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In response to climate change and local government strategies to reduce carbon emissions, Elevate, partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the City of C
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Learn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system - whether vented or ventless, know when and how to use ventless exhaust, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements, and des
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Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2024, a new construction passive house project that will bring 50 units of affordable senior housing to the community of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
On April 26, th
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In early 2023, NHT embarked on the process of reviewing the Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) from all 50 state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and three local allocating agencies (Chicago, New York C
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Design for Freedom Summit, March 26, 10am-6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut
Join Design for Freedom by Grace Farms for the 3rd annual Design for Freedom Summit — a momentous day of action and awareness. Hear from leading experts across sectors who are working to eradica
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Reimagine Buildings ’24, A Free Online Event, March 7 - 8
Join Passive House Accelerator on March 7th for Reimagine Buildings ’24, a one-of-a-kind event that will highlight the global movement towards healthy, resilient buildings.
Reimagine Building
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On the Southshore of Pittsburgh stands the last existing pre-prohibition era distillery. Originally owned and operated by Jos. S. Finch & Co., this 170-year-old structure
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Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M
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Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST
Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the
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Green Tech Investment Conference, Online, December 13, 12-2 pm ET / 6-8 pm CET
The Startup Club invites participants to our next Green Tech Investment Conference: an opportunity to discover innovative Green Tech ventures, or present your company to a group of internati
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The Buildings Show, November 29-December 1, Toronto, Canada
The built environment is rapidly evolving. The Buildings Show takes you to the forefront of these changes and keeps attendees competitive with best-in-class continuing education opportunities. Fe
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Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance Meeting, December 7, 3pm EST
It's venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
This reoccurring monthly gat
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In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef
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World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami
World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…
20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22
At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
- Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
- Learn more about the latest and
Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27
WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie
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Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14
Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow
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Climate Change, Part 1: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
Climate change is happening, despite the differing opinions and facts surrounding it. It’s become quite the divisive topic, eliciting passionate debates. It’s easy to understand why those
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Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA
Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel
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HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI
Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a
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2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…
NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…
Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements
What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of
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Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave
Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur
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Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut
Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.
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