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(Postponed) Industry Forum from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, April 3, Philadelphia, PA

by mkilmartin // Intern

***  POSTPONED ***

To safeguard the health of our network and surrounding communities, the Energy Efficiency Alliance has begun the process of rescheduling this event.  

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Energy Management Systems (EMS) with HVAC Controls (2 Part Series), Free Online Event, January 30 - February 1, 8:30-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/22/2023

Free Webinar: Getting into Low Carbon Construction, January 17, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Participants will be introduced to EQUANS, United Living, Clarion Futures, Retrofit Academy & Greener South East, and Mid Kent College & College of West Anglia.

EQUANS is a provider of

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Smart Buildings,Construction,High Performance,Low Carbon Development

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Operating a Heat Pump – Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs, December 8, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences t

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance,Heat Pumps,Electrification

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

Free Webinar, Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Sustainable Buildings, November 21, 5-6:30 ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The British Library is hosting a series of webinars focused on libraries and the climate crisis. The aim of the series is to bring together international library leaders to share their different respo

UK Green Building

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 11/02/2023 | Last updated: 11/02/2023

Original Green Building Tour at PPG Paints Arena, November 7, 11:30am-1pm, Pittburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Building Alliance Members and 2030 District Partners are invited to tour the only LEED Gold certified sports facility in North America, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins—PPG Paints Aren

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems, October 26, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

California Green Building

0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 10/03/2023 | Last updated: 10/03/2023

Energy Efficiency as a Resource, October 16-18, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Utility energy efficiency programs have a strong record of saving customers energy and money. But today’s urgent challenges—from climate change to inequitable energy burdens—demand t

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 09/16/2023 | Last updated: 09/16/2023

Rainscreen Association in North America Annual Conference, September 21, 8:30 am–7:30 pm ET, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

Better Buildings with Rainscreens

Join the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) on September 21, 2023 in New York City for their first in-person conference. This whole day event has two

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 08/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/29/2023

Free Webinar: How to Use LCA or PCF Results to Drive Your Sustainable Product Innovation Process, September 13, 11am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

In this webinar, part 2 of a 3-part series (attend all or whichever you'd like), Tad Radzinski will explain what qualifies a product as sustainable and what Sustainable Product Inno

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 08/14/2023 | Last updated: 08/14/2023

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - FREE WELL AP Exam Prep - Virtual Training, Starts April 2, 12 noon or 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a free WELL AP exam prep virtual series hosted by IWBI's very own WELL AP and WELL Faculty member, Alex Spilger.

This two-part vir

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Well AP

0 replies | 2997 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference, October 14-16 (New Dates!), Moab, Utah

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tentative New Dates: August 27 – 29, 2020

"As news of the Coronavirus becomes more concerning on a daily basis, a decision has been made to officially postpone the 2020 Rocky Mounta

0 replies | 2106 views | Posted on: 03/11/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Sustainability in Apparel and Outdoor Activities, March 5, Denver, Colorado

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for a panel discussion with industry leaders REI, VF Corporation, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Worn Wear Patagonia on sustainability practices in appar

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Social Networking,Panel Discussion,Apparel,Outdoor activities

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability Forum

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

Energy Design Conference & Expo February 25-26, Duluth, MN

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

Join for the 30th anniversary of northern Minnesota’s Energy Design Conference & Expo! With an opening keynote from someone in the business, an expanded electric vehicle display, a

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Designers,Energy Management,Electrical

Keywords: Energy,Design,Minnesota

0 replies | 1497 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Congressional Leaders,Lunch

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop (In Person & Online), December 13, Orlando, FL

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

This advanced LEED course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the LEED BD+C Rating System, with a focus on new construction and major renovations building projects. Participants will learn

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1558 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!

Filed under: Advocacy

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,California,Women in Green

0 replies | 1936 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

The 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum, Wednesday November 13, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UMass Dartmouth will host the 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum on Wednesday November 13, 8:30AM – 12:00PM. The WasteWise Forum is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massa

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019

NESEA Pro Tour - Wayland's First Passive House, Friday, October 21, 12:30-5pm -Also: Pre-Event Demolition Focus Group Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wayland, MA Friday, October 21, 2016 - 1pm to 5pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.5 GBCI, 3.5 BPI, and certificates of participation are available The tour of this 2,500 square foot home will be led by h…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,NESEA,Passive House,Wayland

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Urban Green Council NY, Fall Member Reception at Knoll NY: September 15, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Urban Green Council NY for a Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to cur…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,USGBC NY

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo - September 16, 2016

by alicia2390 // Admin

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo September 16,2016 7:30 AM - 5 PM SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 5th Annual San Diego Green Buil…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

July 27th: Presentation: High Performance Doors & Hardware USGBC CO

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join USGBC Colorado on Wednesday, July 27 for a presentation on door openings and energy efficient options. They'll explore the new and innovative technology of intelligent keys and cylinders, plus sm…

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …

ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA

by Higgins_James // Student

EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 627 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

 

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