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The Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings webinar will discuss:
*Case study on affordable housing and developing net-zero buildings
*Case study on net-zero development in the Park District of O
State of the Green Building Industry, Networking Evening, June 25, 6-7:30 pm, New York, NY
This summer, Building Energy Exchange is hosting a networking evening to connect emerging professionals with industry thought leaders and leading building technology innovators.
Hear from a few of
…The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec
…Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory
…In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.
Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a
…Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e by mid-century, generating thousands of jobs and restoring vital habitats, all while impr
…Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. And in the good ones, we breathe better air!
Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A
…This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each
…Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT
Energy Code Implementation Series
Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r
…Upper Midwest Home Performance Regional Conference & Trade Show, October 11-12
Join this conference live and in-person in Minneapolis, MN, October 11-12, 2021. Stay up to date on industry trends and challenges, as well as region-specific content that reflects the climate, housin
…NZ21, Net Zero Conference, September 13 - 16, Online and in Los Angeles, California
With the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, policymakers, business leaders, designers, and everyday people are realizing how dire our situation has becom
…Webinar: 3rd Annual EcoBuilding Multifamily Forum, August 19, 5 pm EDT / 2 pm PST
The first panel discussion will be focused on multifamily housing affordability. This has been a growing area of challenge for many residents, owners, managers, builders, and communities in the N
…Built Positive: Exploring Buildings as Material Banks, November 7, Boston
The agenda will be organized around the key concepts of Built Positive, a movement intended to help the sustainable design community evolve towards buildings as material banks, where materials in the …
High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, Exhibition + Talk, June 19, 1-5 pm
Low Rise, Mid Rise, High Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, an in-person, pop-up exhibition + talk of residential buildings in the pipeline
Join a public viewing and conversation at "Low Rise,
…Virtual Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World, June 4, 12:30 pm EDT
Join NESEA for this virtual Pro Tour of Flow Chelsea, the largest mixed-use Passive House project in midtown Manhattan and the tallest infill Passive House building in the world. This 24-story buildin
…Neil is the technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems and has extensive experience in the building products sector. Neil advises architects, contractors and timber frame special
…Online: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, May 17- 20
The 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit features plenaries, sector meet-ups, interactive workshops, special events, and engaging and informative sessions.
Attend May 17-20, 2021 f
…5th Annual Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Holiday Party, Dec 7, San Francisco, CA
Let's celebrate all our successes, share some food and connect with each other as we close 2017 and get ready for 2018. This year we have our Second members only Happy Hour from 5:30 -6:30 pm, as p…
Motor & Drive Systems 2018, February 8-9, Orlando, Florida
The 15th annual Motor & Drive Systems 2018 is focused on the latest technical advancements impacting the design and integration of motor, drive systems and motion control for manufacturing, industrial…
The International National Woodworking Fair 2018, August 22-25, Atlanta, Georgia
The International National Woodworking Fair 2018 will be one of the top woodworking trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking ind…
The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (o…
3 Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Programme, 20 - 22 Dec, New Delhi, India
A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rating parameters for building …
Solar Power International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) generates success for energy professionals and the global solar industry. SPI sets the standard for solar events as the fastest g…
MIT Energy Hackathon, November 3 - 5, Cambridge, MA
Now in its 3rd year, the MIT Energy Hackathon brings opportunities for learning, problem-solving, and networking to the forefront as teams develop rapid, innovative solutions to the problems in energy…
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