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Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to NYC Local Laws, Online, June 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three hour seminar is for building owners and managers on energy-related local laws impacting a majority of NYC’s larger buildings.

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainabili

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 06/04/2021 | Last updated: 06/04/2021

Free Webinar: Coining a Cleaner Future: How to Finance Your Emissions Reduction Plan, November 28, 11am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

 

Financing is an essential step in the journey to emissions reduction, turning great decarbonization ideas into actionable plans. Join this webinar to learn from Financial Allies on how to le

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 11/03/2023 | Last updated: 11/03/2023

Women in Energy and Sustainability (WISE) Networking Lunch at Building Energy Exchange, November 2, 12-2 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series is pleased to host a networking lunch, connecting emerging and industry-transitioning professionals with seasoned experts from across e

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 613 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free 3-Part Online Series: Implementing & Designing Residential Lighting Controls, October 13, 20 & 27, 9-11 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class shows designers, specifiers, contractors, and homeowners how to create beautiful residential lighting while saving energy and meeting code. Award-winning lighting designer David Wilds Patto

California Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 10/03/2023 | Last updated: 10/04/2023

RE+ Florida, Hosted by SEIA and SEPA, October 18-19, Ft. Lauderdale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discover the power of Florida’s solar and energy storage industries.  Engage with renowned experts and industry leaders who will share their knowledge and insights through compelling educat

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 09/17/2023 | Last updated: 09/17/2023

Free Webinar: How to Implement the Top 10 Data Requirements Outlined in the IRA Home Energy Rebates Programs, September 6, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On July 27, 2023, the DOE released the “IRA Home Energy Rebates: Data And Tools Requirements Guide” which outlined the data that must be collected, tracked, and reported in order to qualif

0 replies | 729 views | Posted on: 08/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/31/2023

Free Webinar: How to Communicate, Market, and Certify Your LCA and PCF Results, September 20, 11am - 12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

In this webinar, part 3 of a 3-part series (attend all or whichever you'd like), Tad Radzinski will define the difference between greenwashing and greenhushing. Tad will lead an exe

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 08/14/2023 | Last updated: 08/14/2023

Built Environment Plus: Design for People: Green Buildings for All, August 10, 8:30 am -12 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Embracing the built environment as a leverage point for a healthy, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society.

True sustainability requires a triple-bottom line of meeting the social, economic, and

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 07/22/2023 | Last updated: 07/22/2023

USGBC Webinar: Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes, August 4, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

LEED v4.1 Residential is a simplified and streamlined rating system in beta version that combines the familiar and relevant aspects of the existing LEED rating systems. The rating system is available

California Green Building

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

Free Webinar, Equity and Buildings: A Practical Framework for Buildings Practitioners, June 29, 2:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

This webinar outlines a practical framework for buildings practitioners – energy efficiency and electrification program administrators, policymakers, and others – to ensure their

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 06/16/2023 | Last updated: 06/16/2023

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

CITY HABITATS: CITY-SCALE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AT WORK by International Living Future Institute OCT 5, Webinar

by Oyin

This webinar will highlight stories from City Habitats, a regional collaborative formed to use nature to help address the challenges of water and air quality while supporting thriving communities. Rep…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 587 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones need a vapor barrier? How do we eliminate the need for a vapor barrier with still b

Filed under: Vapor Barriers

Keywords: Insulation,Air Barrier,Vapor Barriers

0 replies | 1597 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/08/2021

Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante, May 20, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this podcast for the next episode of Radio BE-Ex, where Architect Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, highlights AIA’s commitment to climate action and the central impor

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,green retrofit,Climate Action

0 replies | 3125 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 04/25/2021

Webinar: The Carbon Roundtable - Are You Considering Net Zero? April 22, 7 am EDT / 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Becoming a carbon neutral business can feel like a bit of a minefield, no matter how new or far you are through the journey.

Whenever we talk about carbon at our events, our attendees have a lot of

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Earth Day,Economy,Carbon,future,Net zero

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1597 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1881 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

2018 Midwest Energy Solutions conference, February 7 - 9, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

MEEA's annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's biggest and best EE event, bringing together more than 650 energy professionals to build relationships, swap innovative ideas and expl…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

USGBC West Michigan Annual Meeting and Fundraising Party, November 9th, 5:3pm, Grand Rapids

by Oyin

The “Masquerade at the Mansion” will take place at the Paddock Place (Formerly Mangiamo!) in the Library. Entertainment will feature a live murder mystery show with party guests as suspects. Dr…

Filed under: Fundraising

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

New England Women in Energy and the Environment Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 8, Boston

by Oyin

NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligence and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors. It is the goal of NEWIEE to foster…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

 

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