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In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a major report indicating that immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are necessary to avoid cat
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As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. I
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To achieve California’s ambitious goals of addressing the housing crisis, improving the transportation system, enhancing people’s lives, and mitigating climate change, governments and agen
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Effective work scopes help contractors and customers achieve specific performance goals in a home’s attic efficiency upgrade. Developing a comprehensive, goal-oriented work scope can help contra
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Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for your home! TECs mission is to weave sustainability into the everyday lives of Central Oreg
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Free Webinar, An Introduction to Electric Construction Equipment (Webinar), December 4, 1-3 pm PT
This class is an introduction to electric construction equipment. The goal is to inform contractors and policy makers about the wide range of available electric bulldozers, backhoes, bobcats, cranes,
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Trying to build or renovate our housing stock to make it more sustainable and energy efficient is not cheap, but there are many incentives to help you do it. We are excited to host a focused session t
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In single-family homes, it’s often cheaper and more convenient to replace a gas or oil furnace with the same equipment than to upgrade to an efficient heat pump.
This webinar presents new fin
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Join NESEA for this special Pro Tour event and visit a new, free-standing single-family home and the modular manufacturing facility where it was pre-fabricated.
We’ll begin our event wit
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Free Webinar: Intro to Industrial Electrification, September 5, 12-2 pm PT
Industrial professionals should attend this introductory class for a high-level introduction to the electrification journey for industrial businesses.
This class:
- Discusses the motivations
Southface Institute, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training, December 5 - 7
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the c
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Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, December 6, 7:30am CST, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
The Better Building: Better Business event brings together an incredible line up of subject matter experts to help prepare you for the future of home building and remodeling. The Inflation Reduct
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The Winthrop Center Tower is making history in Boston as the largest Passive House office building in the world in addition to achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Core Gold certifications. Developed by M
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Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, July 18
This one-hour course reviews the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speedy and efficient user…
Evening Educational Program: Net Zero Building Showcase, St Louis, MO, September 13, 5:30 pm
YOU WILL GAIN
- An understanding of the building design paradigm shift needed to meet a campus' net zero goals and the tools and resources to recognize a project's site and climate, then d
Electric utilities across the U.S. are one of the most important players in the nation's efforts to transition to carbon-free electricity and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. As of September 202
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Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, San Francisco, California, November 1-3
Greenbuild celebrates 20 years in 2022, with two virtual summits and then a live event November 1 - 3 in San Francisco, Greenbuild attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainab
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Net Zero Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September 14-15
2021’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report reinforced and accentuated the challenge we face and the urgency that is necessary concerning the climate crisis. Over the last nin
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2018 Tennessee Green Industry Expo, September 27-28, Lebanon, TN
The Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association and the Middle Tennessee Nursery Association are excited to be partnering for the Tennessee Green Industry Expo!! New Dates and New Location!! Sept…
The International Energy Agency* (IEA) publishes the World Energy Report every year, analyzing yearly energy trends via full spectrum including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy te…
Fresh Energy is hiring! The company is looking for an energy efficiency expert to lead our Energy Performance program, and a guru to lead communications work. Program Director, Energy Performance …
METROCON18 Expo & Conference, August 9 - 10, Dallas, TX
METROCON is a large regional trade show for design professionals. The annual event introduces new products and ideas to the region’s community of Interior Designers, Architects, Specifiers, Facility…
Greenwashing: A Deceptive Marketing Strategy to Promote a Positive Environment Impact Perception
You might have heard of whitewashing, which is a metaphor for covering up crimes or scandals by a biased presentation of facts. But you probably have not heard of greenwashing or green sheen, a compou…
Join NESEA for this Pro Tour featuring a wing of a Western-New York high school that has been retrofitted to save energy while better serving the needs of the clients. This event will be hosted by Ash…
Build Positive - A Carbon Smart Building Summit & Party - June 20, 2-7 pm, New York City
This course will empower participants through presenting a roadmap toward an unprecedented vision: transforming buildings from climate problems to climate solutions. Join industry leaders and embodied…
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