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Free CE Webinar: Intro to Passive House 2021 & Source Zero, March 3, 12 pm EST
PHIUS+ 2021 is the next progression of the PHIUS+ passive building standards which were created to guide builders to success in the design and construction of passive buildings. It marks the next step
…In this webinar, part 2 of a 3-part series (attend all or whichever you'd like), Tad Radzinski will explain what qualifies a product as sustainable and what Sustainable Product Inno
…Heat Pumps have a compelling value proposition and set of features that are key in achieving California’s goals for building decarbonization. In this class, participants will learn about the val
…USGBC Florida Presents: Women in Green 2023, Online, August 2, 11am-1pm
Taking control of your own narrative is an incredibly powerful act and it is the driving thought behind Women in Green 2023 — Self-Titled.
Women are represented across the full spectrum
…Free Webinar: How Builders Can Meet their Clients’ Technology Expectations, June 28, 2 pm ET
Smart home technology is now a must-have for all high-performance homes to meet customer expectations for safety, convenience, and entertainment. However, managing home technology systems entails sign
…This tour will complement the Water Conservation Showcase educational session titled “Drought to Deluge and provide an opportunity to see the landscaped bioswales of the new Southeast Community
…Unlike operational carbon emissions, which can be reduced over time with building energy efficiency renovations and renewable energy, embodied carbon emissions from building materials have irreversibl
…RE+ Southeast, May 17-18, Atlanta, Georgia
RE+ Southeast brings the region’s clean energy industry together to discuss strategies, market trends in the southeast, policy updates that impact businesses, and numerous networking opportuniti
…Free Online Event: Greenbuild's ESG Summit, April 20, 1-2:30 ET
ESG & Green Building: Concepts, Trends, and Leadership
Green building, ESG, and sustainable finance are complementary market transformation strategies. This session will provide participa
…NERC’s Spring Conference will convene individuals across the material management supply chain to discuss paths to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion into operations with a focus on strat
…The Gigaton Climate Challenge: Decarbonizing with Scale and Urgency, April 29, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
Transitioning the United States economy toward deep decarbonization will have unequally distributed effects—both positive and negative—across socio-economic groups, geographies, and econom
…Green Schools Conference, Center for Green Schools, June 28-29
The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the premier education and engagement opportunity for teachers, parents, students, school and district staff, educational leaders, building industry professionals,
…The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese
…NY Wind Turbine Tours, July 10-12
New York State is creating an Offshore Wind Master Plan to ensure that offshore wind is developed responsibly off Long Island's coast, join Long Island open houses to learn more.
Webinar: Carbon Capture and Storage - Engineered Carbon Sequestration, March 8, 3 pm EST
Carbon Capture and Storage is the process of capturing carbon dioxide, transporting it to a storage site, and depositing it where it will not enter the atmosphere. There are many different places CO2
…Webinar: Road to IMPACT - The Battle Between Budget and Well-Being, February 18, 1 pm EST
The built environment is an asset to maximizing human potential and cultivating well-being. This session explores the intersection between budgets, human health and energy conservation. We will share
…Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST
Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a
…Energy Storage Plus Solar: Building the New Utility Paradigm, October 12, Boston
BOSTON AREA SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION: Promoting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future A Presentation on the Progress and Potential by Geoff Sparrow, P.E., Director of Engineering at ReVision E…
Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…
Boulder Colorado Green Home Tour - Saturday, September 30, Rain or Shine, 10 am - 4 pm
The Colorado Green Building Guild is proud to present the 3rd Annual Boulder Green Home Tour. Saturday, September 30, 2017 Rain or Shine! Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Last Home Tours start at 3:30…
USGBC Texas: Dallas Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, October 5, 1-6:30 pm
U.S. Green Building Council wants YOU to attend your Dallas Green Business Boot Camp! Hosted by USGBC and in partnership with the USGBC Texas Chapter, this highly-specialized, intensive, interactiv…
From the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN): "As you know, one important way we can make more clean energy in our state and region is to improve the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Bills ai…
10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9 in Point Pleasant Beach NJ
Join for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Sponsorship opportunities available. BBQ Event Sponsorships will provide funding for the USGBC NJ …
One of the hottest topics in sustainability today is material health. Designers and end users value transparency and want to know more about what's in the building products they specify. This CEU c…
Comparing Residential Green Building Certifications Seminar, September 12-13, Indianapolis, IN
When it comes to (re)building residential buildings there are many green certification labels to choose from. During this session, we will discuss and compare the different rating systems identified …
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