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The Conway School is collaborating with the Western Massachusetts local section of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (WMBSLA) and local design practitioners to host a documentary film sc
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2023 NYSEIA Solar Summit, November 9, Albany, New York
New York is leading the clean energy transition with some of the most ambitious distributed solar and storage goals in the nation. Join NYSEIA at the Albany Capital Center for the 2023 NY Solar Summit
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Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST
What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professional
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2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA
The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.
Founded in 2007,
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In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipm
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Free Webinar, The ESG Imperative, Presented by Green Builder Media, September 13, 2 pm ET
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a business imperative to minimize risk, enhance long-term performance, and improve resiliency against market volatility and idiosyncratic events.
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Free Webinar: Solving Performance Demands Using Wood Fiber Insulation, August 23, 12-1:30 pm ET
Wood fiber insulation is now being produced in America. Learn how wood fiber insulation can help provide high performance above grade insulation products to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies of
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Community solar makes the benefits of solar energy accessible and creates a renewable energy pathway for those unable to install traditional rooftop solar systems. By utilizing this strategy, communit
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Free PG&E Webinar: The Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 25, 4-6 pm PT
In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of fossil fuels. Beyond that, we explore how converting from gas to electric applian
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Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps, October 24, New Jersey (multiple locations)
***Spring Beach Sweeps has been canceled, BUT Save the Date for the Fall Beach Sweep and Clean up, October 24, 2020.
"Clean Ocean Action has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation
Ensuring high ventilation rates to dilute CO2 and other gases that cause negative effects on humans should be a priority in commercial and industrial buildings, but that is not always the case. I
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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, January 30, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, NYC
In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green (FUND), you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
GPRO Fundamentals is designed f
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Bourbon Rain Barrel Workshop at Broad Leaf Local Beer, December 12, 6-7:30 pm, Kentwood, MI
WMEAC is excited to be partnering with our friends at Broad Leaf Local Beer to host a Bourbon Rain Barrel Workshop! If you'd like to build the rain barrel with us and learn about stormwater manage
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Contagious Urbanization: How Suburbs are Embracing Mixed-Use and Density March 1, 2016, 7:30 am - 10:30 pm The Union League 140 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA United States Changing demogr…
USGBC Florida: Green Apple Day of Service: Dunbar Elementary Garden Build Out, November 3, Tampa, FL
This year, they will be building a school garden from scratch! They'll need as many volunteers as possible. Please show up and bring friends/family for a great day of working hard and gi
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MEEA: 10th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, November 12-14, Omaha, NE
The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how best to promote the adoption and raise compliance with building energy codes across the
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A Bright Future Ahead: Cost-Effective Solar in Illinois, October 15, 5:30pm, Chicago
Thanks to programs like Illinois Solar For All and the Adjustable Block Program, available through the Future Energy Jobs Act, solar power in Illinois is becoming more affordable t
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Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property in Portland, Oregon, Saturday October 5
The goal for this class is to help you, the homeowner, build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will he
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AUGUST 2nd: USDA NRCS Summer Farm Tour Series; THIRD AND LAST EVENT
Join the USDA NRCS to visit three successful Rhode Island farm businesses with a focus on Farm Energy Programs. Topics will include: •Applying to USDA NRCS for funding and technical assistanc…
APPLY BY TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions
Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…
Solar Power Expected to see Sixfold Growth
The International Renewable Energy Agency has recently come out with an encouraging prediction for solar energy - they expect it to grow sixfold by 2030. This projected growth is supported by the unde…
An Introduction to Community Solar
If you are looking to ‘Go Solar’ there are many great options available, but one option worth looking into is Community Solar. The term Community Solar refers to a community based solar project th…
MCAN Massachusetts Energy Omnibus Webinar, May 12, 7-8 PM
Energy issues are moving fast at the MA statehouse. What happens this month in the legislature will determine whether we increase our dependence on fossil fuels or move to cleaner renewable sources of…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association presents: "Catching the Sun!" Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema 7 pm Tuesday, April 19 In place of BASEA Forum, usually held on the second Thursda…
Western Massachusetts Green Consortium (WMGC) - Green Night with Speed Networking, March 9
Green Night is THIS Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm. Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Join us for an evening of networking, information sharing, and a Tech Minute (learn a…
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