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Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills
I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..." This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, tha
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Green Schools Conference, February 17-19, San Diego, California
The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina and Spa in San Diego, California.
Each year, the GSC brings together a natio
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Super Insulation for Zero-Energy Buildings, Three Online Sessions, January 5-19, 6 - 8 pm
This course covers the fundamentals for designing and building zero-energy homes by covering key principles of building science and energy performance. Topics include life safety, healthy home fundame
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Free Webinar: Why Passive House?, November 14, 12 - 1 pm ET
You’ve heard the buzz around Passive House, but you’re not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different?
PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principle
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Join NESEA in Boston for an exceptional case study of how sustainability, equity, and innovation intersect in the built environment. We will be touring this new 68,000-square-foot campus in Roxbury&rs
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, code requirements for HPWH
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Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All
Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home energy management integrated and seamless to operate. In this video, Matt i
A decarbonized building sector needs decarbonized supply chains, and vice versa. To strengthen connections between buildings and supply chains, the industry needs a robust data infrastructure connecti
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Free Webinar: Lessons From the Biggest Carbon Removal Purchases This Year, July 10, 1 pm ET
2024 marks the biggest year yet for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with more tonnes and offtake agreements inked than ever before. Join Microsoft and Carbon Direct as they unveil new criteria for Crite
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This electric vehicle (EV) training webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV charging infrastructure projects and evaluate what charging equipment makes the most sense for
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The events of the last 24 months, including the overnight departure from our shared spaces, the rise to prominence for the Black Lives Matter movement, and rapid advancements in sustainable energy pro
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Webinar: Solar Energy Development – A Status Report for the New England Region, October 14. 9 am EDT
This EBC Energy Resources program will provide a status report on the development of solar power across New England. Because it is catalyzed by state government public policy initiatives, new solar pr
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Women in Architecture Leadership Summit, September 10, Glastonbury, CT
Defining Your Best Self Allows You to Excel in Your Career and Boost Your Potential!
The AIA Connecticut Women in Architecture Community is hosting their 3rd Annual Leadership Summit on September 1
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The New Yorkification of Solar, October 18th, 6-8pm, New York
In New York City, the barriers facing solar implementation are outmatched only by the demand for solar. The result is an enormous amount of creativity applied to solar design and installment. In a cit…
Free Webinar: ZCY Buildings: Training for Low Energy and Retrofit, July 12, 8 am BST, 1 pm EDT
The Zero Carbon Yorkshire/ AECB Yorkshire group will be discussidng the theme of training for low energy building and retrofit.
Provisional talks include:
- Fiona Jones, Zero Carbon Harrog
Online: Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers, June 24, 1-2:30 PM
Join the Energy Cohort for a special session on Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers. This presentation will cover what’s different during design and construction, roles on the projec
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This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.
Book your place now for free and benefit from the latest insights to help you reduce costs and ensure compliance
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Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In
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Three Day Cordwood Masonry, Aug 31- Sept 2, West Chazy, New York
Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood a…
The 2018 Energy Conference for Educators, July 8 - 12, Galveston, Texas
The 2018 Energy Conference for Educators brings together educators that are passionate about bringing energy education to their classrooms. In five interactive days in Galveston, the conference provid…
The 8th annual Advanced Biofuels Conference, June 11-13, Omaha, Nebraska
Produced by BBI International, this national event will feature the world of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals—technology scale-up, project finance, policy, national markets and more—with a…
2018 State Energy Conference, April 17-18, Raleigh, NC
The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional…
Sustainability Symposium 2018: Champions of Change, Jan 8, Orlando, FL
Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando are privileged to host the second annual Sustainability Symposium: Champions of Change. Climate change is the challenge of our generation, but an oppor…
Celebrate 10 Years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge, Nov 10 -11, Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate ten years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge with a once in a lifetime gathering of past winners and design thought leaders. Also, an award ceremony to honor 3 Finalists, 2 Runners-up an…
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) Networking Event, October 26, St. Paul, Minnesota
Join us for a fall mixer with networking, refreshments, and a discussion of how the clean energy sector is leading job growth in Minnesota. Hear from special guests who will unpack Clean Jobs Midwe…
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