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Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18
Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18. It's easy! All you need to do is turn off the lights for one hour.
Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Bui
…Free Online Workshop: Overcoming Barriers to Teaching about Climate Change, December 21, 5 - 6 pm CT
Are you facing obstacles in teaching climate change in your classroom or community? Join NCSE Ambassador and middle school science educator Andy Epton to hear about tips and strategies for overcoming
…USGBC LA’s 18th Annual Green Gala, December 8, 6-9 pm
This winter marks the 18th anniversary of USGBC-LA’s Annual Green Gala.
Your attendance and contribution at this year’s Green Gala will directly fund USGBCLA's missi
…Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, January 25, 7 pm EST
This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr
…How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment.
This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff
…Join BE-Ex and ASHRAE New York for a presentation on designing and operating buildings for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Learn how to achieve healthy, energy efficient buildings using
…Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am
The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.
With a
Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3
The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.
…Comparing Residential Energy Rating Systems - Free CE Webinar, October 20, 12 - 1 pm EDT
This course will review the main residential energy rating programs on how they compare and contrast. How do they work? What do they include? What don't they include? Which one is right for y
…Urban Green Gala, October 6, 6 pm EDT
This networking event will host NYC's green building leaders.
Please note, effective September 13, 2021, all indoor dining in NYC—including private events—will requi
…2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas
Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry.
We are excited to announce th
…This live event will include a discussion on Living Building Challenges and a Deep dive into the energy/other systems (i.e. HVAC, lighting, water, materials, etc.) in the building. This event will wra
…Webinar: USGBC LA, Carbon Offset Playbook for the Greater Los Angeles Region, July 22, 4 pm PST
With time running out to avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, corporate climate commitments to go net zero are accelerating. Given many companies are not equipped with the finances or tec
…Perspectives in Grid Transformation from Illinois, Nov 2, 11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar
Illinois is making significant investments in advanced distribution grid technologies and laying the groundwork for a future where electricity delivery is more efficient, customers have more choices, …
Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
…Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why? Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a…
Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code, March 1, Boston
The Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE) welcomes all PV installers, electrical, fire and building inspectors, and other solar professionals to the most up-to-date training availa…
Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm
Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…
The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA
The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…
Sustainatopia 2018, April 3rd – 6th, San Francisco
Impacting the World for Good ** 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION EVENT! ** With more 2,500 speakers since inception and a record attendance, San Francisco 2018 will be our biggest event ever. As well, sp…
Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York
Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprin…
CampusEnergy 2018, March 5 - 9, Baltimore, MD
This event enables utility directors, system designers, operators and safety professionals to develop an in-depth knowledge of the technology, operations, and maintenance of district heating and cooli…
Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC
The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our c…
Texas Solar Pioneer Awards: Dinner Ceremony, Nov 30, Austin, Texas
The Texas Solar Pioneer Awards ceremony is a unique high-level celebration and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry. Each year, the awards ceremony will recognize the vis…
ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Oct 30 - Nov 1, Arizona
At the premier utility-focused event, held every other year by ACEEE since 2001, we’ll address how utilities can best integrate energy efficiency into planning and operations. And we’ll do so in s…
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