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Greenbiz 20, February 4-6, Scottsdale, AZ
GreenBiz 20 is the premier annual event for more than 1,500 sustainability leaders and practitioners — from the business world, government agencies, academia and NGOs — to connect and expl
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Annual Eversource Net Zero Energy Conference, Free & Online, October 16, 9 am - 1 pm ET
Learn from the experts at B2Q Associates, CMTA, SMMA and Lincoln Schools about how net zero energy buildings are being designed and constructed today. The agenda for this event includes a sp
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Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, September 10, 9-11:30 am PT
The Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insula
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Three RESNET standards combined: 1 - operations (HERS Index), 2 - the grid (CO2 Index) and 3 - embodied carbon (currently being written) provide capacity to analyze Carbon Usage Intensity. This webina
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Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulation Installation, July 31, 1-2 pm EDT
Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation (1 hour)
The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, September 26, 9 am - 1 pm
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a
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All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci
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This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations
Free Webinar: Financials of Solar & Storage (Battery), May 16, 10am-12pm PT
Evaluating the financials of solar projects with and without battery storage can be complex. This class will give attendees the ability to evaluate solar decisions for their own projects with the same
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Gulf Coast: LEED Green Associate Exam Study Session, April 18, Houston (Now Online!)
About this Event
For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam
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KLAR Studio welcomes CTPH to tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House in the making. Join KLAR representative Nate Bowler with Paul Gudas, of Skyview Builders and KLAR princi
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2020 Las Vegas International Builders Show (IBS), January 21-23, Las Vegas, NV
All Homes Start Here: Exhibits
The 2020 Builders' Show will bring together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space
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Webinar: Innovation in Food Rescue Today Leads to Food Security Tomorrow, January 21, 1 pm ET
The impact of food waste is undeniable. Here in the US alone, more than 72B pounds of food is wasted, not including food wasted in the home, and this is in a country where more than 36 million p
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The SEED Summit for Social Enterprise, "Growing Businesses with Impact" - April 29 and 30
Jointly hosted by Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Brown University, The SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and community leaders committed to soc…
(Now Online!) Women in Green: Culture of Courage, Built Environment Plus, March 30, Boston, MA
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Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
This event will now be held remotely through Zoom web conferencing
IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to COVID-19, th
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RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA
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 out
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Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA
Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning
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NAAEE’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and S
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The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …
July 23rd: FREE Hands-On Home Efficiency Workshop - Learn About the Latest from the Best
It's home improvement season and we have an unequaled opportunity for you all. On Saturday, July 23rd, John Avenson of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Todd Collins of AE Building Systems…
Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm
The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting its variety of contaminations, the stories of its victims, the false promise of an economic boom, with a focus on clean energy solutions t…
Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK
The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy effic…
ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session, June 29, 1:30-4 pm - New Haven, Connecticut
June 29 ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session Wednesday June 29, 1:30 to 4pm EnergizeCT Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT Join Energize Connecticut, in partn…
NYSERDA seeks a Senior Project Manager in Albany or NYC
Senior Project Manager, NY-Sun - Albany or NYC Office From the NYSERDA Site: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NY-Sun…
Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
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