearly event featuring workshops, lectures, research, and networking opportunities for students, professionals, and anyone else interested in sustainable building practices.
March 12, 2015
Transition to Sustainable Buildings
Buildings represent the largest energy-consuming sector in the economy, with over one-third of all final energy and half of global electricity consumed there. As a result, they are also responsible for approximately one-third of global carbon emissions. With an expected population increase of 2.5 billion people by 2050, and given improvements in economic development and […]
March 30, 2015
Green Infrastructure and the Sustainable Communities Initiative
HUD’s Green Infrastructure and the Sustainable Communities Initiative report (published 2015) showcases the climate and economic resilience benefits of green infrastructure in 30 communities.
Creating Resilient Cities
Arup, Siemens and RPA have conducted research and collected resources related to the role of technology in enhancing the resilience of cities and their critical infrastructure systems. Online resources include transportation, building systems, water management, and the electricity grid.
Green and Sustainability Jobs and Career Resources
This article, on the state of green careers, provides information and resources for educators and students on current sustainable career trends and projections. Links to websites featuring sustainability related job offerings, disciplinary based sustainability associations, higher education consortia, and career pathways for students are included.
May 18, 2015
Curriculum and Resources for the Construction and Design Industry
By sharing curricular materials related to building science, The Joint Committee on Building Science Education aims to improve development and effectiveness of green building design and construction programs.
May 19, 2015
DAYAWAY Renewable Energy Career Listings
This resource provides college students with searchable listings of available clean energy jobs to help them prepare for and find renewable energy careers. Also, check out their suggested Reading List for more information on the green energy sector.
Energy Technology Perspectives Report Series
“The energy world is in the early phase of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing. Industries that were in their infancy in the early 2000s, such as solar PV and wind, and the 2010s, such as EVs and batteries, have mushroomed into vast manufacturing operations today. The scale and […]
July 7, 2015
EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange
This is a searchable database of funding opportunity announcements through the U.S. Department of Energy.
December 10, 2015
Green Infrastructure Wizard (GIWiz)
This interactive tool connects communities to EPA Green Infrastructure tools & resources designed to support and promote sustainable water management and community planning decisions. It assists users in analyzing problems, understanding management options, calculating costs and benefits, engaging stakeholders, and developing educational and outreach campaigns. Some links may be broken
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