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This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha
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The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec
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Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory
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In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.
Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a
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Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e by mid-century, generating thousands of jobs and restoring vital habitats, all while impr
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Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. And in the good ones, we breathe better air!
Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A
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This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each
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Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT
Energy Code Implementation Series
Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r
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May 26: Protecting Open Spaces Through Well Planned Cities, May 26, 6 pm PST
This webinar will discuss how Bend, Oregon's open space advocates lead the successful move away from sprawl to a more dense, walkable, and vibrant cityscape.
Bend had spent the last few decades
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It's no secret that building construction and demolition produce lots of waste that ends up in landfills across the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 600 m
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Euro-Global Climate Change Conference, Paris, France (with Virtual Option), September 19-20
Magnus Group is pleased to welcome you to its prestigious event “Euro-Global Climate Change Conference (EGCCC 2022)” slated during September 19-20, 2022 and will be conducted as a hybrid e
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As the stock of existing HVAC and building automation systems continues to age, building owners and managers are tasked with identifying inefficiencies and pursuing projects to address operational iss
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Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…
Building Operator Certification Program, February 22
Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program fo
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Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST
RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the c
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Leaders in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and North Carolina are working to deliver innovative and equitable solutions for community decarbonization by facilitating intake processes for safety and effici
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Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST
Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.
High Performance Ventilation Workshop presented by Ventacity Systems, June 28, Burlington, MA
Ventilation for High Performance Commerical Buildings Presented by Ventacity Systems Participants will learn: • What are high performance buildings and high performance ventilation • Why eff…
The Wind industry has momentum in the push to expand our lead as the largest renewable energy source in the US. WINDPOWER is the place to turn that momentum into action - make the connections, get th…
Governor Baker Files Bill H 4371 - to Provide Homeowners and Home Buyers with Energy Transparency
On April 4, Massachusetts Governor Baker filed H. 4371,"An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information," The bill would require that a home energy score card and energy rating be…
Grey to Green Conference, May 15-17, Toronto
Grey to Green is taking place in downtown Toronto from May 15-16 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Across Ontario the sector …
Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York
Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…
Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2018 - Wednesday, February 14, London
Buildings can be conceived and delivered in new ways that enhance the mental and physical health of occupants. The ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo once again brings together leaders in …
Climate Adaptation Forum Agenda Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Report from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew B…
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