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After working on a corporate campus, I was shocked at how many things in the realm of building performance are STILL done with pen and paper or a long email chain. It strikes me that there should be q…
Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese
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New blog post - language is more than a tool
USGBC-LA's blog series entitled "Snapshot on Sustainability", continues this week with a new post entitled, "Language is more than a Tool". usgbc-la.org/blog. I hope you will enjoy, leave a commen…
Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals
Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just
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In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Jennifer Prins of Cambria at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show.
Cambria is introducing 20 new celebratory designs a
Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum January 29, 1-3 pm, Boston (Note: Venue Change!)
Passive House design is smart, durable, and can cost-effectively realize substantial long-term savings for the multifamily affordable housing sector. PHMA is co-sponsoring this event with LISC B…
Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days
I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…
VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!
Hi everyone -
I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here! I look forward to sharing
Remote Hood Exhaust Fan Retrofit Delivers Significant Noise Reduction
Sometimes, a smaller targeted project can be the best project! I am excited to report that we just completed a retrofit to install a remote hood fan for our kitchen exhaust hood, and it instantly made
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Urban Green Council Emerging Professionals
ATTN New York City/New York State Emerging Professionals come join our UGC Emerging Professionals group.
Our Emerging Professionals Committee is a group of motivated and like-minded volunteer
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Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27
Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.
The past year’s CO
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In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features
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Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6
"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators
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USGBC Georgia, "Wake Up WELL with Us!" Webinar, April 15, 8 am
Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to an engaging virtual conversation about how the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system are made to complement each other. Starting
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Webinar; A Path to Net Zero- Driving Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings, July 18
One of the first trends to emerge in the modern smart building movement was energy conservation and efficiency. Approximately eight years ago, the industry realized that connecting energy related equi
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Companies and Cities Joining the Movement Away from Plastic Straws
The first time I was exposed to the dangers of plastic waste negatively affecting my environment was when I was 14 years old. I watched a video of a turtle, rescued from our oceans, with a plastic str
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Microgrid 2018 Conference, May 7, Chicago
Microgrid 2018: Markets and Models for the Greater Good Change is afoot in the fast-moving microgrid industry. Capture the opportunity. Join Microgrid Knowledge for three days of lively discussion,…
Boston Under Water: Climate Change in our City: Wed. 11/5 at 5:30 pm
Join Ceres, The Nature Conservancy, and The Trust for Public Land for a young professionals happy hour and discussion of the impacts of climate change on Boston's landscape. Brian Swett, Chief of Envi…
USGBC-LA invites you to join us as we celebrate THE LUCKY 13 GREEN GALA USGBC-LA 7th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards offer prestige and affirmation of your project's commitment to a sustainab…
Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?
I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…
Designing the Modern Green Home - April 10th 10 am - 2 pm - Circle Furniture, Boston
Designing the Modern Green Home April 10th 10 am - 2 pm Circle Furniture 31 James Avenue, Boston Celebrate Deign Week with Circle Furniture: Circle Furniture is pleased to host a panel of…
Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…
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