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Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.
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Net Zero Conference 2025, October 1, Los Angeles, CA
The 2025 Net Zero Conference will feature global sustainability experts in Climate, Net Zero, ESG, Equity, Carbon, and Resilience. Join us for zero carbon learning opportunities, exciting keynotes, an
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Free Webinar: Intro to Passive House Trades, August 14, 9 - 11:30 am PT
PHN’s Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review of typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and
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Free Webinar: How to Talk to Your C-Suite About Carbon Offsets, July 31, 1 pm ET
As the pressure to set emissions targets intensifies and the impetus for meeting net-zero becomes more urgent, organizations are navigating the complex intersection of decarbonization and carbon offse
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Built Environment Plus, Building Tech Forum 2025, July 17, 5-9:30 pm, Medford, Massachusetts
Building Tech Forum 2025 is a series of 45 x 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present practical innovations accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design, construction and operat
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June 5th is World Environment Day! In a time of increasing environmental challenges, many people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of how to respond. But what if the path to empow
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Join Women+ in Green SD for an event showcasing climate resilience strategies and solutions in the San Diego region and beyond.
Assembled a panel of key players at the forefront of climate re
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Build Better, In Person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 16, Auburn, Maine
The one-day Build Better training will provide a comprehensive summary of necessary strategies to build a “better” house: defined as a house that not only meets code, but also meets a home
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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Healthy Indoors, The Building Performance Workshop, and the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council recorded a series of three webinars on Friday, March 19. The webinars are now available, with no
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POSTPONED: Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms
Out of concern for our staff, community, and overall public health during the spread of COVID-19,
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NEWIEE and REI Present: Community Solar, March 2, 6-8 pm, Pawtucket, RI
Join New England Women in Energy and the Enironment's (NEWIEE) Rhode Island Chapter and the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) for an evening of networking and lively discussion on the topic of Com
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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean energy companies in MA. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Vocational Internship Program
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Volkswagen Punished for Emissions Cheating
In September 2015 a report came out stating that 11 million of Volkswagen's cars contained software that falsified emission data. Since then, the car manufacturer has been facing a great deal of scrut…
How the Living Building Challenge Moves the Green Building Industry Forward
Being an intern at RateItGreen.com, I learned a lot of vocabulary and catchy names along the way. The things that really stuck out to
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Sustainable Job Opportunity - NeighborWorks: Director, Healthy Homes and Communities
Position Summary:
NeighborWorks launched the Healthy Homes and Communities Initiative in 2014 to advance efforts at the nexus of health, housing and community development. Through this initiative,
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Bridge to 2030: Transportation, December 5, 3-6 pm, Pittsburgh, PA
The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites Pittsburgh to delve into topics integral to 2030 District progress, including energy, water, transportation, indoor air quality, and financing.
This ev
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Webinar: Releasing the Full Capacity of DERs (11/15 @ 2pmEST)
Today’s energy system is transitioning from the traditional electrical grid into a distributed, dynamic energy network. With the rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) at the grid …
Greentown Labs EnergyBar - Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston
Greentown Labs EnergyBar Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' monthly networking event devoted to helping people in clean technology meet and discuss inn…
You are invited to join the Western Mass Green Consortium at the upcoming Green Night October 12, 2016 5PM - 8PM. Construction & Demolition Sustainable Waste Practices Join RecyclingWorks in Mas…
SolarMango 10 Day Solar Installation Training in Mumbai
SolarMango will be hosting its SOLARINSTALL Course over a 10-day period at the IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai from September 17th-26th September. Registration and contact information can be found her…
India Committing to a Renewable Future
NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, is altering its expansion plan to include a greater emphasis on renewable energy. With a successful completion of the company’s expansion plan, NTPC wil…
President Obama's Clean Energy Savings for All Plan
President Barack Obama made Environmental history on July 19th, as he announced a plan to bring more solar energy to American homes. The Clean Energy Savings for All Plan sets a monumental goal of bri…
350NYC Monthly Meeting - July 27th 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
350NYC is the the local affiliate of 350.org, a grassroots network of volunteer-run campaigns in over 188 countries working to solve the climate crisis. 350NYC works locally for a cleaner, greener, b…
"Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany (7/21)
Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm The Linda WAMC's Peforming Arts Studio 339 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 The film takes a cross-…
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