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Utilizing a Distributed Data and Computing Architecture in Analytics Applications

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

Advances in analytics for equipment and device data have proven their value in the sustainability arena by dramatically improving energy efficiency, comfort and reducing operational costs.

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Free Webinar: Passive House in California, May 21, 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This session explores how Passive House principles are being applied across California’s diverse climate zones—from foggy coastlines to hot inland valleys and desert regions—to creat

California Green Building

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 04/10/2026 | Last updated: 04/10/2026

Free Online Training: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, April 27, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 1578 views | Posted on: 03/18/2026 | Last updated: 03/23/2026

LA Climate Week: Designing LA’s Climate Future, Together, April 8-15, Los Angeles, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

BUILT BY THOSE WHO SHOW UP

LA Climate Week is not built by a single office, institution, or personality.

It is shaped by a distributed community of organizers, educators, creatives, business lea

California Green Building

0 replies | 543 views | Posted on: 02/25/2026 | Last updated: 02/27/2026

Designing Smarter: The Role of AI in Enhancing Building Performance and Precision, Online, March 04, 12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join ARKANCE for this program on The Role of AI in Enhancing Building Performance and Precision. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how architects model, document, and validate their designs. This s

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 450 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon, March 4, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Illinois Green Alliance for the return of the annual Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon, where Illinois Green Alliance celebrate and engages with the influential women at the forefr

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 582 views | Posted on: 01/16/2026 | Last updated: 01/16/2026

Infraday Florida 2026, January 14, Miami, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Florida is facing a turning point for infrastructure — driven by explosive growth, climate volatility, and the urgent need to modernize systems across transportation, water, energy, and housing.

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 12/27/2025 | Last updated: 12/27/2025

Home Indoor Air Quality Monitoring & DIY Automation, A Recorded Webinar with Brett Little and Scott Farbman

by Rate It Green Team

Are you interested in learning more about the mechanics of how we're going to measure and take key steps towards improving our indoor air quality (IAQ?).  Brett Little of GreenHome Institute

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Sensors,Air quality monitoring,IAQ monitors,IAQ monitoring,Home automation

0 replies | 1732 views | Posted on: 12/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2026

Carbon to Value Initiative Year 5 Kickoff, December 4, 5:30-8 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Attendees will meet the startups that were selected for this year’s cohort, as well as members of C2V’s Carbontech Leadership Council members. As the C2V Initiative enters its fi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 541 views | Posted on: 11/12/2025 | Last updated: 11/12/2025

Smarter Moisture Management for Healthier, More Durable Buildings, Online, November 14, 11 am to 12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover how new material technologies can reduce HVAC loads, improve durability, and create healthier indoor environments by managing moisture more intelligently. Learn practical approaches to addres

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 603 views | Posted on: 10/13/2025 | Last updated: 10/14/2025

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: Historic NYC Firehouse to Modern Passive House, Friday, April 16

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

his virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at a unique renovation currently underway in Manhattan: the transformation of a historic firehouse into 4 units of PHI-certified p

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

Virtual Course: New Home Construction 101, April 16, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, you will build foundational knowledge about:

  • Land Acquisition & Home Site Development   
  • Discover The Advantages Of New-Built Homes   
  • Energy Efficie

Filed under: Real Estate

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Real Estate,Construction,Green Homes

0 replies | 1968 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

FREE Webinar: Defining & Verifying Material Circularity: Role of Certification Program, March 25, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this exciting Circular City Week panel as we discuss a variety of tools available for facilities, haulers, and municipalities to achieve large-scale reductions in landfilling waste through emergi

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management,Zero Waste Pledge,Landfill,Circular Material Use

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

Living Building Tour - Hitchcock Center, July 7, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment has constructed a world-class, 9,000 square foot environmental education center built to meet the Living Building Challenge. Opened to the public in Fall, 2016…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Free Webinar: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures Webinar Series, February 25, 9-10:30 pm GMT

by SarahA

This webinar series brings together speakers from the three universities to discuss the future role of infrastructure in cities.

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight

Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urban Planning,Cities,Sustainable Cities,Building Technology,Urban Infrastructure,Infrastrucutre

0 replies | 1736 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 3, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: High Performance Building,Glass,Windows

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/14/2021

Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef

Webinar: David & Goliath: Financing Energy Retrofits from the Tiny to the Giant, January 19, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will explore the successful implementation of two energy efficiency projects, one small (less than $150,000) and one large (greater than $10 million); attendees will learn about the finan

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Deep Energy Retrofit

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/17/2020

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 8, 8-10 am, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

FUSE Cambridge Building Tour with USGBC Massachusetts, October 19, 5:30 pm, Cambridge

by Oyin

Join USGBC MA for an upcoming building tour of Fuse Cambridge. This property is LEED Silver Certified and the notable/unique green features include 1) a living green wall and 2) the first propert…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Solar Connect - October 2-4, 2017, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

Solar Connect October 2-4, San Diego, CA. Solar Connect provides coverage of ongoing developments in utility scale solar project origination and financing by the leading utility scale solar devel…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

The Green Building Convention 2017 in Cape Town South Africa, October 9-11

by AbbieKnight

The Green Building Convention is the definitive event on the sustainability calendar and will take place from 9 – 11 October 2017 in Cape Town. For the last 9 years, we’ve built a reputation as…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training Online, September 20-21

by AbbieKnight

With over 300,000 LEED® for Homes™ spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential building are better. LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performanc…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1612 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2017

Veolia Tour on July 27

by AbbieKnight

Join us for a tour of Veolia at Kendall Cogeneration Station on Thursday, July 27th. Kendall cogeneration station has been a source of reliable energy for the city of Boston since 1949 through the use…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 07/11/2017 | Last updated: 07/11/2017

Pests and Pollinators, July 20, Sarasota

by AbbieKnight

What is that bug? Learn all about common yard pests and pollinators. Identify several pests and discuss the many ways to utilize and identify beneficial insects in our landscapes.

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Beneficial Insects

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

 

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