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5th Annual NY Energy Summit, October 16-18, Albany, NY
Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Explain the Implementation of the Revolutionary CLCPA Clean Energy Goals.
The approval of New York State’s extraordinarily aggressive Climate Leadership and C
…Grace Farms Green Building Tour, New Canaan, Connecticut, January 18, 10:30 am - 12 pm
This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sus
…NESEA Pro Tour: Affordable Passive House Midrise in Brooklyn, New York December 6, 1-5 pm
Join NESEA for the final Pro Tour of 2024: a passive house-certified, 185,000 square-foot building, providing 160 units of much-needed affordable housing to the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
…How Wasted* Is Bringing Sustainability To The Portable Sanitation Industry
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of waste in the portable waste industry, and we’re not just talking about human waste. From route optimizations, to what kind of toilet paper is used
…The residential building sector holds great opportunities for saving billions of dollars in homeowners' utility bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with implementation of many innovative s
…Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: All About Ducted Mini-Splits, September 18, 12-1 pm ET
This course will overview ducted mini-splits. Indeed the term mini-splits doesn't necessarily mean the indoor unit is ductless. It will cover the different types of ducted mini-splits, low and med
…This class covers how to prepare and/or adjusts your Commercial HVAC Systems to address pandemic and wildfire hazards. The class includes the latest guidance from professional organizations and govern
…Free Webinar Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With Tight Air Sealing, August 27, 2 pm CT
A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that
…Free Webinar: Duct Sealing from the Inside with an Automated Technology, July 31, 12 - 1 pm ET
Sealing the leaks in HVAC ductwork results in more energy efficient, comfortable, and healthier homes – for both existing, occupied and new construction houses. Yet manual air sealing is difficu
…Zero Carbon Cascadia: Seattle and Beyond, November 20, Seattle, WA
Join the Cascadia Green Building Coalition in 2019 in crafting net positive carbon + energy solutions, the social impact they have, and policies to support them underway here in our bioregion. Togethe
…Webinar, Airtightness and Vapor Control in CLT Construction, November 19, 12pm EST
Energy, Safety, and the Importance of Vapour Drive in Mass Timber Construction with Lueder Herms of Pro Clima
During this FREE hour-long presentation Pro Clima's Global Export Manager and R&
…Eversource’s 2019 Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, 10/24, Berlin, CT
Eversource will be hosting a Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference on October 24, 2019 in Berlin, CT.
Attendees will dive into real examples of zero energy buildings presented by i
…IKEA Tour with Green Building Alliance, October 22, Pittsburgh, PA
Join GBA for a green building tour of IKEA and take a close-up look of the 694-kW PV array on the roof and other green features of the Pittsburgh facility, and&
…LG Electronics honored by USGBC New Jersey for best practices in Green Building and Sustainability
LG Electronics' new LEED Platinum Building Project in Englewood Cliffs has earned the company an award from USGBC New Jersey. The USGBC New Jersey further applauded LG Electronics for being a good cor…
Solar in the Sunshine State: The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, September 24, Venice, FL
For understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return o
…LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop, September 13, 9:00am-4:00pm, New York, NY
Urban Green Council is partnering with GreenStep Education to bring you a LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop designed to prepare you to pass the test with confidence&nd
…Team USGBC - 2019 Green Ride for Green Students, September 8, Saint Paul, MN
Ride with Team USGBC in the Second Annual Green Ride for Green Students!
Join a leisurely bike tour of Saint Paul as Team USGBC raises funds to support future climate leaders. Last year was a
…EPA Methane Cut - New Regulations, and Resistance
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has recently finalized a new methane rule that will see heavy regulations implemented into the gas and oil sectors. Methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that t…
Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy, June 8, 12 noon, Boston
Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy Presented by; Environmental Entrepreneurs, E4TheFuture, Climate Action Business Association Thursday, June 8, 2016 from 12:00 noon -2 pm Brown …
Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA Friday, March 11th, 2016 The Harvard Center f…
Add Your Name to a Friend of the Court Brief to Support the Clean Power Plan
Support the Clean Power Plan The Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), released in August of last year, represents the first serious attempt by the federal government to reduce greenhous…
COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference -March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM @USGBC MA, Boston
COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM USGBC MA Headquarters USGBC 17th Floor "Milky Way" Boston, 02109-02109 More than 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emission…
Altair EcoVillage - February Discussion Group & Potluck, 2/14, Intro Session at 3:30 pm
Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:30pm 6:00pm "Altair is hosting regular informational sessions so folks can drop in, ask our members questions, and learn more about our EcoVillage plans. We have an ag…
Passive House: Zero to Sixty, January 12, 6:30-8pm @ BSA - Passive House Massachusetts
Passive House Massachusetts January 12, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Boston Society of Architects/AIA BSA Foundation 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston This meeting is free and open to all …
COP21 Hosts a First "Buildings Day," Recognizing the Role of the Built Environment in Climate Change
COP21 BUILDINGS DAY 3 December 2015 It makes a great deal of sense to recognize the role and opportunities present in the built environment for taking climate change action. Globally, buildings p…
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