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Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST
WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during
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Free Webinar: Your Voice Matters, Green Building Policy 101, May 20, 12-1 pm CT
Join the Illinois Green Auxiliary Board’s Green Building Policy 101 event dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices and policies. This event brings together industry leaders, policym
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Greening Existing Schools Workshop, May 22, Skokie, Illinois
School facilities and capital planning staff are invited to a free interactive workshop on May 22nd focused on greening existing and historic school buildings. This workshop will s
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Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with l
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Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online with Southface Institute, May 5-6, 9 am - 1 pm ET
During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J c
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Schaumburg Home Show - Featuring The Solar House, March 15 - 16, Schaumburg, Illinois
The Chicago Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center, March 15th & 16th, with free Admission and free Parking. ISEA Solar Ambassadors, as well as the Solar House, will be exhibiting a
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En-ROADS Virtual Climate Workshop, February 19, 12 - 1 Pm ET
This interactive experience, grounded in the latest climate science, allows participants to explore and test various climate solutions in real time using the climate simulator En-ROADS, developed by C
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Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings
Hello,
There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.
Look Into Gigacrete and Strata Group International. Both Systems limit the number of prod
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All-Electric Design & Construction Series
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts
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Webinar: Sustainability in Higher Education, April 14, 12-1 pm EST
Join the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) on April 14th at 12pm for a virtual event with representatives from Endicott College - Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, and Megan Wrenn
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Virtual Passive House Workshop, April 16, 9 am EDT
Building on previous sessions in this series, this module will focus on the quality control and quality assurance techniques for high-performance construction. The need for oversight on the constructi
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Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT
Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar
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First Steps for Improving Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chiller Performance and Energy Efficiency
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In this webinar, presenters explore the major factors that impact the efficiency of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and discuss several strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of
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San Diego GAP Meeting #10 (Waste Audit) - Ronald McDonald House Project, June 29
This will be Meeting #10 for the RMHCSD GAP Project. We will meet at the south end of the building on the first floor. The meeting will include: 1) Meeting #9 follow up 2) Waste Audit Please note…
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement
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FREE Webinar: Green Cleaning Your Home, January 13, 10 am EST
Have you ever thought about all the different cleaning products you use in your home? This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our
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Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions
Recorded: May 21, 2020
Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert
Cost: Free
Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious
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Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM
Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.
On
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NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, Los Angeles, California
The leading ESCOs will be represented at the NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017 plus our Vendor Showcase which will display the latest innovations, technologies, and serv…
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4
10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…
New York Rev Future- September 26-27
Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…
Show Your Opposition to new Offshore Drilling off US Coastlines
Join with EarthJustice and others to keep our oceans and coastal communities clear of new offshore drilling: To sign on and send a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: http://bit.ly/2u…
GPro Operations & Maintenance Class, September 19, 20, & 26
Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…
Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Training, August 14-18
NAPHN's Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for low-energy, net zero and Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year history of global …
LEED Tour: Spire Building at 700 Market in St. Louis, July 11
The Annual Green Building Tour will feature Spire’s new office space at 700 Market in St. Louis. The re-purposed Postmodern building which is on the National Register of Historic Places, received LE…
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