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Solar Power Mountain West 2019, March 18-20, Aurora, CO
Solar Power Mountain West is returning to Aurora, Colorado in March to discuss the impact of the recent election results, innovations in project financing, new technologies for grid management and new
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As more homeowners look to electrify with EV chargers, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and other high-demand appliances, electrical capacity is often perceived as a major barrier especially in old
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MIT Energy Conference, February 23-24, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The 20th anniversary of the world's largest student-run energy conference, themed "Securing the Energy Future - Resources for Resilience".
The MIT Energy Conference is the w
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IHACI: (CAQI/QM/QS) Air Distribution Module, March 11-19, Tulare, California
This four-part seminar starts with the practical fundamentals and theory behind basic air distribution systems and systematically moves through the process involved for Quality Installa
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Interest in so called “balcony solar” – smaller scale, plug and play solar PV systems that homeowners and renters can install themselves – is growing, driven in part by energy
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Join RDH Building Science’s David Stanton (Senior Engineer) and John Mann (CPHC, Phius Verifier, HERS Rater) as they present the essentials of airtightness testing—what it is, why it matte
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Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, November 12, 2 - 3 pm CT
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 (and everywhere)
Free Webinar: Ready, Set, Scale, November 4, 11 am ET
The Ready, Set, Scale. The webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. Join Northeast Energy Efficienc
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Intro to WELL Building Standard, Online Course, August 28, 12 - 2 pm
This course provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. Participants will learn the medical basis for the seven concept categories, including: Ai
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Free Webinar: Microgrids for a Resilient Renewable Future, August 13, 10-11 am PT
Join for an engaging webinar on how microgrids play a key role in modernizing the power grid, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, and strengthening community resilience.
As utilities w
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In this advanced electric vehicle (EV) training, gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin an EV charging project. During this session, industry experts will discuss the process
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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.
Participants
Grassroots, govern
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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Massachusetts plans to reduce global warming emissions by 80% by developing a Clean Energy Standard. Great, right? But this plan might rely on nuclear power, which produces huge quantities of hig…
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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