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Chicago Build 2022, Chicago, IL, October 13 - 14
Chicago Build is attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more.
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Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris can significantly reduce the vast waste streams generated by demolition waste. Discover how C&D materials, like steel, asphal
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Join Illinois Green Alliance for the last 2024 Road to Zero: Summit Tour series at the beautiful Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, IL, to explore the new Phius ZERO-certified education center.
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Free Webinar: Basics of Lighting Controls, October 22, 9-11 am
This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use contr
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Market evolution, technological innovation, and policies focused on climate action have strengthened economic opportunities in the U.S. energy sector and driven workforce development. However, the cle
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As our climate is changing, we are experiencing more extreme events, such as heat waves and storms, which are impacting the way our communities need to plan. The first session of the Fall Resiliency A
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Webinar: Health In the Built Environment: Transit, Mobility & Public Health, August 6, 9-10:30 am ET
Access to reliable transportation is critical to economic mobility and to public health and wellbeing. In Pittsburgh, a quarter of households do not have access to a car, and according to a recent stu
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Don't Get Tripped Up By Heat Pumps: A Guide To Keeping Your Clients Happy. Join Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) for a presentation and Q+A session featuring four heat pump experts
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BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022, July 7, 5 - 9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts
Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human
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Webinar: Financing Solutions that Drive Energy Efficiency in the Water Nexus, July 12,11AM
The efficient use of water results in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Join the US DOE to learn how market leaders in the hospitality sector finance and
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Facades +, High Performance Building Enclosures, June 7, Boston, MA
Join Facades+ in its 10th year and back in Boston for the first time since 2019. The conference brings together building professionals focused on high perforance building enclosures.
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NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Cape Cod Hemp House, May 20, Harwich Port, MA
This May Pro Tour will showcase a recently built hemplime-insulated home on Cape Cod. The project team is eager to share their collaborative approach for creating a home that met their client’s
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Webinar: Building Net-Zero Energy Homes, May 3, 2 pm EDT
This workshop will provide insight into net-zero energy homes: what they are and how they can be achieved using both commonplace building practices and emerging technologies. Topics will include:
Demystifying Passive House: IAQ A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Join NAPHN and NYPH for the first panel in a series of educational forums, that debunks the myths surrounding P…
Webinar: Passive House for Builders & Contractors, March 24, 2 pm EDT
Eversource and UI, CNG, SCG, in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, are pleased to offer the Energize CT Passive House webinars at no cost! Please see below to reserve your virtual s
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New Heat Pump Incentives, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online and Free, February 9, 12 pm EST
Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn m
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Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19
It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e
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The Roadmap to Net Zero: Moving from Ambition to Delivery in 2022 December 16, 2pm EST / 11am PST
Creating a joint approach to hitting Net Zero targets
Businesses called for governments to step up and help them lead on climate action at COP26, as companies could not “shoulder the burden a
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40 Largest U.S. Cities Get a Health Rating - CityHealth's 2018 Report
CityHealth, which is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, supports cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being,…
International Passive House Open Days 2018, June 8 - 10
From 8 – 10 June 2018, the mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its international Affiliates, will once again take place. By participating with your own Passive Hous…
In 2012, there people, named Russell Maier, Irene Bakisan, and Pi VIllaraza, put plastic and wastes into a bottle. They study, think, and practice. They invent the Ecobrick. An Ecobrick is a plastic b
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So you’re passionate about the environment, you’ve learned about the issues, and you have some great ideas on how to make the world a better place. What’s next? Join us Monday, May 14th and lear…
Introduction to LEED v 4.1, April 26, Boston
Have you been hearing about LEED v4.1? Announced at Greenbuild, the update will be improved and agile, ensuring we deliver on the vision of green buildings for all. In this introductory course, we wil…
Greenovate City of Boston, Lunch and Learn with Greenovate April 19, Boston, MA
This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting their work, focusing on Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials, …
Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 21, 12-1pm, Amherst, MA
Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…
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