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Solar Focus 2019: November 20-21, Baltimore, MD
Join MDV-SEIA at its annual conference, Solar Focus. Held this year in Baltimore, Maryland to celebrate the passage of Maryland’s increased Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Solar Focus brings t
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Phius Project Certification Workshop, Online, January 15, 1-5 pm ET
The Project Certification Workshop offers best practices and useful tips for the Phius project certification process.
About Phius:
Phius is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committe
LEED for Homes Green Rater Training, Online Training, December 20, 12 - 3 pm ET
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
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Free Webinar: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, November 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm ET
Material conversion from source to useful products often has tremendous detrimental environmental implications in terms of energy demands, greenhouse gas emissions, and other toxic waste releases. Thi
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Free Webinar: Electrifying Restaurants, November 6, 10am-12pm PT
This class is an introduction to electric options for restaurant kitchens, from hole-in-the-wall diners to Michelin Star fine dining, with an emphasis on culinary traditions from around the world, inc
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Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth
I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building. I imagine many people in our wider cir
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Tour a Passive House Historic Renovation in New Haven, CT, September 6, 1-5 pm
Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a recently renovated historic building in New Haven, CT! During this event, attendees will learn how the project team transformed this building, originally a hotel fr
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USGBC Online Summit: Workforce Development in Green Building, September 3-5
How can we recruit, train and connect with a skilled green workforce? The U.S. has seen a 50% increase in green jobs since 2019, and the Inflation Reduction Act is anticipated to create an a
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Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse that recently completed a zero-energy retrofit and expansion in beautiful Reading, Vermont. This project combines an energy retrofit o
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Responsible sourcing is becoming a central focus for retailers as a way to strengthen their appeal to consumers while addressing expectations from investors and regulators. This includes de-linking th
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Green California, Schools and Community Colleges, Oct 16-17, Pasadena California
The Summit is an annual meeting place for stakeholders from every part of the green school “ecosystem.” It’s an opportunity to meet the men and women who design and manage green scho
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5th Edition of Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Magnus Group takes great pleasure to invite you for “5th Edition of Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology” (GPB 2020) scheduled on March 23-25, 2020 in Valencia, Spain.
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Join YPE at the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge on August 9th, to hear from LABBC Partners on how they’ve approached these issues – the challenges they encountered, their strat
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Petition: Tell the EPA to Support the Clean Power Plan (via NRDC)
Please help the NRDC with a petition to Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator! It's time to limit emissions on coal-fired plants, for the health of the planet and for current and future generations. …
NextGen Homes Construction Tour, August 15, Chattanooga, TN 12pm-1pm
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
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Sustainable SITES Review and Case Study, July 31, 3:00-5:00pm, St. Louis, MO
The Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) defines what a sustainable site is and elevates the value of landscapes in the built environment. The SITES v2 Rating System is a set of guidelines and perform
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Midwest Renewable Energy Association 30th Anniversary Energy Fair, June 21-23, Custer, WI
Celebrate the summer solstice at The 30th Anniversary Energy Fair on June 21-23, 2019! Organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running even
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Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, June 14, Cincinnati, Ohio
Join Green Umbrella for the 2019 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit!
In 2019, the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will continue to explore new and promising areas of environmental sustai
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More Electric Vehicle Rebates in Massachusetts! $2 million in rebates added!
Electric Vehicle Rebates Get an Additional $2M (Thanks to the Sierra Club for this information!) Great news! Massachusetts has added $2M to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program. …
How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably Green Building Alliance January 27, 9 am - 1 pm, $75 Adam Cohen has completed more large-scale, market-rate Passive House projects than an…
Boston Area Solar Energy Association - 'Jobs, Justice, Climate' Open Forum, Sign-Making and Paris Conference Update Dec. 10th, 7pm This Thursday at Boston Area Solar Energy Association, somethin…
DONG Energy Announces Plans for a Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm
According to the Boston Globe, global wind developer DONG Energy is proposing the largest offshore wind farm in America, south of Martha's Vineyard. The firm could be planning as many as 100 wind
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Sign Mass Climate Action Network's (MCAN) Petition to Governor Baker: More Clean Energy!
Sign MCAN's Petition to Governor Baker to prioritize clean energy! http://www.massclimateaction.net/more_clean_energy Excerpts: Dear Governor Baker, More local and renewable energy, inclu…
Stackable Solar Homes for City Streets - Great idea from the Solar Decathlon! (via Ecobuilding)
Check out this stackable solar entry from the New York City College of Technology. The D.U.R.A (Diverse, Urban, Resilient and Adaptable) home is an infill location meant for city streets. The team …
Boulder Green Home Tour - September 26, 10 am - 4 pm (plus after party!)
Boulder Green Home Tour September 26, 10 am - 4 pm After-Party 4 - 6 pm The Colorado Green Building Guild and the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, two local non-profit groups, are proud to pres…
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