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Conversation on Getting Net Zero, Feb 28, 12pm-2pm, Pawtucket, RI
Getting to Net Zero – A Conversation and Workshop on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Carbon Reduction
Please join Renew Energy Initiative (REI) & Rhode Island Business Climate Le
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About the Inspire Speakers Series
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared
Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET
Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the
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Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am
All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des
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ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am
Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el
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4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering
Magnus Group has immense pleasure in inviting you to its “4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering” (Materials 2023) which will be held in Singapore at
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This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int
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Composting & Green Buildings: A Natural Fit, August 13, Charlottesville, VA
Did you know that almost a third of the solid waste stream can be recycled through composting? This presentation will give an overview of composting and why it is important. We'll review what can
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Stanley Marketplace Green Building Tour, July 17, 2:30-4:00pm, Aurora, CO
Join the USGBC Denver Metro Education Committee for a green building tour of Stanley Marketplace, a community of independently owned local businesses. Stanley Marketplace received a 2018 USGBC Mountai
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Midwest Renewable Energy Association 30th Anniversary Energy Fair, June 21-23, Custer, WI
Celebrate the summer solstice at The 30th Anniversary Energy Fair on June 21-23, 2019! Organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running even
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Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, June 14, Cincinnati, Ohio
Join Green Umbrella for the 2019 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit!
In 2019, the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will continue to explore new and promising areas of environmental sustai
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EARTH DAY AFTER PARTY 2019 & The Sustainable Trifecta, April 29, Hamilton, NJ
Join us at the LEED Gold Grounds For Sculpture Museum for cutting edge education, live music, LEED plaque presentation, & networking...
This event - including the scavenger hunt - takes p
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BioPhilly 5 Conference in Philadelphia, PA on April 11th
Living Air Conditioning & Carbon Sponges:
Vertical Forests, Meadow Roofs, and other Plant-based Systems to Beat the Heat
Climate scientists predict that within 30 years, Philadelphia c
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Jon Stewart on Global Warming non-believers
http://grist.org/climate-energy/to-watch-jon-stewart-burn-house-climate-deniers-is-to-fall-in-love-all-over-again/ follow the link to see a clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Great piece o…
An overview of Building Life Cycle Assessment for the construction industry
What is LCA?
LCA answers the simple question: how sustainable is my product or process? We know products are not equal in terms of their environmental impact and putting a number on
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FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement
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Passive House Funding & Training in 2019: Discussion and Planning Session, December 11th, Boston
Passive House Funding & Training in 2019: Discussion and Planning Session
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
5:30 to 8:00 PM | BSA Space | Boston
Funding for Passive House is becoming available from
Klimahouse - The Right Choice for a Better Future, January 23 - 26, Bolzano, Italy
Klimahouse takes place in Bolzano, a town in the heart of South Tyrol and Middle Europe. The strategic location of the trade show provides the perfect meeting point for Italian companies and thos
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Passive House PHPP v9.7 (IP) CLASS, November 27, November 28 & December 1, New York, NY
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The 3-day training will take place on November 27, November 28 & December 1
PHPP v9.7 (IP) CLASS
The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is an easy to use, excel based energy mo
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Learn more about Blower Doors from TEC: Wednesday, September 30th, 1-2 PM CST
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Central time This is the first in an occasional series on some of the lesser known but equally important features and uses of building dia…
Boulder Green Home Tour - September 26, 10 am - 4 pm (plus after party!)
Boulder Green Home Tour September 26, 10 am - 4 pm After-Party 4 - 6 pm The Colorado Green Building Guild and the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, two local non-profit groups, are proud to pres…
Petition: Tell the EPA to Support the Clean Power Plan (via NRDC)
Please help the NRDC with a petition to Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator! It's time to limit emissions on coal-fired plants, for the health of the planet and for current and future generations. …
Sustainable Living Festival - Wellesley, MA, Saturday, May 16th
The Sustainable Living Festival, hosted by Sustainable Wellesley, Green Needham and the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant will be held on May 16 at the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant on 4 Municipal Way…
FREE Online Course offered by HeatSpring: High Performance Building and HVAC 101
FREE Online Course: High Performance Building and HVAC 101 APRIL 6 - 24, 2015 A comprehensive free course on building science and high performance HVAC systems, designed for engineers, architects…
Environmental Building Strategies - 4 Positions - (San Francisco)
Do you want to grow your green building career in San Francisco with a company that pushes the limits of green building innovation? Environmental Building Strategies (EBS) works with some of the world…
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