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PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Training, March 29-April 2, Chicago, IL
Become a PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB)
Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction
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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, July 20, 6 - 8pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia
Join USGBC Georgia for a gathering with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and all things green. Whether you're an expert or just starting your career in sustaina
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As New York City strives to transition to clean energy, it is essential to ensure that economic exclusion does not hinder progress. Building a diverse and inclusive green economy is crucial to achievi
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Free Webinar: Drought to Deluge: A Rain Garden in Action, June 15, 1:30 - 3pm PST
The Southeast Community Center in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco integrates stormwater management best practices as part of a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) community fac
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Online Course: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 7, 4 pm ET
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches
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Climate Legislation & Building Decarbonization, May 18, 5:30-7pm PDT
Join USGBC at 5:30 pm PT on May 18 to hear more about how recent climate legislation and local policies will be shaping building decarbonization work in California.
USGBC's California
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Free PG&E Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9am-12pm
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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Free Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9 am PT
This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe
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2023 Design for Freedom Summit, March 30, 9am–6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut
2023 Design for Freedom Summit
“All good revolutions begin like this.”
Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, CEO of the International Peace Institute, 2022 Design for Freedom Summit ke
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Free PG&E Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 8, 9am-1pm
From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr
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International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Fridays 3-5 pm
The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!
"Talk Living Buildings, sustainability, and regenerative design with other advanced practit
Solar Roofs Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2020, Ahmedabad, India, March 20
The event is a business platform for India’s rooftop scale solar sector. The companies which will be participating this year include: solar rooftop project developers, solar rooftop EPC companie
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USGBC Northeast Florida 2020 Leadership Awards, March 4, Jacksonville
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Northeast Florida is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide. With c
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Putting a Price on Carbon, June 9, 6-7:30 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts
Mary Jo Maffei of "Climate Action Now" will discuss using carbon pricing to incentivize shifting from fossil fuels to things like locally-made biodiesel. Appetizers are on your host - guests cover …
The EBC 14th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the industry in New England. C&D materia
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LowC3 Conference, October 5-6 (Now Online!)
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Event organizers are planning to host this event in Lexington in fall 2020. Stay tuned for new dates.
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The University of Kentuc
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FREE WEBINAR: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy, December 10, 7:00PM CST
Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
- How so
All-Day LEED for Homes Workshop, December 10, Grand Rapids, MI
LEED certification is the most well-known green rating system in the world, but how does the new version work with residential spaces such as homes and multifamily?
Join as they take you
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New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum, October 12-13, Denver, Colorado
New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum October 12-13 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado The 2016 Getting to Zero National Forum will present three jam-packed days of tours, wor…
The Exponential Growth of Electric Vehicle Adoption
The rise of electric car companies like Tesla, growing fears of climate change, and tougher policies on emissions have culminated in a growing attention on the electric vehicle industry. And the EV in…
Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best?
Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our …
Green Festival Expo: SEPTEMBER 16-18 Los Angeles
Green Festival is back in LA for our 6th year! Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or …
July 14th & August 11th: Nature Storytime for Sprouts - Individual Classes
Children ages 3-6 and their adult caregivers are invited to join Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township, NJ for a 90 minute nature themed monthly program. Each month Duke Farms' “sprouts” will use th…
Land Science Educator Network: Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!
LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! 2016 - 2017 School Year Apply Now Mass Audubon and the University of Wisconsin are currently looking for environmental educators and o…
June 22nd: Energy Connections: State Efficiency Standards And Their Business Impact
EVENT DETAILS Many states, including Colorado, have energy efficiency resource standards that set specific long-term targets for electric utility’s energy savings. We’ll hear from several multi…
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