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Learn the basics of design and construction for Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) and Near ZEB for new construction & existing homes and buildings. These "green" buildings not only reduce our c
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BuildingEnergy NYC 2025, October 16, New York, NY
NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference and trade show is a chance to enage in a full day of networking and intensive learning with peers from the fields of design, construction, engineering, policy
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Elevate 2025: Built Environment Workforce Summit, September 4, Washington, D.C.
The scope and severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce has risen to the level of a national security issue. The workforce shortage across the built environment has e
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Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, July 24, 11 am - 1 pm PT
The accelerating electrification market is creating new opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners transition from fossil fuel-powered systems to electric alternatives
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In this webinar, GreenCircle Certified and Interface will share real-world insights into building circular systems, highlighting how product innovation, transparent practices, and regulatory awareness
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Green Building Construction Tour, June 3, Santa Barbara, California
Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. Durin
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Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six milli
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Building Circularity in Georgia, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 8, Atlanta, Georgia
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a
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Free Webinar: Higher-Performance Residential Remodels, April 24, 09:30 - 11 am PT
Working through specific examples, 3C-REN will help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovatio
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USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado
Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following
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Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg
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The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t
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In this one-hour course, you will learn copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables our world to work mo
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Wind Turbines With No Blades, Less noise and Even More Efficient
More efficient, less noise, harmless to birds-- This is the new wind energy technology that is transforming Spain: Vortex Bladeless. David Yañez, David Suriol, and Raúl Martín reinvent the aerog…
13th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, San Diego, California, September 20 - 21
The 13th Annual Forum will be held in-person in San Diego, CA, on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd. Offered at no cost to local governments, attendees will ha
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During this session attendees will gain a better understanding of what an inverter is, how it impacts heat pump and air conditioner operation, benefits inverters bring to occupants, and how inverters
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11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX
The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin
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LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre
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CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City
From the Host:
"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme
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Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am
Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries.
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Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT
https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…
Free: Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, 7-8 pm, August 15
Did you know that more than 40 percent of our energy consumption is coming from homes and commercial buildings? Our buildings and built environment are a large contributor to our carbon emissions. Thi…
USGBC Arizona State Conference, October 30th, Tempe, AZ
The Arizona State Conference, by USGBC Arizona, is the flagship green building event in the state, uniting over one hundred industry leaders, experts, and professionals dedicated to sustainable and ef…
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