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For many state and local governments establishing energy and environmental goals, the ability to make data-driven decisions about cost-effective opportunities is hindered by the data itself. Dispersed
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Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one cl
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21 Acres Green Building Tour, November 17, 1- 2pm PST, Woodinville, Washington (Free)
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert
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During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of su
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This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation
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According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman
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Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT
Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid
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Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options?
We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will
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Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT
Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)
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Online Course: Embodied Carbon Reduction in Buildings: Case Studies in LCA, July 25, 9-10:30 am
Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples
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Sustainability Symposium 2021: Into the Light, April 21-22
COVID, along with unbridled social unrest, historic wildfires, and devastating superstorms, rocked us to our core in 2020. With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel
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Online: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Reimagining Envelopes, March 31, 9am- 10:30am EST
Meeting the high-performance goals of tomorrow, whether energy codes that include performance targets or carbon emissions limits like Local Law 97, will require that most buildings implement energy ef
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USGBC Maryland Webinar: LEED Residential Project Showcase, March 25, 2 pm EDT
Although a wide range of building types can be found across the Maryland, there's a good reason why Maryland is once again on the top 10 LEED states list at 6th place, and 9th for Residential. Res
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GreenHomeNYC June Tour: 475 High Performance Supply House June 28th 6:30pm-8pm
Join GreenHomeNYC to discover high performance building materials at the 475 Supply House in Brooklyn. 475 helps make more durable, resilient, ecological, and energy-efficient buildings that optimiz…
Green Builder Matt Hoots put together this introduction to Marvin Window and Doors windows with Marvin’s Regional Sales Manager Kevin Kline and Senior Project Manager Brenda Pellan-Brunk.
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the basics
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More jobs and more affordable housing are top social goals. There is also a desire to remedy traffic congestion, environmental damage and the budget strain associated with wasteful and
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Professor John D. Macomber, Co-Author of Healthy Buildings, How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance, and Co-Keynote Presenter for the 2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards, will present a webinar Putting the B
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Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep by USGBC Redwood Empire, October 20th, Santa Rosa
Looking to earn your LEED Green Associate credential? Register for this LEED v4 training course, which will cover the basics of green building, USGBC and GBCI, and LEED BD+C credits. No prior know…
2017 HPC California Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show November 14- 15, Long Beach
Hosted by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, with remarks by Andrew McAllister, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Experience and discover the latest in b…
Join USGBC MA's Residential Green Building Committee for our October Meeting, with Guest Speaker John Rockwell of Zehnder America. John will speak on: Whole-House Ventilation Systems and Provid…
Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event, August 17 in Orlando
Take a break from the Heat! Member, Non-members, and especially those that are in the Heat all day (GC’s, Sub’s, and Installers – we mean you!!)! Join at ICEBAR Orlando for a networking event �…
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo, August 23-24 in
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo brings together the industry to discover the latest trends, showcase innovation, attend high quality practical seminars and workshops, and network with key wast…
WEBINAR: LED Trends and Choices July 12th 11am-12:30pm Central
We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies an…
Manatee County Receives Platinum Recognition by Florida Green Building Coalition
Manatee County in Florida just received the highest “platinum” recognition by the Florida Green Building Coalition in sustainability and conservation, making them the first Florida County to do so…
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