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The Earth Convention Webinars - Sustainable Cities, April 14, 1 pm EST / 6 pm BST
Today, we live in an increasingly urbanised world. According to the UN around 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase, rising to 68% by 2050
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Join NESEA for a Pro Tour that demonstrates, at real scale, how high-performance building strategies can directly support both climate goals and housing affordability. NESEA will be touring and learni
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Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40%
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Passivhaus Open Days 2026: Summer edition, June 26 - 28, United Kingdom, UK
Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the UK generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning more ab
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Passive House Canada Conference, May 25 – 27, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Join Passive House Canada at the Richmond Conference Centre or Live Online
Passive House Canada is bringing Canada's high-performance building industry together again for the 8th annual Pa
Green California Summit, September 15-16, Pasadena, California
We are bringing together our two flagship events (Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit) for ONE unforgettable 20-year celebration for the Public
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This training is designed to equip building department staff with a clear understanding of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and its role in advancing sustainability within the s
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Free Webinar: Materials and Resources Green Building Basics, March 9, 9 - 10:30 am
Join GBA to set the stage for Materials & Resources Week with an accessible primer on the essential concepts that shape today’s building materials landscape. This “back to basics&rdquo
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Free Webinar: Is a Used EV Right For You?, February 11, 12 pm
Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every y
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Eversource and Avangrid invite you to an open discussion on energy efficiency solutions for multifamily properties
Energy efficiency at multifamily properties makes good business sense.
When mul
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VERGE Electrify - Free Online Event, Hosted by GreenBiz, May 25-26
Rapid electrification is critical to reach deep decarbonization and solve the climate crisis. VERGE Electrify, a new online event from the VERGE conference and forum series, focuses on how markets, te
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Leaf Blower Bans and other Noise Pollution Limits On the Rise
A somewhat unexpected result of the 2020 COVID19 pandemic seems to be increased interest in gas-powered leaf blower and related bans. The virus of course caused many people to stay home and kept
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The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back) infrastructure in cities are now front and centre globally. Faced with a combi
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Recent research points to continuous shifts in market interest as it relates to sustainability. This webinar highlights the REALTORS and Sustainability 2017 Report that points to market opportunities …
Vanderbilt University has been honored with a 2020 Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the institution’s achievements in green building and its commitment to creating a hea
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Join the NAACP Centering Equity in the Sustainable Building Sector (CESBS) Initiative and the International Code Council on March 2nd for a critical conversation about the role of building codes in ou
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Webinar: Designing Waste Out: Taking Action, Making Change, February 24, 6 pm EST
While research shows the importance of awareness as a necessary first step for behavioral change, research also shows that awareness is necessary but not sufficient. The complexity of issues such as c
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This training is specially designed for architects and engineers by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Ene…
Orange Button Program Update, October 19,11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar
Get Caught Up on the Orange ButtonSM Initiative (originally named Solar Bankability Data to Advance Transactions and Access). In this solar industry focused webinar, program leaders will provide an…
Have you wondered what you can do with old cabinet doors? Or have you been wanting a fun chalkboard for your home or office? Then come on down for this workshop and go home with your own personalized …
85% of Massachusetts households don’t have a viable roof for solar or are financially unable to install solar on their own property. In Westhampton, Clarksburg, Hinsdale, Pittsfield, Cloverdale, Hol…
The Future of Fossil Fuels - Heating & Transportation Policy & Strategies, 10/19, Hallowell, Maine
Home heating and transportation fuel consumption make Maine one of the most petroleum-dependent states in the nation, with the highest per capita petroleum consumption in New England. Maine has the hi…
Improving Resilience Through Microgrids & Battery Storage, October 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Washington, DC
The utilization of microgrids plus battery storage is seen increasingly by public and private organizations as the wave of the future to help ensure energy reliability and security in the age of extre…
NYC Climate Alliance - Creating an Alliance to Achieve NYC's 80x50 Goals - Sept 21
Creating an Alliance to Achieve 80x50 A NYC Climate Action Alliance forum Thursday, Sep 21, 2017 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The NYC Climate Action Alliance will be holding a panel discussion focused on…
The Road to Our Clean Transportation Future - September 26, Boston
After immense success reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the electric sector across the Northeast, public and private sector leaders are increasingly focusing on the transportation sector. Fueling t…
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