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Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass, November 3, 12 pm ET
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 coati
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California - and demand will only grow from here. This free training will prepare plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and
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As the utility industry transitions from centralized generation to a more distributed energy future, understanding the role of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Distributed Energy Resource Manag
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Trellis Impact, June 23-25, San Francisco, California
Innovation is reshaping every corner of sustainable business. Trellis Impact brings together the leaders powering the future of carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech and beyond to spark break
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Free Webinar: Builder’s Perspective - Insulation and Air Sealing, May 26, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emerg
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Free Webinar: Common Cents - Overcoming Barriers For Sustainable Schools, April 16, 12 - 1 pm
Join Illinois Green Alliance as we explore innovative strategies to create healthier, energy-efficient schools that foster student success and community trust. In this virtual education session,
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Free Webinar: Designing Water Resilient Buildings, April 15, 10 - 11 am PT
As water scarcity, infrastructure strain, population growth, and conservation mandates intensify, design teams are being asked to rethink how buildings source, use, and reuse water. This continuing ed
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Site Visit to Neville Island Concrete Plant, March 9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The urgency to reduce embodied carbon from materials and construction is reshaping how the built environment is designed and delivered. This site visit to Castle Builders Supply concrete plant on Nevi
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In this year's WestportREADS selection, All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall, much of Manhattan is underwater due to melting glaciers. Before real life follows fict
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Free Webinar: Unitary versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems, January 29, 10 - 11:30 am PT
This course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they can be used in new or retrofit building a
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Discover how battery storage makes renewables reliable and how you can leverage utility-scale insights, ideal for energy pros and policy-curious learners.
Battery energy storage is the ke
Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. This one-hour course will make the case for mu
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Webinar: Inspiring a Clean Energy Workforce, November 1, 11 am ET
A skilled and qualified workforce is key to making buildings more energy-efficient and companies more competitive. Learn about how Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) at higher education institutions
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Boston Area Solar Association Film - TONIGHT - Feb 12 in Cabridge
Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Spanning 50 years of grassroots and gl…
This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga
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MIT Clean Energy Prize Kickoff, Dec 12, Somerville, MA
Join us on December 12th to formally kick off the 2019 MIT Clean Energy Prize!
Hosted at Greentown Labs, the event will consist of:
- A welcome address given by a Greentown Labs representa
Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable, December 4
Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable
Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 12-2 PM
Houston Green Building Resource Center
1002 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX
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Inaugural Upcyclers Gathering, December 10, LA
INNOVATORS creating VALUE from waste and those supporting the creation of the Waste=Feedstock ecosystem are invited to the Inaugural Upcycler Gathering for a one day summit designed to INSPIRE, INVIGO
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Zero Waste Design in Practice, November 6, 6pm, New York, NY
Over a year ago, the Zero Waste Design Guidelines were published to address the lack of space and design for waste storage. This workshop will discuss how and when in the design pr
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Wisconsin Solar Tour, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Saturday, October 6, 10am - 4pm
Join people across Wisconsin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a statewide Solar Tour! Homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin will open their doors to demonstrate and share strategies for energy-eff
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Women in Green Power Luncheon, November 15, Greenbuild, Chicago
At the end of the day, it’s not so much about what you do, but about why you do it. Leading with purpose is a journey that starts from within. This year, Women in Green celebrates the power of p
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8th International Hemp Building Symposium 2018, October 16-17, Brussels, Belgium
The 8th International Hemp Building Symposium will be held in an ancient castle Hof Ter Loonst, Kampenhout, Brussels, Belgium and is organised by the International Hemp Building Association and hosted…
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Coming To Rhode Island, August 16th, 5 - 7 pm, Bristol CT
REI Welcomes Charlies Myers of Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition to Ask Any Questions about Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles on 8-16-18 Event Charlie Myers will update us on fuel cell electric vehicles c…
Conquering the Energy Code Course: Residential, August 16th, Farmingdale, NY
The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Energy Conser…
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