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Massachusetts Water Forum & Youth Summit, March 19 (World Water Day), The State House, Boston
No One Left Behind:
Water Resilience through Innovation
The 7th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum and Youth Summit is hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future along with Renewable Now Network an
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Join for a morning at Carbon Reform HQ, where the Green Building United team will dive into how breakthrough technology is tackling energy efficiency and indoor air quality for more sus
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Join Illinois Green to learn how the project team at Encuentro Square successfully delivered sustainable, affordable housing with a special focus on resident health and wellbeing in Chicago&
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With climate action in the spotlight and political uncertainty shaping priorities, getting funding for clean energy and sustainability projects is both more urgent and more complicated than ever. This
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Electrification is taking form in California - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027, and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transitio
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RE+ Texas, May 13-14, Houston, Texas
RE+ Texas attendees are currently doing business in Texas or are looking to grow their business in the state. Attendees participate in in-depth and forward-looking discussions on policy, regulatory, a
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Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network.
Despite this, the study also reveals there
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Free Webinar: Transitioning from Heating Oil to Heat Pumps, April 24, 12 pm ET
Replacing faulty heating equipment (including your oil tank) is not something you want to put off planning for until an emergency in the middle of winter. This webinar will help you think ahead and sa
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Free Webinar: Designing for Fire Resilience, March 14, 11:30 am – 4 pm PT
We know that climate change threatens us with frequent and devastating fires, so how do we create fire-resilient buildings that don’t make the climate problem worse? How do we build safer buildi
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This session will explore how passive house adoption is transforming the design and construction industry in Massachusetts—and how you can stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Sustainable Buildings Forum, June 4, 7:30-11:30am, Madison, WI
Many firms have at least one or two showcase projects that have reached aspirational sustainable design goals. The challenge is to maintain this level of performance across a portfolio and move your b
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Next Generation Water Summit, June 12-14, Santa Fe, NM
The 3rd annual Next Generation Water Summit will be held on June 12-June 14, 2019. The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, des
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Every architect, designer and contractor looking for healthy, sustainable materials knows how challenging it can be. Finding products with the right documentation for LEEDv4.1 or WELL, assessing embod
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Worcester Business Journal Mass Energy Summit, October 21
Tuesday October 21, 2014: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm DCU Center 50 Foster Street Worcester http://www.masscec.com/events/worcester-business-journal-mass-energy-summit "Join WBJ for the 8th Annual …
Building Re-Tuning: an Energy Sustainability Series, February 27, 7:30am-3pm, Monroeville, PA
The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is offering a three-workshop Building Re-Tuning (BRT) series, reviewing a low-cost/no-cost approach to ensuring that a building is ope
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training, Jan 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA
In our continuing effort to support healthy & high performance buildings, we are happy to bring you Passive House Tradesperson Training! Green Building Alliance has been working with its par
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Western Water Summit (WWS), Jan 22 - 23, San Diego CA
Event Description:
"We’re at a turning point
Our need for water has collided with the realities of reduced water supply and increasingly threatened sources. In many areas our water ma
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Every day, new stories of challenges confronted by energy users and producers in our current rapidly changing landscape emerge. The current increased efficiency of energy in combination with expanded
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5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! August 9, Charlemont, MA
What: The 5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! Where: Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, MA When: Sunday, August 9th at 12:00 PM Are you interested in learning more about the renew…
USGBC Introduces PEER: Energy Efficiency and Environment
The predominant green building governmental organization in the US has introduced a new way for consumers to see where their electricity for their building is coming from. Although they can't identify…
Thu, May 28, 2015 2 - 3 PM EDT Modeling product concepts is the start of a journey to scaling production. Environmental performance can be included every step of the way. Learn from educators with …
USGBC EPMA's Earth Day Service Project April 25, 9 am - 12 noon Come join us for a clean-up at Franklin Park! As part of the Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) annual Earth Day clea…
Massachusetts Green Communities
I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …
December 17, Green Schools Tour - Newton North High School
Join the Massachusetts Green Building Council Green Schools Committee for a tour of Newton North High School! www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=648 Tour NNHS's LEED facility and learn a…
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