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Free Webinar: Elements of a Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained, February 13, 9-11am EST
Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home performance contracting, as opposed to the h… more...
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Free Webinar: Understanding Sustainable Buildings, February 12, 2-4pm EST
The Methodist Church voted to reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030. But how do we do it? As part of their push towards an A Rocha Eco District Award, the Southampton District is hosting a series of webinars to support stewards; pr… more...
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Free Webinar: The New Cool: The Transition to Low-GWP and Natural Refrigerants, February 6, 11am EST
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) released into the atmosphere pose a significant global warming impact, prompting regulatory measures from the EPA to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs by 85% by 2036. This webinar will prepare build… more...
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Built Environment Plus: Construction Business Basics, Online, February 6 - April 23, 3-5pm EST
Twelve 2 Hour Sessions from February 6th to April 23rd. This multi-session course covers all the essentials of running your own construction business with a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity). Assess w… more...
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Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, January 31, 12-1:30pm PT
Electrification is taking form in California (and elsewhere!) - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electric w… more...
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0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/30/2023
Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for General Contractors & Architects, January 31, 4-5:30 pm PT
Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California, and elsewhere as well. In Califorina, 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million h… more...
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0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/29/2023
Energy Management Systems (EMS) with HVAC Controls (2 Part Series), Free Online Event, January 30 - February 1, 8:30-11 am
Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However, these strategies often add a higher leve… more...
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0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/22/2023
Free Webinar: Neighborhood Scale: The Future of Building Decarbonization, January 25, 1 pm EST
Hear from Panama Bartholomy (BDC), Rachel Kuykendall (Pacific Gas & Electric), and Jared Rodriguez (Emergent Urban Concepts) as they discuss the benefits of a neighborhood-scale approach to building decarbonization as well as the differ… more...
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0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/22/2023
Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Upgrading Lighting in Commercial Spaces, January 31, 5:30-8pm
This seminar provides an overview of the lighting retrofit process structured around IES LP-9-20. The class opens with an introduction to lighting in existing buildings and the role energy and sustainability goals play in lighting retrofits… more...
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Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Solar Installers, January 30, 12-1:30pm
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 capture additional market share by offering … more...
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0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/22/2023
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