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California Energy Code 2019 and CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes, March 15th
California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen
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ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate, July 16-17, Dana Point, California
Decarbonization, a key aspect of ESG in real estate, involves reducing carbon emissions from buildings and real estate projects through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.&
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California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energy sphere. Solar contractors, designers, and affiliated trades have the opportunity to capt
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Free Webinar: Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, May 29, 10 am - 12:30 pm PT
Preparing for climate change requires learning how to adapt in the face of this change in order to increase the resilience of communities, natural systems, and our built environment to withstand and r
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Free Online PG&E Course: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 2, 12-3pm PT
As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becom
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The U.S. EPA has proposed a new stormwater permit and is accepting public comments until March 17. This permit would apply to privately-owned industrial, commercial, and institutional properties in th
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Presented by Electrify My Home, this two-part mini-series focuses on the critical shift towards building electrification. Participants will explore the benefits of transitioning to all-electric homes,
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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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Grand Rapids Clean Energy Forum, June 28, 10am-3pm, Grand Rapids, MI
Join an array of local partners on June 28 for a Grand Rapids Clean Energy Forum to elevate voices in the clean energy movement.
At this forum, there will be an open and honest discussion on t
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Innovative Financing Strategies for High-Performance Affordable Housing, June 10, Boston, MA
Join for a community conversation on how we can achieve deeper energy savings and integrate clean energy technologies into multifamily affordable housing.
Hear from lenders, subsidy providers,
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Earth Day and the Sustainability Industry
I was a sophomore in high school, in the early 90s, when I first heard about Earth Day. I jumped on the tree hugging movement gladly, and adopting the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” phrase as my
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USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering
Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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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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3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore
Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb
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REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI
2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon
Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar
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August 18: The Reality of a Net Zero Home, at TechSandbox, Hopkinton
The Reality of a Net Zero Home “Net Zero” is when you create as much energy as you use/need. Let's see how this is possible while still living in a world of electronics, cold weather, and lif…
Does the Department of Energy have a bias against Renewable Energy?
Via Credo Mobile: Tell the Department of Energy: Stop the bias against renewable energy. Every year, the US DOE releases the Annual Energy Outlook, a report about the future of energy in America. I…
KEEA Conference 2015 - Turning Points in Energy Efficiency, October 6, Hershey
The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) is proud to announce the fifth annual KEEA Energy Efficiency Conference! The KEEA Conference 2015 connects energy efficiency and advanced energy experts …
An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm
"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…
USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - April 22 (Earth Day!) 5 - 8 pm
USGBCMA Building Tech Forum On Earth Day! 4/22/2015 The USGBC MA Chapter is hosting an Earth Day Building Tech Forum Wednesday 4/22 in Boston. When: 5-8pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 …
Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…
Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.
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