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Webinar: World Green Building Week - The Road to COP26, September 22, 11 am BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join UKGBC during World Green Building Week, for which the theme is “Act on Climate”. We are choosing to use this moment as a milestone on the Road to COP26, to shine a spotlight on the le

Filed under: Government Policies

UK Green Building

Keywords: Policy,Net zero,built environment

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 09/04/2020 | Last updated: 09/04/2020

Free Webinar: Illinois Low-Impact Solar Development Opportunity on Brownfields and Mined Lands Workshops, April 8, 11:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the clean energy future, every community is a host community for energy generation. Former mine lands and brownfields in our communities present an opportunity to host low-impact renewable energy d

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 512 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024 | Last updated: 03/28/2024

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 2-4, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be held April 2-4  at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Attend for engaging and interactive sessions, as

0 replies | 707 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/11/2024

Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials, Online Luchtime Series, (6) 1-hour sessions March 7 to April 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

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 | 1028 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 | 885 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 | 1127 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 | 1323 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 | 626 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/11/2023

Women in Green: Leading Through Adversity, Online, November 19, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Women are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth.

This event is for professionals to network and connect with l

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 11/11/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 17, 10:30 - 11 am, EST

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of wherever it

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

0 replies | 1297 views | Posted on: 10/25/2020 | Last updated: 10/25/2020

Free Webinar: Designing Waste, Presented by Harvard Business School, October 30, 11 - 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Can waste become the raw material for a better designed, less exploitative, more beautiful world? The waste generated in designing and making products and building cities has often been an afterthough

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Waste,Building Materials

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 10/11/2020 | Last updated: 10/11/2020

Webinar: How LEED V4.1 Addresses Climate Change, October 8, 11am - 12:30pm EDT

by MVillere

1.5 AIA LU + 1 GBCI CE

How well does LEED address the causes and appropriate responses to climate change? The answer to this question is a critical consideration as organizations and governments de

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,LEED,LEED v4.1

0 replies | 1965 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

Environmental Leadership Seminar - Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environmental Leadership Seminar Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm A Conversation Among Pre-Service, In-Service, and Informal Educators What does environment…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Environment,RIEEA

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Webinar: Energy Management and Technology: Fundamentals and Beyond by Focus on Energy webinar series, September 9-10

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of energy terminology, supply and trend costs, and how to effectively read and analyze utility bills. The course continues

Keywords: Energy Management,Technology

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Webinar: Black Women in Architecture: Riding the Vortex August 12, 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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That is the percentage of architects who are Black women. There are ~ 500 licensed Black women architects in the entire country.

You are invited to an incredibly unique storytelling present

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Architecture,Women,Equity,Diversity,Black

0 replies | 2599 views | Posted on: 08/04/2020 | Last updated: 08/04/2020

An Introduction to Thermal Temperature Screening with C3 Communications (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

Have you been scanned yet to take your temperature?  Have you been wondering how these systems work? What happens to the data?  Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Darrius Key of C3 Co

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: business,Healthy Building,Economy,Health,Facilities Management,Coronavirus,Facilities,COVID19

0 replies | 3766 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

Climate Week NYC 2017, September 18-24

by AbbieKnight

The Climate Week NYC 2017 Affiliate Events program is now open for registrations. Annually, businesses, NGOs, civil society groups, academic institutions and others are offered the opportunity to part…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

The Future of the Grid May 24th 6-9pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The energy industry is dramatically changing! In the face of expanding customer expectations, as today we use more electronic devices than ever, the demand for power continues to grow rapidly. With…

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Grid,Electrical System

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/23/2017

Free Green Building Tour - Hotchkiss School LEED Certified Buildings , May 10, 5:30 pm, Lakeville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join CTGBC's Green Schools Committee and Centerbrook Architects for a FREE event tour of multiple LEED certified buildings at The Hotchkiss School's scenic Lakeville, CT campus. Among sustainable p…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Green Schools,biomass,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 1998 views | Posted on: 05/04/2017 | Last updated: 05/04/2017

New blog post - city surgeons

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you'll check out the latest blog on www.usgbc-la.org/blog on engaging the right stakeholders for project planning and implementation.

Filed under: Resilience

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 04/20/2017 | Last updated: 04/20/2017

Event: Rooftop units: strategies to reduce utility costs, 4/19, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fond du Lac, WI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Packaged rooftop units are used in more than 50 percent of all commercial buildings. With a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses, we’ll investigate how much they cost to operate. For example, …

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Webinar: Biophillic Cities, Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning, May 9.1:15-2:45 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biophillic Cities, Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning The "greening" of cities can focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy …

Filed under: Webinars

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

BEEx Training Event: Green Light- Lighting Retrofits- Strategies & Applications (4/28 @ 1:30-3:00 pm @ 31 Chambers St., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training USGBC Colorado, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training - March 22 11 am - 2 pm USGBC Colorado Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, Conference Room 4F6 201 West Colfax Avenue Denver , …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Star

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

 

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