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In the Midwest, incentives to use renewable energy set at state-level remains low compared to other areas in the US, such as the West- and East Coast. The absence of incentives and targets results in
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Climate Week Showcase: Smart Buildings & Emerging Tech, September 23, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange for an engaging showcase spotlighting exciting developments in high-performance building and retrofit technologies. Hear from subject matter experts regarding advanced so
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A to Z Green Building Tour at Carrick Library, August 20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4-6:30 pm
Accelerate to Zero (A to Z) Green Building Tour at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Passive House Carrick Branch August 20
In 2001, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) launched the Libraries
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Free Webinar: Planning & Quantifying Your Electrification Journey, July 22, 10 am - 12 pm PT
This class will guide attendees through the process of creating effective electrification plans for a company or site. It will help attendees to identify their end goals, whether they a
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Free Webinar: Mechanical Systems in Detail, June 26, 12-2 pm, PT
This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types, th
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Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, May 30, 11am - 1pm, San Francisco, California (Free)
Join BayREN, StopWaste, and Franklin Energy on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1912 home in San Francisco will provide a firsthand l
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NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois
NeoCon has served as a world leading platform and important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers id
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This class explores the policy drivers that are pushing the integration of commercial heat pump water heating (CHPWH) systems and highlights the economic, energy, and environmental advantages of heat
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Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be
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Zero Waste Forum 2025, March 30, Hybrid Event, Online and in Hollywood, Florida
The 2025 Zero Waste Forum is hosted by Race to Zero Waste in partnership with Broward Clean Air and Debris Free Oceans during #ZeroWasteWeek, building on conversations from the International Day
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Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM
New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.
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During session 5 we will continue our dicussion on the final pillars of Green Building, water and place!
As droughts grips the planet and water bills increase, the places we live can find easy ways
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Join us as we discuss how to incorporate the 5 pillars of green building into any project type. Gain more knowledge of what's new in the residential sector and where we are headed regarding home h
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Intro to PassivHaus, USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, 10/19, 8:30-10 am, Boston
This well known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Passive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level…
Join this virtual Pro Tour to go behind-the-scenes with members of the team responsible for the Tree of Life project, a new building in Queens that will include 174 units of Passive House certified ho
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Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes
Recorded: February 26, 2021
Moderator: Brett Little, Program Manager GreenHome Institute
Speakers: This session i
Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception 2020, May 20, 4 pm EDT
Typically, the Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception is a celebration of the progress the District has made towards reaching 50% reductions in energy use, water use, and transportation em
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Sustainability Symposium 2021: Into the Light, April 21-22
COVID, along with unbridled social unrest, historic wildfires, and devastating superstorms, rocked us to our core in 2020. With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel
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2018 ACEEE Rural Energy Conference, Oct 29, Atlanta, GA
In our 2018 Rural Energy Conference, leaders from industry, utilities, cooperatives, non-profits, academia, and all levels of government will discuss how energy efficiency technologies and programs ca…
Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways, Nov 8, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT, Webinar
Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways Stabilized stonedust / Stabilized decomposed granite – The Natural Choice for permeable ADA-complaint pathways Stabilized stonedust (also called stabili…
South East Recycling Trade Show, Mar 4 - 7, Orlando, FL
Started over 30 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama, the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) is an educational and networking event that focuses on specific Issues related to recycling. I…
Roaring Fork Climate Action, Nov 15, 6-9pm, Aspen, Colorado
Climate action at the federal level is rolling back, fortunately climate action at the local level is in full swing! See what steps are being taken to increase Roaring Fork Valley's resiliency & how y…
Connect USGBC Wisconsin, November 15, Milwaukee, WI
Join us at The Rumpus Room, and meet our MLAB Members, our Committee Members, LEED APs, LEED Fellows, Members, Emerging Professionals and other leaders in our green building community. Share your…
Statewide Climate Resiliency Strategy Roundtable, Oct 17, 3-5pm, Narragansett, Rhode Island
RI is gathering input from community leaders from across the state on climate change impacts now, and in the future. The input will help inform Rhode Island's first climate resiliency strategy. Our…
2017 Connecticut Green Building Awards, November 2nd , New Haven
Each year, CTGBC recognizes outstanding green building projects in Connecticut. Join us on November 2nd for the 2017 CT Green Building Awards! 6:00 pm - Networking 7:00 pm - Awards ceremony Drink…
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