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Virtual Event: Intro to Living Walls CEU Presentation, October 6, 12 pm ET
This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall systems both indoors and out, and in various climates. Attendees will discover the design consid
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Free Webinar: Insulating with Natural Materials 101, July 16, 12-1 pm
An overview of the reasons and options for using low carbon, plant-based insulation products and materials. This presentation will help architects, designers, builders and developers understand the po
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RE+ Mid Atlantic, July 10-11, Philadelphia, PA
RE+ Mid-Atlantic is where innovation meets sustainability! Have the opportunity to discover clean energy solutions, network with industry leaders, and propel businesses forward. Engage in dy
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Online Traning: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, June 4, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to process, check, and verify residential load calculations and duct designs that are required by
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All Electric ADUs, May 16, 4-5:30 pm, Santa Barbara, California
ADUs are an important source of housing development all over California. They are especially well suited to all-electric design. This class will cover the key systems in an all-electric ADU and draw o
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AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how buildings are designed, operated, and experienced. But how does it actually work? And what does it mean for facility managers, sustainabi
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Achieving the Passive House Standard in refurbishments of existing buildings is not always a realistic goal, and for such buildings, the Passive House Institute has developed the EnerPHit standard for
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By improving health, well-being, and equity for building occupants and their communities, making spaces not just environmentally friendly but also people friendly, USGBC aims to improve quality of lif
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Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, Free & Online, February 25, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str
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Symbolic historic buildings and legacy systems pose unique challenges for organizations aiming to reduce buildings' energy footprints while potentially adhering to preservation requirements. This
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Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.
Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slated to increase by historic numbers and with them an historic increase in residential charging and energy use. Hear about efforts to prepare for that new reality, such a
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LEED v4.1 is a comprehensive revision of the rating system including new and existing buildings, recertification, and residential. It has set the strongest technical foundation possible for the organi
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LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, Boston, MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…
REV2022 Conference, Burlington, Vermont, October 27 - 28
The 2022 Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) conference, Our Clean Energy Future in a Changing World: Resilient, Inclusive, Secure will take place October 27 & 28 in South Burlington, Vermont. RE
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Free 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-23
This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation
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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier Course, Atlanta, GA with Online Option, September 12-14
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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Urban Green Council, Annual Gala, November 7, 6:30pm, NYC
Urban Green Event Gala 2018 where Peter Riguardi will be speaking
Cocktails | Gourmet Food Stations | Seated Dessert and Program
Business Attire
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Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts
Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo
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The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29
The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…
In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…
According to an article written by Dexter Galvin, a global director of corporations & supply chains at CDP, there is a growing number of companies setting science-based targets to reduce greenhous
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USGBC Planning Meeting, August 8, Miami, FL
Join the USGBC Miami Branch for our monthly planning meeting to discuss strategies for making a sustainable and resilient impact on the Miami community. We make a positive difference year after year i…
Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, October 9-10, Amsterdam
Companies vs. Climate Change (CvCC) is a media and events company whose mission is to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly …
Transforming Sewage Sludge Into Green Energy
When people told me that sewage sludge can be transformed into green energy, I thought, “What are you talking about?” Yes, I get that they are both green and environmentally friendly. But
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