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Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Solutions for Residential Electrification, February 8, 2 pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The biggest challenge to the full-scale electrification of homes in the U.S. is outdated infrastructure and in
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Green Schools Conference, February 27 - March 1, New Orleans
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality:
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Facades +, February 14, Washington, DC
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Facades+ returns to Washington, D.C. for the first time in two years on February 14. Spanning from f
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Posted by: Hani
Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in
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Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15
Posted by: Hani
The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thr
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Posted by: Hani
This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to mi
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Hosted by a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control from Strategic Environmental & Engin
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Posted by: Hani
With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating s
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Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am
Posted by: Hani
All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well
… more...0 replies | 168 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023
Online Workshop: Business Climate Challenge Energy Management Workshop, February 21, 1-3 pm
Posted by: Hani
The Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge (BCC) is an energy efficiency programme supporting businesses acr
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Posted by: Hani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
An opportunity to celebrate the kickoff of ACCE (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders), an accelerat
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Group: New York Green Building Group
In partnership with AIA New York, this multi-day course provides 14 CES LU|HSWs and training to make significa
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New York Build, March 8-9, New York City
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
Attend NY Build to learn about major construction opportunities in residential, commercial and
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate and support green building
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Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 18, Sacramento, California
Posted by: Jonathan
Group: California Green Building
Join us for a hybrid online and inperson event highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Missouri Green Building
Those inheriting our planet’s environmental problems expect to encounter challenges, but they may not ha
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Free Webinar: The New Electric Car Tax Credit, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, February 9, 12 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Rhode Island Green Building
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Re
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USGBC Florida: Tour at Tampa International Airport, February 24, 10am–12pm EST
Posted by: Hani
Group: Florida Green Building Group
Tampa International Airport is going green! This walking tour features the LEED Platinum SkyCenter One office
… more...0 replies | 107 views | Posted on: 01/28/2023
GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local an
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BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance buil
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 6357 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 2642 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
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Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 2820 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
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Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 3261 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 2663 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 6445 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
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Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
Posted by: Christopher Matos-Rogers
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. N
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1000 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 73 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
18 members | 29 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 493 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 437 discussions
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 128 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 88 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 136 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
12 members | 29 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 73 discussions
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