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Free CE Webinar: Intro to Passive House 2021 & Source Zero, March 3, 12 pm EST
PHIUS+ 2021 is the next progression of the PHIUS+ passive building standards which were created to guide builders to success in the design and construction of passive buildings. It marks the next step
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From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit
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Virtual Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, March 8
Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join Tradebase for a virtual conference that brings together industry
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Sustainable Lighting, February 21, 5:30-7:30 pm PT
Sustainable design is a fundamental part of our lighting industry. As part of the design process, they aim to reduce the usage of energy and to reduce the wasteful impact on the environment we live in
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Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, January 30, 9-11 am PT
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct des
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21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 13, 1- 2 pm, Woodinville, Washington
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!
You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the
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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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Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST
GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G
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Deciding When to Replace Windows
Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency!
In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin
Getting to Zero, Illinois Green Alliance Summit + Limelight 2023, November 14, Chicago
The Summit:
Join Illinois Green Alliance from 12 PM to 5 PM for a half-day summit on net zero buildings includes a catered lunch, panels and info sessions, as well as time to network
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The Gigaton Climate Challenge: Decarbonizing with Scale and Urgency, April 29, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
Transitioning the United States economy toward deep decarbonization will have unequally distributed effects—both positive and negative—across socio-economic groups, geographies, and econom
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Green Schools Conference, Center for Green Schools, June 28-29
The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the premier education and engagement opportunity for teachers, parents, students, school and district staff, educational leaders, building industry professionals,
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The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese
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GeenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important co…
Webinar: Carbon Capture and Storage - Engineered Carbon Sequestration, March 8, 3 pm EST
Carbon Capture and Storage is the process of capturing carbon dioxide, transporting it to a storage site, and depositing it where it will not enter the atmosphere. There are many different places CO2
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Webinar: Road to IMPACT - The Battle Between Budget and Well-Being, February 18, 1 pm EST
The built environment is an asset to maximizing human potential and cultivating well-being. This session explores the intersection between budgets, human health and energy conservation. We will share
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Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST
Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a
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Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…
Boulder Colorado Green Home Tour - Saturday, September 30, Rain or Shine, 10 am - 4 pm
The Colorado Green Building Guild is proud to present the 3rd Annual Boulder Green Home Tour. Saturday, September 30, 2017 Rain or Shine! Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Last Home Tours start at 3:30…
USGBC Texas: Dallas Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, October 5, 1-6:30 pm
U.S. Green Building Council wants YOU to attend your Dallas Green Business Boot Camp! Hosted by USGBC and in partnership with the USGBC Texas Chapter, this highly-specialized, intensive, interactiv…
From the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN): "As you know, one important way we can make more clean energy in our state and region is to improve the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Bills ai…
10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9 in Point Pleasant Beach NJ
Join for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Sponsorship opportunities available. BBQ Event Sponsorships will provide funding for the USGBC NJ …
One of the hottest topics in sustainability today is material health. Designers and end users value transparency and want to know more about what's in the building products they specify. This CEU c…
Comparing Residential Green Building Certifications Seminar, September 12-13, Indianapolis, IN
When it comes to (re)building residential buildings there are many green certification labels to choose from. During this session, we will discuss and compare the different rating systems identified …
NY Wind Turbine Tours, July 10-12
New York State is creating an Offshore Wind Master Plan to ensure that offshore wind is developed responsibly off Long Island's coast, join Long Island open houses to learn more.
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