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Passivhaus Trust partner with NSBRC for a free in-person Passivhaus Workshop. This two-day event will enable you to understand the key aspects of Passivhaus, the application of Passivhaus retrofi
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Online Traning: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, June 4, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to process, check, and verify residential load calculations and duct designs that are required by
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All Electric ADUs, May 16, 4-5:30 pm, Santa Barbara, California
ADUs are an important source of housing development all over California. They are especially well suited to all-electric design. This class will cover the key systems in an all-electric ADU and draw o
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AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how buildings are designed, operated, and experienced. But how does it actually work? And what does it mean for facility managers, sustainabi
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Achieving the Passive House Standard in refurbishments of existing buildings is not always a realistic goal, and for such buildings, the Passive House Institute has developed the EnerPHit standard for
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By improving health, well-being, and equity for building occupants and their communities, making spaces not just environmentally friendly but also people friendly, USGBC aims to improve quality of lif
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Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, Free & Online, February 25, 4:30-7 pm PT
The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str
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Symbolic historic buildings and legacy systems pose unique challenges for organizations aiming to reduce buildings' energy footprints while potentially adhering to preservation requirements. This
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Jenny Ford will host a panel of home improvement professionals in assessment, design and coordination roles, discussing their work with the homeowner – able-to-pay market.
This event is desig
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Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year.
Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb
Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor
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Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT
While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s
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As buildings transitioned from analog to digital systems, controls were dominated by platforms with high financial and educational entry thresholds. But with a movement towards relying on natural ener
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Rainforest Action Network Climate Leadership Summit 11/1 - 2
The Rainforest Action Network is leading a Climate Change Leadership Event this weekend. It's Saturday 11/1 and Sunday 11/2 from 1 - 6, at MIT, both days. Change the Course, a new program from Rai…
Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) networking Lunch, February 7th in NYC
Join for a Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) networking lunch.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share a meal with seasoned professionals from across the energy & sustai
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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, January 24, 4-7pm, Watertown, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin
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The Green Schools Conference & Expo, April 8 - 9, 2019, Saint Paul, MN
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schoo
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Friends of USGBC NY Upstate Gala + Leadership Awards, Nov 27, Albany, NY
Join U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate for our 5th Annual Friends of USGBC Gala + Leadership Awards
The 5th Annual Friends of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate Gala an
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Join Boston New Technology at Microsoft on November 15th to:
- See 7 innovative and exciting local CleanTech, GreenTech and Energy technology demos, presented by startup founders
- Network
Green Building Tour - LEED Platinum Urban Community Development, December 7, East Boston, MA
Join NESEA for the final Pro Tour of 2018, the first stage of a planned 373-unit project in East Boston, designed for LEED Platinum certification.
This event will be hosted by ICON Architecture and
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HPD Versus The Declare Label: Why Should Building Product Manufacturers Care?
Should a building product manufacturer develop a Health Product Declaration (HPD) or a Declare Label? Both product disclosures are excellent tools but differ in complexity, cost, and potential ROI. Th
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Net Zero Roundtable, Maynard High School, Maynard, MA, September 25, 7-9 pm
Please join Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN) on September 25 from 7-9pm at Maynard High School for a Net-Zero Roundtable. MCAN will be co-sponsoring this event with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partn
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The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Conference & Expo (MABEX), September 12-14, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council (MABEC) is looking forward to welcoming over 300 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to Philadelphia, PA, September 12-14, 2018. Multiple program tracks…
Sustainable Job Opportunity: Greenovate Boston Communications Manager
Overview: Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Greenovate Boston is the Mayor’s initiative to engage all Bostonians in the City’s climate action goals, while continuing to…
Using Portfolio Manager and Meeting Building Energy & Water Disclosure Req's, Feb 3
How to Use Portfolio Manager and Meet Building Energy & Water Use Disclosure Requirements Tuesday, February 03, 2015 Workshop for Property Owners and Managers: 9:30-11:00am Workshop for Service Pr…
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