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February Green Light Training: Advanced Controls – Types & Functions, Feb 22 in NYC
Join Building Energy Exchange for our four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technolog
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This in-person training over four 5-hour sessions teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-
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Building Innovation 2023, September 5 - 7, Washington, DC
Building Innocation 2023 brings together a unique set of individuals – government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists and more – to improve the built environm
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Free Webinar: How to Recognize a Green Built New Home, August 15, 10am - 12pm CDT
Green building is the hottest term in new home construction today, but what is green building? If you ask 100 people, you may get 100 different answers.
This course is designed to equip agent
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Free Better Buildings Webinar: Emerging Space Conditioning Technologies, July 27, 1 pm ET
Commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies are evolving and will soon develop into useful efficiency innovations that can be used to reduce the carbon footprint and energy use
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2023 Industry Summer Study, Detroit, Michigan, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan
Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.
The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi
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Free PG&E Webinar, Climate-Wise Commercial Landscape Practices, June 15, 11am-12:30pm PST
Climate change has catastrophic consequences if left unchecked. We are facing water scarcity, severe erosion, harmful air quality, mass biodiversity loss, invasive plant proliferation, and rising sea
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NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City, June 8, 1-5 pm, New York, NY
At our 2023 conference, we’re bringing together experts to explain three key trends that will shape the future of NYC.
Getting to net zero, housing conversions, and resilient all-electri
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What is a "water resistant barrier" (WRB), examples and misconceptions
A water-resistant barrier (WRB) is a material used in construction to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the interior of a building. It is an essential component of the building envelope, designed
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Free Webinar: Making Fenestration Part of your Overall Energy Management Plan, April 18, 2 pm ET
This presentation will outline the impact of energy efficient fenestration in commercial buildings, the opportunities for new construction and full fenestration retrofits, and how you can make fenestr
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USGBC Florida: Tour at Tampa International Airport, April 21, 10am-12pm EDT
Tampa International Airport is going green! This walking tour features the LEED Platinum SkyCenter One office with the airport’s new Sustainability and Resilience Director, Eric Caplan. Built wi
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Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.
Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil
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Job Postings for Rate It Green Member, Power n Sun
About the Company:
Power n Sun is an Engineering, Procurement & Solar Project Management Company operating throughout Middle East, South Asia, Burkina Faso, Camaroon, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda,
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Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap 11/18 8 am
Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap November 18, 8-9:30 am 50 Milk Street, 17th floor If you were in New Orleans we'd love to hear your thoughts. And if you missed it, come hear what's …
FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement
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NEW FREE COURSE: Walking the Talk: The Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing
NEW FREE ONLINE COURSE Sponsored by TOTOUSA
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals
RESNET Building Performance Conference || February 26-28, 2019 - New Orleans, LA
“Over the years it has been my experience that attending the RESNET conference is essential to personal development and staying on the edge of what’s going on. If you haven’t been, d
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Flixo Course - Modeling Thermal Bridges for High Performance Buildings, December 17 - 18, NYC
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In this 2-day course, participants will explore thermal bridge modeling using Flixo, to be able to understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of High Performance
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Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting, Nov 19, Boston
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA)
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across th
Urban Green Council, Annual Gala, November 7, 6:30pm, NYC
Urban Green Event Gala 2018 where Peter Riguardi will be speaking
Cocktails | Gourmet Food Stations | Seated Dessert and Program
Business Attire
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Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts
Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo
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The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29
The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…
In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…
Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) Products/Services show 4/8, 3-7:30 pm:
Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOW Wed, April 8th 2015 3–7:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 550 Winter Street , Waltham, MA Exit 27 B Route 128/I-95 …
Sustainable and High Performance Building for Real Estate Professionals - 2/19 at 6 pm
180 Old Colony Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 6-8pm Join us for a BuildingEnergy Local event hosted by NESEA member David Kelman a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. The …
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