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Why We're Getting Pumped Up for Water Heating - Free CE Webinar, November 9, 12-1 pm EST
Slipstream conducted a detailed monitoring study and survey to research the applicability of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in cold climates. The field monitoring research focuses on characterizing HP
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For as long as people have been building homes, we've been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, buildings are designed and constructed to safely ma
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Health In the Built Environment: Native & Sustainable Landscapes, Online, March 7, 9-10:30 am ET
While the concept itself is not a new one, Doug Tallamy’s book Nature’s Best Hope released in 2020, influenced gardeners all over the US to use their yards to create what he calls a Homegr
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Daylighting, February 15, 5:30-7:30pm PT
This webinar will provide an overview of daylighting strategies and describe guidelines and principles of good daylighting design that optimizes daylight availability while avoiding glare. The class w
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Course overview
GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.
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ProGreen EXPO, January 30 - February 1, Denver, Colorado
More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and disco
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Free Webinar: Winter Heat Pump Reality Check: Is Yours Keeping Up?, January 9, 11am
Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the l
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Webinar: USGBC Ohio Women in Green Discussion Forum, November 30, 1 pm EST
Join this webinar to celebrate women working in sustainability and amplify their experiences. This online event will feature a lively panel discussion and small group discussions led by our panel
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Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET
Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely
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Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
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Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET
Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.
This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut
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USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health, Online, December 14 - 15
How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s
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Blower Door Basics and Beyond, Free Webinar, November 16, 8 - 11:30 am PT
Blower Door Basics ans Beyong: There's more to blower door testing than measuring the air leakage of the building enclosure.
This course will cover:
- Set-up of home and blowe
Webinar: Post-Disaster Recovery Planning before and after, August 21 - 22
There is a growing understanding in many U.S. communities of the value of planning for post-disaster recovery not only after a disaster has occurred, but before it has ever happened? The functions of …
As new home envelopes have become more and more airtight, most in the homebuilding industry have come to understand that proper ventilation is critical. But how much air do we need and what systems sh
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The Building Science webinar will introduce you to the primary physical processes present in all built environments. The core principles–air flow, moisture flow, pressure, and he
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Green Power: Conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy, Dec 4-5, Chennai, India
GREEN POWER 2018
Globally, Renewable Energy is making rapid strides. Matching this trend, India is also witnessing an exponential growth in renewable energy and is expected to meet the GoI target o
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"Independence & Interdependence"
The technological and logistical advances of globalisation have enabled us to become independent and empowered as never before, but at the same time t
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Join North American Passive House Network for an 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.
This course is for all building professionals: arch
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Resilience Workshop Series - Resilience in the Workplace: A Metro Case Study, Dec 11, LA
Resilience in the Workplace
Workshop Series: A Metro Case Study
Building resilience requires a new approach to understanding the interactions of physical, social, and econom
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Forever Green, 2018 - USGBC Central Pennsylvania, November 1, Harrisburg, PA
Every year, the USGBC Central Pennsylvania gathers together at the Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in the region that advance sustainable buildings.
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In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed
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Wind power, a closer look at energy storage, electric cars... and a big announcement! Part of National Drive Electric Week & co-hosted with ACDC Hybrid and EV Training Resources Mass Energy/People…
National Drive Electric Week Event, Sept 8 - 16, Highland Park, IL
National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electri…
The usual rooftop is plain terrain, exposing to sun, wind, rain, and snow, and enduring extreme temperatures up to 90 Fahrenheit higher than the surrounding air on a hot day. Green roofs, on the contr
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