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Passive House Consultants Training Program (online and in person), Nov 27 - Dec 1, Burlington, VT
Burlington Electric Department is offering 50% off tuition for professionals who work in Burlington. You can apply for a discount. CPHC is the only professional passive building credential trai…
When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical
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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, In Person and Online, September 21-23, San Diego, CA
The time has never been better; the need has never been greater. Greenbuild brings together leaders developing the next generation of standards, policies, and partnerships to build a better quality of
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Can a textile recycling company divert what is traditionally landfilled waste from waste streams to create building insulation? How?
In this session, you will learn how landfill waste becomes
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Virtual Event: Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo, May 21-22
The unprecedented events of 2020 punctuated the urgency of the climate crisis, the pervasiveness of racial inequities and environmental injustices, the deep impacts of housing unaffordability, and the
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Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST
In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig
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Blueprint Webinar Series: The Evolution of Sustainability Programs, April 23, 12 - 1 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how ESG goals have expanded over time, from basic energy, water, and waste considerations to climate adaptation and resilience, health and well-being, social and racial equi
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Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air.
Living Future 2021, Online: Inclusion + Unity, April 20 - 23
Now in its 15th year, the Living Future "Unconference" continues as a mission-driven nonprofit event and has grown into the International Living Future Institute's flagship event and a&n
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Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals
Dive deeper into the future of green schools through an engaging dialogue about how design should effectively respond to and enable sustainab
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Webinar: Getting to Zero: Carbon Neutral Codes, January 28, 10-11 am, PST (Free)
For decades, U.S. building energy codes have centered on kilowatt-hour savings in buildings. But urgency on climate change is pressing us to rapidly address and mitigate carbon and other greenhouse ga
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GreenCE Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, January 21, 12 pm EST
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Objectives incl
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Certified Cost Professional Training Starting, 20 Dec 2020, Sun-Tue-Thu, 7.00pm-10.00pm for 40 Hrs
AACE International’S Certified Cost Professional AACE International’s Certified C
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Energy Forum: The Next Generation of Transportation, July 10
Hear from the innovators and experts on advances in transportation technology, not just to get us where we want to go, but also to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and support the regionâ…
USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Awards Celebration, Jan 25, Maryland
Join the U.S. Green Building Council Maryland Community for an evening of networking to celebrate the winners of our 2017 Community Leader Awards! The awards celebrate, promote and recognize excel…
LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Dec 21, Boston
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…
California Solar Power Expo, March 27-28, San Diego, CA
Join us at the California Solar Power Expo, the leading solar event for Southern California. The U.S. solar market is soaring. By the end of 2016, the U.S. solar industry is projected to install 1…
Enhancing the Resilience of Seniors in Your Community, Webinar, October 18, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
This webinar will focus on the safety and well-being of seniors within the context of climate change. Using a participatory adaptation planning process conducted with members of the senior community …
A night of networking at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner with enthusiastic women who care about energy and environmental issues. About NEWIEE NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligenc…
MIT Energy Night - October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge
Now in its 11th year, Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energ…
USGBC South Florida, GalaVerde, Saturday, October 15, 6-10 pm, Davie Florida
GalaVerde, the signature event of the USGBC South Florida Region, has been completely revamped for 2017! lots of music and dancing, great food, and quality GREENworking! This year's GalaVerde will …
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour - USGBC MA
Join us for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm! The once barren roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-foot farm’s …
Regional and State Energy Policy Update, September 7 in Portland ME
Regional Energy Policy - Clean Energy Procurement In 2017, Massachusetts called out for proposals for 1200 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and 1600 MW of offshore wind. Bids have been submitted for …
Webinar: Overview and Location & Transportation Credits (LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C), September 6
Join USGBC Indiana for an online webinar to explore the LEED Location & Transportation credits, which encourage project teams to take advantage of the infrastructure elements in existing communities t…
Net Zero Building Tour, July 15
On Saturday, July 15th, Join us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first …
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