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Understanding and Overcoming Zoning Obstacles for Tiny Houses (Article Posted)
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I wanted to make sure to link to Gina's article, "Tiny Houses - Understanding and Overcoming Zoning Obstacles." I think she makes a good argument that i
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Based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55*, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, this course covers the theory and principles of the standard. It is intended to bridge the gap between the
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Home Weatherization and Resiliency, July 22 - 23, Atlanta, Georgia
Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow
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Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era, Online, August 25, 2 - 3 pm ET
AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a strong foundation before adopting advanced technologies is essential. This webinar will focus
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, code requirements for HPWH
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Ann Arbor Public Schools is helping lead Michigan’s transition toward healthier, lower-carbon buildings through the adoption of mass timber construction in its new school facilities. As part of
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Free Webinar: Natural Insulation for Low Carbon Builds, June 16, 10 - 11:30 am PT
Natural Insulation has many benefits for builders and occupants but not everyone is familiar with these products. Discover how natural insulation products can be the perfect solution for you. Our natu
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Building Innovation 2026, May 19 - 20, McLean, Virginia
At NIBS’ annual Building Innovation conference, attendees explore challenges, solutions, new technologies, groundbreaking strategies, and more. There’s no other event that brings together
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An all-day symposium that will focus on the interplay between affordability and environmental regulation.
Affordability concerns are ubiquitous in conversations on environmental and climate policy
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Home Efficiency Forum 2019, October 17-18, Portland, Oregon
Home Efficiency Forum gives Northwest building experts a chance to break new ground in high-efficiency building practices. The 2019 theme is Expanding Opportunities. Join for two days of trainings, ne
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Colorado Green Schools Summit, October 30, Arvada, CO
The USGBC Green Schools Summit is the Mountain Region's only conference dedicated to convening green building industry professionals, school decision makers, educators, and parents to further advance
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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, September 20, Los Angeles, CA
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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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean energy companies in MA. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Vocational Internship Program (VIP) helps pr
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Google's Project Sunroof Helps You See if Solar Panels are Right for You
Google has just released their Project Sunroof, which utilizes Google Maps to see how much money you will save by installing solar panels on your roof. This is done by first analyzing how much sun wil…
Join the Western Mass Green Consortium for a screening + discussion of the keynote address from NESEA's 2019 BuildingEnergy Boston conference. Presenters Chris Magwood (Endeavour Ce
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India’s Renewable Investments Near $20 Billion
India’s renewable energy exceeded that of traditional fossil fuel-based power production for the first time in 2017. India’s renewable investment also reached about $20 billion in renewabl
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Global support for the circular economy is gathering momentum -- and the building industry is quickly beginning to embrace its principles. But what is it? And how can your material choices transform t
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Participate in DOE's 50001 Ready Program - Central Texas
SPEER has received a grant and is implementing a pilot program in the Central Texas region. It’s an opportunity to participate in DOE’S 50001 Ready free of charge through this grant. This
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CleanTech Open Northeast New York Kickoff Party - March 22, 7 pm
CleanTech Open Northeast New York Kickoff Party - March 22, 7 pm Urban Future Lab 15 MetroTech Center Brooklyn, NY Get ready for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up t…
Did You Know that Oakland, CA has a Green Building Resource Center?
Oakland California's Green Building Resource Center Open 8am - 4 pm Monday- Friday Closed Holidays and Weekends. From the City of Oakland's Green Building Resources Page: Located next to…
Webinar: "The Road Past Paris: What Happened at the COP 21 Climate Talks and Where Do We Go From Here?” December 15, 2015 10-11 AM EST World Resources Institute will host a global webinar to …
Climate March in Support of Paris COP21 Talks - More important than Ever - Nov 28-29
On the eve of the biggest U.N summit of the decade in Paris, the climate movement is taking to the streets. With climate change in the global spotlight, this is our chance to help set an ambitious age…
Patagonia Presents a film by Sweetgrass Productions: Keep Jumbo Wild Sunday, November 1st Doors: 7:30 pm, Film 8 pm FREE! Join Patagonia Ambassador Pep Fujas for the Boston premiere of Jum…
Philadelphia's Comcast Center is expected to be the tallest LEED-Certified Building in the US
Philadelphia continues to make green building progress, placing 14th of 30 markets on the 2015 Green Building Adoption Index, by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University. According to a report by…
Massachusetts Residents: Send a Letter to Support the new Mass Power Forward program!
Send an email to Governor Baker and your State Representatives to support Mass Power Forward, a statewide coalition committed to securing energy policy that supports local renewable energy, keeps ener…
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