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Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm
Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c
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Part of a broader statewide sustainability goal, JCJ Architecture, Consulting Engineers Services (CES), and Steven Winter Associates (SWA) came together to bring Connecticut’s High Performance G
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Free Webinar: Building practice for a JUST future, October 7, 12:30 - 2 pm BST
Earlier this year, the Centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) launched a new powerhouse of social science, research, and action, to accelerate a fair and equitable transf
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BE+ Green Building Bike Tour 2025, September 13, Boston, Massachusetts
Join the BE+ Emerging Professionals for an urban biking experience you won’t want to miss!
Centered around the Charles River and ending in Cambridge Crossing, we will be highlighting pro
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Common financial analysis metrics such as simple payback period and return on investment (ROI) do not fully capture the costs and benefits of projects. This webinar will present a holistic financial a
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Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online, July 9-10, 9 am -1 pm ET
During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J calculation
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Pro Tour: Under Construction Passive House with Integrated PV Roof, June 13, 1-5 pm, Bethany, CT
About the Project
With a brook on the property, the sensitive hydrology demanded a rigorous stormwater management approach, incorporating rain chains and on-site infiltration wells to mitigate runo
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Free Webinar: Is a used EV right for you?, June 26, 12 pm, ET
Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and a better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every
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Providence Wind Turbine Tour, June 4, Providence, Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commission, will conduct a tour of a wind turbine that supplies power to Rhode Island's Communi
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In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi
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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST
Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or
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Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm
Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!
Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n
GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT
During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil
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GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11th 7:30-10:00am
GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11 | 7:30-10:00am Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13214 Join GreeningUSA for their annual meeting. …
Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash
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Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT
Proposed Format
- The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
- A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,
Green Schools Summit, Online, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm EST
The USGBC Mountain Region and the Center for Green Schools are hosting the 2020 Green Schools Virtual Summit. The summit offers an opportunity to connect with your peers, learn about how others are re
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2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,
The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…
Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV
Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley
Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…
Net Zero Building Tour, August 7
On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…
South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards
As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …
Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope
Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…
Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST
The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…
2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st
Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…
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