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R.W. Kern Center Virtual Tour on Facebook Live, June 17, 11 am
Join us via Facebook Live for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building.
Learn about rainwater collection, natural greywater treatment, com
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There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S., representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. But how do we approach
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Free Webinar: Benefits and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters, November 19, 10 am - 12 pm PT
This webinar explores the move to water heating electrification and focuses on the basic questions surrounding the transition in electric residences. Includes several studies and myths and method
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High Performance Residential Vapor Barriers - StegoHome and the #1920sMakeoverATL Renovation
Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27
Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.
The past year’s CO
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In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features
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Green Building Myth Busting: It IS Fun to Watch a Pot Boil, on an Induction Cooktop (Video)
Have you wanted to see an induction stove at work? Check out this Green Building Myth Busting video by Green Builder Matt Hoots and Lisa Connor, of Sub-Zero, Wolf Southeast, Inc.
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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 insulation can
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Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6
"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators
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Boston Under Water: Climate Change in our City: Wed. 11/5 at 5:30 pm
Join Ceres, The Nature Conservancy, and The Trust for Public Land for a young professionals happy hour and discussion of the impacts of climate change on Boston's landscape. Brian Swett, Chief of Envi…
USGBC Georgia, "Wake Up WELL with Us!" Webinar, April 15, 8 am
Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to an engaging virtual conversation about how the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system are made to complement each other. Starting
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Companies and Cities Joining the Movement Away from Plastic Straws
The first time I was exposed to the dangers of plastic waste negatively affecting my environment was when I was 14 years old. I watched a video of a turtle, rescued from our oceans, with a plastic str
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Microgrid 2018 Conference, May 7, Chicago
Microgrid 2018: Markets and Models for the Greater Good Change is afoot in the fast-moving microgrid industry. Capture the opportunity. Join Microgrid Knowledge for three days of lively discussion,…
USGBC-LA invites you to join us as we celebrate THE LUCKY 13 GREEN GALA USGBC-LA 7th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards offer prestige and affirmation of your project's commitment to a sustainab…
Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?
I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy
Designing the Modern Green Home - April 10th 10 am - 2 pm - Circle Furniture, Boston
Designing the Modern Green Home April 10th 10 am - 2 pm Circle Furniture 31 James Avenue, Boston Celebrate Deign Week with Circle Furniture: Circle Furniture is pleased to host a panel of…
Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…
High Rise, Low Impact- How To Make Skyscrapers Green
Date: July 8, 2015 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Location: Building Energy Exchange Surrogate's Courthouse 31 Chambers Street, Suite 609 New York, NY 10007 Join the NYC's USGBC chapter, Urban Gree…
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…
Power monitoring and submetering 101- March 13, 14 - 2 locations in WI -
Want to reduce energy and operational costs, improve power and equipment reliability and minimize expensive downtime? Whether you’re a facility manager or business executive, of course you do. Join …
Online: Emerging Trends Series: Regional Offshore Wind Strategies, January 20, 10-11:30 AM EST
The northeastern United States has a pipeline of over 22 gigawatts of Offshore Wind projects off of our coasts and the first large scale project has commenced construction. If our region is going to m
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Lead Testing - Green Building Myth Busting, and DIY vs Professional Testing
Lead Testing for Tile and Plumbing Fixtures
When most of us think about lead testing, we’re typically thinking that lead might be in paint. But did you know that lead can be i
Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be
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Decarbonization & ESG Fundamentals Workshop + Exam, November 1, 10 am-12 pm PT
Many companies are facing increasing pressure to understand the environmental impacts of their work, especially in identifying their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions through Scope 1, Scope 2,
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