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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier Course, Atlanta, GA with Online Option, September 12-14
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by
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This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better
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Free Webinar: Comparison of Energy Standards Code to Passive House: A Report, February 21, 12–1pm ET
Investigating the ability of 12 building standards to deliver resilient, healthy, and efficient buildings.
The different industries are rapidly converging towards a single energy vector - electrici
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Building Tour & Happy Hour at Workscape, January 30, 4-6pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Advanced registration is required! Additional event details will be shared with registered participants prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email within one hour of
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In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, USGBC is again offering the live Solar Decathlon Professional Training from January through March 2024. The Solar Decathlon Professi
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Virtual Course: E202 Advanced HOT2000 Energy Modeling for New & Existing Homes, January 8, 9 am EST
Energy modelling software is used to analyze and optimize the energy characteristics of buildings. HOT2000 is an energy modelling software developed and maintained by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Free Webinar: Plant Talk Episode #12: Your Landscape Questions Answered, December 5, 11:30am-1pm
Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask a landscape design or maintenance expert?
Do you have a question about a specific plant or landscape challenge where nothing seems t
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In this two-week online workshop covering different types of composting toilets, you will learn about innovative alternatives to conventional wastewater management. Students will be able to ident
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2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC
The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of
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LEED v4.1 is a comprehensive revision of the rating system including new and existing buildings, recertification, and residential. It has set the strongest technical foundation possible for the organi
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Virtual Event: Intro to Living Walls CEU Presentation, October 6, 12 pm ET
This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall systems both indoors and out, and in various climates. Attendees will discover the design consid
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REV2022 Conference, Burlington, Vermont, October 27 - 28
The 2022 Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) conference, Our Clean Energy Future in a Changing World: Resilient, Inclusive, Secure will take place October 27 & 28 in South Burlington, Vermont. RE
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Free 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-23
This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation
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Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, Chicago, IL
The 3rd Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, 2018 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev…
New York Adopts New Appliance Efficiency Bill and Updates Building Codes
As populations continue to increase in New York, electricity demand is on the rise. Concurrently, the state has big plans to achieve decarbonization goals. Meeting both needs is challenging and re
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VERGE Electrify Online Event, July 26-27
VERGE Electrify brings together early movers and technology experts to share learnings and best practices for electrifying transportation, buildings and industry — rapidly and equitably. Join th
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The Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will be held both virtually (on-line), and in person at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm on October 18th.
The Summit is a
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Webinar: Copper -- Essential Element of Sustainable and Resilient Design, June 1, 12 pm EDT
This one-hour course will teach about copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Participants will leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables
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USGBC Planning Meeting, August 8, Miami, FL
Join the USGBC Miami Branch for our monthly planning meeting to discuss strategies for making a sustainable and resilient impact on the Miami community. We make a positive difference year after year i…
Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, October 9-10, Amsterdam
Companies vs. Climate Change (CvCC) is a media and events company whose mission is to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly …
Transforming Sewage Sludge Into Green Energy
When people told me that sewage sludge can be transformed into green energy, I thought, “What are you talking about?” Yes, I get that they are both green and environmentally friendly. But
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LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, 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…
WEFTEC Conference September 29th - October 3rd, New Orleans, Louisiana
WEFTEC is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today. Also …
Sustainability Management Conference, Providence, RI, July 30 - August 1
Learn benchmark leading practices, discover new solutions and hear hard-won accomplishments from your peers. Discover new innovative strategies companies are using to meet sustainability goals and how…
2nd International Conference on Green Energy, August 12 - 14, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Welcome to the official website of the 2018 2nd International Conference on Green Energy (ICOGE 2018) . The conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during August 12-14, 2018. ICOGE2018, as w…
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