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Free Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - Getting to BEPS, October 6, 8 am CST
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the City of St. Louis for an interactive event providing real details on how to save energy in buildings. Attend multiple quick presentations to gain insigh
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Pros and Cons of an airtight house
A house needs to breathe, right?
Yes, they do, but not the way most builders or homeowners think they do. Many argue for a leaky house to allow the house to breathe. That is one method
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2023 Housing the Bay Summit, May 4, 12:45-6pm, San Francisco
The time to create more housing for more people at all income levels is now. Housing the Bay 2023 is an opportunity to reflect on this moment in time, rethink our strategies, and work to get more hous
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Free Passivhaus Workshop, April 21-22, Swindon, United Kingdom
Hot off the heels of the Passivhaus Open Days - Passivhaus Trust partners with the NSBRC for free in-person Passivhaus Workshops. These events will enable you to understand th
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Free PG&E Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 15, 9am-1pm
As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable's for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes, electricity becomes
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Phius Retrofit Summit 2023, Virtual, March 21-23, 4-6 pm
The next frontier for fostering a built environment that supports the health of people and planet is efficiently upgrading the existing building stock. The virtual Phius Retrofit Summit 2023 (March 21
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When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. This one-hour course as we explore practical solutions t
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This is the second in a series of 5 workshops focusing on the key stakeholders identified within the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, with the aim of empowering all stakeholders across the built environment
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Online Course: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, January 25-27
GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave
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Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST
Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.
Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi
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Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid
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Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso
This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and
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SEIP 2018: Expanding the Environmental Insurance Market, Jun 18 - 20, San Francisco, CA
SEIP enhances the professional capabilities of its members through focused educational forums, technology-enhanced knowledge management, and access to specialized multi-disciplined resources in fields…
World Green Building Week, 2021
#BuildingResilience to Climate, People and Economies
In a year of disruption, it would be easier to focus on the challenges.
And building resilience doesn&r
IWBI Webinar: Prioritizing Health in Your ESG Strategy, August 5, 12 pm EDT
Join us for a discussion about how WELL can help enhance ESG performance by providing a method for companies to measure and report on key human and social capital metrics.
ESG (Environmental, Socia
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Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, July 22, 12 - 1pm EDT
In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also tal
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Green & Healthy Housing For All, June 23, 12-1:30 PM PDT
The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC North California and USGBC Orange County on June 23 to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the
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Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME
At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…
The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois
The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…
Energy, Utility & Environment 2018 Conference & Expo, March 5 - 7, San Diego, CA
2,000 ATTENDEES + 400 SPEAKERS + 200 EXHIBITS USA’s largest professional educational training, & networking event, of its kind, will hold in beautiful San Diego Harbor, with fantastic balmy wea…
The International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air and AEHS Foundation Semi-Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations in a professional …
2018 Design Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, March 19-21, Portland, Oregon
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), are pleased to co-host this…
GRESB at Greenbuild: PACE Financing Breakfast Session, Nov 7, 7:30 am - 8:45 am, Boston
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an innovative financing program growing across the country. To date, 34 states and DC have enacted PACE enabling legislation and 19 states have active commerc…
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