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Solar, Storage, & Smart Energy Expo, January 16-17, San Francisco, CA
Solar, Storage, and Smart Energy Expo - Northern California will be the first major "Solar Power" event of 2020. California recently set a goal of having 100% of energy come from renewable sources by 2045. In addition to this ambi… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019
FREE WEBINAR: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy, December 10, 7:00PM CST
Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn: How solar energy works in Illinois The benef… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019
Workshop: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Accelerator, December 12, Rohnert Park, CA
Due to recent changes in State Legislation, Californians can look to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) as a way to create lasting investments for their families while building attractive, affordable, and sustainable housing for … more...
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Modular Homes
0 replies | 1090 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contractor with whom I spoke advised against it since it is water resistant rather than waterproof. The manufacturer says that it should … more...
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Flooring
6 replies | 6753 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2019
I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I got a shrug and a maybe. Please let me know if there's a product out there you love and can highly recommend! We'… more...
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Flooring
15 replies | 7075 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015 | Last updated: 07/25/2019
February Green Light Training: Advanced Controls – Types & Functions, Feb 22 in NYC
Join Building Energy Exchange for our four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technology, to the development of the right … more...
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Lighting
0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 01/28/2019 | Last updated: 01/28/2019
Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY
Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat pumps are costly. Wouldn't a small … more...
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Heat Pumps
0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019
A quantum leap in Energy Efficiency
REVOLUTIONARY ENERGY SAVINGS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT #Smardt is the pioneer and world leader in manufacturing high efficiency #oil-free #chillers.These high-efficiency chillers typically can save #building owners upto 50% of their annu… more...
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HVAC/Energy Management Controls
0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 07/03/2018 | Last updated: 07/03/2018
The World’s First Floating Wind Farm - Hywind's Promising Start in Scotland
Off the coast of Scotland, five turbines are stationed sporadically creating the world’s first offshore wind farm known as Hywind. Each tower stretches 575 ft. high and is anchored to the seabed and kept upright by 3,000 liters of sea wat… more...
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Wind Energy
0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018
Turn Leased Space into High Performance Space and How to Pay for it
Join IFMA NYC for a discussion on energy efficiency best practices, case studies and resources for tenants to kick start their energy efficiency initiatives in their own office space. The event will feature presentations from representat… more...
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Energy Management
0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 05/31/2018
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