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ASES Solar 2019, August 5, Minneapolis, MN
Midweast Renewable Energy Association (MREA) partners with the American Solar Energy Society in the race against time to take urgent climate action. Join at the conference, and attend one of our
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Energy Efficiency: Educators, Online Workshop, November 7, 1 - 4 pm BST (UK)
Designed to support educators in building their knowledge and confidence around net zero and sustainability in construction and the built environment, this workshop is ideal for tutors, curriculum lea
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Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 6, Boston, Massachusetts
The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing
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Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET
We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi
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Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT
Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source
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Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle
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Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT
Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.
The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin
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The building industry has more challenges to meet than ever before and according to the IPCC, we have 12 years to cut carbon emissions almost in half. Simultaneously we need to design for the extremes
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Join us for a webinar on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process. During this 90-minute session, experts will outline the best opportunities for achieving substantial ene
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Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal, September 3, 5-9 pm, New York, NY
The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policy makers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have propose
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Job Posting: NRDC, Program Assistant - Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) Team, Washington, DC
NRDC is seeking a Program Assistant (PA) to support the Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) team. EEFA unites people from diverse sectors and backgrounds to collectively make multifamily affordab
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CalGreen And Energy Codes Workshop, August 2, Fresno, CA
In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &
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Living Product Expo Sepemtber 16-19, Pittsburgh, PA
Inspiring a Materials Revolution September 16 – 18, 2015 David L. Lawrence Convention Center | 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. | Pittsburgh, PA Living Product Challenge is a new program that re-imag…
This full-day workshop on June 13, 2019 will introduce participants to the Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education and the Project Learning Tree Early Child
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The Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of
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Greentown Labs Demo Day 2019, Somerville, MA, June 7
Join on Friday, June 7 for the unique opportunity to explore the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, meet the growing startup community, and hear from impressive keynote speake
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Clean Energy Career Day, Hosted by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, April 26, Boston, MA
Join MassCEC and Northeastern University at a free event for all Massachusetts college students! Find a paid internship as you network with cutting-edge clean energy companies and atten
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2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference - February 9-10, Saratoga Springs, NY
The 2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference is coming to Saratoga Springs, NY on Feb. 9-10! Mark your calendar and make your plans to join us for an exciting experience, from the be…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday 1/14. 7 pm What Does #COP21 Mean to You?
What Does Paris Mean to You? Thursday January 14th, 2016 Doors open at 7:00 PM Presentation begins at 7:30 PM The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) delivered the historic Paris…
Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 About EnergyBar: EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in…
MIT announces new 5-year plan to address problem of climate change
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will not stop investments in fossil fuel companies, going against students, faculty, and activists. University President L. Rafael Reif explains in a call wit…
Boston Globe Editorial - Save the Solar Incentives
It was great to see the Boston Globe supporting solar incentives in an editorial this Sunday. The Globe points out that the town of Easton generated $200,000 for schools and roads when they put solar …
California Passes Legislation to Procure 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
On September 11, the California legislature made history by passing SB 350, a plan to to procure at least 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy sources, including wind and solar,…
Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies
Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, ge…
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