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2019 Annual Public Meeting: Stellar EM&V, May 21, Providence, RI
Stellar is the new awesome. Stellar evaluation, measurement, and verification supports goals, policies, and programs for the energy efficiency industry in our region, and helps carry us into the futur
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Program Design for Decarbonization, Online, August 11, 2 - 4 pm ET
A range of program approaches have been used to support building decarbonization—but which ones are most effective, and why?
In this session, you’ll explore how different program design
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Improved health and cognitive performance. Easier Title 24 compliance. Utility bill savings. These are the reasons to consider incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilators & Energy Recovery Ventilators
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Window Heat Pump Expo, June 17, New York, NY
Join Building Energy Exchange and Steven Winter Associates (SWA) for an engaging Window Heat Pump Expo, sponsored by NYSERDA.
Ideal for multifamily building owners, condo and co-op owners, and resi
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Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, June 10, Sonoma, California
Join BayREN on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1950s home in Santa Rosa will provide a firsthand look at a variety of green home features
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Better Building by Design (BBD), May 6-7, South Burlington, Vermont
In a time of market volatility, this year's conference rallies bold thinkers and doers to forge collaborative, affordable, and durable solutions for a resilient Vermont. We'll dive into two of
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Free Online Training: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 21, 9 am - 12 pm PT
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a
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NY-GEO 2026, March 24 & 25, Brooklyn, New York
NY-GEO are thrilled to invite you to the NY-GEO 2026 Brooklyn Conference & Trade Show, taking place at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
This two-day premier event, NY-GEO's on
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Contractor Power Hour with Electrify My Home, March 20, Santa Barbara County, California
Ready to up your game? Learn about the latest with heat pumps? Hang out with a cool crowd?
Join 3C-REN and Electrify My Home for our first ever Contractor Power Hour featuring food, drink
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This presentation offers a deep dive into the application of Passive House principles in commercial building design, highlighting the unique opportunities and challenges that come with scaling high-pe
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2019 Southeast Building Conference, August 1-2, Kissimmee, FL
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The SEBC includes educational progr
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Learn about the benefits, design elements, installation considerations, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Gr
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AWEA Wind Power, May 20-23, Houston, TX
The wind industry was founded by visionaries and continues to embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. And the industry has always recognized the value of working together with partners that h
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Understanding the LEED Integrative Process Credit in LEED v4, November 19, 12 noon - 1 pm LEED Fellow John Boecker describes (in a pre-recorded webinar) what the IP credit means, how to take advantage…
CALGreen Seminars, April 12, 10am-4pm, Oakland, CA
CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This two-hour session will help you understand the latest revisions to CALGreen (Title 24, part 11), the nation’s first mandatory green bu
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Better Buildings Workshop, February 23, 1-3 pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA
Buildings are responsible for a huge slice of our climate pollution, but we have the solutions. Join us from 1-3:00 pm on February 23rd for the chance to learn how you can help make buildings bet
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Join Passive House MA for their February meeting, focusing on the next major area of Passive House policy change in MA - building codes. A collection of presenters will discuss the process to update c
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes
Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to va
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Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and op…
SaveOhno.org is in MIT's Climate CoLab finals!
My social venture, SaveOhno.org, is 1 of 4 teams to get this far in the competition, out of 75 total. The top 2 compete for $10,000 this fall! If you have 30 seconds, it'd be a HUGE help if you vote f…
The Future of Energy Policy in NYS Event - July 10th
Join Greening USA in their Green Bag Lunch Series, a monthly forum that bring experts together to develop better practices in community sustainability. This upcoming session will feature Jessica Azula…
Environment America, Environment MA Petition to Stop Attacks on Solar
Who would have a problem with Solar Energy? Sign the Environment America and Environment MA petition to make clear that you support Solar power. "Solar is currently one of the fastest growing …
High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar, April 9th
You're invited to the High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar hosted by MassCEC and Mass Save. This event will focus on the Massachusetts Residential New Construction Program, high p…
Rally to Save Cape Wind! Saturday, February 28th on Boston Common at 1 pm
Join the Better Future Project Saturday to call on Marcy Reed, President of National Grid in MA, to reinstate the contracts with Cape Wind and invest in wind turbines, not gas pipelines. For Massa…
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