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Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE), Online, August 21-22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since its inception in 2001, MGBCE has become the longest-running and largest gathering of leading sustainability and green building advocates within both the public and private sectors of Southern Ca

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 | 779 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 | 791 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 | 742 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely

0 replies | 539 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: The Power of Partnership in Emissions Reduction Planning with Local Governments, October 31, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and

0 replies | 648 views | Posted on: 10/13/2023 | Last updated: 10/13/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.

This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut

UK Green Building

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction, September 8, 10 am-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond?

This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and trans

California Green Building

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free Webinar: Designing an Optimized, Code-Compliant, Kitchen Ventilation System, August 17, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill ou

California Green Building

0 replies | 813 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Webinar: Opportunities for Hydrogen in the Northeast, Presented by NECEC, September 22, 9-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC will convene stakeholders from the hydrogen industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing a hydrogen economy.

As states in the Northeast increase their climate goals to b

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,hydrogen,Infrastructure,The Hydrogen Economy

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Upcycling - Innovative submissions welcome

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

In case you were unable to attend Metro’s Upcycle Web Forum on Thursday, August 13th, the event recording and resources mentioned in the Forum are available at www.metro.net/upcycling.

O

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Upcycling,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2020

SolarEdge Webinar: SolarEdge's HD-Wave: A New Era for PV Inverters, February 16 (10-11 am PST)

by aahassonjee

SolarEdge Webinar: SolarEdge's HD-Wave: A New Era for PV Inverters, February 16 (10-11 am PST/1-2 pm EST) Registration: http://bit.ly/2jVR9kO About SolarEdge: SolarEdge’s mission is to bec…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 01/21/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

Dodge Data & Analytics and NAHB Publish 2020 Green Single Family and MultiFamily Homes SmartMarket Brief

by AbbieKnight

Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released the “2020 Green Single Family and MultiFamily Homes SmartMarket Brief.&rd

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: SmartMarket,Dodge Data and Analytics,National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),NAHB

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

Webinar: Exploring Climate Solutions (CT focused), June 30, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, Ross Spiegel, Architect and Specifications Coordinator at The S/L/A/M Collaborative, will provide an overview of green building rating systems and their impact on sustainability, ener

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Resiliency,Connecticut

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and Its Impact on Global Health, June 12, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Plumbing

Related to: Plumbing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Efficiency,Handwashing

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

RecyclingWorks Free Webinar: Construction Material Recycling, Best Management Practices, May 21, 10 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Attend this free webinar to learn how collecting construction & demolition (C&D) materials on-site for reuse and recycling can reduce disposal costs and conserve valuable resources.

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Demolition,Sustainable Demolition,Construction Material Recycling

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/15/2020

Chicago Thrives! Resilience Symposium - Thursday April 20 - 8 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilient design is emerging as the design challenge for our age. Practitioners in the built environment must re-imagine our built infrastructure and social fabric to be adaptable to changing conditio…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Resilience

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training, 4/11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: 50 Milk Street, "Lighthouse" Room - 20th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Join the City of Boston an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Star,Portfolio Manager

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits Initiative by Environmental Health Watch, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How low can you go? Imagine reducing the energy use in your home by 70-90%. It is possible– and can be economically feasible– without using renewable energy. Super-insulation and Passive House pri…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Savings,Deep Energy Retrofits,Green Initiative

0 replies | 5636 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Award Winning Net-Zero Home & Teaching Tool, Friday, August 18, Watertown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: Award Winning Net-Zero Home & Teaching Tool Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, August 18 Watertown, Connecticut CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC,HERS Rating

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

Event: Universal Design Conference NYC 2017, 3/9, 8:00am - 5:00pm, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Universal Design Conference NYC 2017 Thursday, March 9, 8:00am - 5:00pm Location: AIA New York 536 LaGuardia Pl New York, NY 10012 It is our great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of Univ…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Universal Design,AIA NYC

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 02/24/2017 | Last updated: 02/24/2017

Wind turbines in US Great Plains states produced more than half the Region’s Power, for the first time

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Wind turbines across the Great Plains states produced, for the first time, more than half the region’s electricity. The power grid that supplies a corridor stretching from Montana to the Texas Panha…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Wind energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 3560 views | Posted on: 02/15/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

Event: Stop the Greenwashing: A coversation with Anthony E. Malkin, February 28, 2017 9am - 10am EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Stop the Greenwashing: A coversation with Anthony E. Malkin February 28, 9am - 10am EST NYU School of Law Lester Pollack Colloquium Room, Furman Hall 245 Sullivan Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 1…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Greenwashing

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

 

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