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Sustainable Business: How to make a Profit and an Impact, March 10, Denver, CO

by AbbieKnight

Hear from ethical entrepreneurs, B Corporations and experts in corporate sustainability who will share their insights into how businesses can positively impact their communities. Find out why doing go

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network,Social Networking,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Deeper Learning Through Ecology, Ecological Landscape Alliance, January 11, Online, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Green infrastructure, pollinator gardens, food gardens are increasingly integrated in PK-12 learning environments. This session will describe how the built environment and natural settings can facilit

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 12/06/2022 | Last updated: 12/07/2022

Webinar: Demystifying Energy Modeling for Architects & Building Designers, August 27, 1-2:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Architects and building designers will learn how timely design simulations can have a critical impact on building performance.

Energy efficiency in the building sector is the most cost-effective pa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Architects,Energy performance,Demystifying,Building Designers,Building Energy Performance Standards

0 replies | 1278 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

Webinar: Conserving Energy through Building Enclosure Commissioning, December 10, 2 pm EST

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

What should a commissioning provider know to undertake Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) with the goal to conserve energy, specifically achieving target energy consumption levels for LEED v4 and

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Efficiency,LEED V4,Energy Conservation,Energy Management,Building Enclosure,commissioning

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Green Building Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare, August 7, 12:15 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.

Objectives

  1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: High Performance Building,Green Hospitals,Healthcare

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/18/2020

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series Day 4: Wellness + High Performance, July 29, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Our final program in the series, on Wednesday, July 29, will feature two new construction homes, located in Evanston, IL, Oak Park, IL and Crown Point, IN, that prioritized he

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Wellness

0 replies | 1756 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

FREE Webinar: 3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor airPLUS™️, June 23, 4 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Indoor airPLUS™️ (IAP) program to help home builders meet the growing consumer demand for healthier homes with improved indoor air quality

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Environmental Protection Agency,EPA Indoor airPLUS

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Webinar: Hydrogen - Getting the Green Light, Driving Europe's Green Recovery, July 1, 10 AM BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the EU's economy and society. For the EU and UK to reach their target of climate neutrali

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Energy Management

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,hydrogen,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 06/03/2020 | Last updated: 06/03/2020

Webinar USGBC: It Can Be Done - Net Zero Landlord & Multi-Tenant Collaboration, June 3, 1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This panel will focus on landlord-tenant collaboration and strategies for multi-tenant Net Zero Energy Buildings, a rare breed in NZE.

Even as net-zero energy (NZE) buildings multiply across the co

Press Conference with Passive House Institute Founder Dr. Wolfgang Feist (Online) - Building the Future Sustainably, May 19, 1pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Join the Passive House Institute’s founder Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist and gain insight into the global building industry today and what it could be tomorrow: Sustainable, comfortable and healthy. Prof

Filed under: Passive House

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 2017 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: The Next Evolution of LEED: v4.1 (Buffalo, NY), May 18, 1-5 pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Buffalo, NY

The Next Evolution of LEED:v4.1

GBCI Credit: 3 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and ID+C) and AIA Credit: 3 LUs

Description:

This

Filed under: Other Green Building

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Maine Indoor Air Quality Council - Compilation of Resources for Management of the Indoor Environment During the COVID-19 Epidemic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Maine Indoor Air Quality Council has put together a "Compilation of Resources for Management of the Indoor Environment During the COVID-19 Epidemic:"

https://maineindoorair.org/resources-

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) - Online Training, March 30-April 3, New York, NY

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Please note: This training will be given online only and not in person. Instructions to follow once you have signed up. All days and times remain the same.

 

With 5 days of in-class instruc

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,Resilience,Energy Grid

0 replies | 1717 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

The Solar Impulse Legacy

by JackSawyer // Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

EBC Program - Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems: 3/28, 7:30am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

EBC Water Resources Program: Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems When: March 28, 7:30-11:30am Where: McLane Middleton 300 Tradecenter Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 Ch…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Business Council,Water Infrastructure Systems

0 replies | 689 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Position Available - Green Infrastructure Program Manager - New York City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

BE-Ex Forum: Better Steam Heat: Upgrades & Resident Engagement (3/29 @ 9-10:30am @ 31 Chambers St, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join BE-Ex and the NYC Retrofit Accelerator for a presentation on steam system upgrades that resolve under- and over-heating problems, quiet clanging pipes, and reduce operating and maintenance costs.…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: building energy exchange,steam heat

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Free Event: Community Resilience through Green Infrastructure, 2/21, 6:00 - 8:00PM, Pace University, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Community Resilience through Green Infrastructure by NYC Urban Field Station Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location: Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, 1st Floor in the Aneillo Bia…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Infrastructure,Community Resilience,Storm water,Pace University

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

New York Approves Largest United States Offshore Wind Farm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has approved the largest U.S. offshore wind farm, which will be built off of Long Island. It will generate enough electricity to power over 50,000 homes on Long Island…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy,New York Renewable Energy,Deepwater Company

0 replies | 5608 views | Posted on: 01/28/2017 | Last updated: 01/28/2017

ABB Automation & Power World Conference (3/13-16/17 @ Houston, TX)

by aahassonjee

Register now for the ABB Automation & Power World Conference happening in Houston, TX from March 13th to March 16th! George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas ABB Automation & Power Worl…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1781 views | Posted on: 01/13/2017 | Last updated: 01/28/2017

USGBC Colorado Green Building Holiday Celebration - December 15, 5-8 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Celebrate 2016 with the Colorado Community! There will be games, prizes, light appetizers and festive beverages. We will award some of our outstanding volunteers as well as commemorate each commit…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Hitchcock Center - Living Building Project Tour: December 2, 4 pm, Hampshire College, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Building Fall Tour Program Hitchcock Center Center for the Environment, Hampshire College Remaining Tour Dates: Wednesday, November 16 Friday, December 2 Come meet our newest educator …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Hitchcock Center for the Environment

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 11/09/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

How Building Service Engineers Can Save Civilization, November 1, 8-10am, NY NY

by aahassonjee

How Building Service Engineers Can Save Civilization, Tuesday, November 1 8:00 am - 10:00 am ARUP 77 Water St - New York “Building services engineers are the people who can save civilizatio…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium, October 15 @ 9 am - 5pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium: Passive House is Here to Stay District Hall, in the Innovation District 75 Northern Ave Boston, MA The Passive House Massachusetts Symposium addresses …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Passive House

0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

FREE: Great Looking Resource by LISC NY: Green & Healthy Property Management, A Guide for Multifamily Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LISC NYC and Two Shades of Green created a Green and Healthy Property Management Guide that provides detailed steps to bring green and healthy practices to existing affordable housing buildings. The G…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily,Green Homes,Healthy Homes,LISC,Green Retrofit Initiative

0 replies | 3914 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

 

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