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Energy Design Conference & Expo February 25-26, Duluth, MN
Join for the 30th anniversary of northern Minnesota’s Energy Design Conference & Expo! With an opening keynote from someone in the business, an expanded electric vehicle display, a
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High-Performance Building for Carpenters, February 6, 1 - 6 pm, Waltham, Massachusetts
This in-person training teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air,
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It took a global pandemic to influence our opinions on the importance of health and wellness in our spaces. Most homeowners now insist on this, and it comes in a variety of forms, including improved a
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Join USGBC-CA and Carpet Recovery to learn about the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s experiences with the challenges and opportunities of commercial carpet tile recyc
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Free Webinar: Lighting Controls Design and Documentation, November 5, 9-11:30am PT
This class walks you through the control design process and reviews the required documents needed for a successful lighting control project. Lighting designer Yukiko Yoshida and lighting controls spec
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ICSD 2025 : 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 10 -11 September Rome, Italy
European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 13th ICSD 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular
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The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo
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Join Shelby Breger, co-founder of Conduit Tech, for an in-depth webinar on load calculations. This course will dive into how calculations work and how they can help drive customer engagement. This cou
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Testing your work is imperative to meet or exceed performance targets and to ensure a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. Instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perform
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Electric Vehicle Car Show & Workshop, June 29, 10 am - 3 pm, Plymouth, MA
Poke around fellow community members’ EVs as well as cutting edge models from local dealerships and new EVs from the Town of Plymouth’s Fleet. At a 1pm EV workshop in the Fehlow Room, lear
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2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference, October 14-16 (New Dates!), Moab, Utah
Tentative New Dates: August 27 – 29, 2020
"As news of the Coronavirus becomes more concerning on a daily basis, a decision has been made to officially postpone the 2020 Rocky Mounta
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Sustainability in Apparel and Outdoor Activities, March 5, Denver, Colorado
Join the USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for a panel discussion with industry leaders REI, VF Corporation, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Worn Wear Patagonia on sustainability practices in appar
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(Postponed) Industry Forum from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, April 3, Philadelphia, PA
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To safeguard the health of our network and surrounding communities, the Energy Efficiency Alliance has begun the process of rescheduling this event.
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Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the thi…
REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT
REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l
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LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop (In Person & Online), December 13, Orlando, FL
This advanced LEED course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the LEED BD+C Rating System, with a focus on new construction and major renovations building projects. Participants will learn
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USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA
Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!
The 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum, Wednesday November 13, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
UMass Dartmouth will host the 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum on Wednesday November 13, 8:30AM – 12:00PM. The WasteWise Forum is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massa
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WISE Holiday Party, December 17, New York, NY
Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. This series brings
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Urban Green Council NY, Fall Member Reception at Knoll NY: September 15, 6-8 pm
Join Urban Green Council NY for a Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to cur…
San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo - September 16, 2016
San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo September 16,2016 7:30 AM - 5 PM SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 5th Annual San Diego Green Buil…
July 27th: Presentation: High Performance Doors & Hardware USGBC CO
Join USGBC Colorado on Wednesday, July 27 for a presentation on door openings and energy efficient options. They'll explore the new and innovative technology of intelligent keys and cylinders, plus sm…
AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA
EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners…
Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
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