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In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a major report indicating that immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are necessary to avoid cat
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California is going through one of its most seismic shifts in building energy policy and design. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started, and the policy, technical and
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Integrating EVs into the Grid, Online Panel, October 16, 8 to 9 am PT
Women In Cleantech and Sustainability are hosting a virtual conversation on one of the most urgent and exciting challenges in the energy sector: integrating electric vehicles into the grid a
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GreenFin: Where Capital Powers the Clean Economy, October 28-30, California
What is GreenFin?
Corporate sustainability is at a critical juncture in financing decarbonization strategies. The urgent challenge lies in mobilising and deploying the trillions in capital needed t
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Residents in low-income multifamily housing often struggle to afford energy for essential needs such as heating, cooking, and electronics. Climate change may increase these energy demands, and high en
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Green Building Innovation Expo, September 2, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join the Green Building Alliance for the first-ever Green Building Expo!
Open to the public, the Pittsburgh Green Building Innovation Expo at the LEED-certified Highline building will hi
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Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic
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Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations, June 27, 12-1 pm, PT
This will be an open discussion about Heat pump water heater installations with plumbers, builders, architects, and energy consultants. To ask participants to share or send in pictures of good, bad, a
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This course will teach real estate agents about the benefits of green homes and how focusing their business on marketing green homes can increase the number of available listings. It will also pr
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Free Webinar: Charging Series - Electric Vehicle Charging On The Go, June 11, 7 pm ET
Do you have questions about charging options for electric vehicles (EVs) when you are on the road? Attend the Charging on the Go webinar on June 11!
Green Energy Consumers Alliance will talk about:
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Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of
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Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, December 6, 7:30am CST, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
The Better Building: Better Business event brings together an incredible line up of subject matter experts to help prepare you for the future of home building and remodeling. The Inflation Reduct
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The Winthrop Center Tower is making history in Boston as the largest Passive House office building in the world in addition to achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Core Gold certifications. Developed by M
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METROCON18 Expo & Conference, August 9 - 10, Dallas, TX
METROCON is a large regional trade show for design professionals. The annual event introduces new products and ideas to the region’s community of Interior Designers, Architects, Specifiers, Facility…
Evening Educational Program: Net Zero Building Showcase, St Louis, MO, September 13, 5:30 pm
YOU WILL GAIN
- An understanding of the building design paradigm shift needed to meet a campus' net zero goals and the tools and resources to recognize a project's site and climate, then d
Electric utilities across the U.S. are one of the most important players in the nation's efforts to transition to carbon-free electricity and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. As of September 202
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Climate Change, Part 3: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
I used to love reading dystopian fiction, particularly when the fall of humanity could be attributed mostly to climate change or a weather catastrophe. I think this was because of all the possibilitie
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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 requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and desig
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Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Course, November 12-16, New York, NY
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This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofi
BuildingEnergy Boston, March 14 - 15 2019, Boston MA
The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a leading regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable
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Webinar - Circular Economy meets LCA, October 25, 12-1 pm
Take your LCA to the next level—calculate your circularity!
Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment are two topics relevant to corporate and product sustainability. Many companies are seekin
There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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Intro to PassivHaus, Tuesday, September 25, Boston, MA
PassivHaus, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is g…
The International Energy Agency* (IEA) publishes the World Energy Report every year, analyzing yearly energy trends via full spectrum including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy te…
Fresh Energy is hiring! The company is looking for an energy efficiency expert to lead our Energy Performance program, and a guru to lead communications work. Program Director, Energy Performance …
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