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Open to USGBC members and non-members, this Green Building Tour will feature St. Louis Community College’s new Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Facility which is seeking LEED certification
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Transforming Spaces with Cool Surfaces: Cool Your Homes and Communities, Online, May 14, 3-4 pm PT
California has long embraced the use of solar reflective “cool” roofs to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the urban heat island effect—and co
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In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de
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Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC
The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do
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Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –
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In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia
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Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET
This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.
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Carbon Literacy Training for Change Agents, Online, January 28 & February 4, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, GMT
Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Do you want to become an age
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Free Online Class: Specifying a Lighting Control System, December 13, 1-5 pm PT
Specifying an advanced lighting control system can be a challenge for any designer, new or experienced with lighting controls. This class offers an intensive review of the most common documentation on
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Advanced control systems are transforming the manufacturing industry by boosting efficiency, reducing energy demand, and cutting costs. With innovations like wireless communication, machine learning,
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SolarRoofs 2019, August 3, Kochi, Kerala, India
Join in the pan-india rooftop solar business series and expand your business portfolio in the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kera
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Growth of the Green Movement, July 31, 8:30am-12:30pm, San Diego, CA
The built environment has not only a huge impact on the climate by producing roughly 40% of CO2 emissions but also on our health and wellbeing. With Americans spending 90% of their daily lives indoors
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Circularity - June 18, Minneapolis, MN
The Circularity 19 Summit: Packaging and Brand Integrity is a half-day working session focused on helping consumer-facing brands and their supply-chain partners make the transition to a circ
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4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon: Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12
4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon! FRIDAY APRIL 10 to SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015 Sponsored by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center A two-day technology competition that brings together students…
USGCBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Meeting, May 23, Los Angeles, CA
Drew Shula will be speaking about factors that impacted and shaped his career, leading him to his current status as Founder and Principal of Verdical Group.
Light food and drinks will be provided
CALGreen Workshop, April 26, Santa Monica CA, 10am-4pm
California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen
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Bentley Ice Arena Tour, March 6, 5:30-7:3- pm, Waltham, MA
Join USGBC MA for a tour of Bentley Arena, a LEED Platinum ice arena.
Unveiled in 2017, the multi-purpose Bentley Arena was built to serve as the new home to the university’s NCAA Division I
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2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22
The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.
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Green Real Estate Symposium (Vermont) - October 29th
Appraising, Selling & Financing with Energy Efficient & Renewable Energy Features Green Real Estate Symposium October 29 Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont $100, Includes lunch The 2015 Green …
Sustainable Minds Presents: The Material Health Overview (MHO): Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13
Sustainable Minds Presents: The Material Health Overview (MHO) Thur, Sep 29, 2pm ET: James Connelly, Director, Living Product Challenge Kristen Girts, Assoc. Quality Engineer, TOTO USA …
Join us September 12-13, 2015 for the 16th Annual Sustainable Living Fair at Old Fort Collins Heritage Park in Fort Collins, CO! The Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, inte…
Webinar: Constructing Zero Energy On Budget
Date: August 11 Time: 12-1:15 PM Location: Webinar via WebEx This presentation is focused on the construction of single family homes that produce the same amount of energy as they consume. Discus…
Which countries are most likely to survive climate change?
Business Insider published an article with info-graphs showing which countries are best and worst equipped to handle climate change. I found it surprising to see which countries were going to survive …
The Biggest Event in the Green Building Industry is Greenbuild!
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will take place in Washington, D.C. this year and bring together thousands interested in the green building industry. This is considered to be one of t…
It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…
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