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Solar Summit 2019, May 14-15, Scottsdale, Arizona
Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit defines the latest industry needs for installers, developers, system manufacturers, financiers and regulators. With hundreds of high-caliber attendees, this eve
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, August 20, 12 - 4 pm PT
As the electricity grid gets cleaner, electricity is becoming a more attractive choice for home designers and builders. Renewable energy is growing, and many cities now limit fossil‑fuel systems in
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Free Webinar: Using the ECC (HERS) Registry for Energy Code Compliance, July 30, 9:30 - 11 am PT
This class teaches building department personnel how to use the ECC (formerly HERS) Registry to track the status of all of the ECC tests and inspections, as well as all of the other compliance documen
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As the industry transitions away from high-GWP refrigerants toward more sustainable alternatives, hydrocarbons, classified as A3 refrigerants, are being reintroduced into a wide range of residential a
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Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, June 5, 1 - 2pm ET
Sustainable finance is reshaping how buildings are designed, financed, insured, and valued. But what does this mean in practice for projects and portfolios today? This session offers a curated look at
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2026 Sustainability Symposium, May 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Now in its 16th year, the Sustainability Symposium is Green Building United’s signature annual gathering, bringing together leaders, practitioners, and advocates who are shaping the future of su
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Operations & Maintenance of High-Performance Buildings, Online, April 28-29, 12 - 3 pm ET
A high-performance building “consistently delivers a highly productive environment without wasting resources” (ASHRAE Guideline 32: Sustainable High-Performance Operations and Maintenance)
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Nature in the Home: Principles of Biophilic Design, Online, April 6-27, 6 - 8 pm
Biophilic design fosters a stronger connection between people and nature in the built environment. In this online workshop, you’ll explore its core principles and learn how to create spaces that
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Energy Code Ace Conference, March 4 – 5, Irwindale, California
Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026, at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth training opportunities, and networking events th
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This three-hour class will deal with Low-loss Duct Systems. The relevant Performance Factors are: duct leakage, duct conduction, room-by-room airflow, and system airflow. Instructor Dan Prerunko
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Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide
"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passi
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Certified Green Real Estate Professional Course, June 25-26, San Francisco, CA
Created for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Realtists members, this course was created to address helping buyers improve the efficiency of their new home purchased to lower the
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Bethesda Green's Be Green Hub Summer Pitch Event, June 17, Bethesda, MD
The Be Green Hub identifies and nurtures green, social impact for-profit start-ups. They look for businesses aligned with their vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy.
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Massachusetts Green Communities
I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …
mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT
If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.
Every architect, designer and contractor looking for
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Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA
Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any
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Climate Change, Part 4: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
I have been writing off and on about Bill Gates’ October 2018 post regarding climate change. Initially, I was interested in what he had to say because I was surprised to find out how much of an
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The Future of LEED: Ongoing Performance & LEED v4.1, January 31, 1-3pm, Denver
Please join USGBC Colorado's Metro Denver and Southern Colorado Education Committees in the Denver Tech Center on January 31st to learn about the Arc platform. Arc is for LEED certified buildings
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Green Building Tour at UMASS Amherst, and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm
Integrative Learning Center Tour and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm UMASS Amherst 5:00PM Tour departs from east lobby of ILC; 6:00pm Green Building Social Hour in the Physical Plan…
Oh gross - Sign this Petition to stop Organic Crops from being watered with FRACKING waste
From Care2: Farmers are using fracking or oil drilling wastewater (leftover from oil/gas wells)! The USDA bans petroleum-derived fertilizers in organic standards, but the same rules don't apply to …
Green Energy 2015 - Conference and Expo, Sept 21- 21, Orlando Florida
Green Energy-2015 aims to promote collaborative research network between academia and industry. Topics include Renewable Energy Systems and Sources, Energy conservation and management, Hybrid Renewabl…
Job Opening: The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities - Post Doctoral Fellow
Post Doctoral Fellow: Urban Planning or Design The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in urban planning or design to conduct original r…
Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA: August 7, 1-5:30 pm
Pro Tour of the First Passive House in Wayland, MA Friday, August 7, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA! The tour of this 2,500 square fo…
NMR Group looking for a Research Associate
NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…
From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders - May 5, 6 - 8 pm Designtex 200 Varick Street (8th Floor) New York, NY 10014 For over 10 years, NY Urban Green's Emerging Professio…
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