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USGBC Georgia Presents: Chrysalis Awards 2021, August 24, 4-5:30 PM EDT
USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. Our goal is to support and recognize the people
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Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 26, 9 am - 1 pm PT
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable's for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes, electricity becomes
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Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Engineered Wood, Online, January 22, 12 - 1 pm PT
Join USGBC California for an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the growing role of engineered wood in the construction, design, and engineering industries.
This event will delve into th
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The MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successful
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Free Online Training, Air Sealing New and Retrofit Construction, December 4, 9 - 11:30 am PT
Designing and constructing airtight houses and buildings allows for projects that need less heating and cooling. As a result, it is less costly to attain zero carbon as proper air sealing saves energy
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Free Online Course: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, November 13, 9 am - 12 pm PT
Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhau
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Many are familiar with the concept of braiding complementary funding sources to achieve local clean energy projects. This webinar will extend the metaphor to the physical realm: That is, braiding vari
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The 13th biennial Energy Efficiency as a Resource conference will focus on policies and programs to reduce energy waste as we build the utility system of the future. This event will explore how effici
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Decarbonizing our vast commercial and public building stock is a challenge that we must face without delay – and one that the Biden administration and a range of state and local governments are
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Home Electrification Series Webinar: Mechanical Systems, November 23, 7 pm EDT
The third session of Home Electrification Series will explore options for heating your home with electricity instead of fossil fuels. This webinar will explain different types of heat pumps
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Webinar: The 2019 California Green Building Intervening Code Cycle Update, November 3, 12 pm PST
Hosted by ID360 Academy, attendees will gain current knowledge about sustainability and green buildings in the context of the 2019 California Green Building Code. This webinar will bring awarenes
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Free Green Building Webinar: Why Use the Certified Water Rating Index (WRI)? October 6, 12 pm EST
The 2020 ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) introduced the Water Rating Index (WRI) as a new optional path for homes to demonstrate compliance with water efficiency criteria. Like the HER
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2021 Zero Energy commercial Buildings Conference, Virtual, Presented by Eversource, September 23
Learn from the experts from NREL, Steven Winter Associates, and McDonald's Corporation, about how commercial zero energy buildings have been designed and constructed. Case studies on two new zero
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120th Annual Meeting of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, October 22nd, Bristol
Celebrate Audubon’s 120 years of building environmental awareness and promoting conservation to generations of Rhode Islanders. Audubon will present its annual awards for Educator, Legislator and…
Sustainable Materials Management, Delivering on Targets, July 21, 12:30 pm EDT
Our society generates a tremendous amount of waste. Geocycle’s Paolo Carollo and Sophie Wu will be joined by Tad Radzinski of Sustainable Solutions Corporation and Jennifer Porter from Gershman
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Online: WaterSense V2.0: flexibility and water-efficiency options, July 7, 12-1 PM EDT
EPA has rolled out the Water Sense Labeled Homes Version 2. This updated version of the program will provide the industry with additional flexibility to while still meeting the water efficiency and pe
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USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Higher Education, June 16, 12-1:30 pm EDT
LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase. Featur
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Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT
NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you th
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Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, June 3, Pittsboro, NC
Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…
CitiesAlive, 16th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference, Sept 24-27, Brooklyn, NY
CitiesAlive is North America's leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance and works to influence policy discussion, development and i…
2018 ACEEE Hot Water Forum, March 20 - 22, Portland, Oregon
ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about efficiently making, distributing, and using hot water, regardless of its source. Since 2008, the Hot Water Forum has brought togethe…
The Evolving Role of Urban Landscapes, Nov 14, Wilmington
Ecological designers are making progress in urban areas by developing semi-wild areas and addressing landscape connectivity to make positive impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem function, and sustainabi…
9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, Dec 14 -15, Fort Lauderdale
Broward County will host the 9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit This year’s summit will focus on “The Business of Resilience” to engage the business and wider…
USGBC Orange County 2017 Eco Awards, Dec 7, Newport Beach, CA
Converse with friends and colleagues as we honor Orange County companies and individuals committed to sustainable practices. In addition to the awards, a Keynote will be delivered by a representative …
USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, December 15, Madison
Join USGBC Wisconsin's for its annual meeting and networking event. Our guests will enjoy interactive tours of the LEED registered Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center led by Potter Lawso…
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