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Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project
In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site a
Free Webinar: Charged Up - Everything you need to know about EV Charging, December 18, 12- 1pm
Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up
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Historic investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have set the stage for significant improvements in clean transportation, affordable housing, and industrial i
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Decarbonizing multifamily properties presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to involving residents and staff. Thoughtful engagement can lead to better use of new technologies, significan
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Free Webinar: Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive, October 22, 9 - 11 am
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This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families wa
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For as long as we’ve built homes, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operatio
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Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas
This free interactive training will focus on connecting K-12 school district decision makers with their peers, experts, and key resources to develop, fund, and implement climate resiliency plans and i
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EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training course provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in
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600 million tons of construction and demolition waste was discarded in the U.S. alone in 2018, according to the EPA, and The World Bank reports that 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generate
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Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT
IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com
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Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT
Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!
Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand
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Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, July 22, 7:00pm, EDT
This RIBA & BIID-approved CPD webinar will inform and inspire about the safety, function and creative possibilities of entrance matting.
During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the fun
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Heat Pumps with Florence Collier, June 23, 12:30-1:45 pm EDT / 5:30 - 6:45 pm BST
Carbon Co-op is pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.
This event is for main contractors, general buil
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Engage with fellow industry leaders, weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, builders and remodelers, program administrators, and others working in the residential energ…
Virtual Conference: 2021 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 25-26
Want to know how financing can drive a clean energy future? Join us for the 13th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum (EEFF) — the premier conference for industry leaders like you
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Wall Street Green Summit, April 26 - 30, Online
Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, the Wall Street Green Summit covers industry developments and features the leading practitioners in sustainability. More importantly, it is aimed at building the sust
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Women are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth.
This event is for professionals to network and connect with l
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The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO
The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…
The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada
The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…
All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India
The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…
HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, Feb 13-14, New York
Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to sta…
Grid Evolution Summit – A National Town Meeting, July 9 - 12, Washington, DC
From the state of the 51st State to expert insights from regulators and Congressman Paul Tonko, last year’s summit exceeded all expectations. Learn why regulators, utility commissioners, the de…
2017 HBS Energy Symposium Oct 21st Boston MA
Building on last year's symposium that drew over 600 attendees, Energy Symposium 2017: Exploring New Horizons convenes utilities, startups, executives innovating in the energy ecosystem, and academics…
Built Positive New York Workshop: Exploring Buildings as Materials Banks Oct 17th
Built Positive, an initiative of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, is a co-creative movement to increase the built environment’s positive impact on people, planet, and economy by d…
Boston's Green Day Out, Tour 4 Green Buildings, November 6
Visit three buildings designed to meet the Living Building Challenge (LBC), and a fourth using the most advanced cross-laminated timber construction in the United States. Boston Collaborative/MAGBC, w…
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