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As communities across the globe look to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis the role of the built environment will be paramount. How might the buildings we live, work and recreate in improve the tra
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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS): NY Chapter Inaugural Event, June 26, 5:30-8 pm
Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) to celebrate the launch of WSC's New York City Chapter. This event, co-chaired by Emily Porro of The Bliss Group and Kirpa Grewal of WCS, will
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In this introductory class, we learn about a new approach to outdoor lighting that takes into account reducing light pollution and minimizing lighting to use only what's needed for the lighting go
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RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas
Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the
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NYC Passive Design/Build™️ Boot Camp, April 22 - 25, Brooklyn, NY
4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT).
At Brooklyn Navy Yard -- Dating back to the 1800s, this
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Free Webinar: How Commercial Solar Drives Residential Demand, March 27, 5 pm ET
Most purchasing decisions are affected by social influence, and solar panels are no exception. If you own a solar business, you’ve probably seen social influence in action between homeowners&mda
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USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health, March 28, 1 - 3 pm PT
The deeper we dive into the relationship our buildings have with our health, the more we realize how our immediate environment has lasting impacts on our health and our behavior.
From indoor air qu
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Free Webinar: ADU Planning and Best Practice, March 5, 9-12 pm
In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session aims to provide gu
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Explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax incentives on affordable housing in this comprehensive workshop.
With a focus on practical implementation, learn how IRA tax credits ca
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Webinar: Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Online Training, July 13-17
With 5 days of in-class, online, instruction, and additional e-learning modules that can be completed at one’s own pace, participants will get a thorough grounding in the critical aspects of Pas
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Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: All-Electric Homes, July 8, 4:30pm EDT
The first program in the series will be held on Wednesday, July 8 and feature four all-electric homes located in Chicago, Evanston, Marengo and Forest Park
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Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, June 18, 12 PM EDT
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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USGBC Equity Summit, Online, May 28 - 29
Better buildings mean better lives for all.
USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social
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Help Build What’s Next - California November 16, 1:30-4:30 google 345 Spear St San Francisco, CA 94105 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out this pr…
Webinar - 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Virtual Leadership Symposium, June 8-11
The 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is transitioning to a virtual leadership symposium. Come join June 8-11, 2020 for 4 days of timely webinars and peer exchanges with fellow ind
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts of climate change?
This new workshop shows you how LEED Zero supports the goals of LEED an
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(New Dates!) 2020 NY GEO: Electrify! With Heat Pumps, September 9 & 10, Albany, NY
Whether you’re interested in heat pumps for your home, your business or as a career, this is the place for you! NY-GEO has been named to the City & State's Energy & Environment Power
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National Resource Defense Council's (NRDC) Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 When:1:30 pm Eastern; 12:30 pm Central; 11:30 am Mountain; 10…
Benefits of Passive House Buildings
"Energy efficiency is a way of managing and restraining the growth in energy consumption. Something is more energy efficient if it delivers more services for the same energy input, or the same se
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Developers Convention To Address "Why Green Infrastructure?" 2017 Atlantic Builders Convention: NJ Builders Association Day - Tuesday, April 4 Exhibits and Seminars - April 5 & 6 Atlantic City C…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, January 12
Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Pandora's Box - "Goodbye Mrs. Ant" A Fable for Our Times? (A BBC/Adam Curtis documentary) Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist - …
Acccelerating The Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy, NSTC, December 7, 11:30 am
How the Mass Energy Bill & A Sensible Carbon Policy Can Accelerate the Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy December 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm North Shore Technology Council 100 Cumming…
Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Somerville
Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street Somerville , MA 02143 As our power system becomes increasingly decarbonized, dec…
The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online) November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London) Green buildings, despite their more environmentally friendly design, will suffer…
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