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Webinar: USGBC’s LEED Zero Program: Opportunities for Residential Buildings, September 9, 2 pm EST
How do we get homes to net-zero and zero carbon and be able to ensure they are operating that way?
How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts o
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EarthCraft Builder Training, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa
This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm
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Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent
GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona
GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi
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This course will describe how the energy landscape in the US is evolving and how residential solar is projected to be growing at a rapid rate over the next decade. With more homes installing Solar, th
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Construction Professionals are responsible for completing just a handful of LEED credits, but these credits also have some of the most extensive documentation requirements. The key to successful LEED
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Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with
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Free Energy Decarbonization Blueprint Virtual Workshop, October 4, 12-1 PT
Explore four case studies examining energy decarbonization amid California's evolving grid, assessing carbon footprint implications for building systems by 2030 and 2050.
Utilizing four case st
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The Urban Green Gala, October 1, 6-10 pm, New York, NY
The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's annual fundraiser, supporting Urban Green Council's mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities. T
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Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3
ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne
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Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23
The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from
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Webinar: The Role of Insurance in Risk Reduction and Infrastructure, October 6, 12 pm EDT
The risk to critical infrastructure and property from extreme weather and climate change is rising. According to NOAA, the U.S. has experienced 10 extreme weather/climate disaster events so
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Smart Plug Instant Hot Water Control by Taco: Improves Existing Systems, AHR Product of the Year
Product Highlight/News: Smart Plug by Taco Product Name: SmartPlug Company: Taco Comfort Solutions News/Highlights: The SmartPlug by Taco Comfort Solutions has won Product of the Year rec…
In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na
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Most businesses get certified because they want to align their business with their values. The certification framework and process helps them to make sure that they are doing all they can to reduce th
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Webinar- sustainABLE: Designing Equity, August 11, 1-2pm
sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability
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ULI Boston Webinar: The Future of Urban Areas, July 15, 10-11am EDT
Cities and urban areas have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. Prior to this, they were the economic engines of the country. Are cities down and out for the count?
Join on July 15th
WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT
In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…
This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…
Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…
The Mission of the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 is to inform, share, and create a global social media experience online for learning and networking via the power of the Inter…
Dwell on Design LA 2017, June 23-25, Los Angeles Convention Center
Dwell on Design, curated in partnership with the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 23-25, 2017. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled lea…
Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…
High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success, March 22, 6-8pm
High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success March 22, 6-8pm Energize CT Center 122 Universal Drive North (Target Shopping Center) North Haven, CT 06473 Speakers: …
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