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2nd Annual Coastal Resiliency Symposium, December 13, 11 am, The Greene School, Narragansett, RI
Join The Greene School for the 2nd Annual Coastal Resilience Symposium!
12th grade students will be sharing the results from their research about the health and vitality of Rhode Is
…Free Webinar: Emerging High Performance Glazing Technologies, December 18, 12 - 1pm EDT
Evolving energy standards and architectural trends put greater emphasis on glazing performance now than ever before. This course reflects on traditional glazing systems, limitations, and opportunities
…LEED GA Exam Prep Course, December 6, Pittsburgh, PA
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic knowledge and understanding of green building design and construction. The LEED Green Asso
…The construction community has an opportunity to help reduce residential water use in ways that do not feel like conservation to our customers. In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perform
…Free Webinar: Solar PV: Technology and Valuation, October 23, 9am - 12pm
Appraisers and Realtors will advance their credibility and competency to better serve their clients with solar-powered homes. Newly constructed homes have been required to have solar as of 2020 and ex
…Free Webinar: Overview of the 2024 IECC Residential Provisions, September 25, 12-1 pm ET
Explore the key updates and changes introduced in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as they relate to residential buildings. This course provides a detailed comparison b
…Industrial Heat Pumps: Manufacturer’s Roundtable, September 11, 10-11 am PT
The industrial sector is the second largest consumer of energy in the U.S., much of it going towards generating steam or hot water for manufacturing. Join us to learn how industrial heat pumps are ste
…Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface Institute, August 6
This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu
…Free Webinar: Academic ESG Research: Enhancing Green Building Practices in Illinois, July 22, 12-1pm
Join Illinois Green for an examination of how Illinois universities are advancing cutting edge research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the built environment.
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…The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto
…Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates. 
…Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze
…Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA
Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu
…Merging Building Science with Health Science: The Impact of Buildings on Health, Comfort and Productivity March 10, 12:30–1:30 pm Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, FXB G-12 Join …
Brooklyn Brownstone DER, December 13, Brooklyn, NY
Project Details
- Units: 2
- Type of Construction: DER (completed July 2018)
- Square footage: 3,000
- 10 kw roof-mounted PV array, offsetting more than 100% of energy d
Florida-Friendly Landscaping 101, November 5, Sarasota, FL
This class will teach you the basics of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program. They will show you the nine principles that can help you have a successful, beautiful landscape while protec
…Women+ in Green Happy Hour, December 10, Pittsburgh, PA
Green Building Alliance is continuing to foster Pittsburgh’s network of Women+ in Green, celebrating the work of women and non-binary individuals in sustainability and providing a supportiv
…VERGE 19 -Carbon, Circular, Energy, Transportation, October 22-24, Oakland, CA
Fast-changing technologies and growing global risks are forcing companies and cities to become more adaptive, and business models to evolve and diversify. It’s a challenging time,
…How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…
July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday
Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…
Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…
Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford
SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…
Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?
Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has…
Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016, Thursday May 26 - 11-11:45 am
Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016 (#GreenSchools2016) Thursday May 26, 2016 11:00am to 11:45am EST As students who value the world we live in, we realize that the only way to…
Governor Baker signs bill lifting solar cap to 4%, and lowering Net Metering Rates.
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a compromise bill lifting Massachusetts' solar net metering cap and lowering remuneration rates for large-scale systems. The states net metering cap will increa…
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