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Shelter from the Storm: Powering Community Resilience Hubs, July 19 11AM
Community resilience hubs are locally identified and community-serving facilities that provide residents year-round access to support resources. During extreme weather, they can reduce the burden on e
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There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S. representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint.
But how do we approach gre
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Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) 2023 Fuels Conference, September 18, Boston, MA
The transition to renewable and clean energy sources is paramount, but it cannot be achieved without addressing pipeline networks and transportation fuels that have long been the backbone of global en
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ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business?
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company beco
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Free Webinar: Save Money On An Electric Car: Rebates & Incentives, July 26, 7 pm ET
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f
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Make ESG Work for You, A San Diego Green Building Council Webinar, July 20, 11am - 1pm PT
ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance. This term is caught up in the public, sustainability circles, across industries, and various investment types, yet at its core can be a universal strateg
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USGBC-LA Thought Leadership Series: Building Climate Resilience, June 22, 4 pm PT
This webinar entails a deep discussion on how we develop a kit of parts around creating a network of resilience hubs around the City of Los Angeles. At this event, participants will
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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Virtual Course with Urban Green Council, June 1, 9 am - 2 pm
In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
This course is ideal for any
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SPEER Workshop + Happy Hour, May 25, 2-4:30 pm, Dallas, TX
SPEER, in collaboration with the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Texas Chapter, will feature a panel discussion focused on “No dollar left behind”. The panel will provide up-to-d
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This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha
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Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA
Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive Hou
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E Source Forum 2022, September 13-16, Denver, CO
The conference is getting together in person, September 13–16 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, to celebrate 35 years of the E Source Forum. This year’s theme is Empowering the Sustainable
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Join Resonant Energy, LISC Boston and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for a summer series of free webinars exploring different topics relevant to installing
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Greenovate City of Boston, Friday Fun with Greenovate, April 20, 4:30-6pm, Boston, MA
This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting our the Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials to the general pu…
Webinar: New Masonry Cleaning Procedures and Design Strategies, AIA Florida, June 14, 11 am ET
The first course (12 pm) provides useful knowledge that can be used to assure a masonry project's surfaces, exterior or interior, has been properly treated during the final wash-down stage of
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For Sale: Healthy, Energy Efficient Micro-Farm in Concord, MA
20 Darton Street in Concord, MA is looking for a new owner!
This is where I have lived for over 45 years and it is time for a change. One of my goals here has been to live in the present
This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati
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Today we live in a world that creates more waste than it does reduce, reuse, or recycle. Designers in all disciplines are trying to address this through the exploration of new materials and production
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It's Electrifying: Direct From The Manufacturer, July 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm, New York City
For New York City buildings to be powered by clean, renewable energy, many will eventually need to upgrade to electrified heating systems. Meeting the demand for a wide variety of products for new pro…
Webinar - Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance, Thursday, 12-1 pm EDT, June 28
With so many options in today's marketplace, specifying paint can be a challenge. Understanding the chemistry behind the performance features of paints will help you specify more confidently. This pro…
Lighting Retrofits: Making the Best Choices Now to Ensure Future Performance, June 13, WI
LED technologies will last a decade or more, so how can you make the right decisions today that will ensure great performance years into the future? Learn to balance today’s options and costs with l…
Harvard Study: Green Buildings Save $6.7 Billion in Combined Health and Climate Benefits
Buildings consume nearly 40% of primary energy production in the world. Green buildings significantly and substantially reduce energy consumption. However, the co-benefits to health through energy red
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GreenBiz 19, for Sustainable Business, Feb 26 - 28, 2019, Phoenix, AZ
Join the world’s brightest thinkers and most influential sustainability leaders for an unparalleled look into the pressing challenges, emerging trends and biggest opportunities in sustainable bu
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Webinar and Conference: Humid Climate Conference, May 21 - 22, Austin, TX
The Humid Climate Conference is both on site and live. Get the ticket fast before they sold out. The Passive House Austin (PHAUS) Chapter was thinking about how to get more attention to the PHIUS+ …
PHIUS CPHC Training May 14-18, Boston, MA
PHIUS-trained CPHC® consultants are leading the adoption of passive building from coast to coast by designing and building quality-assured projects across all of North America's varied climate zones.…
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