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Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes
Recorded: February 26, 2021
Moderator: Brett Little, Program Manager GreenHome Institute
Speakers: This session i
All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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International Builders' Show (IBS), February 27-29 Las Vegas, Nevada
The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2023 show welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. The Kitchen
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Building Energy Exchange: Climate Ready Buildings Training, January 23, 9am-12pm, New York, NY
This training is a prerequisite to the certification process for the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for projects financed by NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
The Climate
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Certified Passive House Designer Training (Hybrid, Live and On Demand), Cohort Starts January 18
The CPHD course provides core Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers, and more. The course is supported by the 30-year history of glo
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RE+ Hawaii, January 22-23, Honolulu, Hawaii
RE+ Hawai’i, in partnership with Solar Coaster LLC, is the new forum for clean energy professionals dedicated to overcoming challenges and discovering business opportunities unique to Hawai&rsqu
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Passive House Massachusetts Symposium 2023, December 5, Boston
The biggest Passive House event in New England returns this December. Join Passve House Massachusetts in-person for a day of case studies, lessons learned, deep dive presentations, innovation showcase
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Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom
Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with M
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Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.
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The Value of Installing EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Online, August 24, 3 - 4pm EDT
Although only 2% of new cars in the US are electric, EV adoption is ready to explode. The next wave of EV adopters will include condo and apartment dwellers, who will be looking for residences where c
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Join us as we discuss how to incorporate the 5 pillars of green building into any project type. Gain more knowledge of what's new in the residential sector and where we are headed regarding home h
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In the Midwest, incentives to use renewable energy set at state-level remains low compared to other areas in the US, such as the West- and East Coast. The absence of incentives and targets results in
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Join this virtual Pro Tour to go behind-the-scenes with members of the team responsible for the Tree of Life project, a new building in Queens that will include 174 units of Passive House certified ho
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Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep by USGBC Redwood Empire, October 20th, Santa Rosa
Looking to earn your LEED Green Associate credential? Register for this LEED v4 training course, which will cover the basics of green building, USGBC and GBCI, and LEED BD+C credits. No prior know…
Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception 2020, May 20, 4 pm EDT
Typically, the Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception is a celebration of the progress the District has made towards reaching 50% reductions in energy use, water use, and transportation em
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Sustainability Symposium 2021: Into the Light, April 21-22
COVID, along with unbridled social unrest, historic wildfires, and devastating superstorms, rocked us to our core in 2020. With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel
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Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese
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Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, Jun 12 - 14, Honolulu, Hawaii
In 2015, Hawaii became the first U.S. state to mandate 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2045. Fulfilling this bold mandate will require enacting high-impact solutions now with unpr…
Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, Jan 29 - Feb 23, Waitsfield, VT
Prerequisite: basic building literacy or enrollment in Yestermorrow’s two-day Anatomy of a House workshop, occurring immediately prior to the Certificate program. Net Zero buildings are carbon …
South East Recycling Trade Show, Mar 4 - 7, Orlando, FL
Started over 30 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama, the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) is an educational and networking event that focuses on specific Issues related to recycling. I…
Roaring Fork Climate Action, Nov 15, 6-9pm, Aspen, Colorado
Climate action at the federal level is rolling back, fortunately climate action at the local level is in full swing! See what steps are being taken to increase Roaring Fork Valley's resiliency & how y…
Connect USGBC Wisconsin, November 15, Milwaukee, WI
Join us at The Rumpus Room, and meet our MLAB Members, our Committee Members, LEED APs, LEED Fellows, Members, Emerging Professionals and other leaders in our green building community. Share your…
Statewide Climate Resiliency Strategy Roundtable, Oct 17, 3-5pm, Narragansett, Rhode Island
RI is gathering input from community leaders from across the state on climate change impacts now, and in the future. The input will help inform Rhode Island's first climate resiliency strategy. Our…
2017 Connecticut Green Building Awards, November 2nd , New Haven
Each year, CTGBC recognizes outstanding green building projects in Connecticut. Join us on November 2nd for the 2017 CT Green Building Awards! 6:00 pm - Networking 7:00 pm - Awards ceremony Drink…
Intro to PassivHaus, USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, 10/19, 8:30-10 am, Boston
This well known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Passive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level…
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