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Build a Better House Training: Renovations Course, February 17, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better
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Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Innsbruck, Austria
Look forward to the 27th International Passive House Conference which will take place on 5th and 6th April 2024 on the campus “Technik&rdqu
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8th Annual Sustainability Symposium, Green Builder Media, April 17-18,12 - 3 pm, Free & Online
Attend Green Builder Media's eighth annual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions, held virtually on April 17 & 18. Day 1 will focus on innovative solutions that will
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USGBC Florida Presents: JEA Headquarters LEED Tour, August 18, 8 - 10am EDT, Jacksonville, Florida
The JEA Headquarters project represents a great achievement in sustainability and resiliency for Duval County. Located in Jacksonville's Urban Core, the JEA Headquarters is a seven-story, Class A
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100% renewable energy is possible! But to get there we have to deal with the realities of a brittle electrical grid, when the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow. How can bui…
Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM
Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.
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Zero Net Energy Commercial Forum
The webinar will feature commercial case study projects that feature deep energy savings and zero net energy designs. Hear about the progress regional architecture firms are making in meeting the Amer
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2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18
December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Black community. This summit is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change.
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Finding Paths Forward: Ideas for When We Disagree in the Green Building Industry
It was energizing to receive quite a few positive responses to Rate It Green’s New Year’s email. Some people were appreciative of our efforts to bring the green building community to
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This tour will complement the Water Conservation Showcase educational session titled “Drought to Deluge and provide an opportunity to see the landscaped bioswales of the new Southeast Community
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USGBC Florida 2023 Community Leadership Awards, December 7, 11:30 ET
Join industry leaders and sustainability advocates from across the state of Florida for this event honoring the winners and finalists for USGBC's Community Leadership Awards . This event
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Vote Solar Petition - Don’t Let the Sun Set on Solar in Massachusetts! It has been a year since an unnecessary cap on one of our most important solar programs, net metering, started slamming…
Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT
"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu
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Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects, October 30, 12-1:30 pm
Long-term planning is essential when it comes to most whole-home electrification journeys. By taking into consideration a customer’s long-term needs alongside their immediate needs, you can help
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Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…
How To Think About Building Codes: Communicating with the Code Official, Online, December 14, 1-2pm
This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a
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Free Webinar: Transform Your Lawn to Save Our Ecosystem, March 21, 7 pm ET
According to NASA, turf grass lawn covers more of the U.S. than any other irrigated crop, while degrading our environment. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, and pesti
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Achieving Energy Efficiency at Scale in Your Building Portfolio, August 29, 2 pm ET
Companies face increasing pressure today – from stakeholders, employees as well as regulatory agencies – to curb energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable and
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Free Slipstream Webinar: Health, Safety and Comfort – The House is a System, May 30, 9-10 am CST
Have you heard the phrase "The House is a System"? Have you ever wondered what that really means? Do you know what it takes to make a house healthy, safe, and comfortable? Join us as we iden
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Free Webinar: Energy Code Compliance: Using HERS Measures (Part 1), January 31, 9:30-11am PT
Third-party verification through HERS measures is a great way to improve energy performance and, more to the point, meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover what archi
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The Energy Evolution Summit, Hosted by SEPA, April 28-30, Coronado, California
This in-person only summit is tailored for energy leaders and decision makers who are prioritizing decarbonization and driving the transformation of the energy sector. The Energy Evolut
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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, May 20-22
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
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Nature-based solutions involve designing with nature to address multiple societal challenges such as controlling flooding, cooling cities, and enhancing biodiversity. Biodiversity is critical to our w
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