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CalGreen Seminars, March 29, 10am - 4pm, SanDiego, CA
2019 Updates to CALGreen and the Energy Code, get prepared for the latest changes to California’s green building standards!
New Rules Forward California’s Commitment to Green Building
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Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, July 11, 1-2 pm ET
The idea of zero-carbon buildings is quickly moving from aspiration to expectation, especially for new construction. This session examines the enabling factors making zero carbon buildings possible, h
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The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on energy, water, and greenhouse gas redu
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Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Additions, May 28, 12 - 1 pm ET
This course covers how an addition is impacted by the new energy code. When does an addition require a HERS rating and when it does not. This course covers the HERS process and requirements. What
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Transforming Spaces with Cool Surfaces: Cool Your Homes and Communities, Online, May 14, 3-4 pm PT
California has long embraced the use of solar reflective “cool” roofs to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the urban heat island effect—and co
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In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de
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Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC
The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do
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Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –
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In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia
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Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET
This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.
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Net Positive Symposium at the R. W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event, June 19-20, Amherst, MA
Hosted by Hampshire and Amherst Colleges, the second annual Net Positive Symposium is intended to promote networking collaborative learning, in th context of creating Living Buildings and Living
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3-Day GRIHA V Training Programme at Bengaluru, India, May 29-31
A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 29th to 31st May, 2019 in Bangalore to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat A
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An Evergreen Conversation: WELL & Fitwel, April 24, Boston, MA
With LEED certification trending towards the industry standard, the new construction and fit-out market is also starting to focus on occupant and environmental health. The WELL and Fitwel certificatio
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Rainforest Action Network Climate Leadership Summit 11/1 - 2
The Rainforest Action Network is leading a Climate Change Leadership Event this weekend. It's Saturday 11/1 and Sunday 11/2 from 1 - 6, at MIT, both days. Change the Course, a new program from Rai…
World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo, Japan, February 27-March 1
All kinds of technologies/products related to "hydrogen & fuel cell", "solar cell/module", "PV systems", "rechargeable battery", "smart grid", &qu
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Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) networking Lunch, February 7th in NYC
Join for a Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) networking lunch.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share a meal with seasoned professionals from across the energy & sustai
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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, January 24, 4-7pm, Watertown, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin
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The Green Schools Conference & Expo, April 8 - 9, 2019, Saint Paul, MN
The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schoo
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Friends of USGBC NY Upstate Gala + Leadership Awards, Nov 27, Albany, NY
Join U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate for our 5th Annual Friends of USGBC Gala + Leadership Awards
The 5th Annual Friends of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate Gala an
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Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor
The New York Times recently posted an article about how different organizations in New York are recycling used kitchen appliances. Organizations like Green Demolition and BIG Reuse, are in the busines…
EnerScore - Aiming to Rate every US Home on Energy Efficiency
Congrats Brian and Kenn of Massachusetts-based Enerscore. Nice article in FastCompany! "Greater transparency in how much energy homes are wasting might provide a boost to the market. If we knew…
Cleantech Open Class of 2015 - 34 Companies Changing the Sustainable World
Congratulations to Cleantech Open Northeast’s 2015 class of 34 companies developing clean technologies to rock the sustainable world: http://northeast.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/cleantech-open-n…
Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 5th - Activities run 12 - 4:30 pm at the State House
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 12:00 to 4:30 pm Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA Join NECEC for our 4th Annual Massachusetts Clean Energy Day on May 5 at the Grand Staircase of the …
New England Women In Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala April 16, 6-9 pm
Boston, MA (March 9, 2015) New England Women In Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Fifth Annual Awards Gala April 16, 2015 from 6-9pm, Omni Parker House, Boston, Massachusetts. The NEWIEE Awar…
Using Portfolio Manager and Meeting Building Energy & Water Disclosure Req's, Feb 3
How to Use Portfolio Manager and Meet Building Energy & Water Use Disclosure Requirements Tuesday, February 03, 2015 Workshop for Property Owners and Managers: 9:30-11:00am Workshop for Service Pr…
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