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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, November 3, 6 pm ET
USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals has monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sustainabili
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Tour of the New Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Schools, June 15, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Join the BSA K-12 Educational Design Knowledge Community for a tour of Cambridge's newest public school, which showcases sustainable and resilient design. We will explore the innovative features o
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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest, June 15 - 17, Rosemont, Illinois
Join the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (ISEA) at IESNA Midwest—previously known as the Midwest Solar Expo—taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens
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Wildfires are reshaping how Californians think about housing safety and resilience. In 2025, two legal documents related to fire risk and real estate were updated, DRE’s required Transfer Disclo
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Property Management (PM) Springfest, April 23, Toronto, Canada
PM Springfest brings you the ultimate one-day conference experience at an all-new venue! Join PM Springfest at the Toronto Congress Centre for more space, more exhibitors, and more opportunities, all
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Free Webinar: Builder’s Perspective: Insulation and Air Sealing, April 1, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emerg
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GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials: Wednesday Afternoons, Online, March 4, 2 – 5 pm
What is this training about?
In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, you’ll learn how to execute the best practices of sustainable building operations and leave with an indiv
Solar Training Academy (PV 320), February 23 - March 3, Custer, Wisconsin
This package of six MREA courses is ideal for those just entering the solar workforce or preparing to take the NABCEP PV Associate exam. This course package includes: 52 hours of training, textbook, p
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Brett little hosts this informative webinar comparing the more widely known residential energy ratings systems, along with his guest Lisa White of Phius. The two present an overview and som
Understand how the built environment contributes to climate change and how sustainable buildings can lead to a low-carbon future in this four-module introductory on-demand course.
The built environ
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How Solar and Agriculture can Coexist & Thrive, A Free Hybrid Event, December 2, Golden, Colorado
Agrivoltaics – the practice of planting crops in the partial shade of raised racks of solar panels – is a heavily researched endeavor with broad applications. It is raising justified
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LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater and demand is growing. Now residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for Homes r
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As A student we have done several different projects on renewable energy and one of them is Wind energy. Today First Wind was purchased by 2 companies "SunEdison" and "TerraForm Power" for a stagger…
Hybrid Event: Beyond Zero Series: Burn Ban – The Benefits of Induction Cooking, September 22, 6 pm
Induction cooktops and ranges are gaining traction in the market as an integral part of a climate-friendly building, and an efficient, healthy, and safe alternative to typical electric and gas ranges
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Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House January 31, 2019
In South Boston, there is an old rum distillery retro-fitted to be a Passive House. The Distillery North is now leasing 1-2 bedroom and studio apartments. Join USGBC MA for a behind the scenes present
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Climate Change, Part 2: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
Wouldn’t it be great if saving the world was as easy as ditching straws or riding our bikes to work? Sustainable living is definitely affected by our personal best practices, but it’s obvi
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Please help Texas A&M University-Central Texas grad students with sustainability survey.
Attached is a link to a survey we developed for our grad Research Methods course for our sustainability research project. We would greatly appreciate your participation. Thank you!
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Solar Series Networking Night, Nov 27, Waltham
Are you interested in raising the profile of solar energy and deepening the understanding of changes in the industry?
Care to share ideas on best practices while making valuable new connections?
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A Look at Biophilic Design: Creating Space to Nurture Our Human Nature in the Built World
In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto
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GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education
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Bethesda Green recognizes and celebrates the region’s green champions with a fun and elegant Gala at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. This is Bethesda Green's premie
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The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium, in partnership with the Southern Tier Incubator, is hosting its Annual Fall Technology Conference “Clean Energy and Energy St…
Team USGBC - Jr. Achievement Fundraising Bike Ride, September 9, 2018, St.Paul, MN
Join USGBC Minnesota's Bike Team and help us raise money for a great project! MEP Associates is teaming up to raise money with U.S. Green Building Council Minnesota to support their Green Schools p…
Studies: High Ventilation Rates are Associated with Lower Rate of Illness and Absences
Have you thought about how ventilation* rates influence human health and performance? Studies have shown high ventilation rates are associated with lower respiratory illness, lower rates of sick build
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