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Virtual Panel: A Stronger Grid in the Face of Wildfires, July 13, 5 PM
A panel of grid experts explaining why grid resiliency matters and how to mitigate events like wildfires in the era of climate change.
Our electric grid is in an imperative transition period. Power
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Free Webinar, Energy Storage Basics, November 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion
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Free Webinar: Transformers: Turning Existing Buildings “Green”, October 24, 10am-12pm PT
We hear lots about “green buildings” and “sustainable design” for new construction, but what about existing buildings? This course provides an overview of operations and mainte
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California Green Jobs - USGBC CA Free Virtual Career & Resource Fair, October 16, 12-1:30 PT
If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. Additionally, w
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Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) are building heating and cooling air conditioning systems which utilize refrigerant as the medium of heat transfer and are currently the standard for residen
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Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. This course will cover the 2021 IECC, 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), and Massachusetts amendm
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Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse that recently completed a zero-energy retrofit and expansion in beautiful Reading, Vermont. This project combines an energy retrofit o
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Responsible sourcing is becoming a central focus for retailers as a way to strengthen their appeal to consumers while addressing expectations from investors and regulators. This includes de-linking th
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Waste diversion is a key strategy for reducing waste and meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. A company that reduces its waste is doing their part for their employees, their co
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This course will define bioterials as materials that utilize the growth of living organisms in their manufacture, discuss bio-manufacturing and bio-fabrication, and show some of the carbon sequesterin
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Electric utilities across the U.S. are one of the most important players in the nation's efforts to transition to carbon-free electricity and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. As of September 202
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Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, San Francisco, California, November 1-3
Greenbuild celebrates 20 years in 2022, with two virtual summits and then a live event November 1 - 3 in San Francisco, Greenbuild attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainab
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Net Zero Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September 14-15
2021’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report reinforced and accentuated the challenge we face and the urgency that is necessary concerning the climate crisis. Over the last nin
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Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference, May 29, Portland, ME
Join the Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference. On, May 9th, you will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating a more sustainable Maine wood-based economy and discuss best practices on ho…
19th Annual Water Conservation Showcase, Free and Online, July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 9AM
Water is an increasingly critical topic in the western United States as we progress further into severe drought conditions. It is also worth noting that water saving strategies inevitably save energy
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Health, Income, and Energy Efficiency Access: It’s all Connected
Energy efficiency, a term used to compare the amount of energy required for a product to work, is becoming increasingly important in our fight against climate change. Since energy-efficient products u
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Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Extinction, June 3, 12-1 PST
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions.
Join the event during your
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Deconstruction is the careful dismantling of a structure in order to preserve and reuse building materials. It might seem like building deconstruction and preservation are at odds. However, old
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Greenwashing: A Deceptive Marketing Strategy to Promote a Positive Environment Impact Perception
You might have heard of whitewashing, which is a metaphor for covering up crimes or scandals by a biased presentation of facts. But you probably have not heard of greenwashing or green sheen, a compou…
Join NESEA for this Pro Tour featuring a wing of a Western-New York high school that has been retrofitted to save energy while better serving the needs of the clients. This event will be hosted by Ash…
Build Positive - A Carbon Smart Building Summit & Party - June 20, 2-7 pm, New York City
This course will empower participants through presenting a roadmap toward an unprecedented vision: transforming buildings from climate problems to climate solutions. Join industry leaders and embodied…
Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, July 18
This one-hour course reviews the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speedy and efficient user…
CIB World Building Congress: "Constructing Smart Cities", June 17-21, 2019, Hong Kong, China
The following topics will be discussed: Smart Utilities and Facilities Management, Smart Governance, Smart Policy and Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Service, Smart Buildings and Infrastructure, Sma…
USGBC-LA Women in Green Breakfast, May 22, Los Angeles, 7:30-10am
Please join USGBCLA for breakfast on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 am for a conversation about women in the workplace in 2018 featuring panelists: Betsy Butler Executive Director at the California Women…
NAPHN’s (North American Passive House Network) Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year hi…
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