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LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST
In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it
…THS students are building a net zero, "Pretty Good House" (PGH) in central Illinois. The home, based on Mottram Architecture's 1600sqft "Freeport Net Zero" design, is being bui
…This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to install
…On May 17, attendees of this Allentown, PA, event will have the opportunity to meet members of the project team as they lead the tour of this newly-constructed 21,000 sf building on the Muhlenberg Col
…Housing 2.0 Workshop hosted by Green Builder Media at Coverings 2024, April 23, Atlanta, Georgia
Green Builder Media and building industry leader Sam Rashkin are offering Housing 2.0, a pioneering training and education program focused on disruption in the housing industry. Sam will be presenting
…Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, April 18, 9am PT
Extreme Heat for Landscape and Construction Professionals
As one of the most climate-stressed places in the world, California experiences profound and varied impacts across its vast expanse. P
…RE+ Southeast, April 17 – 18, Atlanta, Georgia
RE+ Southeast was designed to serve and advance the Renewable Energy market by bringing together buyers and suppliers in solar and energy storage to explore business solutions, new technologies,
…Free Online Course by PG&E: Basics of Lighting Controls, March 12, 9-11am PT
This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use contr
…Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections, February 27, 12-1:30 pm PT
Electrify My Home continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opportuni
…Webinar: Sustainable Acoustics, March 22, 3 pm EDT
Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi
…Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries
Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq
…Webinar: Landscape Architecture - Sea Rise, February 4, 12 pm PST
This monthly presentation on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions is centered around sea rise.
Webinar: Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Group, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, December 22, 1 pm EST
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Stakeholder Groups are open to the public and provide opportunities for stakeholder participation.
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers
…2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Aug 12 - 17, Pacific Grove, CA
The 2018 ACEEE Summer Study is the 20th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. This preeminent meeting will attract a diverse group of professionals to discuss cutting-edge techn…
Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Building Envelope, November 9, 7 pm EDT
In the second session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review how to assess and improve your home’s building envelope, including insulation and air sealing. Before you look to rep
…Economics of High Efficiency Homes, November 4, 5:30 pm MST / 7:30 pm EDT
Do you always hear about Net Zero, LEED, Passive house, or high efficiency homes with skepticism, because they are too costly? For this Superhero Series event we invited Axel Sorensen, from Homes by S
…When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
…Advancing Environmental Education Conference, September 21, 24 & 25
Our virtual conference will allow for innovation, recorded sessions (so you can attend ALL of them instead of being forced to choose between offerings), a tremendous amount of EE learning, connec
…The Future of Suburbia- One Day Conference, April 18 in Brisbane City, Australia
Join for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technol…
Join Passive House Massachusetts for this presentation of the first multi-family Passive House development in New Hampshire by the projects's CPHC's: Paul Eldrenkamp & Mike Duclos. Gilford Village…
NextGen Homes Green Construction Tour - Interior Finishes, February 20, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature eco-friendly interior finishes. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students and g…
Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA
The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The c…
The Edison Awards Gala, April 11, New York
The Edison Achievement Award recognizes global, innovative leaders' contributions to and positive influences on existing, new, and emerging markets. These individuals serve as an inspiration to future…
Solar Executive MBA Training Online, 6 weeks, Feb 19 - Apr 1
Access the tools, knowledge, and network you need to close solar deals, increase your bottom line, and grow your solar business. The course gives you the financial modeling background and perspec…
Boston GreenFest, Boston, MA, August 3-5, 2018
Boston GreenFest's goal is to educate and empower people to create a more sustainable, healthier world. We are actively building an interconnected, ever-expanding network throughout our neighborhoods,…
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