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Clean energy, environmental justice, and social equity are at a critical juncture in the United States. All Americans should share in the benefits of the energy transition regardless of income, race,
…2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, February 13 -14, Saratoga Springs, New York
The Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show will be hosted February 13-14, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, New York. This two-day event provides regional education for those working in the state
…Build Reuse is proud to once again present annual conference in person!
The only North American conference focused explicitly on reuse in the built environment, will host people from around the wor
…The New York University School of Law’s Institute for Policy Integrity will host a webinar on Monday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM to provide an overview of Justice40 and the 
…Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor u
…How To Think About Building Codes: Building Code Integration, Online, November 30, 1- 2 pm
This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a
…2023 NYSEIA Solar Summit, November 9, Albany, New York
New York is leading the clean energy transition with some of the most ambitious distributed solar and storage goals in the nation. Join NYSEIA at the Albany Capital Center for the 2023 NY Solar Summit
…Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST
What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professional
…2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA
The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.
Founded in 2007,
…In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipm
…Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions, January 19, 12-1 pm EST
In this course, we will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating s
…Webinar: An Introduction to Zero Carbon Certification, December 14, 8:30 am EST
As climate disasters threaten the wellbeing of people and the planet, the need to reduce CO2 emissions is ever more urgent. The ILFI Zero Carbon Certification is a worldwide, third-part
…Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
- How sol
Design & Construction Week (DCW), Jan 9-11, Orlando, Florida
The fifth annual Design & Construction Week (DCW) is once again in Orlando, Florida, bringing with it more than 80,000 design and construction professionals for three days of networking, education, an…
Webinar: Buildings-related Trends and Workforce Development Opportunities, October 21, 1:30 pm EDT
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is hosting a 90-minute webinar led by expert panelists that will describe emerging sustainable building trends, identify educational opportunities, and provide a ro
…USGBC Mountain Region Multifamily Housing Summit, October 12-13
Two half-day sessions on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning will feature fast-paced presentations, panel discussions, and project showcases from innovative leaders working to provide sustainable
…Single-use plastics have become ingrained in modern society - by 2040, more than 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste will be dumped into the environment. The circular economy holds the key to reducing p
…Participants of this webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building.
Some of the easily recognized benefits of a lo
…Please join for a plaque ceremony presented by the U.S. Green Building Council's Detroit Regional Community, honoring the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning fo…
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) is expected to rule on the US Department of Energy’s proposed rulemaking on grid resiliency (focused on whether steps need to be taken to suppo…
JOIN Passive House MA for their December monthly meeting centered around high performance buildings along with the opportunity to network with industry professionals, practitioners and students from l…
Northeast Energy and Conference Exposition, June 4-5, Falmouth, MA
Each year (for 25 years!) this event brings together 300+ industry professionals including generation and transmission companies, project developers and operators, utility representatives, load aggreg…
The Home Show's Solar Green Energy Expo, April 7 - 8, Lowell, MA
Interested in solar energy but not sure where to start? Many homeowners are already enjoying the energy independence and financial savings that solar panels offer -- but uncertainty on installation an…
Women in Sustainability and Energy Holiday Party, Dec 12, New York
Please come for the final event of the BE-Ex Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) 2017 series - a WISE holiday party to celebrate woman leadership in the sustainability and energy fields. Att…
DistribuTECH, Jan 23 - 25, San Antonio, TX
With 13,500+ Individuals from 77 Countries, including qualified professionals from 326 Electric, Gas and Water Utilities depend on DistribuTECH to learn, network and conduct business. The 15-tr…
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