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Persuasive Conversations on Designing High Performance Homes, Wednesday, December 4, Hartford, CT
There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop we'll show you ways to approach t
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Heating Electrification Workshop, October 20 - 22, Portland, Maine
States across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic continue to advance ambitious goals for widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030, an essential strategy for stabilizing energy costs, s
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Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings, Online, August 26 - 27, 12 - 3 pm ET
This introductory course focuses on how the building commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new construction and to existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing facilities
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In the quest for airtight, energy-efficient homes, indoor air quality (IAQ) often suffers due to the "build tight" paradox. This session explores the evolution of residential air filtration
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Second Conference on Community Solar in the US, July 23, New York, NY
Community solar projects have been playing a significant role in making solar power more affordable and accessible for households in the United States. The community solar model has been steadily
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Tour of the New Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Schools, June 15, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Join the BSA K-12 Educational Design Knowledge Community for a tour of Cambridge's newest public school, which showcases sustainable and resilient design. We will explore the innovative features o
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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest, June 15 - 17, Rosemont, Illinois
Join the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (ISEA) at IESNA Midwest—previously known as the Midwest Solar Expo—taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens
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Wildfires are reshaping how Californians think about housing safety and resilience. In 2025, two legal documents related to fire risk and real estate were updated, DRE’s required Transfer Disclo
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Property Management (PM) Springfest, April 23, Toronto, Canada
PM Springfest brings you the ultimate one-day conference experience at an all-new venue! Join PM Springfest at the Toronto Congress Centre for more space, more exhibitors, and more opportunities, all
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2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago
ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se
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USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI
The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu
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Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University community to drive implementation of major
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Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative information session and building tour of the Keller Center at University of Chicago.
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WEBINAR: Post COP21 From Intent to Action - February 26, 2016 – 11 - 12:30 PM EST
WEBINAR: Post COP 21 From Intent to Action February 26, 2016 – 11 - 12:30 PM EST Critical commitments emerged from the 21st Conference of Parties (COP 21) December 2015 meeting in Paris where d…
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 6, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Chec
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Join a panel of sustainability experts to learn more about embodied carbon in products and why it is important to consider in high-performance building design. The panel members are representing
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2019 USGBC Texas Energy Summit, October 17, Houston, TX
The 2019 USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit is a forum for building owners/managers, energy and sustainability managers, engineers, federal and state government officials, consultants and other stakeh
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USGBC Sustainable Detroit Forum, October 23, Detroit, Michigan
Join hundreds of people coming together to learn about Detroit-based projects rooted in sustainability, designed to maximize your exposure to a wide range of topics. Presentations will be accompanied
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Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options
It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…
SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"
INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…
Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025
Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norwa…
June 29, 2016 1:00 – 2:00PM West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recently partnered with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the mu…
Natural Gas - A Casualty of California's Renewable Energy Boom?
After California's 2000 and 2001 energy crisis the state decided to install natural gas plants to help support energy demands, as well as offer a somewhat cleaner and more environmentally friendly alt…
Governor Cuomo Announces $150 Million in funding for Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Governor Cuomo announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy projects across the state to facilitate public-private partnerships to advance the Governor’s Reforming the E…
Keeping History Above Water - April 10 - 13, Newport, RI
Keeping History Above Water - April 10 - 13, Newport, RI Newport Restoration Foundation Keeping History Above Water will be one of the first national conversations to focus on the increasing and v…
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