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Passivhaus Trust partner with NSBRC for a free in-person Passivhaus Workshop. This two-day event will enable you to understand the key aspects of Passivhaus, the application of Passivhaus retrofi
…DSNY Clean Buildings Free Training: NYC Residents, Online, December 21, 1-2:30 pm
DSNY Clean Buildings Training: December Session (Virtual)
The Clean Buildings Training program is a FREE course designed to help NYC residents learn how to properly manage waste collected by DSNY.
…Southface Winter Solstice 2023, December 7, Atlanta, GA
Southface celebrates diversity in sustainability during this annual Winter Solstice event.
During the event, Southface’s Rising Star Award will be presented to Nathaniel Smith, Founder a
…21 Acres Green Building Tour, November 17, 1- 2pm PST, Woodinville, Washington (Free)
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert
…During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of su
…This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation
…According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman
…Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT
Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid
…Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options?
We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will
…Free webinar, Home Performance for Homeowners Considering Solar, August 22, 4-6pm PT
It’s no secret, solar is the future. In partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), this webinar will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar s
…Free Webinar: Update On The Federal Incentives For Electric Cars, July 26, 7-9pm ET
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f
…The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t
…As buildings transitioned from analog to digital systems, controls were dominated by platforms with high financial and educational entry thresholds. But with a movement towards relying on natural ener
…Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)
Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…
2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22
The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.
…Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
…Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm
Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust
…11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX
The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin
…LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre
…CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City
From the Host:
"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme
…Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am
Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries.
…Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT
https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…
The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Conference & Expo (MABEX), September 12-14, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council (MABEC) is looking forward to welcoming over 300 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to Philadelphia, PA, September 12-14, 2018. Multiple program tracks…
Sustainable Job Opportunity: Greenovate Boston Communications Manager
Overview: Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Greenovate Boston is the Mayor’s initiative to engage all Bostonians in the City’s climate action goals, while continuing to…
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