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Cordwood Workweek – Five Days Workshop, July 9 – 13, New York
The Cordwood Workweek combines all of the features of the three-day Cordwood Workshop and the one-day Earthwood Techniques workshop, but there is more time for individual hands-on instruction and consultations. The discussions and site w… more...
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0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017
Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York
Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprint. At this evening session, meet the peo… more...
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0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2017, Mar 8 - 9, Atlanta
This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiatives to the next level by generating valu… more...
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0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017
Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA
Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and mechanical systems. In July we had a… more...
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0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017
The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York
As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over the coming decades. These systems have … more...
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0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017
Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC
The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our community. more...
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0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017
It's Electrifying: Converting Heating Systems, December 7th, New York, NY
The second installment of Urban Green’s series, It’s Electrifying, explores the promise and practical barriers to electrifying heating systems in multifamily buildings. As buildings of the future begin to be powered by electricity, h… more...
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0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017
Passive House Consultants Training Program (online and in person), Nov 27 - Dec 1, Burlington, VT
Burlington Electric Department is offering 50% off tuition for professionals who work in Burlington. You can apply for a discount. CPHC is the only professional passive building credential training program that includes instruction i… more...
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0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017
Passive House 8 Day Consultants Training Program, Jan 20 - 27, Waitsfield, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to partner with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) and offer the complete PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training program. This will be the only location in the U.S. to provide the full training v… more...
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0 replies | 1753 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017
Types Of PV systems
The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (or no) sun conditions. The engine can be … more...
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0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017
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