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Federal and state-level policy discussions are increasingly focused on achieving an equitable clean energy transition. The Biden-Harris administration's Justice40 Initiative aims to deliver a
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Online Training: ECC (formerly HERS) Registry, Free, February 25, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course explores the advantages of using the online Energy Code Compliance (ECC) registry, formerly known as Home Energy Rating System (HERS), to track and verify compliance forms electronically a
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Stretch & Specialized Code Basics, Online Course, February 10, 12 - 2 pm
This course covers the 225 CMR 23.00 MA Commercial Stretch and Opt-in Specialized energy codes applicable from July 1, 2023 and including February 2025 updates. The presentation encompasses the differ
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Passive House Strategies in Very Cold, Alpine, and Arctic Climates, January 22, 12 pm MT
This presentation explores applying Passive House building science to create highly durable, energy-efficient, and comfortable structures in very cold, alpine, and arctic climates. The focus is on ach
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Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface, January 15, 9 am - 1 pm ET
This one-day training is designed to provide participants with a practical knowledge of basic building science principles. Students are introduced to the house-as-a-system model for assessing and impr
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On November 4 at the Greenbuild conference and expo in Los Angeles, Mindful Materials and the organization's members and partners launched the Common Materials Framework Implementation T
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2025 Passive House Symposium, December 9, Boston, Massachusetts
Passive House buildings can deliver superior comfort, health, resilience, efficiency, and durability for minimal additional cost, especially when it comes to new multi-family buildings. And
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to buildings. This training will cover the fundamentals of HPWHs, key fa
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Webinar: Leaders in Energy Circular Economy Working Group Meeting, September 28, 6 pm ET
Circular Economy Working Group meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. The DC Circular Economy Working Group meets under Leaders in Energy and consists of individuals in
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Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, Providence, RI, October 18-19
Offshore wind is an abundant clean energy solution for large population centers looking to source more of their power from clean sources, and falling costs make it increasingly economical.
Offshore
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Passive House Network Virtual Retrofit Training (Part I), November 8, 1 pm ET
Part 1 of the Passive House Retrofit Series introduces participants to the unique circumstances in design and retrofitting conventional architecture to the passive house standard.
The Passive House
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What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, July 21, 11:30 AM
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Identify specific provisions that need attention to due to increased stringency;
- Recognize the changes in the 2020 NYCECC that will have a substan
USGBC Product Solutions Showcase, July 26-28, 1-3:30 PM
Would you like to learn about innovative sustainable products that reduce carbon emissions, energy, water and waste consumption; enhance health, resiliency and circularity; and improve LEED performanc
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Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop by Passive House California, April 24, 3-6pm, Palo Alto, California
Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn more about Heat Pump Water Heaters: • Why we should be using them? • What brands are out there? • Tips and tricks to installing the…
Webinar: Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with ecomedes, April 19, 2 pm
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one
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Webinar: Large Central Plant Heat Pumps, March 30, 2 pm EDT
This presentation will provide an overview of existing large scale heat pumps functioning as central plants for district heating and /or cooling systems. Examples will be drawn from systems
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Studies: High-Performance Buildings Do Not Have to Be More Expensive
Despite the rapidly growing recognition and expansion of sustainable initiatives and green buildings, concerns regarding the high upfront cost of green facilities continue due to the lack of quantifia
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Super Adobe and Dome Building Workshop, September 2-15, Lombok, Indonesia
ALL INCLUSIVE 2 WEEK WORKSHOP Our prototype DOME is complete, now we invite you to join our first workshop in Lombok, Indonesia. As well as sharing our specialist eco construction methods, we will …
New Gravity Housing Conference, August 2-3, Philadelphia, PA
The reality of climate change will fundamentally alter the way buildings are designed, built, and operated in the coming decades. At the same time, the need for quality affordable housing that can wit…
Green Gab Podcast - ECOBAGS and The Magic of Tiny Business, with Sharon Rowe, Aired May 26
Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of ECOBAGS Products and author of The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, gabs with Marla and Tony about the origin and impact of he…
Environmental, Social and Governance Moves to the Mainstream from the Margins
Environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) is often regarded by investors and management groups as non-financial and thus not the top priority. This suggests that there is no physical or mate…
Research has shown that the top green building office features are access to natural light, good indoor air quality, and proximate public transportation from the office and investor's perspective.
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NAEM 2018 Corporate Sustainability Conference, July 30 - August 1, Providence, RI
Sustainability Management Conference Agenda Register for this year's Sustainability conference to learn the latest sustainability trends, approaches, tools, and partnerships in water, greenhouse g…
National Premier Clean Energy Investment Event, NREL Industry Growth Forum, May 3 - 4, Denver, CO
For over twenty years, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Industry Growth Forum has been the nation’s premier clean energy investment event. The Forum features presentations fro…
SBESC's Rainwater/ Greywater Class & Workshop, May 16, 2018, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm, Hawthorne, CA
Register to attend a free two-part Rainwater/Greywater Class and Workshop Attendance to both class and workshop are required to receive incentives Learn About: The Benefits, Ordinances & Guidelines…
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