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Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and construction technologies?
Free Webinar: Momentum Forward: California Green Building Advocacy Day Recap, June 18, 12-1 pm, PT
This event describes how California Advocacy Day went, key insights and discussion points with State legislators and their teams, and next steps to keep the momentum going.
State Advocacy
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Time to take our heads out of the sand
I just posted this on LinkedIn since Russia just invaded Ukraine, and I started having flashbacks to other conflicts that were avoidable as well. Many of them would not have even been considered
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Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27
Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.
The past year’s CO
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Free CE Webinar: A Green Home on My Block? Review a US Wide Database, May 5, 12 pm EDT
The Green Building Registry (GBR) is the largest database of home performance data in the US - Building Certifications and regional PV data. Join in to learn about the data available on the free publi
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen. Patrick gives an introdu
Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6
"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators
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Webinar; A Path to Net Zero- Driving Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings, July 18
One of the first trends to emerge in the modern smart building movement was energy conservation and efficiency. Approximately eight years ago, the industry realized that connecting energy related equi
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How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…
Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days
I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…
New York Solar Energy Society Conference: Bridge to Action Nov 17, 2017
Solar and ground source together, flexible safe storage, new technologies, policies and regulations, community solar farms, finance, networking, jobs, education and more. $115 members, $145 non-mem…
Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?
I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…
Post-Brexit: The UK Must Continue To Fight for Environmental and Climate Progress
Ever since the term Brexit, the decision of whether the UK should leave the European Union or not, was coined June of 2012, green groups have been warning voters that the decision to leave will have d…
EnergyEfficiency - What can we learn from Boston's old Buildings?
According to a report recently released by the City of Boston, some older buildings built in the 1940s and earlier throughout Boston have lower energy use than many newer buildings. The city revie…
Thank President Obama and the EPA for the finalized Clean Power Plan (Petition)
President Obama and the EPA have finalized a Clean Power Plan that imposes the first limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Pollution from power plants apparently cause 40% of the carbon pollut…
New Ecofriendly Residence Design of the Future?
I’ve been silent on the forums lately but stumbled upon this article the other day and had to share it. Is this the future home standard, as green-building takes the main stage? Link to full artic…
Top Sustainable Trend - The Electrification of Everything: Spotlight on Electric Vehicles
GreenBiz's 2018 report: "State of Green Business" identifies important emerging areas and technologies as companies address their environmental and social challenges and opportunities. The trends refl…
Join NEEP and our guest speaker Craig Foley, Realtor, LEED Green Associate, for a free public webinar from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The real estate market often struggles with what to do with green ho…
Webinar: Multifamily Passive Building - Lessons learned, May 29, 1-2 pm ET
Presenter: Katrin Klingenberg, PHIUS Executive Director & Co-Founder Over the past decade, awareness and understanding of passive building design methods and performance standards has grown dramati…
The 31st Annual Energy Fair, Custer, WI, June 24-26
The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join us in this celebration and exploration of renewable energy, and sustainable living. Each year, The Fair brings 11,500+ attendee
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Online Energy Upgrade Workshop, Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, August 22, 6 pm
Attend this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes
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Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, July 20, 21, 27, & 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm
New York has gotten serious about climate change and this will have a huge impact on architectural practice. Local Law 97 sets carbon caps on emissions from large buildings and will be enforced with f
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Free Webinar: Healthy Indoor Air Guideline With Smart Strategies to Do It, July 27, 12 pm EDT
When designing or renovating buildings, it is relevant to have in mind healthy indoor air quality guidelines to select the proper heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that will hel
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