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FREE Green Building Webinar: Acoustic Doors and Green Design, Thursday, October 15, 12pm EDT
Sound transmission control is an issue that should be addressed in the design of any building. Acoustic comfort is part of providing an amenable interior space, and it requires having the proper level
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This course focuses on prescriptive quality insulation installation (QII) requirements in the Energy Code for new single-family buildings of any size, plus additions greater than 700 ft². The cou
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Building Tech Forum 2026, August 6, Medford, Massachusetts
Building Tech Forum 2026 is a series of 45 x 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present practical innovations accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design, construction and operat
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Emu Passive Boot Camp in Philadelphia, June 22 - 26, Pennsylvania
Register today for Passive House training in Philadelphia and join an advanced building science training program in Pennsylvania designed for builders, architects, and constru
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As the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED, this this BE+Webinar Series offers a practical, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-
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Free Webinar: Basics of Electric Fireplaces for Aesthetics and Health, May 20, 2 pm ET
This course will cover the basics of electric fireplaces, including types, installation options, aesthetics, comfort, energy use, and safety concerns. The goal of the course is to educate attendees on
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Free Webinar: Grid-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, April 30, 12 - 1 pm ET
The U.S. electric grid is straining to keep up with rising demand for electricity, creating potential risks to communities’ cooling systems in the face of intensifying extreme heat. This challen
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As heat pumps begin to proliferate the market, it’s important to recognize the importance of energy efficiency and home performance. Building systems are interdependent and it’s rare that
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24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, March 5-6, Syracuse, New York, NY
The 24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference will be held March 5th - March 6th, 2026, in Syracuse, NY, at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
This year, the conference revolves ar
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Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants, December 15, 2 pm CST
Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, the chemicals that are found in some of these products or used during their production can
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Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall
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Virtual: 2020 Northeast Multimodal Transit Summit, November 23, 11am - 7:30pm EDT
Announcement – The Nov 23rd summit sessions will be online, with the exception of the morning outdoor walk audit.
As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together t
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Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Study: 81% Emissions Savings in All-Electric Single Homes
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has updated previous research in a report titled, "The Economics of Electrifying Buildings” and concludes in current findings that new all-electric single hom
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Connecticut Passive House - March Organizational Meeting - March 21, 2017, 6-7 -pm, Branford
Connecticut Passive House March Organizational Meeting, March 21, 2017, 6-7 pm Please join CTPH for our monthly "third Tuesday" organizational meeting. NESEA's BuildingEnergy conference in Bost…
FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, September 30, 12pm EDT
Discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
Webinar: 2020 Healthcare Lighting Trends, Presented by Slipstream, September 16, 12 pm EDT
How does the healthcare industry use lighting for function, patient wellness, and health? Which healthcare industry lighting practice trends should you follow? Join us for this informative webinar on
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Mass Save has a 100% off Insulation Program for 1-4 Unit Buildings through September 30th!
Did you know that for a limited time, you may be able to get your home insulated at no cost?
Get a Mass Save® Virtual No-Cost Home Energy Assessment before September 30th to access 1
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The ambitious Chase Center Arena and Mixed-Use Development Project in San Francisco required an iterative and collaborative design process to achieve the building performance and sustainability goals
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Fourth International Green Interior Awards Celebration
Enjoy an evening of celebration with your team and design industry colleagues. Celebrate the inspiring, fabulous designers, manufacturers and students, from around the world, who put their heart and …
Tips and Traps for Low Cost Remote Monitoring in Buildings & HVAC Systems, June 14
Real-time, cloud-based remote monitoring is finally affordable for those of us who are simply curious, rather than just for organizations that have piles of cash and staffers with lots of extra time. …
Tom Graff Fellow - Clean Energy , Environmental Defense Fund, Chicago, Illinois
Environmental Defense Fund is currently looking to hire a fellow to drive the development of strategic partnerships that help advance clean energy and climate mitigation in the built environment while…
Energy Storage & Microgrids Panel Discussion- 'Innovation in the Electricity Sector' by E2Tech
Energy Storage & Microgrids Panel Discussion- 'Innovation in the Electricity Sector' by E2Tech May 8 | 5:00-7:30pm Cloudport, 63 Federal Street, Portland, ME On-site batteries and power control s…
Pledge Your Support for Vehicle Emissions Standards - Climate Reality
Put simply, the President's effort to roll back vehicle emissions standards makes little sense. As Climate Reality points out, these standards "will prevent about 6 billion metric tons of greenhou…
Learn about our newest initiative - Green Veterans! We will be hosting an informational table at the 7th Annual Rock the Green Earth Day Event. Visit us to meet the local Green Veterans leadership,…
MAPC-MassCEC Clean Heating and Cooling Workshop for Municipalities, April 4, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) at the upcoming Clean Heating and Cooling Workshop for Municipalities. The half-day workshop w…
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