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Free Webinar: Breaking the Waste Habit: Innovative Construction Solutions, August 21,12-1pm
Join Illinois Green Alliance to learn how a diverse array of construction industry professionals are addressing the global waste crisis through their work. Considered the largest consumer of raw materials in the world, the construction s… more...
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0 replies | 32 views | Posted on: 07/26/2024 | Last updated: 07/26/2024
Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, August 12-14, 9am-1pm EST
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the 2009 and 2012 IECC amendments (cont… more...
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0 replies | 251 views | Posted on: 07/02/2024 | Last updated: 07/19/2024
Free Webinar: Revolutionizing the 'E' in ESG: Radical Climate Breakthroughs Taking Center Stage, August 8, 9-10:30 am PDT
Industry leaders must continually navigate the multifaceted challenges and notable achievements in measuring the environmental impact of commercial buildings. Accepted methods of monitoring, measuring, collecting and reporting environmental… more...
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0 replies | 254 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/18/2024
Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET
Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now? If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, asking suppliers to consider interim steps: s… more...
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0 replies | 251 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/17/2024
Free Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, August 14, 10am-12pm EST
All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportunity to tour a new 1-bedroom all-electric … more...
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0 replies | 240 views | Posted on: 07/02/2024 | Last updated: 07/16/2024
Free Webinar: Geothermal Heating/Cooling Lunch & Learn, July 29, 12-1pm
In this lunchtime session, Jonathan Hernandez and Lauren Hildebrand from Brightcore Energy discuss Geothermal heating and cooling, from installation questions to challenges and solutions, they’ll cover what you need to know. Audience … more...
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0 replies | 490 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/10/2024
Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills
I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..." This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, thank goodness we have made progress. &n… more...
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0 replies | 10616 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 07/10/2024
Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulation Installation, July 31, 1-2 pm EDT
Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation (1 hour) The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save money on utility bills; at the same tim… more...
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0 replies | 388 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/05/2024
Free Webinar: How to Get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per Housing Unit, July 24, 12-1pm ET
Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amounts for Energy Star Homes Certification. … more...
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0 replies | 526 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/02/2024
Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per housing unit, July 24, 12-1pm EDT
Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amounts for Energy Star Homes Certification. … more...
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0 replies | 212 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/01/2024
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