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6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy
Posted by: Ruby Dawson
The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, wil
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Posted by: Shivani
Improving the resiliency and efficiency of central plants can present organizational, technological, financial
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RE+ 25, September 8-11, Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted by: Shivani
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to meet the power demands of the future. What began as Solar Po
… more...0 replies | 50 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025
Elevate 2025: Built Environment Workforce Summit, September 4, Washington, D.C.
Posted by: Shivani
The scope and severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce has risen to the lev
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Posted by: srusti_ithal
A decarbonized building sector needs decarbonized supply chains, and vice versa. To strengthen connections bet
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2025 Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase October 28, 5 - 9 pm, Brooklyn NY
Posted by: JennaH
Join Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on October 28th for the 2025 Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase at MADE B
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Posted by: Mansi
Common financial analysis metrics such as simple payback period and return on investment (ROI) do not fully ca
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Posted by: Mansi
Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and e
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Free Webinar: Microgrids for a Resilient Renewable Future, August 13, 10-11 am PT
Posted by: Mansi
Join for an engaging webinar on how microgrids play a key role in modernizing the power grid, accelerating the
… more...0 replies | 213 views | Posted on: 07/21/2025
Free Webinar: Too Hot to Waste: Turning Heat into High-Impact Savings, August 12, 8 am PT
Posted by: Mansi
In this webinar, attendees will learn how Better Buildings and Better Plants partners are turning waste heat i
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Buildings and Carbon, Online Training, September 11, 12 - 2 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
This course provides an in-depth exploration of carbon emissions in the built environment, offering a foundati
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LEED GA Exam Prep Course, Online, September 11, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic
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Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, September 10, 11 am - 1 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
The accelerating electrification market is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies in the residenti
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Free Webinar: Home Energy Series – Part 2: Home Comfort, September 5, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Saving money on your energy bill does not mean you have to sacrifice comfort. In this session, we will learn a
… more...0 replies | 43 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025
Designing with Impact in Mind, Online Training, September 4, 12 - 2 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
With hundreds of green product certifications on the market and persistent greenwashing, it can be difficult f
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Green Building Innovation Expo, September 2, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Join the Green Building Alliance for the first-ever Green Building Expo!
Open to the public, the
… more...0 replies | 35 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025
A to Z Green Building Tour at Carrick Library, August 20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4-6:30 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Accelerate to Zero (A to Z) Green Building Tour at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Passive House Carric
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Intro to Healthy Materials, Online Workshop, August 14, 12 - 2 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
In this workshop, participants will learn key product sustainability metrics and how to identify products and
… more...0 replies | 72 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025
Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency
… more...0 replies | 127 views | Posted on: 07/25/2025
Next Generation Passive Solar, August 12, 4 - 5:30pm, Santa Barbara, California
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south-facing orientation, strategic wi
… more...0 replies | 139 views | Posted on: 07/28/2025
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 7647 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 3561 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
… more...6 replies | 7218 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 3504 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
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Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 4160 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 3666 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 8009 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
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Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
Yesterday I had the Opportunity to attend the Materials Summit that was sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter… more...
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1142 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
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This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
19 members | 32 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 597 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
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There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 153 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 107 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
13 members | 86 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 157 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
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