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Smart Buildings: Rising to the Challenge of the Future
By definition, the Internet of Things, or IoT, is the network of connected devices that contain electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect, inter
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This two-day course provides a robust introduction into residential building electrification. It is designed for construction trade personnel of all levels; including owners, sales managers, salespeop
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IAQ & Energy 2024, December 11, Augusta, Maine
IAQ & Energy 2024 will include all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces. This event offers interactive activities and res
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This three-part electric vehicle (EV) training series is intended to walk you through the EV charging infrastructure needs for multifamily and commercial properties. It will start off with an introduc
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You get it every month. It sometimes makes you scream and throw sweaters at your family. But what’s actually causing your electric bill to be so dang expensive? In t
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Building or renovating homes with less air leakage in the building envelope is the goal of a significant percentage of residential construction today, leading to homes that are more energy-e
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Designed for industrial owners and operators, this introductory class describes how to plan your industrial electrification journey. This class, offered in partnership with Southern California Edison
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Effective work scopes help contractors and customers achieve specific performance goals in a home’s attic efficiency upgrade. Developing a comprehensive, goal-oriented work scope can help contra
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Free Webinar: Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking, August 15, 10-11:30 PT
This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the induction cooking and holding products that are either available in the marketplace or know to be in development. From small countertop
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Lincoln Net Positive Farmhouse, BSA, Committee on the Environment (COTE) June 19, 6pm, Boston, MA
ZeroEnergy Design's Stephanie Horowitz AIA presents one of the firm's net positive designs. This modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, MA - a town known for i
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June First Friday Webinar: LEED v4 Whole Project Water Use Reduction Pilot ACP, June 7
Join USGBC for a deep-dive on LEED v4 pilot alternative compliance path (ACP) for Whole Project Water Use Reduction, a performance-based pathway for teams to demonstrate reductions in water consumptio
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Are you interested in building a zero net-energy, low-carbon house?
Join Revision Energy and USGBC MA on a New Home Tour in Rockport, MA!
Houses are not being built like they
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Advancing the Design and Adoption of Safer Materials in the Building Sector 12/3 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Advancing the Design and Adoption of Safer Materials in the Building Sector U.S. Green Building Council & UMASS Lowell Wednesday, December 3, 2014: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Boston, MA The overarching goa…
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga
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The World's Best New Building Award for 2018 goes to the Children Village Complex in Brazil
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Award is one of the most rigorously judged architecture awards in the world. Happening every two years, the winning building needs to ach
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C3E Networking Reception/Dinner and Symposium, Dec 3-4, Palo Alto, CA
CELEBRATING AND RECOGNIZING PAST AND PRESENT WOMEN AWARDEES OF THE CLEAN ENERGY EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
C3E NETWORKING RECEPTION & DINNER · DECEMBER 3, 2018 · 5
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Electric Pride - Aspen Colorado is the Third U.S. city to reach 100% Renewable Energy!
Inhabitat reports from the Aspen Times that Aspen has succeeded in powering itself with 100 percent renewable energy. The city has worked for more than a decade to reach this milestone. Technologies…
Things are looking good financially for the green building industry!
New research done by the BBC shows that the green building materials market will reach a total value of $69 billion by 2019! The most interesting part of this new research is that some estimates show …
Has anyone else been getting calls about electricity going up 13%?
Over the past couple weeks, I keep getting calls to my home saying, "Your electricity will go up about 13% in the upcoming months due to new regulations promoting cleaner energy. However if you go sol…
Connecting Investors and Donors with Cleantech and Clean Energy Investments
I was interested to read Greentech Media's article on how few US philanthropic dollars are typically invested in the kinds of clean energy and cleantech projects that can reduce our impact on the envi…
German American Smart Buildings Symposium, Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., @MIT
The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce the next event in our International Sustainability Series: German American Smart Buildings Symposium Tuesday, June 16th, 9 …
We are having problems finding good people who want to sell a full line of green chemical products. Green chemicals have gotten a black eye in the past and many good sales people are skeptical about …
Local Environmental Action 2015 - Mass Climate Action Network, Toxics Action Center - March 15
When: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 Where: Northeastern University, Curry Student Center, 346 Huntington Ave, Boston Who: Community leaders, environmental advocates and activists from across New England…
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