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17th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 17, 2019 - April 18, 2019, Syracuse, NY
Experience the NYS Green Building Conference in a whole new way by staying at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly Hotel Syracuse, and enjoy this newly renovated hotel with convenient fea
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Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, Free and Online Webinar, December 7, 12 - 2 pm
On average windows makeup to 15-20% of the surface area of walls in new and existing homes. In California, windows can account for up to 45% of cooling loads. Selecting the right windows can substanti
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Virtual Event with NAEM: Sustainability Trends & Emerging Issues, December 1, 11 am ET
Join sustainability peers to learn and discuss the trends and emerging corporate sustainability issues on the horizon. This one-day intensive will cover net positive business models, the “Just t
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Trends in Housing Conference, November 10, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Trends in Housing Conference is packed with speakers who will discuss important trends and outlooks as it pertains to the housing industry. It will cover areas like Changing Preferences for Building P
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This month, listen to a 1-hour recording of a May 21st "Ask the Experts" session about Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, where attendees connected directly with USGBC
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Zero Carbon: Refreshing Refrigerants, May 30, Seattle, WA
Join the Cascadia Seattle Collaborative for a presentation on a mysterious topic in the AEC industry, refrigerants.
The first event in their Zero Carbon series, they explore how refrigerants impact
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GREENBUILDING WEEK 2019, Green Building Council Brasil, April 23-26 (Free Online Event!)
Between April 23 and 26, Green Building Council Brasil brings the new edition of Greenbuilding Week, the 100% free online event that provides highly qualified content on several areas related to susta
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Join this workshop focused on the Healthy Affordable Building Materials Project and hosted by the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx).
Robust evidence demonstrates that weath
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Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 1, 4pm, Amherst, Massachusetts
Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour
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Top Recommendations - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?
Top Recommendations - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?
At the recent WasteWise Forum held at E.L. Harvey’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Westborough Massachusett
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Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
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CX Energy Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL, April 15 - 18
Top Reasons to Participate in CxEnergy 2019
- Premier Conference & Exposition for Building Commissioning and Energy Management
- Expanded Exhibit Hall with Latest Technologies
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The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. IBS has provided a link for green-focused show elements:
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Free Energy Saving Event March 7 (4pm), with Renew Boston, Next Step Living, Boston Green Realty
You are invited to join Renew Boston, Next Step Living and Boston Green Realty for a FREE Energy Saving Event! Learn how to Access up to 90% off insulation costs and free air sealing using the May…
Cultivating Sustainable Startups, Dec 7, Boston
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Design Museum Mornings with David Silverman, registered architect and Principal of Silverman Trykowski Associates. The co-work sector is thriving right now. People working together
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WISE: Holiday Party 2018, 12/18/2018, 5:30 - 8:30pm, New York, NY
Please join WISE for the final event of the BE-Ex Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) 2018 series – a WISE holiday party to celebrate woman leadership in the sustainability and energy
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Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Oct 30, Los Angeles CA
Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new rel
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Designing Climate Resilience Forum, October 5, 2018, Boston, MA
In the first of two forums exploring resiliency and adaptation, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) are partnering to explore the importance of desi
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The conference will provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and experiences on the implementation of urban logistics solutions in the context of sustainable development, with particular emphasis …
CPES & NEWIEE’S Surf and Turf Wars, September 12, Hartford, CT
This joint meeting between Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) and NEWIEE will include Moderator Mary Louise "Weezie" Nuara (ISO New England) along with Panelists: Melanie Bachman (Connecticut S…
Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit
Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of b
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NYSERDA Proposes $5 Billion Clean Energy Fund
White House Fact Sheet: Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households across the Country New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is announcing it…
State of the Art: Lighting Design & Controls
Join the NYC chapter of the US Green Building Council, Urban Green, for a presentation and panel discussion about how lighting can be used to both create the mood for a space while also saving energy.…
Solarize Central New York Project Coordinator - Apply by June 19th!
The CNY RPDB is seeking to hire a mature and poised Project Coordinator to lead the agency’s Solarize Central New York campaign. Solarize Central New York aims to increase the adoption of small-scal…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …
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