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Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth
I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building. I imagine many people in our wider circle won’t find that view surprisin… more...
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0 replies | 524 views | Posted on: 09/21/2024 | Last updated: 09/21/2024
Free Webinar: Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Site Analysis and Installation, October 14, 9am-12:30pm PT
This is intermediate class for anyone interested in understanding the specific issues associated with PV site analysis and system sizing. It focuses on design, installation and support. The objective of this course is to assist participants… more...
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0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 09/16/2024 | Last updated: 09/18/2024
Free Webinar: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Landscape Professionals, October 17, 5-7:30pm PDT
The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenance practices, and fire… more...
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0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Training, Online, October 7-23, 8:30am-12:30pm ET
With Southface, you can become a Certified Home Energy Rater, one of the highest residential energy credentials that can be earned by an individual. Considering becoming a certified Home Energy Rater? Southface Institute&rsqu… more...
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0 replies | 524 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/07/2024
DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air
A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well. Apparently this Scout shed sometim… more...
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0 replies | 1647 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024
Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, October 15, 11:30am-1pm
For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike Horgan, owner of Cairn Collaborative has … more...
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0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024
Free Webinar: All-Electric Retrofits with Electrical Panel Constraints, October 9, 2- 3:30 pm
The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping status quo gas systems in place is limited s… more...
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0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024
Free Webinar: Green and Sustainable Development Forum, October 4, 9:30-11 am
On the 4th of October for an insightful and impactful event dedicated to Green and Sustainable Development. This event aims to bring together environmental experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and passionate individuals to discuss and e… more...
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0 replies | 412 views | Posted on: 09/05/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024
Free Webinar: Fundamentals of Lighting (IES) - Daylighting - Part 3 of a 10-part series, October 2, 5:30-8 pm PT
The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeople, energy specialists, contractors, an… more...
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0 replies | 585 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/05/2024
Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. And in the good ones, we breathe better air! Matt reviews the benefits and and healthy air ri… more...
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0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/03/2024
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