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Passivhaus Open Days 2022: Winter Edition, November 11-13

by samanthaklein // Intern

Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the globe generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Passive House,Residential Green Building,Ventilation

0 replies | 2011 views | Posted on: 10/10/2022 | Last updated: 10/12/2022

Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online with Southface Institute, May 5-6, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J c

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

0 replies | 143 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Schaumburg Home Show - Featuring The Solar House, March 15 - 16, Schaumburg, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Chicago Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center, March 15th & 16th, with free Admission and free Parking. ISEA Solar Ambassadors, as well as the Solar House, will be exhibiting a

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 414 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/25/2025

En-ROADS Virtual Climate Workshop, February 19, 12 - 1 Pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This interactive experience, grounded in the latest climate science, allows participants to explore and test various climate solutions in real time using the climate simulator En-ROADS, developed by C

California Green Building

0 replies | 498 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings

by KevinH // KevinH Custom Home Designer USA/Canada

Hello,

 There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.

Look Into Gigacrete and Strata Group International. Both Systems limit the number of prod

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Related to: Related Industries - Products

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Fire resistant,hurricane resistant

0 replies | 367 views | Posted on: 01/12/2025 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Free Webinar: Appliances and Energy Storage, All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 30, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts

California Green Building

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Free Webinar: GBU Coffee Chat: Equitable Decarbonization – In Philadelphia and Around the World, December 18, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Building United and GBU's 2024 Muscoe Martin Fellow, Yuto Morishita for a conversation on how Philadelphia can learn from other cities as we work towards prioritizing equity in dec

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 11/29/2024 | Last updated: 11/30/2024

GPRO Construction Management with USGBC California - 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, December 5 & 6,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 517 views | Posted on: 11/08/2024 | Last updated: 11/08/2024

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Home Comfort, November 7, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You want to save money, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. This webinar will dive into the enclosures and major systems that are affecting your home’s energy usage. Th

California Green Building

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 10/21/2024 | Last updated: 10/21/2024

GPRO For Schools with Green Building Alliance, Virtual Training, October 24, 9 am - 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO training fo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 536 views | Posted on: 09/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/25/2024

Free Webinar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Virtual Training + Exam, October 2, 10am-2pm PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand for sustainable building skills across the cou

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 09/03/2024 | Last updated: 09/03/2024

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Online, December 1

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

First Friday Webinar: Accelerating Building Decarbonization with LEED, December 2, 1pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

The green building community is committed to decarbonizing the built environment, but what does that mean in terms of LEED? Thought leaders share strategies and techniques for cutting operational ener

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 10/27/2022 | Last updated: 10/27/2022

Circular Economy Policies - Free Webinar, August 1, 3-4pm

by AbbieKnight

Circular Economy requires Thinking Circular—maybe your head is already spinning. But you are not alone in this challenge. Global challenges and new legislation force companies to rethink their m…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Economy,Circular Economy,Global Challenges

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/26/2018

Hybrid Event: Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE), Leadership in Climate Tech, NYC and Online -- September 27, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In response to increasing urgency to address the climate crisis, the tech industry is finding solutions – led by women. Innovative and efficient climate technology solutions are a crucial compon

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,Technology,Climate Technology

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/14/2022

Webinar: Integrating Ecology into Site Development, October 4, 12pm

by gracemorrison

Nature and healthy ecosystems provide essential services for humanity, and when we make the effort, we can balance the commonly understood needs of a built space while still providing for nature and n

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/08/2022

C3E Networking Reception/Dinner and Symposium, Dec 3-4, Palo Alto, CA

by Aditya

CELEBRATING AND RECOGNIZING PAST AND PRESENT WOMEN AWARDEES OF THE CLEAN ENERGY EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 

C3E NETWORKING RECEPTION & DINNER · DECEMBER 3, 2018 · 5

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

November GreenHomeNYC New Volunteer Orientation, November 28, 2018, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

GreenHomeNYC's mission is to promote an energy efficient and sustainable built environment and to support green professional development in NYC. The organization provides sustainability infor

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Volunteer

0 replies | 942 views | Posted on: 11/11/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Local Action, Global Commitments: The Private Sector’s Role in International Climate Policy, Nov 29, Boston MA

by Yishan

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The UN’s latest report on climate change sends a clear message –– keep man-made global warming impacts to 1.5 degrees celsius, or face irreversible consequen

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

USGBC Central Coast CCGBC 10th Anniversary GALA, Nov 10, Santa Barbara California

by Yishan

The theme of this 10-Year Gala is to focus on celebrating our inspiring community members and companies -- we want to share those individuals who are out on the front lines every day making

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/30/2018

CEOs for Sustainability Speaker Series: Driving Business Value Through Supply Chain Sustainability October 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

More companies recognize that working with suppliers to create a sustainable supply chain is a business imperative, critical to the organization’s success. After all, the supply chain accounts f

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: CEOs for Sustainability,Sustainable supply chain

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

GTM Forum: New England Solar & Storage, October 23, Boston, MA

by Aditya

New England is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, New England has the potential

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Oct 24-26, 2018, Phuket, Thailand

by Aditya

Sustainable development is based on three interlinked criteria: economic development, social progress and environmental protection. It is the state of development that seeks to produce sustainable eco…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Innovation,Green Economy,Sustainable Development Goals

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Better Buildings are WELL Buildings- USGBC Central Plains on August 30th in Wichita, Kansas

by AbbieKnight

Hear about the International Well Building Institute's WELL Building Standard, and learn how we can better design and construct our buildings to positively impact the health and wellness of its occupa…

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

18th Annual Hawaii Build & Buy Green, 21 - 22 September, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join USGBC Hawaii for the 18th Annual Build + Buy Green Conference. This annual event, in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office, and DEBDT brings together nationally acclaimed speakers and l…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Hawaii Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 07/30/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018

 

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