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Online: sustainABLE Green and Equitable Housing, July 20, 1-2 PM EDT
sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer the future, they are: transforming how we drive, providing a better driving experience, powering our homes, and stabilizing the grid today. Yet myths, outdated as
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New commercial buildings over 20,000 ft2 must use a performance path for compliance with the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code. This two-part training focuses on the two most used performance-b
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Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 9, 12 pm PT
This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, including
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2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 2 - 7, Pacific Grove, California
The 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will bring together professionals from around the globe to the Asilomar Conference Grounds to share research, spark new ideas and collaborations
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Women in Green, June 18, 2pm, Cleveland, Ohio
Rooted in empathy, adaptability, and enduring strength, women possess a powerful resilience to lead through crisis and uncertainty. In roles where foresight, protection, and healing are essential, wom
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Unlock new efficiencies in solar site management and the potential of agrivoltaics by learning how to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance on livestock-integrated solar sites. Thi
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This course focuses on the design and operational considerations required to successfully implement and sustain industrial decarbonization strategies. The PG&E instructor will address how to evalu
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Free Webinar: Energy Performance and Fire-Resistant Construction, April 16, 9:30 - 11 am PT
With increasing fire intensity throughout the state and more areas designated with high fire severity zones, our region is naturally interested in building construction that decreases fire risk. Fortu
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Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, April 10, Boston, Massachusetts
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Connect with future environmental and engineering professionals at the Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, which attracts hundreds of students and recent alumn
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USGBC Florida Webinar: Residential Leadership Panel, September 30, 12 pm EDT
Much of the world is spending a lot of time at home these days so it is more important than ever to have a healthy, safe, high performing, resilient home. Learn from owners and developers about why th
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Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Multifamily Housing, August 26, 12-1:30pm
"Build the will" around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.
The M
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USGBC Florida Webinar: Women in Green - Leadership in Resiliency, August 6, 12 pm EDT
As old paradigms are challenged, a new road map emerges that is shaking up how we measure progress, who defines those indicators, and what and whom is missing from the leadership table as we work to r
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The Value of Green Infrastructure in Schoolyards, Webinar, Oct 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
In this webcast, speakers from Green Schoolyards America, the Wichita State Environmental Finance Center, and The Children & Nature Network will discuss the multiple benefits of integrating green inf…
NAPHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD) Training, June 16-18 & 24-25, Online
NAPHN's core Passive House training is appropriate for a wide range of building professionals and stakeholders who want to know the guts of what makes Passive House tick and build a foun
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The Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) has had a mission to create local, green, and fair economies for over thirty years and hosts an annual conference to promote this mission. This year t
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Healthy Materials Advanced, Online Training, May 19, 9 am - 4 pm
In this course, participants will learn which Materials & Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve, and what you need to know to get them. TheMR credits in LEED v4 move us
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Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, March, 1pm-5pm EDT
Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i
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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time Writer - Development and Marketing, Charlottesville, Virginia
SELC is seeking a gifted writer to work on the breadth of our development and marketing projects. The writer must have: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related discipline like English, commu…
Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL18), May 17 - 18, Golden, Colorado
#ELGL18 is Engaging Local Government Leaders' annual conference. It's the best place to connect with ELGL members from across the country, and learn new things about all aspects of local government. …
SolarWakeup Live! Oct 31, 1-6 pm, Boston
SolarWakeup Live! Boston will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the local solar startup eco-system, venture capital and the new SMART solar program. We will also be speaking about the …
Parks & Water Lobby Day Boston Nov 2 10 AM - 3 PM
Please join your friends and fellow park and water advocates from around Massachusetts for an exciting Lobby Day at the State House this fall! The event will be focused on advocating for funding for t…
Solar Power New York, December 11-12, Brooklyn, New York
Solar Power Northeast debuted in 2015 as part of Solar Power Events with a strong focus on trends and policy in New York state. The event drew 300+ attendees, with a majority hailing from the host sta…
ASES Solar Conference 2017, October 9-12, Denver, Colorado
SOLAR 2017 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 46th annual National Solar Conference. It will be held at the University of Colorado, Denver, October 9-12, 2017. It will include technical sessions…
CPES Conference and Exposition: The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal? October 17, Connecticut
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) will host its 18th annual signature conference and exposition for business and energy professionals. This year’s event, titled: “The Future of Energ…
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