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USGBC Florida Webinar: Women in Green - Leadership in Resiliency, August 6, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As old paradigms are challenged, a new road map emerges that is shaking up how we measure progress, who defines those indicators, and what and whom is missing from the leadership table as we work to r

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Leadership,Resilience,Women in Green

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Bird-Friendly Building: Designing Safer Buildings for Birds, April 18, 12–1:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Every year, up to 2 billion birds die as a result of collisions with glass in the United States, a problem exacerbated by increasing light pollution around buildings and structures. In this webinar, t

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 501 views | Posted on: 03/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

2024 Getting to Zero Forum, May 21-23, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Sureya Edwards

The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and around the world, there is no more impor

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/15/2024

HVAC System Testing for Energy Efficiency (Parts 1 & 2), March 12 & 14, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class presents the relevant issues and available methods for field testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and explores and explains the use of specific testing and dat

California Green Building

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 02/24/2024 | Last updated: 02/25/2024

NY State Green Building Conference, February 29 - March 1, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Daylighting, February 15, 5:30-7:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will provide an overview of daylighting strategies and describe guidelines and principles of good daylighting design that optimizes daylight availability while avoiding glare. The class w

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/31/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials with Urban Green Council, (Day 2/3), Online, March 6, 9 am - 1 pm

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: LEED,AIA credits,Facilities Management,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 740 views | Posted on: 01/09/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

ProGreen EXPO, January 30 - February 1, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and disco

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

Free Webinar: Winter Heat Pump Reality Check: Is Yours Keeping Up?, January 9, 11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the l

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Webinar: USGBC Ohio Women in Green Discussion Forum, November 30, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to celebrate women working in sustainability and amplify their experiences. This online event will feature a lively panel discussion and small group discussions led by our panel

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Green Careers,Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

2021 Cleantech Open Global Forum, Free and Online, October 20-22, 11 am - 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Welcome innovative cleantech / climate-tech / sustainability startups from around the world, including 120 companies from the 2021 Accelerator. Celebrate Cleantech Open's 16th year as th

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Technology,Climate Technology

0 replies | 2290 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

USGBC Florida Webinar: Residential Leadership Panel, September 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Much of the world is spending a lot of time at home these days so it is more important than ever to have a healthy, safe, high performing, resilient home. Learn from owners and developers about why th

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Multifamily Housing, August 26, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.

The M

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing, Pittsburgh, November 29

by Oyin

The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Online: Green Building Certifications: WELL Building Standard, June 25, 10-10:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Well Building Standard,Green Building Certifications,WELL

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

ILFI Affordable Housing Summit 2021, Online, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) invites you to  ILFI's annual Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, June 17th! This year ILFI is focusing on the residents and what

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Equity,ILFI

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 7302 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

GLOBALCON Expo, March 21-22, Boston, MA

by Oyin

GLOBALCON 2018, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) the conference is designed to provide hands-on, up-to-the-minute information you can use right away to improve your energy manage…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1634 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York

by Oyin

As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time Writer - Development and Marketing, Charlottesville, Virginia

by Oyin

SELC is seeking a gifted writer to work on the breadth of our development and marketing projects. The writer must have: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related discipline like English, commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL18), May 17 - 18, Golden, Colorado

by Oyin

#ELGL18 is Engaging Local Government Leaders' annual conference. It's the best place to connect with ELGL members from across the country, and learn new things about all aspects of local government. …

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018

SolarWakeup Live! Oct 31, 1-6 pm, Boston

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! Boston will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the local solar startup eco-system, venture capital and the new SMART solar program. We will also be speaking about the …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1256 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

How to Network at Greenbuild and Build Your Career in Sustainability, Oct 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Greenbuild is fast approaching - and we want to get you ready for the many networking opportunities. Join us to further our student and emerging professional volunteer recruitment plan for the road to…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Solid Waste Master Plan Open House, November 08, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

by Oyin

Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys. Building upo…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Virtual Summit, November 15, 1-4pm

by Chill28

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make, but home buyers typically receive little or no information about how much energy they will need to power the homes they see listed for sale (or…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2489 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

 

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