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Community Solar and Affordable Housing - Free CE Webinar, October 5, 12 - 1 pm EDT
Solar energy programs can be a solution to address both climate and housing disparities, but the benefits from traditional solar programs have difficulty reaching residents of subsidized affordable ho
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Free Webinar: Energy Code Compliance Verification (Formerly HERS), September 9, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Under the new 2025 energy code, HERS rating is now called Energy Code Compliance (ECC), but regardless of the name change, the 3rd-party verification process is still a great way to improve energy per
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Based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55*, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, this course covers the theory and principles of the standard. It is intended to bridge the gap between the
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Home Weatherization and Resiliency, July 22 - 23, Atlanta, Georgia
Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow
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Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era, Online, August 25, 2 - 3 pm ET
AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a strong foundation before adopting advanced technologies is essential. This webinar will focus
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, code requirements for HPWH
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Ann Arbor Public Schools is helping lead Michigan’s transition toward healthier, lower-carbon buildings through the adoption of mass timber construction in its new school facilities. As part of
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Free Webinar: Natural Insulation for Low Carbon Builds, June 16, 10 - 11:30 am PT
Natural Insulation has many benefits for builders and occupants but not everyone is familiar with these products. Discover how natural insulation products can be the perfect solution for you. Our natu
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Building Innovation 2026, May 19 - 20, McLean, Virginia
At NIBS’ annual Building Innovation conference, attendees explore challenges, solutions, new technologies, groundbreaking strategies, and more. There’s no other event that brings together
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An all-day symposium that will focus on the interplay between affordability and environmental regulation.
Affordability concerns are ubiquitous in conversations on environmental and climate policy
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Green Buildings Webinar, Presented by 100percentrenewableuk, November 16, 18:00-19:45 GMT (Free)
Hear about the latest in the campaign for energy efficiency and solar pv in buildings.
100percentrenewableuk has launched a petition for mandatory solar pv and banning fossil fuel boilers in
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This webinar discusses:
* the latest advances in tracker-based mounting structures
* how to elect the type of trackers for your solar projects
* which trackers are more favorable for the Indi
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Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at the organization's annual Green Building Showcase. This year the e
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Net Impact, Boston Sustainability Breakfast, June 20, Boston, MA (Free)
Join us every month for Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not …
Electricity Transformation Canada, Toronto, October 26 - 28
Global, national and provincial markets are constantly changing. Without a plan or strategic
connections, it’s hard to participate and invest in Canada’s electricity transformation.
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The training illustrates the use of energy modeling following the framework of ASHRAE Standard 209 – Computer Simulation Aided Design throughout design development, including the schematic desig
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Urban Green Gala 2022, NYC, September 29, 6 - 10pm
20 years of green Celebration, Urban Green Gala, New York City. This year's gala honors Gary LaBarbera, who has served since 2009 as president of the Building and Construction Trades Council
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More Green Buildings = More Jobs
The green building industry is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030, according to predictions by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Next to energy, this will
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Introduction to Living Building Challenge, USGBC MA, October 12, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA
With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge - a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Livi…
KISS: Keep it Simple, Smartypants A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home. Rhode Island’s first PHIUS certified passive house was built for $160/sq. ft. In th…
Sustainable Job Posting: Sustainability Manager at Lyft - San Francisco, California
Position Overview: Lyft is seeking a Sustainability Manager to implement Lyft’s sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainable practices throughout the company. Reporting to the Director of …
Passive House Happy Hour, August 15, Bridgeport, CT
Take a break from the summer heat and join CTGBC and CT Passive House (CTPH) for a networking happy hour at the Brewport Brewing Co. in Bridgeport. Brewport is known for its Connecticut style beers, t…
ISSP Chicago Area: NCC Sustainability Tour, August 7th, 2018
Would you like the opportunity to make real connections with other sustainability professionals in the Chicagoland area? Sign up for ISSP Chicago area’s upcoming sustainability site tour and in-per…
Meet (and Mingle with) the Press: ecoRI News Open House, July 20th, 6:00 - 8:00pm, Providence, RI
EcoRI supplies environmental news for southern New England. Come meet and mingle with the ecoRI News editorial team; share your feedback and news tips, and hear about our coverage plans and upcoming p…
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, July 9 - 18, New York
The 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the essential global forum for reviewing successes, challenges and lessons learned on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals…
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