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AIA Kansas Annual Conference, September 14 - 15
In its 101st year, AIA Kansas is thinking about the next century. What is this organization's vision for the next 100 years? The 2022 annual conference will examine ways to cre
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Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with l
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Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online with Southface Institute, May 5-6, 9 am - 1 pm ET
During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J c
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Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –
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In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia
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Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET
This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.
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Carbon Literacy Training for Change Agents, Online, January 28 & February 4, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, GMT
Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Do you want to become an age
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Free Online Class: Specifying a Lighting Control System, December 13, 1-5 pm PT
Specifying an advanced lighting control system can be a challenge for any designer, new or experienced with lighting controls. This class offers an intensive review of the most common documentation on
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Advanced control systems are transforming the manufacturing industry by boosting efficiency, reducing energy demand, and cutting costs. With innovations like wireless communication, machine learning,
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How CPC Climate Capital Supports New Construction and Retrofits for Clean Energy in Multifamily Housing
Learn about CPC Climate Capital and how they're financing carbon-reducing work on existin
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Commercial Building Retrofits: Electrification, Free Online Webinar, November 30, 8:30 am - 1 pm PT
Decarbonizing existing buildings is paramount to meeting the State of California’s aggressive climate action goals. While designing new construction buildings to have all-electric systems is bec
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Chrysalis Awards for Green Building Industry and Community, November 15, 6pm EST, Atlanta, Georgia
USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. The goal is to support and recognize the People and Proje
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Leaders in Energy 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Online, September 22, 3:30 - 7 pm EDT
The urgent need to become a more sustainable and equitable world, and to stop and reverse climate and biodiversity impacts, is generating widespread new opportunities for people of all ages, skills, a
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ISH Shanghai & CIHE, September 3 - 5, Shanghai, China
Under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt’s ISH brand, ISH Shanghai & CIHE is the most influential HVAC exhibition in East and Central China. The show is co-located with four other fairs, collectively k…
Southface Visionary Dinner, Decatur, GA, October 6
Every year, the Visionary Dinner provides valuable networking opportunities among sustainability leaders and innovators, all while funding Southface’s work toward a healthier environment for all
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Greenbuild @Home: Sustainable Residences, Online Event, Thursday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm EDT
Greenbuild @ Home will focus on best practices in sustainable residential construction. From single family to multi-family housing, passive house, presenters will discuss new ideas, case studies
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Transmission Infrastructure US, Washington, D.C., August 8-9
The electric transmission infrastructure is back in the spotlight. The federal government’s recent legislation and funding support to modernize electricity grids, reduce congestion, and fast-tra
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Webinar: Navigating Your Green Building Career, August 11, 5:30 PM
This USGBC event will be about developing your own green building career path as a young leader by leveraging LEED and USGBC. Hear from professionals about how they navigate their career, from da
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Sustainability 101: From Foundations to the Future, Sept 14, USGBC MA, Boston
At USGBC MA, we want to help the green building community redesign the built environment to be more sustainable. As climate change becomes a pressing issue for Boston, professionals are going to need …
Massachusetts Green Careers Conference, October 4, Westborough, MA
The 10th annual conference will be held October 4, 2018 at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife headquarters building (MassWildlife), 1 Rabbit Hill, Road, Westborough. AGENDA Caree…
Studies: We Are Consuming Plastics from Drinking Water
A colorful plastic microfiber in bottled water. Photograph: Abigail Barrows Globally, we generated 275 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010 alone (Jenna R. Jambeck et al). But we only recycle
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Achieving Optimum Energy Efficiency in Buildings - New Benchmarks Being Set - Webinar - July 26
Five years ago, the driving factor for smart buildings was energy costs. While operational efficiency and occupant experience have been added to the discussion, energy savings still play an important …
Green Building Festival, October 11, Toronto, Canada
Health. We tend to think of it in terms of our personal well-being but it is inextricably dependent on the environments we create and affect. From indoor environmental quality standards to net zero pr…
Students for Zero Waste Conference, November 2-3, Philadelphia, PA
The 5th Annual Students for Zero Waste Conference (SZW18) will bring together 500+ students, staff, industry innovators, activists and community members from across the country at the University of Pe…
The energy eco-structure and electrical system are on the edge of transformation. The ways in which we generate and provide energy are shifting gears, and a decentralized energy system is on the way.…
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