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The Chicago Chapter of IBPSA-USA and AIA-Chicago will host the Design 2 Decarb: Chicago Conference in June 2022. This one-day event offers the Chicago AEC community a deep dive into decarbonization st
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Operationalizing Climate Resiliency through EHS, March 10, 2 - 3 pm ET
As climate change continues to pose physical threats to operational stability, companies and their stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing resiliency and responding to evolving climate regulatory d
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Solar & Storage Expo Andhra Pradesh 2026, February 10, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Solar & Storage Expo Andhra Pradesh 2026 is the largest solar and storage gathering in the state, and will feature 300+ conference attendees. The event brings together professionals and offic
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, February 12, 9 am - 1 pm PT
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs of gas in new homes. Electricity becom
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Green Schools Conference, February 17-19, San Diego, California
The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina and Spa in San Diego, California.
Each year, the GSC brings together a natio
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Super Insulation for Zero-Energy Buildings, Three Online Sessions, January 5-19, 6 - 8 pm
This course covers the fundamentals for designing and building zero-energy homes by covering key principles of building science and energy performance. Topics include life safety, healthy home fundame
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Free Webinar: Why Passive House?, November 14, 12 - 1 pm ET
You’ve heard the buzz around Passive House, but you’re not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different?
PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principle
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Join NESEA in Boston for an exceptional case study of how sustainability, equity, and innovation intersect in the built environment. We will be touring this new 68,000-square-foot campus in Roxbury&rs
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, code requirements for HPWH
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Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All
Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home energy management integrated and seamless to operate. In this video, Matt i
Online Course: Buildings and Carbon, September 13, 1 pm ET
This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related ca
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Getting to Zero Forum, Live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Virtual, May 10 - 12, 2023
The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to zero energy and zero carbon buildings. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and ar
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Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, Online Roundtable, July 6, 3PM
Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 MMtCO2e, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address th
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Rich Earth Institute: Urine Nutrient Reclamation, March 10, 11 am - 12 noon, Amherst, MA
Founded in 2012, the Rich Earth Institute established the nation’s first community scale urine recycling program, the Urine Nutrient Reclamation Project. As leaders in this emerging field, they have…
Webinar: Copper -- Essential Element of Sustainable and Resilient Design, June 1, 12 pm EDT
This one-hour course will teach about copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Participants will leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables
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CARE 20th Annual Conference, May 3-4, Minneapolis
Register today for the opportunity to gain insights on new products and tech in carpet recycling, lessons from the field, research insights and updates on industry trends.
Confirmed speakers for th
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The 2022 MIT Energy Conference, March 31 - April 1, In-Person and Online, Cambridge, MA
the MIT Energy Conference is the largest student-led energy conference in the U.S., first held in 2006. The 2022 MIT Energy Conference will return in-person at the Boston Marriott Cambridge
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Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, Online Webinar, February 1, 12 pm
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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6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston (Networking hour begins at 5:30) A panel of seasoned high performance window and door supplier/installers with share their expertise on best practices, what works, what do…
Here you’ll find the most current program details for Building Lasting Change with WorldGBC Congress events. Activities run from Tuesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 7.
Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, Chicago, IL
The 3rd Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, 2018 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev…
Timber Frame House Raising, Yestermorrow School, May 12, Waitsfield, VT
Join us in celebrating the raising of the new timber frame outdoor classroom on the Yestermorrow campus! This project was made possible thanks to the efforts of numerous instructors, student, staff…
How can users’ behavior improve green building efficiency?
Users’ behavior can achieve a considerable impact on a green building efficiency. For it to work, people need to understand why and how they can contribute to the building. Therefore, to teach,
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USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting, April 9, Boston
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …
2018 Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference, March 30, Manchester, NH
The 2018 LOCAL SOLUTIONS: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference will bring together local government decision-makers and other community-based participants in learning how to prepare for climate cha…
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