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To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and
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Advancing Circularity with TRUE, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, Online, September 11, 1 - 2 pm PT
This session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular economy. The session will provide an overview of circular principles and how zero waste goals al
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Join CGBG for a walk-through of a home under construction near Conifer built using the Timber Age Modular Building System (TAMBS): a panelized Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) system that bridge
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Free Webinar: Residential End Uses of Water, v3: Single & Multifamily Study, July 8, 12 pm ET
As the largest water-using customer segment in North America, the residential sector plays a critical role in overall demand. This presentation will describe the results from The Water Research Founda
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Driving Mobility 12, June 26, Irvine, California
Join Sustain SoCal at our 12th Annual Driving Mobility Event! This event, focused on sustainable transportation solutions, will include a professional program and an extensive clean vehicle expo. Topi
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The case for building all-electric is stronger than ever. All-electric homes are cheaper to build and operate, healthier and more comfortable to live in, and have GHG emissions roughly half that of mi
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In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, you’ll learn how to execute the best practices of sustainable building operations and leave with an individualized action plan. You’ll lear
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As wildfires grow more frequent and intense, the need for homes that can actively resist fire has never been greater. Yet wildfire resilience isn’t just about reducing risk—it’s also
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Reimagine Buildings: Multifamily, Online, March 12, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET
Reimagine Buildings: Multifamily brings together the practitioners, owners, and researchers pushing comfortable, resilient, climate-ready housing from vision to reality. This is not a hypothetica
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Free Webinar: The Switch Is On: Electrify California! April 28, 5:30 pm PST
Did you know that over 90% of the gas that's used in buildings is methane?
Most homes in California burn natural gas or propane for space heating, water heating, and cooking. These gases&m
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We are experiencing a massive labor shortage for residential buildings now going on a decade. To make matters worse, there are few and far between training and opportunities for net-zero, decarbonizat
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Passive House as an Ecosystem, by Connecticut Passive House, Online, March 3, 12 pm ET
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Carbon Reduction Goes Beyond the Envelope. Carbon reduction in the Passive House ecosystem involves three distinct systems: the Passive House, the renewable energy components, and the s
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois
The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…
Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST
Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.
Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi
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Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid
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Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso
This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and
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SBESC's Public Workshop On Clearwater Project Construction, April 26, 2018, 6:30 PM, Carson, CA
Construction on the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's Clearwater Project begins in 2018. The project will protect local waterways by addressing aging sewer system infrastructure. Above-gr…
USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - May 24 - 5:30 - 8pm - Boston
Join green technology firms and building product companies to discuss cutting-edge research and products to support net positive energy buildings. Start the night off by catching up with your colleagu…
Webinar - Being Green, Made Easier! LID and GI Monitoring, Maintenance & Tracking, March 13
Enhance the effectiveness and capacity of your Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) systems! Join Daniel Apt, president of Olaunu and experienced LID professional, for a live …
arpa-e Energy Innovation Summit
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about Americ…
Join Renew Energy Initiative in partnership with the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals in welcoming Jeff Grybowski and colleagues for an update on Deep Water Wind’s work over the p…
Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME
At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…
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