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We’ve become acutely aware of the power of the spaces where we work and live. The traditional workplace will change. But how much? Will we find ways to make people feel more secure, nurtured, cr
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Free Webinar, An Introduction to Electric Construction Equipment (Webinar), December 4, 1-3 pm PT
This class is an introduction to electric construction equipment. The goal is to inform contractors and policy makers about the wide range of available electric bulldozers, backhoes, bobcats, cranes,
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Trying to build or renovate our housing stock to make it more sustainable and energy efficient is not cheap, but there are many incentives to help you do it. We are excited to host a focused session t
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Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6
ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb
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All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET
How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.
California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ
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This three hour seminar is for building owners and managers on energy-related local laws impacting a majority of NYC’s larger buildings.
This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainabili
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Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST
In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones need a vapor barrier? How do we eliminate the need for a vapor barrier with still b
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Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante, May 20, 1 pm EDT
Join this podcast for the next episode of Radio BE-Ex, where Architect Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, highlights AIA’s commitment to climate action and the central impor
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The Clean Energy Solutions Summit, Colorado Green Building Guild, April 21
The Clean Energy Solutions Summit is the Mountain West’s premier event for municipal, commercial and non-profit energy management and sustainability leaders and decision makers seeking
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Webinar: WELL Health-Safety Rating: What You Need to Know, April 13, 12 pm (central)
The WELL Health-Safety Rating promotes indoor safety by examining 22 features across five core areas: Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Programs, Health Service Resources, Air
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Webinar: GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training, March 24-26
GPRO (Green Professional) is a comprehensive international training and certificate program that teaches the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined
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CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A session with Instructors April 1
Commissioning (CxA) Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on April 1, 11:00 am Eastern): This 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project
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Join Illinois Green and the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for an overview of the all-electric homes pilot program and incentives for 2021!
Discover how other Illinois builders are delivering high
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Michigan Sustainability Conference on September 14 in Detroit
MISCON has been designed to promote meaningful engagement with business professionals around the topic of sustainability. By addressing the triple bottom line - environmental, economic, and social …
Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN
Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…
Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia
USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…
This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…
2018 Midwest Energy Solutions conference, February 7 - 9, Chicago, IL
MEEA's annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's biggest and best EE event, bringing together more than 650 energy professionals to build relationships, swap innovative ideas and expl…
USGBC West Michigan Annual Meeting and Fundraising Party, November 9th, 5:3pm, Grand Rapids
The “Masquerade at the Mansion” will take place at the Paddock Place (Formerly Mangiamo!) in the Library. Entertainment will feature a live murder mystery show with party guests as suspects. Dr…
New England Women in Energy and the Environment Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 8, Boston
NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligence and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors. It is the goal of NEWIEE to foster…
The Urban Land Institute Foundation Gala October 23, 7-10 pm, Los Angeles. California
The Urban Land Institute Foundation celebratory gala will be marking the opening of the ULI 2017 Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. The dinner—to honor Roy Hilton March and his many contributions to ULI a…
Sustainable Design Solutions: Building Envelope & Interior Finish Seminar, October 17th, Boston
Since 2006, America Training Solutions delivers more than 60 face-to-face continuing education (CE) seminars a year to building-design professionals across the United States and Canada, offering AIA a…
Webinar on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) 09/26, 7-8 pm, with Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN)
Do you want everyone in your city or town to have more clean energy? Do you want to make a big cut in your climate pollution as a community? Perhaps community choice aggregation (aka CCA, green agg…
This is the 8th year of AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture! The American Institute of Architects [AIA] Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture showcases award-winning, architect-designed …
2018 Getting to Zero National Forum, April 17-19, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) are once again joining forces to bring you the premier global event dedicated to defining the future of low energy and zero energy buil…
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