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This month, listen to a 1-hour recording of a May 21st "Ask the Experts" session about Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, where attendees connected directly with USGBC
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Free MassSave Webinar: Building Commissioning, November 26, 2-3 pm ET
Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it’s the law.
According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in
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EarthCraft Builder Training at Southface, November 7, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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Free Webinar: Certification Synopsis: Building Rating System Market Overview, October 9, 12-1 pm PT
Choosing which building certification to pursue can be overwhelming. This presentation will discuss why third-party certifications have become increasingly popular and provide an overview of the most
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, October 1, 9am-12pm PT
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a
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Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop to explore why it’s critical to incorporate energy modeling
during the early design phase, examine accessible software to understand energy modeling ba
GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave
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RE+ Mid-Atlantic!, July 18-19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RE+ Mid-Atlantic is a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.
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THS students are building a net zero, "Pretty Good House" (PGH) in central Illinois. The home, based on Mottram Architecture's 1600sqft "Freeport Net Zero" design, is being bui
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This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to install
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NOFA Summer Conference, August 9-11, Hampshire College Amherst, MA
The Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting their 45th annual Summer Conference with keynote speaker Sandor Katz for a festive summer weekend August 9 -11, 2019 at Hampshire College in A
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Partners for Green Places Informational Workshop, July 10, 9:30-11:00am, Sarasota, FL
Interested in saving your nonprofit money by investing in energy efficiency upgrades? The County and City of Sarasota have secured grant funding to create financial savings for area human services or
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Rain Barrel Workshop, July 20, Englewood, FL 10:00am - 11:00pm
Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …
Zero Carbon: Refreshing Refrigerants, May 30, Seattle, WA
Join the Cascadia Seattle Collaborative for a presentation on a mysterious topic in the AEC industry, refrigerants.
The first event in their Zero Carbon series, they explore how refrigerants impact
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GREENBUILDING WEEK 2019, Green Building Council Brasil, April 23-26 (Free Online Event!)
Between April 23 and 26, Green Building Council Brasil brings the new edition of Greenbuilding Week, the 100% free online event that provides highly qualified content on several areas related to susta
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Join this workshop focused on the Healthy Affordable Building Materials Project and hosted by the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx).
Robust evidence demonstrates that weath
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Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 1, 4pm, Amherst, Massachusetts
Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour
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Top Recommendations - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?
Top Recommendations - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?
At the recent WasteWise Forum held at E.L. Harvey’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Westborough Massachusett
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Achieving a Circular Economy: Re-imagining the Future of Business, November 17th, 1pm EST
Achieving a Circular Economy: Re-imagining the Future of Business Tuesday, November 17 1-2 pm EST The circular economy represents a new regenerative industrial model. Products no longer reach e…
We Need to Ban Fracking on Public Lands - Sign now (Petition)
Sign Credo's Petition to Ban Fracking on Public Land! The scale of drilling and fracking on public lands is enormous. By the end of 2014, oil and gas companies had leases on over 34 million acres o…
The One World Observatory Recently Achieved LEED Gold Certification
The observatory on the top of New York’s Freedom Tower, known as The One World Observatory, recently achieved LEED Gold Certification. The observatory opened earlier this year on May 29. The new bui…
NYSERDA Proposes $5 Billion Clean Energy Fund
White House Fact Sheet: Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households across the Country New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is announcing it…
State of the Art: Lighting Design & Controls
Join the NYC chapter of the US Green Building Council, Urban Green, for a presentation and panel discussion about how lighting can be used to both create the mood for a space while also saving energy.…
Solarize Central New York Project Coordinator - Apply by June 19th!
The CNY RPDB is seeking to hire a mature and poised Project Coordinator to lead the agency’s Solarize Central New York campaign. Solarize Central New York aims to increase the adoption of small-scal…
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