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Living Building Challenge 4.0: Pittsburgh, December 12 Pittsburgh, PA
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims
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Envision SP - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2-Day Online Training, March 20-21
The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification processes. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any prof
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Properly sized heating and cooling systems help ensure HVAC runs more efficiently and dehumidifiers better and may reduce system costs. Some codes, energy, and green programs also require this. Meetin
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2025 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, March 4-6, Portland, Oregon
ACEEE’s Hot Air and Hot Water Forums are the nation’s premier policy and technical conferences devoted to improving efficiency and decarbonizing space and water heating. The Forums bring t
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informative and interactive event where we'll delve into the fascinating world of hydroponics a
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff
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This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi
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Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET
Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?
This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th
In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele
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Solar and Energy Storage Northeast, February 19-20, Boston, MA
Solar and Energy Storage Northeast is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle i
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Turf Removal Class, Part of the Landscape Transformation Series, January 25, Torrance, CA
Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.
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Nov 14th and 15th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM BOTH DAYS
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IN-PERSON LOCATION: Associated Construction Contractors of NJ Offices
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Boston Area Solar Energy Association - 'Jobs, Justice, Climate' Open Forum, Sign-Making and Paris Conference Update Dec. 10th, 7pm This Thursday at Boston Area Solar Energy Association, somethin…
The VISION of the fest is that the energy and values of existing, area enterprise be harnessed to generate attainable tiny housing options, and community spaces that support a prosperous reg
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Green California, Schools and Community Colleges, Oct 16-17, Pasadena California
The Summit is an annual meeting place for stakeholders from every part of the green school “ecosystem.” It’s an opportunity to meet the men and women who design and manage green scho
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5th Edition of Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Magnus Group takes great pleasure to invite you for “5th Edition of Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology” (GPB 2020) scheduled on March 23-25, 2020 in Valencia, Spain.
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The US Must Combat Food Waste Now
If you had to take a guess of how much food produced in America is wasted, what would it be? 5%? Maybe 15%? Believe it or not, 40% of all food produced in America is wasted according to a widely cited…
Will The Sun Shine on Tesla’s Acquisition of SolarCity?
The cleantech-savvy vanguard, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors, recently offered to buy his cousin Lyndon Rive's company, SolarCity, in an unexpected deal that values the solar installer at more than $2.5 bi…
Sumer BBQ - Get to Know the USGBC MA! Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm- Cambridge, MA
USGBC Massachusetts, Summer BBQ Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm North Point Park - 6 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA 02141 Come join the USGBC MA Chapter for a Summer Networking Event! There will be craft…
USGBCMA Emerging Professionals - Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup April 30, - 9 am (some information suggests 8 am?) Join the EPMA's on April 30th, 2016 for our Annual Earth Day Charles Riv…
Special Event to Celebrate a New Netzero home for the Ewings April 1, 2016, 1-3 pm 79 Kendig Street Worcester, MA Introductions by Tim Firment of Habitat for Humanity, MetroWest/Greater Worceste…
Renewable Energy Standards—Mitigating Global Warming
Our crazy weather lately has me thinking about global warming, and about possible solutions. Did you know that the United States produces 25% of global warming greenhouse gases, even though we have o…
More Electric Vehicle Rebates in Massachusetts! $2 million in rebates added!
Electric Vehicle Rebates Get an Additional $2M (Thanks to the Sierra Club for this information!) Great news! Massachusetts has added $2M to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program. …
How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably Green Building Alliance January 27, 9 am - 1 pm, $75 Adam Cohen has completed more large-scale, market-rate Passive House projects than an…
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