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Rural Resiliency Forum, October 23- Staunton, Virginia
The most recent extreme weather event — Hurricane Michael — has tallied deaths and destruction in Virginia and even more massive consequences in our neighboring states. The Rural Resiliency Forum is your opportunity to join a gr… more...
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0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 10/17/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018
LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update
The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the country and state where certifications took … more...
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Other Green Building - Other
0 replies | 1977 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018
Webinar - Measuring Circularity: Why Life Cycle Assessment is Not the Right Tool, Tuesday, 1pm, ET October 23
The growing interest in circular materials, products and business models is creating demand for a new generation of tools and standards to measure and assess circularity. Life-cycle assessment has traditionally been the most valued tool to … more...
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0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018
Opening Reception for HarvestGreen by Foundation for a Green Future, October 23, 6-8pm, Boston, MA
Boston is building at an unprecedented rate while not enough thought has been given to green infrastructure. The impact of urban heat island is increasing along with rising temperatures due to climate change. Sea level rise and floodi… more...
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Massachusetts
0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018
4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards! The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re excited to host our annual fundraising even… more...
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0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018
2018 Iowa Energy Summit, November 7-8, Altoona, Iowa
The 2017 Iowa Energy Summit was attended by over 200 professionals from a variety of industries. It was great to be able to celebrate the Association's 30th anniversary with so many colleagues, old and new! The 2018 Iowa Energy Summi… more...
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0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018
2018 NJ Green Building & Green Ribbon Schools Tour, November 13, Long Branch and Neptune, New Jersey
U.S. Deparment of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) share promising practices and resources in the areas of safe, healthy and sustainable school environments; nutrition and outdoor physical activity; environmental and sustainability e… more...
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0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 10/15/2018 | Last updated: 10/15/2018
Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training, November 5- 6, Pittsburgh, PA
In Green Building Alliance's continuing effort to support healthy & high performance buildings, Green Building Alliance are happy to bring you Passive House Tradesperson Training! Green Building Alliance has been working with … more...
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Pennsylvania
0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 10/14/2018 | Last updated: 10/14/2018
USGBC Introduces Net Zero Certification Program
Net Zero Energy Certification In September 2018, USGBC launched the Net Zero certification program. Net zero buildings, as we know, are projects which achieve efficient energy use by developing their own renewable energy … more...
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0 replies | 3783 views | Posted on: 10/12/2018 | Last updated: 10/12/2018
Women in Green Power Luncheon, November 15, Greenbuild, Chicago
At the end of the day, it’s not so much about what you do, but about why you do it. Leading with purpose is a journey that starts from within. This year, Women in Green celebrates the power of purpose to shape our lives, our careers a… more...
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0 replies | 1605 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018
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