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This virtual event will walk you through an active 6-unit construction site, built to Passive House standards and developed by Z Capital Investments.
The panelists will discuss the construction of
Getting to Zero (GTZ) Forum 2026, October 5 - 6, New York, NY
GTZ Forum amplifies effective policy, scalable technology, and market solutions that advance affordable, accessible high-performance buildings.
With host sponsor NYSERDA, GTZ Forum 2026 w
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Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of an occupied 19th century factory building undergoing a re-renovation and electrification using historic tax credits. There are numerous points of interest in this project,
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Urban Resilience Forum, September 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia looks toward the next 250 years and prepares to welcome the world in 2026, the Urban Resilience Forum asks what it means to build buildings, neighborhoods, and systems that continue to
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On September 4, NESEA returns to Burlington, VT for an in-depth Pro Tour of a new, all-electric high school and tech center. We’ll be visiting a 250,000 square-foot campus, with over 70 learning
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Join NESEA for a Pro Tour that demonstrates, at real scale, how high-performance building strategies can directly support both climate goals and housing affordability. NESEA will be touring and learni
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Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40%
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As the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED, this this BE+Webinar Series offers a practical, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-
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Free Webinar: Basics of Electric Fireplaces for Aesthetics and Health, May 20, 2 pm ET
This course will cover the basics of electric fireplaces, including types, installation options, aesthetics, comfort, energy use, and safety concerns. The goal of the course is to educate attendees on
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At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their resi
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Webinar: Legionella Basics in a COVID-19 World, August 27, 2pm EST
Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of Legionnella, the bacteria that can grow in building HVAC and water systems and causes Legionnaires Disease, a se
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Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Process and Firm Culture, August 24, 3 pm EDT
The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting
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Webinar: Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites Friday, July 17, 12pm
Build It Green is hosting Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites presented by Architect Alison Kendall and GreenPoint Rater Mila Sergeeva, of Kendall Architecture. In this
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National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30, Nashua NH
National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30 Presented by New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Wednesday, March 29- Thursday March, 30, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM …
Visible Green Home® The 713 Project - ‘For the Journey' Virtual Tour, June 27, 11 am EDT
Visible Green Home® Tour is very excited to present a virtual continuation of the event series on The 713 Project - ‘For the Journey’. This new home construction project in Dexter, Michigan is r
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Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 1) July 21, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST
The Water Conservation Showcase is a free virtual event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the S
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Join the Residential Energy Program Manager from Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection for an interactive presentation.
When it comes to your utility bill, you may
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Free Event: MIT Water Innovation Prize Final Pitch Night, 5/1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cambridge, MA
Watch finalists compete in the MIT Water Innovation Prize for their chance to win up to $30K in innovation grants. See how these students' innovations address the world’s water challenges. Also,…
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum features leading experts and organizations involved in the integration of intelligent building syste…
New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala: April 6, 6-9pm
Seventh Annual New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala When: Thursday, April 6, 6-9pm Where: Boston Park Plaza - 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 The…
ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30, Austin
ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30 "800 Congress" 800 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Energy Thought Summit (ETS) events bring together the world’s thought leaders to debate the sta…
Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm East Greenwich, RI CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certif…
Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users, 4/14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York
Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users by New York Passive House Friday, April 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Ready to step up your technical skills game? Join NYPH member, E…
250 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free!
The 8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsy…
NYC Retrofit Accelerator Trainings: Heating and Air Sealing; Water Conservation and Plumbing; Energy Efficiency Electrical Heating: Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9, 9:00 am to 3:00 p…
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