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Investors, clients, and local governments are driving demand for resilient buildings and communities, as the global building sector balances long-term investments amidst ever-changing climate risks. L
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Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Celebrating a Decade of Impact, February 2, Boston, MA, 5:30-7:30 EST
EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' networking event which seeks to connect partners and investors to the community of climatetech entrepreneurs.
The first EnergyBar of 2023 will celebrate the te
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Free Webinar: NYC Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 18, 1-2 PM
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo
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Free Webinar, Refrigerant Management for Fewer Leaks and Emissions, January 10, 11am ET
Many refrigerants have a high global warming potential which can lead to a sizable contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in an organization's overall carbon footprint. Learn about resources to
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Join USGBC-LA for this 2-Day ENV SP training to learn the benefits of implementing sustainability infrastructure practices for your projects.
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Become an Envision Professiona
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2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 21-26
Come join professionals from around the world to discuss the science and policies that equitably advance efficiency in our built environment and reduce climate impacts. Thirteen panels covering a wide
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ULI Tampa Bay - Resilient Ready Symposium, June 23, 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the Urban Land Institute on June 23, 1:30-5:30 PM at the Tampa River Center for the Resilient Ready Symposium. This free event will showcase innovative
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Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in c
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Webinar: Sustainable Business Playbook: Launch a Successful Program in 10 Steps, May 4, 1 pm ET
Purpose-driven businesses are particularly well positioned to tackle the world’s biggest problems and with some grit and determination, that transformation is possible. In this ISSP Technical Se
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AprilAire Successful Ventilation Sales, Online Training, April 14, 10 am EDT
Ventilation is one of the most suggested, most requested and most necessary indoor air quality improvements that can take place in any building. Now more than ever, you can grow your business by provi
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Several years ago, when the term "perfect wall" was mentioned, I thought it meant a "plumb and square" wall. Many of us green builders and architects throw around the ter
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What is the future of energy storage with solar? - Free CE Webinar, March 9, 12 pm EST
We will discuss residential solar & energy storage with an introduction & market overview. This will include planning & designing for energy storage system installations with key product f
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Free Webinar: Blue vs Green Hydrogen and Its Role in Our Energy Future, February 16, 3 pm EST
Hydrogen is emerging as an important, potential zero-emission transportation, industrial and energy storage fuel. But there are many ways to make hydrogen and not all of them are climate friendly. Col
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Top Green Gifts for High Performing Homes - by Rate It Green Member Elemental Green
Are you looking for a gift for the sustainable people in your inner circle? Or, maybe even a gift for someone who you’d like to be more green? Our friends at Elemental Green have put together a …
Home Electrification Series: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 - 8 pm EST
In the last session of the Home Electrification Series presented by the Studio for High Performance Design and Construction, we will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity a
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2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, 5–10 August, New Orleans, Louisiana
ESA meetings, open to ESA members and those interested in ecology, are among the most respected meetings of ecologists in the scientific community. ESA values the diversity of views, expertise, opinio…
NECEC Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 24, 11am, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Clean Energy Day will showcase the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s - and our region 
Seattle Study: Green Homes Save Twice As Much Energy As Anticipated
In Seattle, a 2017 study compared projected with actual electricity usage in-home meeting Washington's green certification -- Built Green*. The research showed that certified homes used up to 40 perce…
100% Renewable Advocacy Day, June 12, Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania has relied on fossil fuels to power the Commonwealth and nation--and now it's time to change that. On June 12th, hundreds of citizens will descend on Harrisburg to advocate for bipartisa…
You Can't Imagine How Easy to Save the World: Four Easy Ways to Go Green
2017 is the most expensive year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and cl
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Living Future's Workshop, Health and the Built Environment, June 4, 2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Health and wellness in the built environment is a trending and important topic. We spend on average 90% of our time inside and a majority of businesses spend 90% of their costs on people. Creating a h…
Driving excellence means setting the standard for professional development and educational opportunities, and providing access to the latest resources so our members are on the cutting edge of the fie…
Please join the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to learn about financing resources from the healthcare sector to support repairs of affordable multifamily housing that improve health, safety and ener…
MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session, Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm
MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session Wednesday, February 28, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MA EEAC will receive Public Comments on Energy Efficiency Plans for 2019-2021 at Liste…
Social Equity in the Built Environment, February 22, 6-8 pm, Urban Green Council, Manhattan
In creating a sustainable building, what if we could create something that helps the people in the community, the people who take care of the building and the people who physically built the building?…
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