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Sustainable Product Manufacturing - Tools for Measuring Environmental Impacts
There are good reasons for a manufacturer to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarat
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var
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Annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 31 - February 2, Chicago, Illinois
Once a year, MEEA (Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance) invites all energy stakeholders to gather at their annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of
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Attempting to teach about a subject that has become as politicized as climate change has and can be incredibly challenging, especially when you don’t feel like you have adequate answers or infor
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AIA 2030 Recognizes ZeroEnergy Design's Achievements in Portfolio-wide EUI Achievement
Congratulations to Rate It Green Member Zero Energy Design! ZED was recently recognized by the American Association of Architects (AIA) for being one of only 27 US architectural firms where a 70
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How will delegates benefit:
- Listen to experts in Green Built Environment in India and abroad
- Learn the best practices of the Industry
- Virtual Networking opportunities
- Informative case stud
The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2
Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.
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The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live
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Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT
As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g
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Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT
Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new
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This EBC Water Resources program will explore how our drinking water and coastal water resources are being affected by climate change and some of the adaptation and resiliency measures local states an
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USGBC Big South Presents: Measuring Resilience with RELi, July 21, 11am-12:30pm
USGBC’s Big South communities present how RELi measures resilience in buildings, cities and communities.
Continuing Education: 1.0 GBCI CE hour (LEED-specific BD+C). Pending AIA approval
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FREE Webinar: Introduction to Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Green Building, July 8, 12pm EST
Architects and builders choose wood because it is a superior building material. Wood is a beautiful, renewable resource that is easy to work with. It also offers numerous environmental benefits. Using
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EnergyBar by Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain, January 26, 5:30-8:30 pm, Somerville
Join Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain for Energy Bar! Thursday, January 26 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street Somerville, MA 02143 This EnergyBar will feature special announcem…
Webinar: Improving and Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors, May 29, 12:00 PM EDT
This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most from finished concrete floors. Along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of fini
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Going Electric: Retrofitting NYC's Multifamily Buildings, May 7, 9am (Online)
To achieve a low-carbon future, we’ll need to transition our buildings from burning fossil fuels to using electricity for heating and hot water. This process, known as electrification, will brin
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Build Exchange Spring 2017: May 21-24
Build Exchange Spring 2017 May 21-24 Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Build Exchange brings purchasing executives from some of the most highly respected residen…
Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block
Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block May 13 | 10am-1pm Arnold Arboretum: Bussey Brook Meadow 395 South Street, Boston MA 02130 Join EPMA in supporting the City of Boston’s Love Your B…
Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA
10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…
Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…
Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice
USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…
Denver to require rooftop gardens to reduce heat island effect
Denver’s status as one of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands has spurred a group of activists to propose a “green roofs” ballot initiative — a measure that could animate environmen…
Event: “Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening, 3/31, 6:30 PM, Manhattan, NY
“Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening Friday, March 31, 6:30 PM, Solar 1, 23rd St. at the East River, Manhattan Ticket: $10 “Garbage Warrior (2007) tells the inspiring story of New Mexico eco…
What is a High Performance Home?
"High performance homes" is a term that’s bandied around a lot. We’ve found that many people don’t really understand exactly what it means or the benefits of owning a high performance home until…
An Overview of the NYC Retrofit Accelerator by IFMA NYC, Wed, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST
An Overview of the NYC Retrofit Accelerator by IFMA NYC, Wed, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST The Switzer Group 3 East 54th Street New York, NY 10022 Join IFMA NYC to learn about this fre…
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