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Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, January 25, 7 pm EST
This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr
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Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Additions, May 28, 12 - 1 pm ET
This course covers how an addition is impacted by the new energy code. When does an addition require a HERS rating and when it does not. This course covers the HERS process and requirements. What
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Transforming Spaces with Cool Surfaces: Cool Your Homes and Communities, Online, May 14, 3-4 pm PT
California has long embraced the use of solar reflective “cool” roofs to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the urban heat island effect—and co
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In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de
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Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC
The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do
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Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –
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In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia
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Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET
This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.
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Carbon Literacy Training for Change Agents, Online, January 28 & February 4, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, GMT
Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Do you want to become an age
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Green Building United, 2022 Sustainability Symposium at Penn State: May 6
Green Build's 2022 12th Annual Sustainability Symposium will take place on May 6th at Penn State at the Navy Yard. This event will showcase transformative ideas, projects, and oppor
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Free Webinar: The Economics of Hydrogen Production April 8, 12 noon
The energy transition is accelerating around the world, with a wide range of technologies and initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy. Hydrogen has emerged as
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10th Annual Massachusetts Water Youth Summit, March 19th, Online, 10 am - 12 noon
GROUNDWATER: Making the Invisible Visible.
The 2022 UN World Water Day theme is about the importance of groundwater, although "invisible..its impact is visible everywhere." To honor this
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When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical
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The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA
The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…
How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment.
This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff
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Join BE-Ex and ASHRAE New York for a presentation on designing and operating buildings for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Learn how to achieve healthy, energy efficient buildings using
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Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am
The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.
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Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3
The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.
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11th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, October 2, Dubuque, IA
Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will b…
Waste Expo Australia, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia
Waste Expo Australia brings together Australia’s key solution providers in the waste management, recycling and sustainability sectors, showcasing the very latest technology, products and turnkey sol…
The 2018 conference arrives at a time of greatly increased activity in regard to school facilities, with a particular focus on building and energy upgrades, and a mandate for incorporating environment…
2018 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 28th in Boston
Join EPMA on April 28th for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers come each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance. Residents are …
Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why? Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a…
Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code, March 1, Boston
The Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE) welcomes all PV installers, electrical, fire and building inspectors, and other solar professionals to the most up-to-date training availa…
Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm
Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…
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