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Learn how to use ecomedes to list and search for building materials, automate your LEED documentation process, and list and promote your products as "Verified for LEED."
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Join in person or online for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we shape a more sustainable and equitable future for California’s coast: One that protects both people and the environment while
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Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET
Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to
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Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Finance and Asset Planning, May 13, New York, NY
NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel
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This course provides a realistic, intentional, and integrated approach to designing for embodied carbon reductions, emphasizing the inherent inter-connectivity of architecture and structural engineeri
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Greenbuild is very excited to present Greenbuild's first webinar of the year! AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040: Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality will be taking place T
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High Rise / Low Carbon: Multifamily Deep Retrofits, March 12, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange, Level Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy Partnerships for a presentation and panel discussion on the findings from Building Energy Exchange's latest report,
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As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. I
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Starting on March 30th, 2025, owners of buildings in Massachusetts over 20,000 square feet will be required to disclose energy usage publicly. Gas, electric, and steam utilities are respons
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Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) and WISE Winter Soiree, February 4, 6-8:30 pm, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) and Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) in February 2025 to celebrate our collective efforts in advancing decarbonization and realizing a resilient future
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GreenCE Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, October 13, 12 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
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Passive House Primer, September 8, 1-2 PM EDT
BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building
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With buildings accounting for 36 percent of emissions globally, there is no path to achieve climate goals without addressing energy consumption in buildings. The good news is tools are emerging to sup
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Cleantech Awards Celebration, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association October 25, Boulder
Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration brings the cleantech community together to honour the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future put forth by Colorado’s entrepreneurs, e…
Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Embodied Carbon in the Residential Sector, June 24, 4-5 PM
When we think about embodied carbon emissions, we tend to envision our largest buildings and campuses that include millions of square feet. These are all worthy targets; however, one could argue that
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Circularity '21, Accelerating the Circular Economy, Online, June 15-17
The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new
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Webinar: Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes, May 11, 2 pm CST
We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial
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Earthwood Techniques at Earthwood Building School, May 28, West Chazy New York
Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load …
The ICEEBB 2018: 20th International Conference on Energy Engineering, Biofuels and Bioproducts brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share thei…
The 31st Annual BioCycle West Coast 18, Mar 26 - 29, San Diego, California
Network with the who's who in the anaerobic digestion and renewable energy industry and achieve success in anaerobic digestion, production of power, fuel and soil amendments, food waste management and…
Wind Power Finance & Investment, Feb 6 - 8, San Diego, CA
The Leading Networking and Deal-Making Event of the Year for the Wind Industry. The Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit is widely recognized as the leading gathering place for wind industry de…
The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), Jan 9 - 11, Orlando, FL
The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, every year attracting 60,000 visitors from 100 countries. Show FloorIBS brings together more …
SBN's Winter Gala & Sustainable Business of the Year Awards, Dec 14 , Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for another fantastic end-of-the-year party. Look forward to live music, a delicious locally sourced dinner provided by Basil Tree Catering, b…
4th annual MnSEIA - Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference, November 14 - 15, Minneapolis, Minnesota
In year’s past, the Gateway to Solar Conference celebrated the 2013 legislation and its implementation. Now MnSEIA is looking to the future. This year’s conference will highlight the next wav…
It's Electrifying: Converting Heating Systems, December 7th, New York, NY
The second installment of Urban Green’s series, It’s Electrifying, explores the promise and practical barriers to electrifying heating systems in multifamily buildings. As buildings of the futu…
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