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2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 1–5, 2020 , Orlando, FL
Join over 3,000 buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for this 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing comm
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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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Green Building Tour at Hunter Saw, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 7, 4 - 5:30 pm
The Hunter Saw & Machine Company holds a significant place in the industrial history of Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville. Established at the turn of the 19th century, the company specialized in
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Green Things Summit, Online, April 25
The Green Things Summit returns in 2024 to highlight how IoT and other technologies will be used to drive green initiatives, optimize processes, reduce energy usage, empower the transition to renewabl
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Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors
As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly. Exhaust fans can be a missed opportunity for improving Indoor air quality, or IAQ,
Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat
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Northeast Solar & Storage Forum 2020, March 11, New York, New York
The Northeast is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, it has the potential to lea
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At quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight local sustainability issues, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action-oriented solutions, and make collective
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The Nine-Line Foundation has partnered with the Golden Isles Veterans Village to build a new development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Brunswick, Georgia. Between 30 and 40 homes will b
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USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Meeting, January 27, Boston
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any
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All About Insulation: Passive House Massachusetts - April 12th 6:30-8 pm
Passive House Massachusetts: All About Insulation April 12, 6;30-8 pm Come find out what insulation products are available, which solution best fits certain situations, and what are the myths and …
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) will provide updates on opportunities and considerations for agencies leading residential energy efficiency programs, including Weatherization Assistanc
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Better Buildings: Better Business Wisconsin Conference, March 11, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The Better Buildings: Better Business Conference provides one central hub where builders, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and the industry can find out what they need to know to stay current and
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Urban Environmental Education, Online Course November 5 – December 10, Civic Ecology Lab
Urban environmental education includes any learning practices that foster individual and community well-being and environmental quality in cities. Similar to how cities are innovation hubs, urban envi
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School sustainability is not just about recycling—there is so much that goes into creating a culture for sustainability in your school! In this workshop, they highlight some of the building
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Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald
In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…
Tuesday, August 9th: Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings
Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: ASHRAE 97% of the U.S. building stock are existing buildings. According to CBECS, these buildings ar…
GreenBuilt Home Tour! - July 23-24 From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The 2016 GreenBuilt Home Tour features exceptional, award-winning, and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois, which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building practices. Duri…
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference - Thursday, July 21st - #ILREC
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will feature a number of guest speakers that will focus on all areas of renewable energy along with breakout sessions that will include new information on emer…
FREE Film Preview 6/30 7-10 pm "Dear President Obama," about Oil Drilling and Clean Energy Opportunities June 30 from 7-10PM Dartmouth Town Hall, room 304 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA 0274…
BREEAM Brings Competition to the US Green Building Certification Market
BREEAM, the leading UK green-building rating system, has recently crossed the pond, looking to take on its US counterpart LEED in the market for green building. Over the last 24 years, the internation…
Philadelphia Joins Federal Program To Lower Energy Bills In Low-Income Communities
Philadelphia Joins Federal Program To Lower Energy Bills In Low-Income Communities This program sounds promising. It would be great to see information sharing and community outreach be a part …
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