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Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, Chicago, IL
The 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev
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GreenFin: Where Capital Powers the Clean Economy, October 28-30, California
What is GreenFin?
Corporate sustainability is at a critical juncture in financing decarbonization strategies. The urgent challenge lies in mobilising and deploying the trillions in capital needed t
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Residents in low-income multifamily housing often struggle to afford energy for essential needs such as heating, cooking, and electronics. Climate change may increase these energy demands, and high en
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Green Building Innovation Expo, September 2, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join the Green Building Alliance for the first-ever Green Building Expo!
Open to the public, the Pittsburgh Green Building Innovation Expo at the LEED-certified Highline building will hi
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Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic
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Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations, June 27, 12-1 pm, PT
This will be an open discussion about Heat pump water heater installations with plumbers, builders, architects, and energy consultants. To ask participants to share or send in pictures of good, bad, a
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This course will teach real estate agents about the benefits of green homes and how focusing their business on marketing green homes can increase the number of available listings. It will also pr
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Free Webinar: Charging Series - Electric Vehicle Charging On The Go, June 11, 7 pm ET
Do you have questions about charging options for electric vehicles (EVs) when you are on the road? Attend the Charging on the Go webinar on June 11!
Green Energy Consumers Alliance will talk about:
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Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of
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In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn
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As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will
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Green Building Kayak Tour, June 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, Pittsburgh, PA
Join the Green Building Alliance on the water and take in Pittsburgh’s green buildings from a different vantage point!
Paddle along the Allegheny River, enjoying the natural beauty the waterw
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I am looking for earth-friendly products for lining a backyard pond. In particular, I'd love to know whether eco intelligent polyester can be used to underlay a standard EPDM pond liner. &nb
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A Conversation about the #Olympics and #Boston #Massachusetts, 2/17 8-9:30am:
What do we think about the potential Olympics in Boston? Come to our Green Breakfast Club in February to hear brief presentation/remarks from green building experts and sustainable community planners…
Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL
CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance professionals. The event includes educational sessions on wide range of topics relating to commissio
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Former Massachusetts Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Solar Farm
The Mount Tom Station coal-fired power plant was run in Holyoke, MA for more than 50 years. The plant generated energy for the city, but was also held accountable for resident’s health problems.
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Next Generation of Plug Control: Tier 2 Power Strips, Webinar, February 7, 11am
Join Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion of the results from their Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips field study. They will discuss plug load energy consumption and the impact on overall bu
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In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec
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Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joseph Allen of Harvard, Demceber 19, 8-10 am, Boston
Join USGBC MA’s Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.
Our
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USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork
5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas
5 PM - 8 PM
Tickets: $10
About the Event
Energy in LEED Today and Tomorrow, USGBC Massachusetts, December 19, Boston MA
Missed Greenbuild? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide context behind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and cl
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Armstrong vinyl plank flooring
I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally…
2015 Annual ReLeaf Conference in Syracuse, NY
Date: July 16-18, 2015 Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to present the 23rd Annual ReLeaf Conference! T…
Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging June 16th, 1 pm ET
Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging, June 16th, 1 pm ET Internal systems, industry or consensus standards, supply-chain sustainability valuations and third-party verifica…
Stand Up For Solar Lobby Day at the State House, Tuesday April 7, 2015
Stand Up for Solar! Lobby Day at the State House Sponsored by American Lung Association of the Northeast, Better Future Project, Clean Water Action, Climate Action Now, Environment Massachusetts, …
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