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Learn the basics of design and construction for Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) and Near ZEB for new construction & existing homes and buildings. These "green" buildings not only reduce our c
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Effective work scopes help contractors and customers achieve specific performance goals in a home’s attic efficiency upgrade. Developing a comprehensive, goal-oriented work scope can help contra
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Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for your home! TECs mission is to weave sustainability into the everyday lives of Central Oreg
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Free Webinar, An Introduction to Electric Construction Equipment (Webinar), December 4, 1-3 pm PT
This class is an introduction to electric construction equipment. The goal is to inform contractors and policy makers about the wide range of available electric bulldozers, backhoes, bobcats, cranes,
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Trying to build or renovate our housing stock to make it more sustainable and energy efficient is not cheap, but there are many incentives to help you do it. We are excited to host a focused session t
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In single-family homes, it’s often cheaper and more convenient to replace a gas or oil furnace with the same equipment than to upgrade to an efficient heat pump.
This webinar presents new fin
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Join NESEA for this special Pro Tour event and visit a new, free-standing single-family home and the modular manufacturing facility where it was pre-fabricated.
We’ll begin our event wit
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Free Webinar: Intro to Industrial Electrification, September 5, 12-2 pm PT
Industrial professionals should attend this introductory class for a high-level introduction to the electrification journey for industrial businesses.
This class:
- Discusses the motivations
In this session, the speakers will distill insights from the Atlas Buildings Hub tool to provide key takeaways on the state of the electric HVAC environment in the United States. Using clear data visu
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Free Webinar: Geothermal Heating/Cooling Lunch & Learn, July 29, 12-1pm
In this lunchtime session, Jonathan Hernandez and Lauren Hildebrand from Brightcore Energy discuss Geothermal heating and cooling, from installation questions to challenges and solutions, they’l
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Free Webinar: How to Electrify Your Home – Planning Considerations, September 25, 4-6 pm PT
Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly, home electrification brings a plethora of benefits
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The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t
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In this one-hour course, you will learn copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables our world to work mo
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Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)
Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…
13th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, San Diego, California, September 20 - 21
The 13th Annual Forum will be held in-person in San Diego, CA, on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd. Offered at no cost to local governments, attendees will ha
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Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm
Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust
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11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX
The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin
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LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre
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CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City
From the Host:
"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme
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Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am
Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries.
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Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT
https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…
Free: Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, 7-8 pm, August 15
Did you know that more than 40 percent of our energy consumption is coming from homes and commercial buildings? Our buildings and built environment are a large contributor to our carbon emissions. Thi…
USGBC Arizona State Conference, October 30th, Tempe, AZ
The Arizona State Conference, by USGBC Arizona, is the flagship green building event in the state, uniting over one hundred industry leaders, experts, and professionals dedicated to sustainable and ef…
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