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Midwest Renewable Energy Association Event: Move Some Earth Day, May 8, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This all-day event will work to transform our demonstration site at the ReNew the Earth Institute in scenic Custer, WI. Typical volunteer tasks include landscaping, clearing brush, painting picni

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Wisconsin Event,Volunteer,Landscape,Outdoors

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

Free Webinar: The Future of Healthcare is Green: A Look at the Latest Tech Solutions, February 21, 12:30-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Healthcare is one of the largest contributors to climate change, around 4-5% of total UK carbon emissions and the NHS in England alone is responsible for 40% of the public sector's emissions

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/01/2024

2024 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 30, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES is

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 01/12/2024 | Last updated: 01/12/2024

2024 Winter ASHRAE Conference, January 20-24, Chicago, IL (Virtual Attendance is also available)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore cutting-edge HVACR technologies, connect with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the latest trends at ASHRAE's 2024 Winter Conference. 11 technical tracks include: 

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 12/16/2023 | Last updated: 12/16/2023

Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near and dear to our heart - electric vehicles!

Reduced transportation emissions is one of th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Electrification,Scaling EV Infrastructure

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

Building Science Fundamentals Course, 4 Sessions Online, December 5 - 14, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/11/2023

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: Systems, Installation, Ducts & Details, November 16, 9am-1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, November 13, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 10/16/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

USGBC's Smart Building Summit, Online, October 26-27

by Hani // Social media manager

Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings

On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2128 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Online: EcoMapLA Relaunch, Wednesday, June 23, 5-6 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

EcoMapLA is back! EcoMapLA was created to be the go-to resource for all things sustainable in the greater Los Angeles region, with drop-down menus to filter the map for LA’s green buildings, gre

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,EcoMap,LA

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/13/2021

Webinar: Regenerative Design: The Intersection of Resilience and Sustainability, June 8, 5:30- 7:30pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

As the building community tries to reconcile the progress made in creating sustainable design with the goal of "resilience", there is a danger that strategies developed for resilience may

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Missouri Gateway,@usgbcmogateway

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 05/24/2021 | Last updated: 05/24/2021

21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, hosted by the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory, Online, May 4-5 & 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Theme: “Ideas. Innovation. Impact.”

Now more than ever we need to bring great minds and organizations together to solve complex systemic energy-related issues.  There is

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Decarbonization,Equity,Energy Justice,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

California and China Working Together on Clean Energy Technology

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

California Governor Jerry Brown along with many other Americans disagree with Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change. Donald Trump made the…

California Green Building

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 08/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Webinar: Reopening Restaurants: How safe is it to dine-in again? April 6, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Approximately one year ago, the coronavirus pandemic shut down some of our favorite places to go - bars and restaurants. Frustrated and desperate, restaurateurs have been agile by innovatively reworki

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19,Ventilation,Restaurants

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 04/01/2021 | Last updated: 04/01/2021

Online: Reopening buildings in the age of COVID-19: Evaluating your HVAC systems, March 30, 8am-9:30am CST

by Ashley Freeman

This ASHRAE course is meant to discuss the process of evaluating your HVAC systems in the age of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Similar to a retro-commissioning process, the systems analysis for v

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,engineering,Chicago,Wisconsin,Covid-19 Online Meetings,Slipstream,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/17/2021

Webinar: Driving Potable Water Reduction in Residential Projects, March 25 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this two-hour interactive webinar, participants will be guided through the results of a Seattle-based cost-benefit analysis called "A Decision Maker's Guide to Cost-Effective Residential P

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water Supply,Water,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

Webinar: WELL Chicago! A Virtual Tour of WELL Certified Commercial Offices, March 11, 11:30 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program highlights two commercial office spaces in Chicago and their experience with certification under the WELL Building Standard for interiors.  The program concludes with informatio

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,WELL,Commercial Buildings,Chicago,Commercial Construction,Offices

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 02/13/2021 | Last updated: 02/13/2021

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North America, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

After a successful start in 2017, with 40 exhibitors and partners, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be co-located with Solar Power International and Energy Storage International 2018 in Anahei…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Together in Climate Action: Northeastern North America Policy Summit, December 7th & 8th, Cambridge

by Oyin

The summit will bring together policymakers, researchers, and business and civic leaders from the New England states, Atlantic Canadian provinces, New York, and Québec. Michael R. Bloomberg, the foun…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

Path To Net Zero for Commercial Buildings Conference - Hosted by ENERGIZE Connecticut, October 27

by Oyin

Help Connecticut build the next generation of Net Zero buildings. In this educational session you will learn about Certification Programs, Energy Modeling, and Utility Programs through the use of Net…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 1, Los Angeles

by Oyin

This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GPRO covers the green gap between standard …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition November 7-9, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Hear from a wide range of speakers from leading Federal and State government officials from the nation's capital, California, and the East Coast. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities o…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

USGBC Carolinas - Green Gala and Sustainable Business Awards, September 21, 5:30 pm, Charlotte, NC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC North Carolina and USGBC South Carolina for their annual Green Gala Sustainable Business Awards & Fundraiser on Sept. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. With an expected attendance of 40…

Filed under: Fundraising

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 09/19/2017 | Last updated: 09/19/2017

 

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