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For many state and local governments establishing energy and environmental goals, the ability to make data-driven decisions about cost-effective opportunities is hindered by the data itself. Dispersed
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Can buildings become a major carbon bank for the planet? This webinar explores the potential for buildings to shift from leading climate change contributors to becoming an important part of healing th
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Free Webinar: Zero Carbon Homes—Pioneering a Sustainable Future, August 7, 2 pm ET
The building sector is rapidly decarbonizing. This webinar will provide information you need to be an active participant.
The conversation in the building industry is rapidly evolving from the conc
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Want more Passive House in your workflow? Let's slam! Go from 100 to Zero (basics to certification) in one session. Check out 3 project case studies and best practices across the Design
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Passive solar residential buildings include a more thoughtful approach to orientation towards the sun, design of roofs, overhangs, building shape and windows, shading, solar reflective materials, and
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EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, June 12, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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Do you feel motivated to transition to a cleantech or sustainability career? Are you curious about your transferable skills? Do you need help with your transition and how to get started? An incr
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Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, Virtual Event, May 2, 3-5pm
In this course, They will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passive Hou
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Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
- How solar energy works in Illinois
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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green
Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Course. Participants will learn how to see buildings
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Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, Visit the Virtual Village Online, April 12-14
The U.S. Department of Energy is excited to announce the opening of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® Virtual Village on Monday, April 12.
The Virtual Village will showca
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Online: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Reimagining Envelopes, March 31, 9am- 10:30am EST
Meeting the high-performance goals of tomorrow, whether energy codes that include performance targets or carbon emissions limits like Local Law 97, will require that most buildings implement energy ef
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USGBC Maryland Webinar: LEED Residential Project Showcase, March 25, 2 pm EDT
Although a wide range of building types can be found across the Maryland, there's a good reason why Maryland is once again on the top 10 LEED states list at 6th place, and 9th for Residential. Res
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groSolar Assists in Operation of New Solar Farms in Jacksonville Florida
Rate It Green Member, groSolar, along with companies, JEA, and AEP Onsite Partners, announced the commercial operation of their Northwest Jacksonville Solar Partners solar farm (NWJAX). The seven-mega…
Green Builder Matt Hoots put together this introduction to Marvin Window and Doors windows with Marvin’s Regional Sales Manager Kevin Kline and Senior Project Manager Brenda Pellan-Brunk.
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the basics
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More jobs and more affordable housing are top social goals. There is also a desire to remedy traffic congestion, environmental damage and the budget strain associated with wasteful and
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Professor John D. Macomber, Co-Author of Healthy Buildings, How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance, and Co-Keynote Presenter for the 2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards, will present a webinar Putting the B
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2017 HPC California Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show November 14- 15, Long Beach
Hosted by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, with remarks by Andrew McAllister, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Experience and discover the latest in b…
Join USGBC MA's Residential Green Building Committee for our October Meeting, with Guest Speaker John Rockwell of Zehnder America. John will speak on: Whole-House Ventilation Systems and Provid…
Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event, August 17 in Orlando
Take a break from the Heat! Member, Non-members, and especially those that are in the Heat all day (GC’s, Sub’s, and Installers – we mean you!!)! Join at ICEBAR Orlando for a networking event …
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo, August 23-24 in
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo brings together the industry to discover the latest trends, showcase innovation, attend high quality practical seminars and workshops, and network with key wast…
WEBINAR: LED Trends and Choices July 12th 11am-12:30pm Central
We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies an…
Manatee County Receives Platinum Recognition by Florida Green Building Coalition
Manatee County in Florida just received the highest “platinum” recognition by the Florida Green Building Coalition in sustainability and conservation, making them the first Florida County to do so…
GreenHomeNYC June Tour: 475 High Performance Supply House June 28th 6:30pm-8pm
Join GreenHomeNYC to discover high performance building materials at the 475 Supply House in Brooklyn. 475 helps make more durable, resilient, ecological, and energy-efficient buildings that optimiz…
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