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Blueprint Webinar Series: The Evolution of Sustainability Programs, April 23, 12 - 1 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how ESG goals have expanded over time, from basic energy, water, and waste considerations to climate adaptation and resilience, health and well-being, social and racial equi
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Presented by Electrify My Home, this two-part mini-series focuses on the critical shift towards building electrification. Participants will explore the benefits of transitioning to all-electric homes,
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 26, 9 am - 1 pm PT
As our 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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Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Engineered Wood, Online, January 22, 12 - 1 pm PT
Join USGBC California for an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the growing role of engineered wood in the construction, design, and engineering industries.
This event will delve into th
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The MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successful
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Free Online Training, Air Sealing New and Retrofit Construction, December 4, 9 - 11:30 am PT
Designing and constructing airtight houses and buildings allows for projects that need less heating and cooling. As a result, it is less costly to attain zero carbon as proper air sealing saves energy
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Free Online Course: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, November 13, 9 am - 12 pm PT
Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhau
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Many are familiar with the concept of braiding complementary funding sources to achieve local clean energy projects. This webinar will extend the metaphor to the physical realm: That is, braiding vari
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The 13th biennial Energy Efficiency as a Resource conference will focus on policies and programs to reduce energy waste as we build the utility system of the future. This event will explore how effici
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Decarbonizing our vast commercial and public building stock is a challenge that we must face without delay – and one that the Biden administration and a range of state and local governments are
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Free Webinar: Finance Fridays: Illinois Climate Bank’s SSBCI Program, August 23, 1-1:30 CT
Join this 30-minute webinar with the Illinois Climate Bank and a participating lender to learn about the SSBCI program. The Illinois Climate Bank assists Illinois businesses that create or retain jobs
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Virtual Event: Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo, May 21-22
The unprecedented events of 2020 punctuated the urgency of the climate crisis, the pervasiveness of racial inequities and environmental injustices, the deep impacts of housing unaffordability, and the
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Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST
In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig
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Webinar: Overview and Location & Transportation Credits (LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C), September 6
Join USGBC Indiana for an online webinar to explore the LEED Location & Transportation credits, which encourage project teams to take advantage of the infrastructure elements in existing communities t…
Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air.
Living Future 2021, Online: Inclusion + Unity, April 20 - 23
Now in its 15th year, the Living Future "Unconference" continues as a mission-driven nonprofit event and has grown into the International Living Future Institute's flagship event and a&n
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Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals
Dive deeper into the future of green schools through an engaging dialogue about how design should effectively respond to and enable sustainab
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Webinar: Getting to Zero: Carbon Neutral Codes, January 28, 10-11 am, PST (Free)
For decades, U.S. building energy codes have centered on kilowatt-hour savings in buildings. But urgency on climate change is pressing us to rapidly address and mitigate carbon and other greenhouse ga
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California Solar Power Expo, March 27-28, San Diego, CA
Join us at the California Solar Power Expo, the leading solar event for Southern California. The U.S. solar market is soaring. By the end of 2016, the U.S. solar industry is projected to install 1…
Enhancing the Resilience of Seniors in Your Community, Webinar, October 18, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
This webinar will focus on the safety and well-being of seniors within the context of climate change. Using a participatory adaptation planning process conducted with members of the senior community …
A night of networking at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner with enthusiastic women who care about energy and environmental issues. About NEWIEE NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligenc…
MIT Energy Night - October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge
Now in its 11th year, Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energ…
USGBC South Florida, GalaVerde, Saturday, October 15, 6-10 pm, Davie Florida
GalaVerde, the signature event of the USGBC South Florida Region, has been completely revamped for 2017! lots of music and dancing, great food, and quality GREENworking! This year's GalaVerde will …
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour - USGBC MA
Join us for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm! The once barren roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-foot farm’s …
Regional and State Energy Policy Update, September 7 in Portland ME
Regional Energy Policy - Clean Energy Procurement In 2017, Massachusetts called out for proposals for 1200 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and 1600 MW of offshore wind. Bids have been submitted for …
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