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Bethesda Green's Be Green Hub Summer Pitch Event, June 17, Bethesda, MD
The Be Green Hub identifies and nurtures green, social impact for-profit start-ups. They look for businesses aligned with their vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy.
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EarthCraft Builder Training at Southface, November 7, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of ma
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The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo
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What is the future of Geodesic housing, ranging from tiny homes to multifamily development? Is this a more sustainable way to build?
Morgan Bierschenk is a geodesic dome and bioceramic materi
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Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop that focuses on the language and resources that can be successfully leveraged to sell the concepts of high-performance design to a client.
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State of the Green Building Industry, Networking Evening, June 25, 6-7:30 pm, New York, NY
This summer, Building Energy Exchange is hosting a networking evening to connect emerging professionals with industry thought leaders and leading building technology innovators.
Hear from a few of
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The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec
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Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory
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2019 Evanston Streets Alive & Green Living Festival, September 8, Evanston, IL
On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one d
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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking July 30, 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
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Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide
"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passi
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Certified Green Real Estate Professional Course, June 25-26, San Francisco, CA
Created for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Realtists members, this course was created to address helping buyers improve the efficiency of their new home purchased to lower the
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NMR Group looking for a Research Associate
NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…
Solar Summit 2019, May 14-15, Scottsdale, Arizona
Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit defines the latest industry needs for installers, developers, system manufacturers, financiers and regulators. With hundreds of high-caliber attendees, this eve
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mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT
If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.
Every architect, designer and contractor looking for
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Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA
Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any
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21 Mayors Pledge US $5.2 Billion - 10 percent of budgets - to Resilience Strategies, at COP21
From CitiesToday, December 2, 2015: 21 mayors have pledged US$5.2 billion to fund resilience strategies by signing up to the 10% Resilience Pledge at the COP21 conference in Paris this week. May…
Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala, December 1, 5:30-7:30 pm
Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala December 01, 2015 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM SPACE Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO Celebrate a successful year of …
GreenbuildX Boston is coming! December 12th - Stay tuned for more details
GreenbuildX Boston In the spirit of the USGBC National Convention, USGBC MA will be holding a one-day educational green building summit. The event is planned for Saturday, 12/12/15 from 9-6pm and w…
Green Building Tour at UMASS Amherst, and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm
Integrative Learning Center Tour and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm UMASS Amherst 5:00PM Tour departs from east lobby of ILC; 6:00pm Green Building Social Hour in the Physical Plan…
Oh gross - Sign this Petition to stop Organic Crops from being watered with FRACKING waste
From Care2: Farmers are using fracking or oil drilling wastewater (leftover from oil/gas wells)! The USDA bans petroleum-derived fertilizers in organic standards, but the same rules don't apply to …
Green Energy 2015 - Conference and Expo, Sept 21- 21, Orlando Florida
Green Energy-2015 aims to promote collaborative research network between academia and industry. Topics include Renewable Energy Systems and Sources, Energy conservation and management, Hybrid Renewabl…
Job Opening: The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities - Post Doctoral Fellow
Post Doctoral Fellow: Urban Planning or Design The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in urban planning or design to conduct original r…
Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA: August 7, 1-5:30 pm
Pro Tour of the First Passive House in Wayland, MA Friday, August 7, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA! The tour of this 2,500 square fo…
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