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Energy Design Conference & Expo February 25-26, Duluth, MN
Join for the 30th anniversary of northern Minnesota’s Energy Design Conference & Expo! With an opening keynote from someone in the business, an expanded electric vehicle display, a
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Hennepin County has an ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. In this webinar, Center for Energy and Environment and Hennepin County discuss research on the financial, labor, and emiss
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Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with
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Join 3C-REN for an office-hours style open discussion focused on permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) and solar installations. This interactive session provides direct acce
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Heating Electrification Workshop, October 20 - 22, Portland, Maine
States across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic continue to advance ambitious goals for widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030, an essential strategy for stabilizing energy costs, s
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Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings, Online, August 26 - 27, 12 - 3 pm ET
This introductory course focuses on how the building commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new construction and to existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing facilities
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In the quest for airtight, energy-efficient homes, indoor air quality (IAQ) often suffers due to the "build tight" paradox. This session explores the evolution of residential air filtration
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Second Conference on Community Solar in the US, July 23, New York, NY
Community solar projects have been playing a significant role in making solar power more affordable and accessible for households in the United States. The community solar model has been steadily
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2026 Net Zero Energy Conference, Online, June 11, 9 am - 1 pm ET
Eversource is proud to celebrate 10 years of the Eversource Net Zero Energy Conference, an annual opportunity to amplify voices and topics that are actively examining how to build the next genera
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Heat pumps are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing heating and cooling in residential and commercial buildings. This course will describe Heat Pump HVAC,
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2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference, October 14-16 (New Dates!), Moab, Utah
Tentative New Dates: August 27 – 29, 2020
"As news of the Coronavirus becomes more concerning on a daily basis, a decision has been made to officially postpone the 2020 Rocky Mounta
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Sustainability in Apparel and Outdoor Activities, March 5, Denver, Colorado
Join the USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for a panel discussion with industry leaders REI, VF Corporation, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Worn Wear Patagonia on sustainability practices in appar
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(Postponed) Industry Forum from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, April 3, Philadelphia, PA
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To safeguard the health of our network and surrounding communities, the Energy Efficiency Alliance has begun the process of rescheduling this event.
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Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the thi…
REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT
REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l
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LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop (In Person & Online), December 13, Orlando, FL
This advanced LEED course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the LEED BD+C Rating System, with a focus on new construction and major renovations building projects. Participants will learn
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USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA
Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!
The 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum, Wednesday November 13, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
UMass Dartmouth will host the 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum on Wednesday November 13, 8:30AM – 12:00PM. The WasteWise Forum is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massa
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WISE Holiday Party, December 17, New York, NY
Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. This series brings
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Urban Green Council NY, Fall Member Reception at Knoll NY: September 15, 6-8 pm
Join Urban Green Council NY for a Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to cur…
San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo - September 16, 2016
San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo September 16,2016 7:30 AM - 5 PM SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 5th Annual San Diego Green Buil…
July 27th: Presentation: High Performance Doors & Hardware USGBC CO
Join USGBC Colorado on Wednesday, July 27 for a presentation on door openings and energy efficient options. They'll explore the new and innovative technology of intelligent keys and cylinders, plus sm…
AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA
EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners…
Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
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