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2022 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 23-25
How do we finance a rapid scaling of deep building retrofits and other energy-saving initiatives? The 14th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum will tackle this question, acknowledging the vital role that
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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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Healthcare is one of the largest contributors to climate change, around 4-5% of total UK carbon emissions and the NHS in England alone is responsible for 40% of the public sector's emissions
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2024 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 30, Chicago, Illinois
Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES is
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2024 Winter ASHRAE Conference, January 20-24, Chicago, IL (Virtual Attendance is also available)
Explore cutting-edge HVACR technologies, connect with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the latest trends at ASHRAE's 2024 Winter Conference. 11 technical tracks include:
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Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT
The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near and dear to our heart - electric vehicles!
Reduced transportation emissions is one of th
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Building Science Fundamentals Course, 4 Sessions Online, December 5 - 14, 1-5 pm
Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr
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More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var
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First Friday Webinar: Sustainable Transportation, September 2, 1 pm ET
The transportation sector is the largest contributor of GHG emissions in the U.S. (29%) and makes up almost a quarter of global GHG emissions. Personal cars and light trucks are the primary source of
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New Construction Affordable Housing Webinar - Solar Design for New Construction, July 14, 1 pm
Join Resonant Energy, LISC Boston and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for a summer series of free webinars exploring different topics relevant to installing
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The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, July 20, 1PM
This workshop helps in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calcul
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BEAM Carbon Accounting Estimator, Online Training, June 20, 21, 24
This live, online course is delivered over three 1-1/2hr sessions and will help you get up to speed with BEAM. You will finish this course with a solid foundation in embodied carbon acc
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CleanTech-Age Expo & Conference , April 16-17, NY Hall of Science
The CleanTechAge Expo & Conference is a destination and marketplace for the new paradigm of sales and marketing, business development methods and financing opportunities for cleantech products and ser…
Passive House & Resilient Design in the Face of Fire, Webinar, April 12 9 am PT / 10 am MT / Noon ET
Fire has always been a normal part of the west but with climate change and ever-expanding built environments our homes and cities are increasingly vulnerable. Firewise design strategies have been base
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2022 MassRecycle Virtual Conference & Trade Show, March 31-April 1
MassRecycle will host this conference virtually over the course of two days on Thursday, March 31st (afternoon) and Friday, April 1st (morning). There will be a large audience of people from the
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Bridge to 2030: Embodied Carbon and Existing Buildings, March 15, 8:30 am
Embodied carbon consists of all the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building construction, including those that arise from extracting, transporting, manufacturing, and installing bu
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GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass, February 23, 12 pm EST
This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance
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Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Can Help Make Housing Affordable Again, ACEEE Report Suggests
Many people view green building as an extra expense to an already difficult experience of finding somewhere to live, and afford to live. However, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (
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Who IBPC2018 brings together researchers, scientists, architects, engineers and businesses involved in building physics, to present original research and findings, demonstrate and exhibit innovative …
Greenbuild Mexico 2018, June 19 - 21, Mexico City, Mexico
Greenbuild Mexico is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild Mexico offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and addres…
Movie Night: “A Chemical Reaction: The Story of True Green Revolution” Wednesday, May 16, 7pm, Wakelin Room – Wellesley Free Library. A screening and discussion of this 2009 film about a Cana…
USGBC Massachusetts, Air Barriers, May 8, Boston, MA
Continuous air barriers are required by code and paramount to the energy efficiency of a building. There are numerous ways to provide a code-compliant air barrier system, including building wraps, sea…
USGBC’s seventh annual IMPACT 2018 conference and expo, April 30–May 1, St Paul, Minnesota
IMPACT is the premier green building event in the Midwest. The conference unites hundreds of regional builders, developers and business leaders across America’s heartland to discuss today’s sustai…
AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, June 5-7, Anaheim, CA
AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference is all about a vendor-neutral expo floor and a diverse conference program featuring solutions that seek to improve the built world. You’ll have the opportuni…
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