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Why Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings Matters--and How to Do It, Online, June 29, 10-11:15 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings webinar will discuss:

*Case study on affordable housing and developing net-zero buildings

*Case study on net-zero development in the Park District of O



Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Carbon Emissioms

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 06/26/2021 | Last updated: 06/26/2021

State of the Green Building Industry, Networking Evening, June 25, 6-7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This summer, Building Energy Exchange is hosting a networking evening to connect emerging professionals with industry thought leaders and leading building technology innovators.

Hear from a few of

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 06/12/2024 | Last updated: 06/12/2024

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association: MREA's Energy Fair & Demo Day, June 21 & 22, Custer, Wisconsin

by Hani // Social media manager

The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 495 views | Posted on: 05/31/2024 | Last updated: 06/01/2024

Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory

California Green Building

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 05/15/2024 | Last updated: 05/15/2024

Sustainability in Action Roundtable – The Future of Sustainability & Southface's 46th Anniversary, May 3, 7-9 am, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.

Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Free GreenBiz Webinar: Catalyzing the Next Generation of Reforestation Projects, April 18, 1-2 pm ET, 10-11 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e by mid-century, generating thousands of jobs and restoring vital habitats, all while impr

0 replies | 551 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 04/09/2024

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team


"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.  And in the good ones, we breathe better air! 
 
Matt rev

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Automation,Ventilation,Garage,Garages,Sensors,Fans

0 replies | 5308 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: How Does Energy Efficiency Relate to Housing Affordability for Americans, March 28, 1-2:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/06/2024

High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series, March 7, 3-5pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each

0 replies | 509 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Energy Code Implementation Series

Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

Upper Midwest Home Performance Regional Conference & Trade Show, October 11-12

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this conference live and in-person in Minneapolis, MN, October 11-12, 2021. Stay up to date on industry trends and challenges, as well as region-specific content that reflects the climate, housin

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Home Performance,building performance,Midwest,comfort

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

NZ21, Net Zero Conference, September 13 - 16, Online and in Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, policymakers, business leaders, designers, and everyday people are realizing how dire our situation has becom

California Green Building

Keywords: Net zero,NZ21

0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Webinar: 3rd Annual EcoBuilding Multifamily Forum, August 19, 5 pm EDT / 2 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The first panel discussion will be focused on multifamily housing affordability. This has been a growing area of challenge for many residents, owners, managers, builders, and communities in the N

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Multifamily,Community

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 07/19/2021 | Last updated: 07/19/2021

Built Positive: Exploring Buildings as Material Banks, November 7, Boston

by Oyin

The agenda will be organized around the key concepts of Built Positive, a movement intended to help the sustainable design community evolve towards buildings as material banks, where materials in the …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, Exhibition + Talk, June 19, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low Rise, Mid Rise, High Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, an in-person, pop-up exhibition + talk of residential buildings in the pipeline

Join a public viewing and conversation at "Low Rise,

California Green Building

Keywords: Los Angeles,Housing

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 06/12/2021 | Last updated: 06/12/2021

Virtual Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World, June 4, 12:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join NESEA for this virtual Pro Tour of Flow Chelsea, the largest mixed-use Passive House project in midtown Manhattan and the tallest infill Passive House building in the world. This 24-story buildin

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Manhattan,Passive House,virtual tour

0 replies | 1830 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 05/23/2021

Free Webinar: Sustainable Building Products with Neil Turner, Ecological Building Systems, May 26, 12:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Neil is the technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems and has extensive experience in the building products sector. Neil advises architects, contractors and timber frame special

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Green Products

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Online: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, May 17- 20

by Ashley Freeman

The 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit features plenaries, sector meet-ups, interactive workshops, special events, and engaging and informative sessions.

Attend May 17-20, 2021 f

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Connecticut,Architects,Engineers,Contractors,Better Buildings,Multifamily,Solar Energy,Carbon Reduction,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 1629 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

5th Annual Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Holiday Party, Dec 7, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

Let's celebrate all our successes, share some food and connect with each other as we close 2017 and get ready for 2018. This year we have our Second members only Happy Hour from 5:30 -6:30 pm, as p…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

Motor & Drive Systems 2018, February 8-9, Orlando, Florida

by Oyin

The 15th annual Motor & Drive Systems 2018 is focused on the latest technical advancements impacting the design and integration of motor, drive systems and motion control for manufacturing, industrial…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The International National Woodworking Fair 2018, August 22-25, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

The International National Woodworking Fair 2018 will be one of the top woodworking trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking ind…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Types Of PV systems

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (o…

Filed under: Solar PV Training

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

3 Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Programme, 20 - 22 Dec, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rating parameters for building …

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Solar Power International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) generates success for energy professionals and the global solar industry. SPI sets the standard for solar events as the fastest g…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

MIT Energy Hackathon, November 3 - 5, Cambridge, MA

by Oyin

Now in its 3rd year, the MIT Energy Hackathon brings opportunities for learning, problem-solving, and networking to the forefront as teams develop rapid, innovative solutions to the problems in energy…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

 

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