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Are you Renovating or Building a New Home?
Are you considering renovating or building a new home? Join local design experts on March 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for a free webinar focused on h
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TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, December 5, 1 -2 pm ET
As part of the monhtly First Friday Series, USGBC presents: TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action.
TRUE certification recognizes facilities, portfolios, events, and construction si
Free Webinar: Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am
The 2024 IECC Residential brings notable updates to insulation/labeling, air-leakage limits and testing, duct location & leakage, lighting efficacy and controls, and renewable-/electric-ready prov
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Free Webinar: Wildfire Rebuilding Certificate Training, September 27, 3 - 5:30 pm PT
In the LA Wildfires of January 2025, Los Angeles and surrounding areas experienced one of the worst climate disasters of our time at a moment when we are seeing these types of wind and drought-dr
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The class will focus on how to select, design, control, and commission the mechanical systems with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for a given data center. TCO accounts for first cost (includ
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Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Enclosures, August 26, 12 pm - 1 pm PT
This is an office-hours style open discussion about high-performance building enclosures with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. 3C-REN will be talking insulation, windows, air sealing, blower doo
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Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainability Forum, August 21, 7:30-11 am, Los Alamitos, California
Uniting USGBC-CA and SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California), the SoCal Sustainable Building Forum is a must-attend forum for Sustainable building innovation.
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As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality, and improved resiliency continue to permeate the c
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Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena
Keynote Speakers
Welcome Remarks
Victor M. Gordo
Mayor of Pasadena, California
Featured Speakers
Tony Thurmond
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Abel Guillé
Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger
Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n
Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST
Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing
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Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 1: The Essentials, May 4, 10 am CDT
You've likely heard the term "deconstruction" floating around the reuse and preservation world. Or maybe you're familiar with the process and want to learn more alongside others
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Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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Webinar - Diving into Energy Savings Calculations - 11/29, 10am Pacific
This webinar will provide an overview of commonly used HVAC and energy related equations necessary for spreadsheet energy savings calculations. Tim will review example facility improvement measures ca…
Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emerging Professionals, and Women in Green Committees for a panel discussion about entering the sustainability job market and furthering your career
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Mindfulness: Seeding Climate Innovation & Personal Resiliency, January 27, 12-1 PM PST
To jump-start the new year, WCS presents a discussion on how simple, yet profoundly impactful, mindfulness practices can bolster climatetech innovation, equity and personal resiliency. The panel will
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Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, January 12, Online, 3:30-5 PM EST
Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, including a review of past and proposed DSM programs, discussion of program economics, an evaluation of current low-income DSM programs and benchmarking analysi
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AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design, December 9, 2 pm EST
AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design
This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows pr
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2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA
Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…
All-Energy is the UK’s leading renewable energy and low carbon innovation event, showcasing the latest technologies and services for the energy supply chain and both private and public sector energy…
Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, April 23, 5-7pm, Boston, MA
Come hear the candidates discuss their ideas and positions on the critical environmental issues we face. The discussion will be moderated by Katie Lannan of State House News Service. Democratic candid…
17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo / April 19 / Los Angeles
Join thought-leaders, from across 88 LA area cities, who are dedicated to a sustainable and energy efficient built environment for all communities. The 17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo …
Equinox, Fundraiser for Vote Solar, March 22, San Francisco
Equinox is more than just a great party, it also directly supports Vote Solar's critical work to keep our country moving forward with clean energy. Learn more about the power of solar and help Vote So…
The New England Passive House Consortium (phNE, PHMA, VTPH & CTPH) is pleased to present the first regional conference dedicated to multi-familiy Passive House builidings. Join us for case-studies, po…
Attend Western Massachusetts Green Night at Platform Sports Bar from 5-7pm on January 10th to learn all about Energy Efficiency Incentives in Western Massachusetts. Mark Tajima and Tom Rossmassler…
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