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Free Webinar: Blueprint: Building the Foundation of a Sustainability Program, January 22, 12pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how to develop an initial vision for a sustainability program, obtain buy-in, and define successes at a specific organization.
Building on the leading sustainability work
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Advancing Existing Building Performance with AI, a 6-part USGBC webinar series, May 20 - June 24
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how buildings are operated but most organizations are still navigating how to apply it effectively.
This series explores how AI and digital tools can tr
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ADAPT 2026, May 12-13, Denver, Colorado
USGBC's 2026 ADAPT: Denver regional conference will convene hundreds of industry leaders and innovators to address the critical intersection of resilience and the built environment.
With a focu
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This course will provide an overview of the 2025 Energy Code changes for single-family buildings, including changes to the structure of the energy code as well as changes to mandatory measures and per
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Free Webinar: BayREN C&S Training - Residential Additions, March 25, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course explores specific requirements for residential additions in the 2025 Energy Code and will highlight compliance documentation commonly used for additions, as well as best practices for insp
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As more homeowners look to electrify with EV chargers, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and other high-demand appliances, electrical capacity is often perceived as a major barrier especially in old
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MIT Energy Conference, February 23-24, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The 20th anniversary of the world's largest student-run energy conference, themed "Securing the Energy Future - Resources for Resilience".
The MIT Energy Conference is the w
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IHACI: (CAQI/QM/QS) Air Distribution Module, March 11-19, Tulare, California
This four-part seminar starts with the practical fundamentals and theory behind basic air distribution systems and systematically moves through the process involved for Quality Installa
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Interest in so called “balcony solar” – smaller scale, plug and play solar PV systems that homeowners and renters can install themselves – is growing, driven in part by energy
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Join RDH Building Science’s David Stanton (Senior Engineer) and John Mann (CPHC, Phius Verifier, HERS Rater) as they present the essentials of airtightness testing—what it is, why it matte
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To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can
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Online Course: Setting a Net Zero Target, Presented by UKGBC, February 24, 10 am BST
Organizations are setting their own climate commitments and/or ‘net zero targets’ to embrace the upcoming change as the UK aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050. To support members on t
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Online: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 26, 1pm - 2pm EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima
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2017 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum May 21-23rd
2017 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum May 21-23 Fairmont Chicago, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 How do you finance energy efficiency? Join ACEEE to explore innovative models and find…
Often, energy-saving projects can yield extra benefits beyond reduced energy use and costs. These benefits can include reduced maintenance, improved productivity, waste reduction, and more. Join this
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In this 8-part series hosted by Rockwool, Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. walks us through some of the high performance homes he’s built, the basics of well-built wall assemblies, a
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Webinar: Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution, November 17, 12-1 EST
The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) are hosting a four-part series that will inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals and advocates
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Live Green Building Tour (Online): Slashing Carbon, One Building at a Time, November 10, 6-7pm
Did you know that our built environment is responsible for 39% of U.S. carbon emissions? The good news is that there have been recent breakthroughs in building performance, realtors who can asses
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Urban Green Holiday Member Reception, December 5, 6-9pm, NYC
Join us for our Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote on our 2018 Board of Directors…
Hyper-Efficient Building Workshops: Strategies to Comply with Local Law 31, August 29-30, NY NY
In 2016, New York City passed Local Laws 31 and 32, aimed at strengthening existing sustainability requirements and introducing new measures that will make NYC-owned buildings among the most efficient…
Vertical Farming in Austin Texas, July 22
Have you ever wanted to grow plants at home with hydroponics but haven't had the time to learn or didn't want to spend a fortune to get started? Well now is your chance to learn all about hydroponics …
Zero Waste Chicago Meetup, July 23
On Saturday, July 23rd, there will be an informal picnic potluck at Monarch Community Garden, starting at 2pm. Monarch is located on California Ave between Adams and Cortez, directly across from Ada…
How Much Do You Know About Solving Global Warming? (Take the Quiz! via New York Times)
Green entrepreneur, Paul Hawken recently edited a book called “Drawdown.” The new book analyzes one hundred potential climate change solutions and ranks them based on the measure of greenhouse gas…
Developing Solar on Landfills & Brownfields, June 12-13
Land owners will discover how to turn their brownfield liabilities into clean energy assets, while solar developers will learn how to choose and develop on brownfields. Brownfield/landfill owners …
Net Zero 2017 Building Conference, August 24, Commerce, California
The Net Zero Conference, Energy + Water + Waste, is the nation’s largest event dedicated to net zero building design. The conference will include a full program of net zero case study presentations …
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