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Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in co
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MI Healthy Climate Conference, May 16-17, Lansing, Michigan
Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the MI Healthy Climate Conference 2024!
“Accelerating Action” is the theme of this year'
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Free Webinar - Powering Progress: All-Electric Design Incentives with Clean Energy Homes
Secure a strategic advantage in California’s development landscape by embracing the future of affordable multifamily building electrification. Join the Clean Energy Homes team for an upcoming we
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From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit
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Virtual Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, March 8
Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join Tradebase for a virtual conference that brings together industry
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Sustainable Lighting, February 21, 5:30-7:30 pm PT
Sustainable design is a fundamental part of our lighting industry. As part of the design process, they aim to reduce the usage of energy and to reduce the wasteful impact on the environment we live in
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Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, January 30, 9-11 am PT
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct des
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21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 13, 1- 2 pm, Woodinville, Washington
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!
You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the
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2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18
December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Black community. This summit is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change.
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Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST
GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G
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Deciding When to Replace Windows
Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency!
In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin
Southface Institute, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training, December 5 - 7
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the c
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Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u
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UGBBCMA Annual Sustainable Dinner, Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm
Attend the UGBBCMA's 4th Annual Sustainable Dinner, at the Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm This annual event provides attendees with a firsthand experience into the world of “green” cook…
FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement
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Conference
The keynote presentation, breakout sessions, tours, exhibitors, and networking offer a full day to delve into sustainability.
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Open Architecture Collaborative Boston, Dec 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8PM, Boston, MA
Open Architecture Collaborative Boston
BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston
Price: This meeting is free and open to all
Design has the power to improve the world. Open Architectu
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Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Feb 25th, 2019, Newark, NJ
Join North American Passive House Network for a 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.
This course is for all building professionals: archi
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MIT Sustainability Summit: An Exploration of Sustainable Mobility, April 26, Cambridge MA
An Exploration of Sustainable Mobility
In 2019, MIT is hosting the eleventh annual Sustainability Summit where the theme will focus on sustainable mobility and access. We will explore the current a
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Smart Energy/CIEI & Expo 2018/Greenbuilding Brasil, November 5-7, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
The Smart Energy International Conference - Smart Energy CIEI & EXPO 2018 comes to its 9th edition with a novelty. This year, the event joins the Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference
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Regenerative and Sustainable...What's the Difference?
Regenerative and sustainable. I thought they were the same thing and interchangeable. I was wrong.
Regenerative architecture…focuses on reducing the environmental impacts of buildings. But i
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2018 Tennessee Green Industry Expo, September 27-28, Lebanon, TN
The Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association and the Middle Tennessee Nursery Association are excited to be partnering for the Tennessee Green Industry Expo!! New Dates and New Location!! Sept…
California Aims for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2045
California would shift to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 under a legislation passed by the state Assembly. The bill awaits a second approval from the Senate and Governor Jerry Brown's
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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, August 23, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…
Thursday, March 12th, 2015 First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: 7:00 p.m Current Legislation and the Net Metering and Solar Task Force: Will M…
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