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Virtual Conference: Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy, December 8-10
The Mid-Atlantic states are setting their sights on 100% clean energy, translating into gigawatts of further renewable energy procurement with mandatory RPS goals, carve-outs, and programs for solar,
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During this course, we will discuss novel technology behind adhesives and sealants used in light-frame wood construction that add to passive house planning and resiliency against violent wind weather
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Free Webinar: Transform Your Lawn to Save Our Ecosystem, March 21, 7 pm ET
According to NASA, turf grass lawn covers more of the U.S. than any other irrigated crop, while degrading our environment. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, and pesti
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RE+ Northern California, March 12 - 13, Santa Clara
RE+ Northern California provides a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastruct
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RE+ Northeast, February 13-14, Boston, Massachusetts
RE+ Northeast is an annual event that brings together clean energy professionals from across the northeast region of the United States. The event features keynote speakers, panel discussions, exhibiti
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Join LWV Massachusetts for the three-part webinar series What’s Up with Offshore Wind? Current Status – Future Plans – Getting It Done, as they take a deep dive into the Northea
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Free Webinar: The (Not So) Shocking Shift Towards Industrial Electrification, January 23, 11 am
Industrial Electrification is a key pillar of DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap and provides multiple benefits to manufacturers. Join this webinar to learn from industry leaders about succe
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Free Building Tour: 21 Acres Green, December 15, Woodinville, WA
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Participants of this building tour will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologie
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Online Course with Yestermorrow: Kitchen & Bath Design, November 30-December 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Kitchens and bathrooms are the most complicated rooms to design or redesign. Each student in this course will choose one of these rooms on which to focus and move through the entire design process, fr
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Celebrating our ENC Sheroes, USGBC East North Central Region, January 27, 12 pm -1:15 pm EST
Celebrate the ENC Region's Sheroes
Please join USGBC ENC on January 27th, to celebrate our recognized Sheroes in the Midwest!
USGBC’s Women in Green theme for 2020 was Sheroes Sta
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Webinar: Carbon Neutral Portfolio From Vision to Strategy, January 30, 12pm - 1:30pm CST
Join Nik Kaestner to learn how to make carbon neutrality a reality.
Join us for the second event in our 2020-2021 Sustainability Speaker Series! To learn more about the series and future events vis
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The Envision Rating System is a global standard recognized as a highly credible approach to sustainable infrastructure, and therefore, the ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important cred
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Solatube International - Natural Daylighting through Sun Tunnels for your Home or Business (Video)
If you aren’t aware of daylight or sun tunnels, or you want to know more, join green builder Matt Hoots as he speaks with Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President at Solatube International to
Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Palo Alto, California, Thursday, April 27, 2-3 pm EDT
Join the Sustainable City Network for this free 1-hour webinar featuring Gil Friend, chief sustainability officer for the city of Palo Alto, Calif., and two of his colleagues - Assistant Public Works …
Women in Cleantech: How The 2020 Election Result Will Affect Cleantech, November 24, 8pm EDT
Join the WCS Los Angeles Chapter for an engaging and dynamic discussion about the 2020 election results.
For the first time in a Presidential Election, climate change was used as a political issue
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Join NESEA for this interactive event, hosted by Garland Mill, featuring a deep dive into the conversion of a 1890s farmhouse that has been transformed into a super insulated building providing space
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Join MEEA virtually at the 11th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference!
The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how bes
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Virtual Training: WELL AP® Prep: Keeping People WELL During the COVID-19 Era, October 13th, 9am EST
Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time in buildings – while the health of the building is highly critical, it is a component that was often overlooked. Now with the advent of COVID-19,
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Chinese Wind-Turbine Maker offers Wind-Farm Training to Coal Miners
Wyoming produces the most coal in the US, and is home of Carbon County that is named and known for its considerable coal deposits. However, recently the state’s mines have been closing, resultin
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A Midsummer Night's Green & Community Leader Awards, July 20, Washington, DC
Toast the best of the best in local green building at the 16th annual Midsummer Night's Green, hosted by USGBC National Capital Region. This event is the premier, summer social event for the D.C. metr…
How to make Philly A Clean & Energy Efficient City, June 27
Green Philly is continuing the series of live events to give our community an in-depth perspective of current sustainability issues. Despite the US pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement on a f…
ABX 2017 - ArchitectureBoston Expo, November 8-10, Boston
ONE INDUSTRY. MANY PARTNERS. ABX connects architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, project managers, landscape designers, manufacturers, and other AEC professionals. ArchitectureB…
Building the First Multifamily Passive House in Massachusetts June 13, 2017
Conceived as a demonstration project intended to set a replicable standard for high-quality. low-carbon development, The Distillery is the largest Passive House project in Massachusetts. Located near …
USGBC MA Green Building Tour: Fort Hill E+ Homes Project, June 7, 5:30-7 pm
Sage Builders LLC’s Fort Hill E+ Homes Project consists of two energy-efficient duplex homes designed to look like a traditional Georgian Colonial and its companion carriage house. The featured home…
Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference, May 18th 8:00-4:45pm
Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference May 18 | 8:00-4:45pm Zero Net Energy Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 The building industry is moving quickly beyond the standard practices…
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