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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, November 3, 6 pm ET
USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals has monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sustainabili
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All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are a vital tool for architects and developers to reduce carbon embodied emissions in their projects. An EPD is a comprehensive report that provides transpare
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Widespread embodied carbon reporting is essential for the construction industry to effectively address its environmental impact and, as the practice is undertaken with increasing frequency, it’s
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California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energy sphere. Solar contractors, designers, and affiliated trades have the opportunity to capt
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QuitCarbon has been offering free, expert home electrification retrofit planning, contractor referrals, bid benchmarking, rebate optimization, and more to homes across California for nearly two years.
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Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, December 8, 12 pm PT
While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and battery sys
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Learn How to Market and Sell Green Homes in 30 Minutes with our Beyond Green to Health & Wellness Webinar.
Are you a real estate agent or home professional who wants to learn how to market and
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The circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products. While the notion was first theorized in the1930s and evolved into a movement with the boo
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Free Webinar: Home Comfort: Your Building Enclosure & Major Systems, November 1, 4 - 6pm PT
You may want to know, why your home gets so hot in the summer. Or if you should add insulation, or upgrade your air conditioning first. Or which water heater type saves the most energy and costs the l
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater and demand is growing. Now residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for Homes r
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2018 Environmental and Sustainability Summit, August 20 - 22, Prescott, AZ
A three day summit that discusses how the Arizona Chamber of Commerce can help contribute to a more sustainable Arizona. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that to maintain a strong…
Hybrid Event: Beyond Zero Series: Burn Ban – The Benefits of Induction Cooking, September 22, 6 pm
Induction cooktops and ranges are gaining traction in the market as an integral part of a climate-friendly building, and an efficient, healthy, and safe alternative to typical electric and gas ranges
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Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022, NYC, September 22
The Forum will bring engaged institutional investors, fund managers, and highly recognized organisations to discuss ESG strategies and developments in sustainable finance, that balance sustainabl
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This virtual, full day event is free to all architects, builders, general contractors and anyone who wants to learn more about zero energy commercial buildings.
This year's conference includes&
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Solar Series Networking Night, Nov 27, Waltham
Are you interested in raising the profile of solar energy and deepening the understanding of changes in the industry?
Care to share ideas on best practices while making valuable new connections?
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A Look at Biophilic Design: Creating Space to Nurture Our Human Nature in the Built World
In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto
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GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education
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Bethesda Green recognizes and celebrates the region’s green champions with a fun and elegant Gala at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. This is Bethesda Green's premie
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The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium, in partnership with the Southern Tier Incubator, is hosting its Annual Fall Technology Conference “Clean Energy and Energy St…
Team USGBC - Jr. Achievement Fundraising Bike Ride, September 9, 2018, St.Paul, MN
Join USGBC Minnesota's Bike Team and help us raise money for a great project! MEP Associates is teaming up to raise money with U.S. Green Building Council Minnesota to support their Green Schools p…
Studies: High Ventilation Rates are Associated with Lower Rate of Illness and Absences
Have you thought about how ventilation* rates influence human health and performance? Studies have shown high ventilation rates are associated with lower respiratory illness, lower rates of sick build
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New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual “Women Shaping the Agenda” series titled “New England’s Climate Readiness: Diverse Voices on A…
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