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When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope
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Decarb Summit, April 22, New York, NY
This exclusive summit gathers industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators to explore the most advanced strategies in sustainable materials, mass timber, biochar, and embodied carb
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Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects&n
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Free Webinar: Bye Bye Blower Door? Intro to Ultrasonic Air Leak Detector, February 25, 12 pm ET
Learn how ultrasound is used to revolutionise how we detect and quantify air leaks in buildings. Empowering contractors and retrofitters to proactively manage airtightness, reducing costly rework and
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Emu Passive's Focus In-person Boot Camp walks you through this educational journey from beginning to end—led by live instructors, informed by real-world case studies, and enriched by meaning
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Dive into the essentials of home electrification with a comprehensive product overview and learn the best practices for staging successful projects. This class series will equip you with the knowledge
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Duct System Optimization Certification Program, January 13-14, Anaheim, California
This two-day training course will give you the technical knowledge to test and improve poorly performing HVAC systems. Learn how to deliver high quality, profitable duct system renovations a
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Bharat Renewable Expo 2026, January 16-18, Jaipur, Rajasthan - India
Embark on an inspiring journey at the 3rd Edition of Bharat Renewable Expo, India’s premier showcase of renewable energy excellence. From January 16–18, 2026, in Jaipur, the Pink
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Free Webinar: Introduction to Biodiversity, November 4, 10 - 11 am BST (UK)
What is the session about?
This webinar will help you to gain an understanding of what biodiversity is, why it is an important issue which people working in the construction industry need to think
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Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT
Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i
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Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“
This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the
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Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte
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Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST
How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?
As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation
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Recycling Organic Waste in NYC
Almost one third of waste that the NYC Department of Sanitation collects is organic waste (Food scraps, spoiled food, food-soiled paper, plants, etc.) Rather than throwing it away as garage, NYC wants…
Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST
The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D
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Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST
Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...
In any case, you
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Webinar: Construction, Demolition, and Building Material Reuse, December 16, 10 am EST
Join this webinar for a workshop to learn more about reusing building materials from construction and demolition.
Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recog
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The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago
The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…
Join Vincent Martinez from Architecture 2030, Jordan Goldman from ZeroEnergy Design and Jack Newman from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to learn more about how ILFI's Reveal ener
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Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…
Hitchcock Living Building Tour, 10/6 4pm, Amherst
Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…
Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…
Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar
Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…
NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…
Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st
Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…
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