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Free Webinar: Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS) - Is it Good for My Business? Earth Day, April 22, 12-1:15 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will introduce (or re-introduce) you to the Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS). What does it analyze? Can WERS verifications be conducted while also doing an energy rating or green veri

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 04/06/2020 | Last updated: 04/06/2020

USGBC California's Wildfire Education Efforts - Working to Rebuild and Prevent Future Loss and Damage

by Rate It Green Team


I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec

Filed under: Wildfire Safety and Resources

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Safety,Landscaping,Roofs,Wildfires,Fires,USGBC California,Defensible Landscaping,Venting

0 replies | 3261 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science, One Day Online Training, February 4, 9 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

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

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 01/23/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

ADAPT Southeast Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The need for sustainable, adaptable and forward-thinking buildings, communities and infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Join USGBC and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and sustainability

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 642 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 01/02/2025

LEED Green Associate Training, Online, December 28,10 - 12 GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Welcome to the LEED Green Associate event! This online gathering is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about sustainable building practices and becoming LEED certified. Unlock your po

UK Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala, December 11, 6-10 pm, Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year, USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala dives into a "Under the Sea" theme at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.

Join USGBC California for a

California Green Building

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Heating Electrification Workshop 2024, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), November 19 & 20, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

States in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are committing to widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030. These aggressive goals aim to stabilize energy bills, improve health, and cut cli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Buying Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity More Rapidly and Effectively, October 30, 12 pm - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is part of the three-part Supplier Accelerator webinar series produced by the General Services Administration (GSA) in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quali

0 replies | 588 views | Posted on: 10/09/2024 | Last updated: 10/09/2024

Free Webinar: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Landscape Professionals, October 17, 5-7:30pm PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of ma

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Free Webinar and Series: Fundamentals of Lighting (IES) - Mod 1: Introduction to Light and Lighting, September 18, 5:30-8 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo

California Green Building

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 08/23/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

FREE Webinar by GreenHome Institute: Off-Site Modular Construction & Green Building, June 3, 12pm EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Interest in off-site modular construction is growing. The reduced availability of skilled construction labor and the increasing cost of material is causing contractors to explore modern methods of con

IWBI Places Matter Series, Free Webcast: Places Matter for Stress and Immunity, May 8, 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute team for a webcast with best-selling author and research director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, D

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 05/05/2020 | Last updated: 05/05/2020

FREE Webinar - Singapore: Dense and Green Cities: Architecture As Urban Ecosystem, May 5, 6-8 pm (Singapore Standard Time)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Welcome to the Dense+Green Cities online presentation and panel discussion, hosted by the National Design Centre, that will explore the interaction between buildings and the city as ecological systems

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Architecture,Urban Planning,Cities

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 04/21/2020 | Last updated: 04/21/2020

Are Renewable Energies Reversing Progress on Climate Goals in Some Ways?

by JackSawyer // Student

Renewable energy sources have seen great progress in the last decade, with significant innovation and growth, especially since the Paris Agreement was signed lasted fall. However, with their embraceme…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Power Plants,Paris Agreement,coal,gas,problem

0 replies | 2513 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/26/2016

(Now Online) Circular Economy Guide Launch, April 15, London, UK

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

**This event has been changed to a online format. All those who have or do sign up (see link below) will receive an email with an access link to the virtual event. If you have any questions, plea

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Breakfast

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 03/09/2020 | Last updated: 03/24/2020

(Postponed) Achieve Net Zero Cost Effectively, April 30th, 8 - 10 am, St. Louis, MO

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

** Achieve Net Zero Cost Effectively - POSTPONED 
Please stay tuned for details as they become available. 

 

Energy Efficiency (EE) has always been “cost effective&rdq


Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Passive House MultiFamily Workshop: Lessons Learned from the First Generation of Projects, February 11, Boston, MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

While multifamily Passive House projects are just getting off the ground here in Massachusetts, in other parts of the US and Canada they have been in existence for many years. This workshop will explo

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1414 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Efficiency Vermont's 2020 Better Buildings by Design, February 5 & 6, South Burlington

by mkilmartin // Intern

Better Buildings by Design is the region’s premier design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential a

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

NSTC Jan 11 Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: ISO New England's Outlook on the Challenges of Greening Our Power Grid

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

North Shore Technology Council Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: ISO New England's Outlook on the Challenges of Greening Our Power Grid January 11, 11:30 am - 1 pm 100 Cummings Center, Su…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,North Shore Technology Council,Greening the Power Grid,Electricity

0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 01/10/2017 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

2017 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, February 22 - 24, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM - Friday, February 24, 2017 at 12:30 PM (CST) Chicago Hilton and Towers 720…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

Boston Interfaith Community Solar Celebration - Saturday, November 19, 3-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Interfaith Community Solar Celebration Saturday, November 19 3-5 pm Second Church In Dorchester 44 Moultrie Street Boston Boston, MA 02124 Join Second Church in Dorchester, Bethel AME…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Solar

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Micro Apartments for the Homeless in San Francisco - Promising Idea, but Challenges Remain

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As reported this fall by Kevin Fagan of the San Francisco Chronicle, there are multiple plans in the works to create homeless housing in the San Francisco area, particularly supportive housing where s…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Micro Apartments,Tiny Homes

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 10/29/2016 | Last updated: 10/29/2016

Help Build What’s Next - Georgia - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 7, 1:30-4:30 pm, Atlanta

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Build What’s Next - Georgia November 7, 1:30-4:30 @Shaw Contract Group & Steelcase Showroom 1555 Peachtree St NE #150 Atlanta, GA 30309 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... D…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1308 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

The Price of Solar Continues to Fall

by JackSawyer // Student

The price of both installation and buying solar panels is reaching remarkable lows. New data from 2015 shows that the price of installation in 2015 went down 5% for residential rooftop systems and 12%…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Solar Panels,Power Purchase Agreement,Installation

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 09/08/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

9th Annual Boston Greenfest - Friday - Sunday, August 19-21, Boston City Hall Plaza - FREE!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Greenfest - Friday - Sunday, August 19-21 - FREE! Boston City Hall Plaza Welcome to the region's largest multicultural environmental music festival located at Boston City Hall Plaza, Faneu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 08/08/2016 | Last updated: 08/08/2016

 

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