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Free Webinar: The Journey to Zero Waste, October 21, 1 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss the role of the zero waste hierarchy and other waste reduction strategies in the journey to zero waste. The main event will be TRUE certification framework, which i
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Free Online Course: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, November 13, 9 am - 12 pm PT
Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhau
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Many are familiar with the concept of braiding complementary funding sources to achieve local clean energy projects. This webinar will extend the metaphor to the physical realm: That is, braiding vari
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The 13th biennial Energy Efficiency as a Resource conference will focus on policies and programs to reduce energy waste as we build the utility system of the future. This event will explore how effici
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Decarbonizing our vast commercial and public building stock is a challenge that we must face without delay – and one that the Biden administration and a range of state and local governments are
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Free Webinar: Finance Fridays: Illinois Climate Bank’s SSBCI Program, August 23, 1-1:30 CT
Join this 30-minute webinar with the Illinois Climate Bank and a participating lender to learn about the SSBCI program. The Illinois Climate Bank assists Illinois businesses that create or retain jobs
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Free Webinar: How to Get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per Housing Unit, July 24, 12-1pm ET
Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amoun
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Free Webinar: Designing for Decarbonization, July 30, 9 am - 1 pm PT
Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)
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Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena
Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the St
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Are you looking for a green buolding job?
Learn about the changing construction industry and the focus on sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and how this new YMCA-YWCA program can help you lau
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On The Road To Zero Waste:
10 Ways To Make It Easier For Your Business + Community
With Special Guest Emily DeCremer - Expert at Zero Waste for Business + Certified Sustainable Reso
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Passive House & Embodied Carbon - What You Need to Know, Online, November 18, 12 - 1:30 pm
Passive House is a leading energy standard, focusing on design & construction strategies to drastically reduce the operational energy use of buildings. Beyond this operational energy, though, anot
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NEWIEE is delighted to welcome Dr. Emily Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of Greentown Labs, the largest clean technology startup incubator in North America, as its special guest speaker for the Annu
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Business for the Greatest Good: SVN's 30th Anniversary Conference & Gala, Dec 7 - 9, CA
For 30 years, high-impact business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors have convened at SVN conferences to have authentic conversations with values-aligned peers. SVN's unique conferen…
Webinar: CPD - Buildings Designed for Wellbeing, October 6, 1 pm BST (UK)
This 1 hour CPD session examines how buildings can be designed for wellbeing, ensuring they protect not only the environment but occupant's health and wellbeing too.
Hosted by Simon Green, Mana
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Between their construction and operation, buildings in the United States account for almost half of the country’s energy usage. At the same time, a recent UC Berkeley study found that
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"Gas vs Electricity" Misperceptions Still Tipping the Scales?
Many Americans Still Think All-Electric means sacrificing performance.
As an owner of a premium [design + build] firm, I get asked which products are best for my client's house based
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Local Environmental Action 2018, Saturday, March 3, Boston
Join community leaders, environmental justice advocates and activists from across the region to build skills, discuss new ideas, and be inspired for the work ahead. Want one-on-one advice from an …
Open House at AEA Chicago's Hands-On Training Lab, January 11, 3:30-7 pm
Learn how to build more sustainable, efficient buildings in 2018. Visit AEA's Chicago Hands-on Training Lab and learn about courses and technical support for contractors working on Passive House & Ne…
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Boston Chapter - Winter Social, December 11, 5-8pm
You're invited to the CSI Boston Chapter's Annual Winter Social on December 11th at the UMass Club. This year, we will be hosting a casino-themed event with trained dealers and real casino tables, inc…
RE Assets - India’s premier Solar & Wind Energy Asset Management Forum, Feb 1-2, New Delhi, India
India’s premier Solar & Wind Energy Asset Management Forum will have an array of insightful discussions, impressive networking opportunity and the whole of the supply chain present, providing the id…
World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, June 3–7, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Created in 1999, the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is the recognized leader within ASCE for the integration of technical expertise and public policy in the planning, design, constru…
Traditional Building Conference Series, Dec 5-6, Brooklyn, NY
The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers in a time-efficient format…
The 4th Annual Energy Storage Policy Forum, Feb 14th, Washington DC
The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important policy conversations that promote competitive and reliable storage across the United States. The Energy Storage Policy Forum co…
International Home + Housewares Show, Mar 10 - 13, Chicago
In addition to more than 2,100 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new products, the International Home + Housewares Show offers visitors education and insight into business practices and trends that a…
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