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Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST
Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink
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Whether you're pursuing Green Communities certification for the first time or transitioning from previous versions of the standard, this introductory webinar will help you navigate the 2026 Enterp
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Northwest Green Building Slam, November 7, Seattle, Washington
This year’s event features the crowd-favorite Slam-style inspiration with 10 speakers with 10 slides for 10 minutes each with live-streaming. Get ready to be inspired as industry professionals s
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Free Webinar: Straw SIPS & Carbon Drawdown in the Built Environment, November 11, 12 pm ET
Building with straw is an excellent option for projects looking to not only minimize embodied carbon emissions, but maximize positive climate impacts through carbon drawdown and storage. Straw SIPs, o
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Are you planning to earn your LEED AP Building Design & Construction professional credential? Join this training to kickstart or enhance your study process for the new LEED v5. With this LEED AP B
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Passivhaus Open Days 2026 - Winter Edition, November 13 - 15, United Kingdom
Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the UK generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning more ab
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Pro Tour: Electrified Town Garage, November 6, East Montpelier, Vermont
Join NESEA for a Pro Tour where you all will learn about East Montpelier Vermont's decision and process to electrify its new city garage, which could be a replicable solution for other towns
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Not all building energy audits deliver results, and the gap between those that do and those that don’t comes down to more than just technical expertise. In this practical, insight-driven session
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Free CE Webinar: Foundational Insulation with Stone Wool, April 14, 12 pm EDT
This course will discuss the benefits of stone wool insulation in below grade applications. With different options of foundation styles, basements, crawlspaces and slab on grade, there is many differe
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An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)
Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire. Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related
Free CE Webinar: Appraiser Analysis of High-Performance Midwest Homes, March 10, 12 pm EST
Elevate Energy released a first-of-its-kind, Midwest focused, appraiser-led analysis, Realizing the Value: An Appraiser-Led Analysis of the High-Performing Home Premium in Leading Midwest Markets. To
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About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu
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Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.
Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building
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Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm
Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …
USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support
On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and
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Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co
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Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT
A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.
As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with
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This webinar will highlight stories from City Habitats, a regional collaborative formed to use nature to help address the challenges of water and air quality while supporting thriving communities. Rep…
Bridge the Divide: Envelope and HVAC Design Integration, October 5, 4-7:30 pm, Chicago
The design of a building’s exterior envelope affects performance from day one and often remains unaltered throughout the building’s life. When it comes to energy efficiency and occupant comfort, t…
USGBC MA Residential Committee, with Peter Lawrence from Biomimicry New England
USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, September 11 Guest Speaker: Peter Lawrence, Biomimicry New England The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the…
Green Construction Homes Tour, August 15 in Chattanooga, TN
Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students …
Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska
Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…
Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles
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 …
Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session
As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…
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