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USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter: Benchmarking 101, February 12, St Louis, MO

by AbbieKnight

On January 27, 2017, the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an energy benchmarking ordinance that requires municipal, institutional, commercial and multifamily residential building

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: energy benchmarking,energy and water usage

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 01/29/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Free Webinar: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Strategies for Historic Building Retrofits, February 25, 10 am CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Symbolic historic buildings and legacy systems pose unique challenges for organizations aiming to reduce buildings' energy footprints while potentially adhering to preservation requirements. This

Related to: Online Courses,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 599 views | Posted on: 01/22/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Online Panel Discussion: Retrofit Roles – Assessors, Designers, Coordinators, January 22, 4 -5:30 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jenny Ford will host a panel of home improvement professionals in assessment, design and coordination roles, discussing their work with the homeowner – able-to-pay market.

This event is desig

UK Green Building

0 replies | 469 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 01/05/2025

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year. 

Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb

0 replies | 476 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 621 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Friday, March 27, 3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!  

"Talk Living Buildings, sustainability, and regenerative design with other advanced practit

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 03/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

NetZero Build Summit, Online, August 25-28 (Midwest Focus, but all are welcome!)

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

NetZeroBuild Summit 2020 brings together the key stakeholders involved in the Midwest’s value chain for net-zero construction in residential, commercial, academic and government buildings for th

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Development

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Michigan,Net zero

0 replies | 2651 views | Posted on: 03/08/2020 | Last updated: 08/17/2020

Lunch & Learn: Building Green with Sustainable Profits, March 24, Tampa, Florida

by mkilmartin // Intern

This seminar will present the building science of integrated whole-house systems along with five key elements that represent green building construction practices. Focus will be on fitting green build

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 02/21/2020

JUNE 30th: San Diego Green Budiling Council Summer Social: 10th Anniversary Celebration

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the San Diego Green Building Council for their 10th anniversary Summer Social event at their new downtown location adjacent to Petco Park. When: Thursday, June 30th, 2016 (5:30-8:00 PM) …

LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop -- In Person (Orlando) & Online, January 31, Orlando

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

One Day LEED Accredited Professional (AP) BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop

Friday, January 31, 2020 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. both in-person in Orlando and remote online attendance via GoToWebinar.

This o

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

Sustainability Summit @ New York Build 2020, March 19-20 New York, NY

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

At a hugely transformative time for the construction industry, where wider geopolitical and environmental uncertainties are creating new challenges for the sector, presentations at this summit will ex

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Sustainability Summit

0 replies | 2023 views | Posted on: 12/21/2019 | Last updated: 12/21/2019

Solar, Storage, & Smart Energy Expo, January 16-17, San Francisco, CA

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

Solar, Storage, and Smart Energy Expo - Northern California will be the first major "Solar Power" event of 2020. California recently set a goal of having 100% of energy come from renewable s

Filed under: Solar Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Energy Storage

0 replies | 2122 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Workshop: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Accelerator, December 12, Rohnert Park, CA

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

Due to recent changes in State Legislation, Californians can look to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) as a way to create lasting investments for their families while building attractive,

Filed under: Modular Homes

Related to: Modular Homes,Education

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,ADUs

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

NESEA Tour - Passive House Under Construction, Friday December 2, 1-5 pm, Wakefield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Under Construction Wakefield, RI Friday, December 2, 1-5 pm Construction on this new residence started in spring 2016; the Pro Tour will offer a chance for participants to see the…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Rhode Island

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 10/24/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Help Build What’s Next - Washington DC - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 8, 1:30-4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Build What’s Next - Washington, DC November 8, 1:30-4:30 google 25 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check …

Filed under: Washington, DC

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Cradle to Cradle,google,Building Green

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN) Deer Island Tour - Saturday, 9/24, 9-11 am, Winthrop, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassClimate Action Network (MCAN) Deer Island Tour Saturday, September 24, 9-11 am, Winthrop, MA Join MCAN for a tour of the Deer Island clean energy site, which includes solar, wind, and anaerobi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 09/02/2016 | Last updated: 09/02/2016

Clean Food Labels Could Change The Future Of The Food Industry

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

It is clear now more than ever that the “clean label” is no longer simply a tend in the food chain industry. Last year, one out of every 10 new food products in the US and over 9% of all global ne…

July 29th: Green Workplace Challenge Workshop #1: Getting Started with the GWC

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

OVERVIEW: Green Workplace Challenge competitors are seeking the edge they need to get ahead. This workshop guides participants through the first steps of the GWC, including how to set up their GWC …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: events,,Energy Star,EPA,Green Workplace Challenge,PA,GWC,Workshop,Andrew Kreider

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Solar Power Hour: Solar Bloomington-Normal - July 12 6:00 PM-7:00 PM FREE!

by Higgins_James // Student

Solar Bloomington-Normal is a grassroots residential and commercial group purchasing program for solar. Solar Bloomington-Normal is a community-wide residential and commercial discount program for …

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 07/11/2016 | Last updated: 07/11/2016

Rhode Island Environmental Education Association - Pizza Networking/Fundraiser July 5, 5-9 pm - All Welcome

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Networking Event at Flatbread Pizza Company – July 5 5-9 pm Flatbread Pizza Company 161 Cushing Street Providence, RI. Bring your family and friends from 5-9pm to enjoy some delicious, nutr…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: RIEEA,Providence,PVD

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

 

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