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Virtual Event: Clean Energy Solutions Summit, Presented by COSSA, November 17, 8:30am - 5:30pm MST

by SarahA

On November 17th, 2020, COSSA will be hosting the Clean Energy Solutions Summit.

The Clean Energy Solutions Summit is the Mountain West’s premier event for municipal, commercial and

Filed under: Energy

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Colorado,Denver,Energy Management,Problem Solving

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Free Webinar: Introduction to Industrial Electrification, March 27, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This class is offered in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE). Industrial professionals should attend this introductory class for a high-level introduction to the electrification journey

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 628 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/05/2024

It’s Electric! Plugging into All Electric Multi-Unit Housing, Free Hybrid Event, March 7 - Webinar: 12-1pm CT, In-Person Tour: 4-6 pm, Chicago, IL

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green to delve into the design strategies and technologies behind two all-electric multi-unit structures: an urban infill 3-flat in Woodlawn and a 15-unit apartment building near United

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/19/2024

USGBC-LA Free Hybrid Event: Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) Annual Demo Day, February 15, 12-2:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

US Green Building Council- Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) and the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) invite you to Demo Day 2024.

This annual event is one of our most compelling, featuring live and

California Green Building

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

Free Webinar: Can New Fission/Fusion Technologies Help Fight Climate Change? January 23, 7 - 8:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Currently, the U.S. generates about 60% of its electricity from fossil fuels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. aims to transition away from these carbon-emitting fuels

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 01/07/2024 | Last updated: 01/07/2024

Webinar: Four Clean Energy Career Journeys From 2023 C3E Awardees, January 18, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The C3E webinar series provides a forum to hear the latest on clean energy topics from women who are making a difference. The goal of the quarterly webinars is to highlight the outstanding work of cle

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Emerging Professionals,Women in Green,clean energy jobs

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 12/12/2023 | Last updated: 12/12/2023

How To Think About Building Codes: Communicating with the Code Official, Online, December 14, 1-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architect, Building code, Constuction

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 11/23/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED, a USGBC 1st Friday Webinar, December 7, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session provides a deep dive into decarbonization in LEED, focusing on all electric buildings. It presents concepts built from the future of LEED principles and address Optimize Energy Performanc

0 replies | 484 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Free Webinar, Tools and Resources to Help Communities Navigate Materials Management, November 14, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With amendments to Part 115 of Michigan’s Solid Waste Law going into effect earlier this year, now is a great time to learn what tools and resources EGLE offers to communities to assist them wit

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, February 2, 10am - 11am EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your 

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Efficiency,Community Service,renewables

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/13/2021

USGBC Missouri, 2021 State of the Chapter & Social, Online, Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 – 7pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Missouri Gateway for the annual State of the Chapter & Social on January 12th as the community kicks off the new year and a year-long celebration of our 20th Anniversary!

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Webinar: Passive House Primer, Building Energy Exchange, December 9, 1pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a

Filed under: Real Estate

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Real Estate,Sustainability,Construction,Passive House,High Performance,Design Professionals

0 replies | 1618 views | Posted on: 12/04/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice, December 8, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na

Filed under: Wood

Keywords: Hardwood Flooring,Wood Flooring

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/17/2020

Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System, 4/19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Los Angeles, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System Wednesday April 19 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM You are invited to an introduction to the Fitwel Certification system. Speakers: Joanna Frank, Exec…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Free Webinar, October 29, 9-10:30 am EDT: Health in the Built Environment Series: Healthy and Transparent Building Materials

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How do we ensure that the legacy of our designs are positive for both people and the environment? It starts with leadership and commitment. How can we as product manufacturers, designers, and builders

FREE Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, October 7, 12-1pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implemen

Filed under: Lighting

Keywords: Daylighting

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

Webinar: Green Designation, Presented by Northeast Association of Relators, September 29 & 30 and October 6 & 7, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

NAR's Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate. 
 

What you Gain:

Access to members-only marke


Filed under: Real Estate

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Introduction to PACE (Property-assessed clean energy), July 19

by AbbieKnight

Come for an introductory session of one of the USGBC MA's highest advocacy campaigns - promoting PACE. The property-assessed clean energy (PACE) model is an innovative mechanism for financing energy e…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,PACE

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/06/2017

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. Performs Deep Energy Retrofit of Worcester Triple Decker at 38 Stanton Street

by Rate It Green Team

Worcester-based Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI), is conducting a deep energy retrofit of the triple decker building at 38 Stanton Street in the Bell Hill neighborhood of Worcester, MA. This is the fir

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Deep Energy Retrofit,Worcester

0 replies | 3164 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

CT Net Zero Farm House Tour on July 8

by AbbieKnight

Take an open wall, open house tour of a great net zero home we’re in the midst of building in Mansfield. The home achieves high performance and affordability by integrating today’s most advanced b…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Net zero

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 06/16/2017 | Last updated: 06/16/2017

Verge Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit 2017 June 20-22

by Matt Z. // Student

In partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office, VERGE returns to Hawaii to lead the state’s transformation to a clean energy future. VERGE Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit focuses on …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Building Efficiency,Sustainable Tourism,Decarbonizing Transportation

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/07/2017

Info Session on Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership Program May 31st 12pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

Hear the perspectives of leaders from a diverse array of sectors regarding a powerful model for positioning sustainability to drive innovation, engagement and organizational agility. Leith Sharp, D…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Sustainability,Leadership

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 05/28/2017 | Last updated: 05/28/2017

PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19, 2017 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19 | 8:30am-10:00am 50 Milk St "Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02109 FXFOWLE has recently completed a study showing that it is viable to design high-rise residential b…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: PassiveHaus

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration May 4 | 5:30-8:30pm 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' bi-monthly networking event devoted to helping people in cle…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Event: CitiesAlive Conference, 9/18 - 9/21, Seattle, WA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Building Resilience and Equity Across Cascadia: People, Community, and Places Within the western region of North America lies Cascadia. Although the boundaries of the region differ depending on eco…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1752 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

 

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