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Webinar - Energy Democracy,Thursday, February 21, 12-1pm EST
In this webinar, author Craig Morris will be speaking about energy policy and how it affects our daily lives. Power generation began with small local power facilities, often owned by the local municip
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Energy Efficiency: Educators, Online Workshop, November 7, 1 - 4 pm BST (UK)
Designed to support educators in building their knowledge and confidence around net zero and sustainability in construction and the built environment, this workshop is ideal for tutors, curriculum lea
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Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 6, Boston, Massachusetts
The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing
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Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET
We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi
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Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT
Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source
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Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle
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Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT
Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.
The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin
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Free Webinar: EAS - Tour the Largest Passive House Window Showroom in America, May 29, 12 pm ET
European Architectural Supply (EAS) has been importing European windows for 21 years and was one of the earliest suppliers of Passive House windows in North America. They have supplied windows to the
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Appalachian Energy Summit 2025, June 4, Boone, North Carolina (NC)
The Appalachian Energy Summit is designed primarily for faculty, staff, and students at institutions of higher learning, as well as local and state government staff and employees of non-profit organiz
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Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, precision, and safety benefits of cooking with energy efficient induction cooktops over fossil
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The New York City Department of Buildings released much-anticipated proposed rules for compliance with the City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97.
Local Law 97, a key facet of
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4th Global Summit on Climate Change, September 16-17, Seoul, South Korea
On behalf of Climate Congress 2019 Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite academics, counsellors, educators, environmentalist, policy makers, research scientists, self-help group fac
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EBC Ninth Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit
January 29, 2015 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Sheraton Framingham Hotel 1657 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 The Ninth Annual EBC Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit will update …
Architecture Beyond Convention Symposium 2019, February 6 in Toronto, Canada
The Architecture Beyond Convention Symposium 2019: Presented by Sustainable and The Ryerson University Master of Architecture Class of 2020
The event will feature a set of key speakers discuss
Webinar: Better Building Codes, Wednesday January 16, 7-8 pm
As a climate advocate, you know buildings have an impact on climate in our communities and beyond. Join Sierra Club, Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council
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Energy Upgrade Workshop, March, 27, 2019,6pm-7pm Sarasota, Florida
Join us for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy, water, and cost saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do It Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) worth up t
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When; October 30th, 2018 6:00 PM through December 11th, 2018 9:00 PM
R.W. Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 14, Amherst, MA, 10:45 am
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world.
See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building's potable water. Check ou
ZNE Living in Mid-Coast Maine, Nov 9, Falmouth, ME
Join NESEA for this Pro Tour of a single-family, net-zero energy home designed to meet ambitious performance metrics in a cold, coastal climate. The hosting team from Benjamin + Company will sha
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Rural Resiliency Forum, October 23- Staunton, Virginia
The most recent extreme weather event — Hurricane Michael — has tallied deaths and destruction in Virginia and even more massive consequences in our neighboring states. The Rural Resilienc
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To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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Webinar: Practices for Cultivating Change in Building Community Resilience, Sept 20, 12-1:15 EDT
Bridging differences is an essential step toward a more resilient future. In order to address current and impending impacts of climate change, we must work collaboratively. This means constructively e…
Young Professionals In Energy - Boston: Conversation with MA EEA Secretary Beaton, April 30th
YPE Boston: Conversation with MA EEA Secretary Beaton Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 6 to 7:30 pm District Hall 75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA Please join the Young Professionals in Energy Boston chapt…
Non-Toxic Fire Safety in Massachusetts Symposium, April 9, 9am-12:30 pm
Non-Toxic Fire Safety in Massachusetts April 9th, 2015 9:00am-12:30pm Join the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Silent Spring Institute, Harvard, Healthcare without Harm, Blue Cross Blu…
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