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Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Extinction, June 3, 12-1 PST
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions.
Join the event during your
…From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit
…Virtual Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, March 8
Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join Tradebase for a virtual conference that brings together industry
…Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Sustainable Lighting, February 21, 5:30-7:30 pm PT
Sustainable design is a fundamental part of our lighting industry. As part of the design process, they aim to reduce the usage of energy and to reduce the wasteful impact on the environment we live in
…Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, January 30, 9-11 am PT
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct des
…21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 13, 1- 2 pm, Woodinville, Washington
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!
You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the
…2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18
December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Black community. This summit is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change.
…Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST
GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G
…Deciding When to Replace Windows
Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency!
In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin
Getting to Zero, Illinois Green Alliance Summit + Limelight 2023, November 14, Chicago
The Summit:
Join Illinois Green Alliance from 12 PM to 5 PM for a half-day summit on net zero buildings includes a catered lunch, panels and info sessions, as well as time to network
…Virtual Panel: A Stronger Grid in the Face of Wildfires, July 13, 5 PM
A panel of grid experts explaining why grid resiliency matters and how to mitigate events like wildfires in the era of climate change.
Our electric grid is in an imperative transition period. Power
…19th Annual Water Conservation Showcase, Free and Online, July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 9AM
Water is an increasingly critical topic in the western United States as we progress further into severe drought conditions. It is also worth noting that water saving strategies inevitably save energy
…Health, Income, and Energy Efficiency Access: It’s all Connected
Energy efficiency, a term used to compare the amount of energy required for a product to work, is becoming increasingly important in our fight against climate change. Since energy-efficient products u
…This EBC Energy Resources Program will feature leadership from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) who will provide an update on programs and initiatives for 2018. The keynote speaker is C…
Deconstruction is the careful dismantling of a structure in order to preserve and reuse building materials. It might seem like building deconstruction and preservation are at odds. However, old
…USGBC Webinar: The ABC's of Green Building, April 21, 1 pm EDT
Imagine buildings that promote health and vitality for people and the environment while building strong economies and connected communities. This is already possible and happening in many places where
…Join USGBC-LA and AWA+D virtually on March 10th at 5:00pm to hear from professionals producing the latest Multi-family housing with successful sustainable components.
This free and fun event
Maximizing Your Impact in the Clean Energy Transition, January 20, 1-2 PM ET
Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in our economy. The clean energy sector is attracting top talent—achievers who are pairing their professional skills with p
…CIB World Building Congress: "Constructing Smart Cities", June 17-21, 2019, Hong Kong, China
The following topics will be discussed: Smart Utilities and Facilities Management, Smart Governance, Smart Policy and Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Service, Smart Buildings and Infrastructure, Sma…
USGBC-LA Women in Green Breakfast, May 22, Los Angeles, 7:30-10am
Please join USGBCLA for breakfast on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 am for a conversation about women in the workplace in 2018 featuring panelists: Betsy Butler Executive Director at the California Women…
NAPHN’s (North American Passive House Network) Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year hi…
Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference, May 29, Portland, ME
Join the Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference. On, May 9th, you will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating a more sustainable Maine wood-based economy and discuss best practices on ho…
Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference, May 1-3, Carlton, Minnesota
7th Annual Heating the Midwest Agenda to Focus on Alliances and Market Growth Strategies Heating the Midwest, an annual conversation about the role that biomass can and should play in providing space …
RecyclingWorks Practical Skills Compost Workshop, June 1, 12:30- 5:00 pm, Greenfield, MA
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost Practical Skills Compost Workshop with emphasis on composting food materials. This half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost s…
NAPHN Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training, May 14 - 18, NYC
Supported by a 25+ year history of global technical leadership by the Passive House Institute, and over 7 years of successful American instruction, from Maine to California, by the Passive House Acade…
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