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Webinar: USGBC Virginia 2020 Legislative Recap, June 1, 11 AM EDT
Join USGBC’s Senior Policy Council, Liz Beardsley, and the Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Chelsea Harnish!
The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly was
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Duct System Optimization Certification Program, January 13-14, Anaheim, California
This two-day training course will give you the technical knowledge to test and improve poorly performing HVAC systems. Learn how to deliver high quality, profitable duct system renovations a
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Bharat Renewable Expo 2026, January 16-18, Jaipur, Rajasthan - India
Embark on an inspiring journey at the 3rd Edition of Bharat Renewable Expo, India’s premier showcase of renewable energy excellence. From January 16–18, 2026, in Jaipur, the Pink
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Free Webinar: Introduction to Biodiversity, November 4, 10 - 11 am BST (UK)
What is the session about?
This webinar will help you to gain an understanding of what biodiversity is, why it is an important issue which people working in the construction industry need to think
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Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 4, Houston, Texas
The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing
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BayREN C&S Training: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, Online, October 21, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to process, check, and verify residential load calculations and duct designs that are required by
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Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Product Declarations, Online Course, September 18, 12 - 2 pm
In this course for building industry professionals, you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, understand the categories of impact included in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process, an
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Next Generation Passive Solar, August 12, 4 - 5:30pm, Santa Barbara, California
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south-facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the associated health and safety risks for foodservice employees, and the many kitchen water wasters that can
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FREE Webinar: Green Affordable Home, Fire, & Earthquake Resistant, August 8, 2 pm EDT
All landowners, home contractors, home developers, architects, engineers, financial advisors, realtors, investors, homeowners: this webinar is for you!
Learn how to build homes that are strong eno
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Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare (LEED Training), August 7, 12:15 pm EST
This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.
1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements can help
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Webinar: The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces, June 30, 1 PM ET
Due to increased concerns of pandemics brought on by COVID-19, there's a strong interest in healthy indoor spaces. The need to properly clean and maintain flooring must be balanced with other indo
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Greening our Schools while focusing on health, June 14, North Haven, CT, 5 PM
Greening our school while focusing on health.
MaryBeth Smuts, PhD - “Successful Strategies for Greening Existing School Buildings” U.S. EPA Region 1- New England, Region
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Greentown Labs EnergyBar - Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston
Greentown Labs EnergyBar Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' monthly networking event devoted to helping people in clean technology meet and discuss inn…
Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and rene
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FREE Webinar - State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives, Hosted by CESA, May 5, 1-2:30 pm
Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo, March 13 - 1-9pm, Tarrytown
2017 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXPO, PROGRESSION AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo March 13 - 1-9pm Westchester Marriot 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY, 10591 EXPO FL…
Moving Goods and People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront by BWRC and UTRC Friday, March 31, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, N…
Green Roof Design & Installation Training: Feb 23, 8:30-5pm
Green Roof Design & Installation Training by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities When: Thursday, Feb 23 - 8:30am to 5pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) - 8604 FM 969, Aus…
Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space
Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Pay: $18 per hour Duration: Now through June. 25-35 hours per week, based on candidate’s availability. L…
Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017 - January 31, 1 pm EST
Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017- January 31, 1 pm EST Join GreenBiz January 31st for the the release of the 10th annual edition of State of Green Business. Each year, the re…
USGBC MA: Building Tech Forum 2017, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: The Rise of the Smart Cities, Boston
Investigate the next frontier for sustainability in the urban realm: the potential of smart cities. Learn how this growing trend will benefit the agenda for sustainability. Hear from Jascha Fran…
Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment - March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am - Denver
Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer St. Denver , CO 80202 Join USGBC Colorado and the Denver Chapter of IFMA for a March 30…
Webinar: Releasing the Full Capacity of DERs (11/15 @ 2pmEST)
Today’s energy system is transitioning from the traditional electrical grid into a distributed, dynamic energy network. With the rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) at the grid …
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