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Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30–7:30pm
Architects, engineers and builders have become increasingly effective at designing and delivering high performance buildings. Now if only we had people who were ready to live and work appropriately in
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Interested in a career involving sustainability in the built environment? There is a wide variety of education and professional careers that can lead to a place in the green building industry, whether
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USGBC Ohio Green Building Tour Series: Blue Ash Residence (in-person), February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm
This LEED Platinum Certified home is a gut-rehab on a 1/4 acre lot is walking distance to downtown Blue Ash. The tax-abated home is extremely energy efficient and features a 5-kW solar array, zoned HV…
Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15
The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r
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Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST
The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi
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Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this
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As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less. There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l
Offshore Wind Finance & Investment Summit, February 4, 7:30am-6pm, Carlsbad, CA
Explore the unique characteristics of financing Offshore Wind in the U.S. to make projects viable, financeable, and bankable.
A new wave of offshore wind projects is forming in the U.S., with the f
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One Water Webinar - Utility Action for Climate Resilience in Cities, December 3, 2-3 pm EST
The impacts of a changing climate can no longer be talked about as a future challenge – communities are experiencing climate change now. Ninety-three percent of climate impacts are fel
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11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference, March 12-14, Seattle, WA
Start the day off early with a deep dive with a workshop. These workshops provide some of the best opportunities of the year to get in-depth training from the regions best practicing professional
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Power Up Energy Expo, November 13-14, Panama City Beach, Florida
The Power Up 2019 theme is “Resilient Bases & Smart Communities.”
Meet key decision makers, network with industry leaders.
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Affordable multifamily construction poses both unique challenges and opportunities for healthy indoor environments and energy, water, and material efficiency. While scheduling and cost often dictate s
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Passive House Affordable Multifamily Design Manual Workshop, October 18, Boston, MA
In the next eleven years, everyday architects, builders, developers, and engineers will face challenges tonormalize the Net-Zero Energy (NZE) housing design.. Simplified, demystified, comprehensive, a
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PARIS 2015: World Leaders Must #ActOnClimate - Virtual March on Paris by Care2Petitions
Join a virtual March on Paris, and send your message to world leaders at the COP21 Climate Change Conference. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/18318318 Due to recent tragic events, p…
Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op
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Material Strategies: What are the New Building Blocks of Sustainability? September 13, Seattle, WA
In order to create sustainable spaces and places, we need to resolve two challenges. On the one hand, we have to mitigate the negative impact of our past and current material and product choices, thro
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Position Description, Deputy Director, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program:
The Deputy Director will lead the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and potential expansion to related programs with collabor
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Cities Leading the Push For Zero-Energy Buildings
In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, much of the world’s attention has been turned to what is being done on national and international levels to combat the ever-growing threats of climate cha…
USGBC MA Design Charrette: Open to All - June 30, 6-7:30 pm, Cambridge
USGBC MA Design Charrette June 30, 6-7:30 PM 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 United States Join the USGBC Massachusetts to brainstorm for our newest community service project: the …
UL Environment Webinar: Making Effective Sustainability Claims, June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT
UL Environment Webinar: June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT "Neither Boastful Nor Bashful: Making Effective Sustainability Claims: According to a Nielsen study, 66% of global online consumers claim that …
WMGC Green Night Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Alex Wilson on Advancing Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy in the Process Join WMGC at the Platform Sports Bar for a special eve…
The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island, Wed, Mar 16 at 12:30 PM - Cranston, RI
The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 to 2 PM Corner Bakery Cafe - Garden City 140 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920 The mission of the Green & Healt…
Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros March 14t, 6-7:30pm 50 Milk St 17th floor, "Milky Way" conference room Boston, 02109 Want to connect with one of t…
Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST
An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…
Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…
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