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National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA
High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…
In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi
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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST
Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or
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Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm
Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!
Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n
GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT
During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil
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Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm
Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c
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Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash
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Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT
Proposed Format
- The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
- A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,
Green Schools Summit, Online, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm EST
The USGBC Mountain Region and the Center for Green Schools are hosting the 2020 Green Schools Virtual Summit. The summit offers an opportunity to connect with your peers, learn about how others are re
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2020 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show (Now All Virtual), Presented by MassRecycle, October 28-29
MassRecycle plans two afternoons of learning, contributing, and networking with a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Industry. Invitees include:
- Sustainabil
Webinar: The 28th Annual EHS & Sustainability Management Forum, Presented by NAEM, October 20 - 22
This year's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum will be coming to you live (and available on-demand) this October. Mark your calendars for Oct. 20-22!
Access engaging content, best practi
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Webinar: Opportunities for Hydrogen in the Northeast, Presented by NECEC, September 22, 9-11 am EDT
NECEC will convene stakeholders from the hydrogen industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing a hydrogen economy.
As states in the Northeast increase their climate goals to b
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Upcycling - Innovative submissions welcome
In case you were unable to attend Metro’s Upcycle Web Forum on Thursday, August 13th, the event recording and resources mentioned in the Forum are available at www.metro.net/upcycling.
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Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training, 4/11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Boston, MA
Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: 50 Milk Street, "Lighthouse" Room - 20th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Join the City of Boston an…
2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,
The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…
Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV
Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…
Net Zero Building Tour, August 7
On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…
South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards
As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …
Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope
Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…
Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST
The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…
2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st
Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…
GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11th 7:30-10:00am
GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11 | 7:30-10:00am Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13214 Join GreeningUSA for their annual meeting. …
BEEx Forum: Excellent Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings
Airtightness is emerging as a keystone of high performance buildings, mitigating important energy losses and limiting the intrusion of moisture and pests. But a quality interior requires that airtigh…
Chicago Thrives! Resilience Symposium - Thursday April 20 - 8 am - 4:30 pm
Resilient design is emerging as the design challenge for our age. Practitioners in the built environment must re-imagine our built infrastructure and social fabric to be adaptable to changing conditio…
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