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USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT
Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability
The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re
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What are Outriggers, and Why Do We Need Them?
As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. explain in this video, outriggers are rafters or trusses that extend beyond the roof of the building. Ou
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Conference & Expo: RE+ Las Vegas: Renewing What's Possible, September 11-14, Las Vegas, Nevada
Developed by the nation’s leading solar energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial
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Free webinar, Home Performance for Homeowners Considering Solar, August 22, 4-6pm PT
It’s no secret, solar is the future. In partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), this webinar will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar s
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Free Webinar: Update On The Federal Incentives For Electric Cars, July 26, 7-9pm ET
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f
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Free CE Webinar, Energy Star + HVAC Grading, July 12, 12-1pm EST
You should attend this webinar if you belong to either of these categories: Raters, HVAC, Designers, and home builders. You can gain a basic understanding of ANSI / RESNET / ACCA / ICC 310 -
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Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Presented by the Toronto Society of Architects, June 13, 12 - 1 pm ET
The average North American spends over 90% of their time indoors, making the quality of our indoor environments fundamental to promoting health and wellbeing. How much is really known about the air we
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Let's talk about tools and processes to design, build and rate new homes, multifamily buildings, and gut renovations to meet, beat codes, achieve the Inflation Reduction Act 45L tax credits, and o
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Free PG&E Webinar: Advanced Framing Techniques for Energy and Resource Efficiency, May 24, 9-11am
Did you know advanced framing techniques reduce material usage and create additional spacing for insulation in a home's wall? Advanced framing walls use 2x6 inch vertical studs spaced 24 inches ap
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Using EPA's National Stormwater Calculator, Free CE Webinar, April 26, 12pm ET
EPA’s National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) is a software application tool that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site using green infrastructure as
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Free Virtual Workshop: NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, May 21-22
Join the NSBRC for a free online Passivhaus workshop over two consecutive days.
As we are now spending more time in doors, the buildings we occupy play an important role in our health and wellbeing
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Free UK Webinar: Advancing Net Zero, April 29, 12 pm BST
Climate change is having devastating effects on our environment and it is clear that business as usual is no longer good enough and that fundamental changes are necessary. The government property prof
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Webinar: Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies, April 13, 10 am PST /1 pm EDT
The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is proud to partner with the San Diego Green Building Council to host this event on Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the annual
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Net Zero Building Tour, August 7
On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…
In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi
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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST
Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or
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Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm
Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!
Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n
Boston Climate Action Network Meeting, October 12, 6-8 pm, Boston
The BCAN Action Team meeting is a great way to get directly involved in the effort to combat climate change in the era of Trump. We gather twice per month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6-8pm at Fir…
NECEC’s Clean & Resilient Energy Summit, Oct 25th, Andover, MA
NECEC’s Clean & Resilient Energy Summit will convene leaders from multiple customer segments (including cities, universities, utilities, C&I, real estate) from across the Northeast to share their in…
MIT Energy Night October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge
Check out MIT Energy Night! Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from eve…
National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), October 16-18, Salt Lake City
2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of NCBC. This event provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the built environment – owners, design and construction professionals, commissioning providers and…
National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA
High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…
2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,
The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…
Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV
Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…
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