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Experts share a global view of and actionable insights for the next wave of sustainability: a macro-look at the state of wellness in the built environment, new quantitative research on the business ca
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The climate emergency is already having effects across the world, and in 2024 we reached 1.5 degrees of warming above pre-industrial levels for the first time. These changes in our climate are al
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Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced 15-hour Course, January 26 - March 20
Are you a community leader, communicator, or educator interested in building your knowledge of the basics of climate change and what we can do about it?
By the end of this course, you will be able
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Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training, December 11, San Luis Obispo, California
Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in t
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RE+ Midwest AND RE+ Community Energy!, December 3, Co-located in Schaumburg, Illinois
RE+ Midwest is a top forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the reg
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Decarbonizing NYC Co-ops: A LL97 Compliance Roadmap, October 23, 9:30-11 am, New York, NY
Join Urban Land Institute NY (ULI NY) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) for an engaging discussion on decarbonization planning for New York City’s l
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Overview of a new one-page guide for homeowners. With the premise that most home improvement projects have the potential to improve or harm performance, it’s helpful to be informed of basic buil
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3C-REN is offering a hands-on Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,490 value) to tradespeople who are
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Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, September 10, 11 am - 1 pm PT
The accelerating electrification market is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners seek to convert their homes from fossil fuel-powered syste
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Global GreenTag International, the green product certification scheme from ‘Downunder,’ has just increased it benefits to building industries globally, receiving news that leading bui
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Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Passive House Showcase (Day 3), July 22, 4:30 EDT
The third program in the series, on Wednesday, July 22, will feature three Passive House projects (new and renovated) located in Chicago and Downers Grove, IL. Each home is pu
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What green cleaning products do you use in your house?
The CDC came out with a report for 2020 Q1 showing that poison control calls were uo by 20% for cleaners and dissinfectants. We all know that bleach can kill about anything including us. W
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FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb
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Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala - November 10, 6 - 10 pm, NYC
Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala November 10, 6 - 10 pm The Altman Building 135 West 18th St New York, NY 10011 The Urban Green Council will be hosting its annual Urban Green Gala, the p…
“Choose Your Future” is a call to action – to recognize the power of individuals to produce change and to build a movement; a call for us all to not forfeit our influence over events
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USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Measuring Resilience with RELi, May 21, 1-2:45pm
Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Newark, NJ
Measuring Resilience with RELi
GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and ND)
Basic level (Note: This workshop is for
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Join USGBC Florida to learn about the process of designing Florida's first net zero public school, NeoCity Academy in Kissimmee, FL. Speaker, Philip Donovan AIA LEED AP BD+C, is the Community
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Join The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a free WELL AP exam prep virtual series hosted by IWBI's very own WELL AP and WELL Faculty member, Alex Spilger.
This two-part vir
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Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste
Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…
Webinar: Seeing the Better City, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST
Webinar: Seeing the Better City Thursday, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST Personal observation remains as important as ever to understand and improve cities today. While big data, digital mapping…
MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: March 27, 2017
MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: Monday, March 27, 2017 (All day event) Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 Attend the MassRecycle R3 …
America's First Offshore Wind Farm
America's first offshore wind farm began generating energy off the coast of Rhode Island last month. This wind farm is called the Block Island wind farm, and was created by the Deepwater Wind company.…
Conservation Law Foundation Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump, Wednesday 1/18
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 10 - 11AM EST Join CLF during their teleconference to learn more …
Colorado Green Building Guild - Holiday Happy Hour - 12/7 5 pm - Longmont
Celebrate the holiday season and another great year of Green Building progress. Alpen 6268 Monarch Park Pl. Longmont, Colorado 80503 United States Hosted by Alpen HPP For more informa…
Hitchcock Center - Living Building Project Tour: November 16, Hampshire College, Amherst
Living Building Fall Tour Program Hitchcock Center Center for the Environment, Hampshire College Remaining Tour Dates: Wednesday, November 16 - 12 noon Friday, December 2 - 4 pm Come meet our…
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