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Do you know your carbon footprint? A successful pathway to reducing greenhouse gasses starts with building a carbon inventory. Learn how to measure your organizations carbon footprint, engage stakehol
…Rachel Carson EcoVillage Lunch + Learn, December 19, 11 am - 1 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will be a multi-generational co-housing community of 35 private units ranging from studios to four bedrooms, adjacent to LaRoche University. Th
…Free Online Training: Remote Monitoring for Irrigation Efficiency, December 5, 1:30-3:30 pm PT
Remote monitoring and control are key factors in assisting farmers with efficient irrigation and plant health maintenance. In fact, these systems are gaining traction and becoming more advanced and mo
…This session will explore how to revitalize and optimize ventilation systems in existing multi-family buildings in New York to bring older, inefficient, and poorly performing ventilation systems in co
…Greener Together: Speed Networking in Sustainability, November 7, 5:30-8:30 pm, Chicago, Illinois
Join the Illinois Green Alliance Auxiliary Board for an evening of speed networking with sustainability and green building professionals.
An inclusive green transition is taking root across the cou
…Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, October 15, 11:30am-1pm
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike H
…GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) has been completely revamped to provide building professionals with strategies to improve efficiency, comfort, and health. Participants leav
…Free Webinar: Future of Your Home's Breaker Box for Electrification, August 14, 12-1 pm ET
Between new regulatory requirements for all-electric homes, the desire to have at-home EV charging, and/or more efficient appliances, pressure is placed on builders to accommodate higher loads, result
…Join at College of the Holy Cross for NEWIEE's 10th Annual Women Shaping the Agenda Event for a networking reception and interactive panel discussion.
Panel Topic: This years topic is Breaking
…Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor
…How do we ensure that the legacy of our designs are positive for both people and the environment? It starts with leadership and commitment. How can we as product manufacturers, designers, and builders
…FREE Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, October 7, 12-1pm
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implemen
…NAR's Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.
What you Gain:
Access to members-only marke
…Leading businesses back 2050 Net Zero goal for buildings
Three leading businesses have committed to a global target to ensure all buildings have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Engineering firm Integral Group, international property and infrastructure gr…
Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency for Public Buildings, August 27, 9 AM CDT
Join CELC for a primer on major categories of financing for energy efficiency upgrades, renewables, and resilience. Categories include internal funding, debt financing, and Public-Private Partner
…Sustainable Building with Concrete, July 30, 1-2 PM, Boston, MA
This upcoming lecture with Heidi Jandris, a Technical Resource and Sustainability Manager at Jandris Block.
This discussion is part of BSA Space's exhibition Durable: Sustainable Material
LEEDing Ladies: Conversations on Construction. Episode 3: The Consequences of Consequential Damages
It’s no surprise that green building projects often carry with them unique expe
…PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19, 2017 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19 | 8:30am-10:00am 50 Milk St "Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02109 FXFOWLE has recently completed a study showing that it is viable to design high-rise residential b…
Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration
Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration May 4 | 5:30-8:30pm 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' bi-monthly networking event devoted to helping people in cle…
Event: CitiesAlive Conference, 9/18 - 9/21, Seattle, WA
Building Resilience and Equity Across Cascadia: People, Community, and Places Within the western region of North America lies Cascadia. Although the boundaries of the region differ depending on eco…
Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System, 4/19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Los Angeles, CA
Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System Wednesday April 19 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM You are invited to an introduction to the Fitwel Certification system. Speakers: Joanna Frank, Exec…
Canada's largest Passive House building under construction in Vancouver
Eighth Avenue, a real estate development group is currently developing a mixed-use project with 85 unit market rental building in the rapidly revitalizing/re-evolving neighborhood of the East Hastings…
Apple’s Solar Island in Japan to boost Clean Energy Promise
Marking a major boost to Apple's commitment to expand clean energy use in its operations and taking the clean energy campaign to suppliers, the iPhone maker's operations in Japan will be turning 100 p…
Event: Blower Door Testing Workshop, 3/25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Kensington, CA
Blower Door Testing Workshop Passive House California Saturday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Jane & Pierre's WIP Home Kensington, CA Join Passive House California (PHCA) for a hands-on blower …
Wisconsin Green Veterans Event: 3/1 6-7:30pm
Mobilize Wisconsin Green Veterans Event When: Wednesday, March 1st from 6:00-7:30pm Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Join USGBC Wis…
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