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The carbon impact of building materials is a critical factor in our planet’s future. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) can benefit designers and manufacturers while achieving the goals of green buil
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Women+ in Green Plant Ecology Hike, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 27, 9:30 am
Join Maria Wheeler-Dubas as she guides GBA’s Women+ In Green on an ecological hike of Western Pennsylvania through Pittsburgh’s North Park. Learn about some of the native plants and
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Free PG&E Webinar: Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, May 11 9-11 am PT
Window technologies have changed considerably in recent years. These products can save up to 25% on heating costs and up to 40% on cooling costs but using the wrong window technology in the wrong clim
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Free Webinar, Economics of Financing Electrification, April 18, 9-10:30am
This course is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the financial aspects of electrification, including the costs, benefits, and risks associated with investing in electrification pr
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The Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first food bank in the United States to become LEED certified – and one of our region’s first ever LEED certified buildings: The G
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This training allows attendees to develop several specific energy reduction projects from conception to financial benefit analysis. Energy audit tasks that are conducted using videos, photographs and
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BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts
BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust
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Free CE Webinar: Hemp Insulation 101, February 1, 12pm - 1pm EST
An overview of the history of U.S. grown industrial hemp and new U.S. manufactured hemp fiber insulation. Participants will learn how this zero V.O.C. and negative embodied carbon product can create l
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One of the toughest barriers to achieving net zero is how to decarbonize the thermal side of energy production (e.g. building heating). Electrification with heat pumps has been proposed as a broadly a
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The Seeds of Sustainability; Wood, Lumber & Mass Timber, Online, November 18, 1:45pm-3:15 EST
This seminar follows the life cycle of wood, wood fiber, and mass timber as sustainable design solutions for the built environment. A focus will be on continuous improvement considerations for project
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2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards Ceremony, Virtual Celebration, October 29, 4pm - 5:30pm
Join Us for the 2020 Virtual Green Building Awards Event!
See Keynote Speakers Dr. Joseph Allen & John Macomber present!
Solar Power International, Virtual Trade Show, October 21 - 22
Participate in SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week from your home or office. Registration is free!
Available now: Browse exhibitors and products, with more being added daily.
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GreenCon 2017 by USGBC Central PA Thursday, March 16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT Tickets: $10 – $120 Location: Millersville University Millersville, PA 17551 GreenCon is USGBC Central Penns…
International Webinar: Climate Change Virtual, September 18 - 19
It is our pleasure to invite you for International Webinar on Climate Change
during September 18-19, 2020 with the Theme: “Exploring the possibilities to overcome climate change challenges.&r
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We are less than a week away from The Mass Save Commercial New Construction and Major Renovation new solutions webinar. We look forward to sharing the details of our new energy efficiency initiatives.
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LEED Committees are composed of expert volunteers from across the country who guide the evolution of LEED. LEED committee volunteers help develop, implement, and revise the LEED rating systems, ensuri
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Innovation and Impact 2017 Symposium, June 14
The Innovation and Impact Symposium focuses on emerging technologies in Mobility, Energy and the Built Environment. Join the region’s leaders from the startup, corporate, public and research communi…
BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11th 7:00pm
BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11 | 7:00pm First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Join BASEA at their monthly mee…
NYSERDA Forum: Panelized Construction for Architects and Designers
NYSERDA hosts Panelized Construction for Architects and Design Professionals. NYSERDA is excited to announce an expanded session in conjunction with their Efficiency Revolution series focusing on p…
Event: Passive Architectural Design for Affordable Housing, 4/27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Chicago, IL
How can passive housing design principles—which focus on energy efficiency, comfort, and minimizing environmental impact—be used in the creation of affordable housing? This question will be the…
Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training, 4/11, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Newton, MA
Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training Tuesday, April 11th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Auburndale Builders 151 Adams Street Newton, MA 02458 Ticket: $100 Join 47…
Nominate Green Schools Leaders for the 9th Annual Green Difference Awards 2017! Apply by April 7
Nominate a Green Difference Maker Today! Green Schools honors and recognizes Outstanding National Environmental Education & STEM Education efforts led in our Schools & Communities through our Annua…
15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017, Syracuse
15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017 Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onondaga Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Tel: 315-474-2424 (Hotel) The 15th Annual New Yo…
Free Event: Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience, 3/9, 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Queens, NY
Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience by Newtown Creek Alliance Thursday, March 9, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Location: LaGuardia Community College Little Theater in Shenker Hall …
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