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This is the first event in a new quarterly thought leadership series from USGBC-LA where we will highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action
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Join Greenbuild for an enlightening webinar that delves into the urgent need for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the buildings sector. This webinar will showcase practical tools for d
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All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci
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Weatherization Training for Homeowners, June 10-11, Atlanta, Georgia
Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow
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In order to better control commercial buildings during occupied periods and comply with new Title 24 code requirements, this class will provide contractors with a full understanding of demand control
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In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &
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During this course, we will discuss novel technology behind adhesives and sealants used in light-frame wood construction that add to passive house planning and resiliency against violent wind weather
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Free Webinar: Transform Your Lawn to Save Our Ecosystem, March 21, 7 pm ET
According to NASA, turf grass lawn covers more of the U.S. than any other irrigated crop, while degrading our environment. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, and pesti
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RE+ Northern California, March 12 - 13, Santa Clara
RE+ Northern California provides a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastruct
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RE+ Northeast, February 13-14, Boston, Massachusetts
RE+ Northeast is an annual event that brings together clean energy professionals from across the northeast region of the United States. The event features keynote speakers, panel discussions, exhibiti
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USGBC NJ Annual Summer Social & Member Reception August 14, 5:30pm, Point Pleasant Beach
Join US Green Building Council New Jersey’s (USGBC NJ) for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Non-members welcome.
Join us on June 25 to hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This 90-minute session will feature ex
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The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, June 27, Newton, MA
The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy
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Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference, April 16, Devens
The Pursuit of Sustainable Living Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference April 16, 2015 8 am - 4:30 pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA The annual Sustainable Communities …
3-Day GRIHA V Training Program, Nagpur, India, June 10-12
A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 10th to 12th June, 2019 in Nagpur to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Ass
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Forum on Climate-Ready Buildings and Community Resilience in Affordable Housing, May 10, Boston, MA
Hear from national and local resiliency experts and multifamily affordable housing developers about how they are preparing buildings and communities for extreme weather events, sea level rise, power o
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Health and Wellness Roundtable: Flame Retardants, March 27, Boston
With Governor Baker’s veto of the recent bill banning certain flame retardants, it's clear that we must continue to educate and engage all members of the product supply chain. Join USGBC AT
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100% Clean Energy by 2045? How You Can Help! February 28th in San Francisco, CA
In September 2018, Governor Brown passed Senate Bill 100, that amended the renewable energy goals setting the mark of 100% Renewable Energy by 2045.
This mandate to completely eliminate carbon poll
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Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston
Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led
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Congratulations to The Green Engineer for the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Trailhead House and to Architerra and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Westborough MA, …
NYSERDA Opens Second Round of Solarize Campaigns to Make Solar More Accessible to Residents and Businesses under REV The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced…
Colorado Green Building Guild - Tiny Houses, September 8, 12-1:30 pm
Colorado Green Building Guild September Brown Bag Series: Tiny Houses September 8, 12-1:30 pm This lecture will be targeted towards professionals in the green building industry and to homeowners…
Here's How NY Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Revolution
An article by The Washington Post takes a closer look into what NY's plans are for becoming one of the leading states in what many call the "Renewable Energy Revolution". The solution: local micro pow…
Support Solar Energy in Massachusetts - VoteSolar Petition
Help VoteSolar Get the word out, and let Governor Baker know you support solar energy in Massachusetts! "Massachusetts is one of our nation’s solar leaders with enough installed to power more tha…
Western MA Green Consortium Meeting - Building Codes - June 10, 5 pm
The Western Mass Green Consortium's monthly Green Night information and networking event is coming up TOMORROW NIGHT on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel, Northampton. We are excite…
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