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When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope
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Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat
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Free Webinar: Tools to estimate moisture and humidity risk, March 6, 12–1pm EST
Dive into moisture management for buildings with our hands-on app session. Learn how to tackle and predict moisture issues using an easy-to-use app built from a Google spreadsheet. Explore charts that
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Delve into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEEHRA) Program and Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program offered through the Inflation Reduction Act.
With an anticipated $582 million f
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Commercial organizations are increasingly accounting for tenant and scope 3 emissions, but reducing these emissions and tracking progress toward a target remains a challenge. Join this webinar to hear
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Free Webinar: Assembling the Zero-Carbon Home, January 25, 9am-12pm
Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb
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Transport yourself to the enchanting realm of the Secret Garden and immerse yourself in a truly exquisite evening!
USGBC-LA extend a warm invitation to you to join them in celebrating the 19th Annu
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Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101, Free and Online, December 5, 12-2 pm ET
Course overview
For many building professionals, understanding the energy code can feel overly complicated. Luckily, Urban Green is here to help! Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101 pr
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The 50001 Ready Program and 50001 Ready Navigator tool are designed to help organizations combine energy efficiency and decarbonization activities into one systematic, continuous improvement process.
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Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT
Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i
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Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“
This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the
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Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte
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Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST
How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?
As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation
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NECEC's 10th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 26, Boston
Celebrate a decade of NECEC at the premier clean energy event in the Northeast on October 26, 2017 at the Boston Park Plaza. Tickets go on sale in mid-June. For information on how to raise your profil…
Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST
The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D
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Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST
Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...
In any case, you
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Webinar: Construction, Demolition, and Building Material Reuse, December 16, 10 am EST
Join this webinar for a workshop to learn more about reusing building materials from construction and demolition.
Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recog
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Smart City Expo, Miami, December 2-3, a 3D Live Online Experience
Smart City Expo Miami® is an international innovation platform to promote educational, business, and media initiatives to create a better future for citizens, communities and cities around the wor
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Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…
Hitchcock Living Building Tour, 10/6 4pm, Amherst
Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…
Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…
Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar
Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…
NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…
Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st
Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…
Recycling Organic Waste in NYC
Almost one third of waste that the NYC Department of Sanitation collects is organic waste (Food scraps, spoiled food, food-soiled paper, plants, etc.) Rather than throwing it away as garage, NYC wants…
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