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Virtual Event: Why Passive House? October 14, 12 pm ET (Free)
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 principles, the his
Properly sized heating and cooling systems help ensure HVAC runs more efficiently and dehumidifiers better and may reduce system costs. Some codes, energy, and green programs also require this. Meetin
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2025 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, March 4-6, Portland, Oregon
ACEEE’s Hot Air and Hot Water Forums are the nation’s premier policy and technical conferences devoted to improving efficiency and decarbonizing space and water heating. The Forums bring t
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informative and interactive event where we'll delve into the fascinating world of hydroponics a
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff
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This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi
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Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET
Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?
This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th
In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele
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Free Webinar, "Should You Bamboo?" August 13, 10-11 am ET
Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners (and people in other places, too perhaps?). And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that
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Join USGBC Ohio for the next session of our Green Building Tour Series which will feature an in-person tour of the soon-to-be LEED certified Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Th
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To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Poly
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Net Zero Building Tour: Techny Prairie Activity Center, Northbrook, Illinois, Oct 19, 10-11:30 am
Join Illinois Green and the Northbrook Park District for a guided tour of one of the first net zero energy verified projects in Illinois! Designed by Wight & Company, the 44,200 square foot Techny
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Conference Series LLC Ltd is glad to announce 21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27-28, 2018 at Boston, USA. Green Chemistry 2018 will be or…
PhiusCon 2022, Chicago, Illinois, October 25 - 28
PhiusCon (formerly North American Passive House Conference) is a leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. Now in
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RE+ Conference, Anaheim, CA, September 19-22
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future for all. The largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry, RE+ is compri
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CALGreen Electric Vehicle Workgroup (CEVW) Virtual Workshop, September 22
CALGreen Electric Vehicle Workgroup (CEVW) Workshop, 2022 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle. More information to be announced on their website.
Online Course: Energy Codes, August 2, 3 PM
This course introduces current energy trends, required codes, and sustainability rating systems across the U.S. and the role of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
You will hear from a sustainability ex
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Solar Development & Community Relations, Sept 27, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Join on September 27th at Dan's Tavern on the Green at the North Kingstown Golf Club to hear from a panel representing a variety of perspectives on this critical and timely issue. An optional tour …
EcoDistricts Summit, October 17-18, 2018, Minneapolis, MN
The EcoDistricts Summit is where Community and Urban Leaders Come Together to Reimagine Cities — From the Neighborhood Up. On October 17-18, the Summit is heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul — citi…
Sustainable Job Opportunity: Junior Marketer at Aurora Solar in San Francisco, CA
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Aurora’s commercial suite includes design and financial analysis tools custom built for C&I projects, making it the industry’s only all-in-one commercial solar design s…
GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, August 15 - 29, Los Angeles, CA
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …
Building Resilience: Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, August 14, Los Angeles, CA
Resilience is the capacity to survive and thrive in the face of stressors and shocks. Learn what that means in real life, and how to become more resilient as individuals, organizations and communities…
Community Solar Power Summit, July 18-19, Minneapolis, MN
Community solar is one of the fastest growing sectors in the clean energy economy. In partnership with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) and Solar Power Events, the industry's preeminent…
When it comes to green building design, the sky really is the limit these days. Which also means that a green home can look as modern, as traditional, or whatever mix the client wants. We decided to h
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