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Decarbonizing Enterprise Real Estate with Large-Scale Renewables, Illinois Green Alliance Webinar: April 26, 12 pm CST
Purchased electricity is typically a building’s single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Drops in costs of renewable energy over the past decade have made renewables competitive against brown power in many scenarios. Thre… more...
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Renewable Energy
0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022
Free CE Webinar: Heatpumps & Gas: Cold Climate Hybrid Systems are here! April 20, 12 pm EDT
This course discusses the market launch of Hybrid Heat Pump Systems which introduces the combination of a gas furnace with a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump. It reviews the components of a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump and how the int… more...
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Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022
GreenCE Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, April 20, 12 pm EDT
This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. Additionally, the webinar will consider features that influence the en… more...
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Window and Door Installation
0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022
Webinar: Large Central Plant Heat Pumps, March 30, 2 pm EDT
This presentation will provide an overview of existing large scale heat pumps functioning as central plants for district heating and /or cooling systems. Examples will be drawn from systems in operation in various parts of the wor… more...
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Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022
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 seat and join us for these exciting and i… more...
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Builders/Contractors
0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 03/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022
Free Webinar: Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners, February 16, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants? Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Kirti Mathura, garden author, has over 1… more...
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Landscaping
0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 02/07/2022 | Last updated: 02/09/2022
Paint and Drywall Moisture Failures Due to Improper Caulking - Prevention, and Solutions
What can can pass through your walls with ease, and cause all kinds of problems, but is not a ghost? There is more than one possible answer actually, but for this next installment in our “Scary Building Stories,” we&… more...
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Painting Exterior
0 replies | 7473 views | Posted on: 10/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022
Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, February 18, 12 pm
To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Polyiso continuous insulation can function a… more...
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Insulation
0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 02/02/2022 | Last updated: 02/02/2022
Building Operator Certification Program, February 22
Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program focuses on energy-saving operational … more...
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Facilities Management
0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/24/2022
Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST
The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering … more...
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Engineering
0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022
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