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Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2017, Mar 8 - 9, Atlanta
This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiatives to the next level by generating valu… more...
0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017
Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA
Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and mechanical systems. In July we had a… more...
0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017
The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York
As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over the coming decades. These systems have … more...
0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017
Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC
The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our community. more...
0 replies | 544 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017
It's Electrifying: Converting Heating Systems, December 7th, New York, NY
The second installment of Urban Green’s series, It’s Electrifying, explores the promise and practical barriers to electrifying heating systems in multifamily buildings. As buildings of the future begin to be powered by electricity, h… more...
0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017
Passive House Consultants Training Program (online and in person), Nov 27 - Dec 1, Burlington, VT
Burlington Electric Department is offering 50% off tuition for professionals who work in Burlington. You can apply for a discount. CPHC is the only professional passive building credential training program that includes instruction i… more...
0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017
Passive House 8 Day Consultants Training Program, Jan 20 - 27, Waitsfield, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to partner with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) and offer the complete PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training program. This will be the only location in the U.S. to provide the full training v… more...
0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017
Types Of PV systems
The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (or no) sun conditions. The engine can be … more...
0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017
Greenbuild India: EDGE Technical Workshop, Nov 1, India
EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings in over 130 emerging market countries more resource efficient. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE is a fast and easy to use mass market tran… more...
0 replies | 375 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017
Project Finance Documentation by Infocast, Nov 1 - 2, Denver, CO
Learn How Real Financing Documents for Wind and Solar Projects Are Negotiated This two-day Project Finance Documentation course will provide attendees with a broad knowledge base about the fundamentals of renewable energy project finance… more...
0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017
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