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Air Sealing to Achieve Zero Net Energy - New Techniques and Applications, November 21, 12pm - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

One of the key components to achieving a Zero Net Energy building is the tightness of its envelope to air infiltration.

Learning objectives include:

  • Summarize where and how buildings leak air

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Building Codes,Conservation,air sealing,Net Energy,Zero Net Energy Building,Blower Doors,Foam Sealants,Whole house fans

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/17/2024

NYC Passive Design/Build™️ Boot Camp, April 22 - 25, Brooklyn, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). 

At Brooklyn Navy Yard -- Dating back to the 1800s, this

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/22/2024

Free Webinar: How Commercial Solar Drives Residential Demand, March 27, 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Most purchasing decisions are affected by social influence, and solar panels are no exception. If you own a solar business, you’ve probably seen social influence in action between homeowners&mda

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 03/16/2024 | Last updated: 03/16/2024

USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health, March 28, 1 - 3 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The deeper we dive into the relationship our buildings have with our health, the more we realize how our immediate environment has lasting impacts on our health and our behavior.

From indoor air qu

California Green Building

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 02/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/26/2024

Free Webinar: ADU Planning and Best Practice, March 5, 9-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session aims to provide gu

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 02/09/2024 | Last updated: 02/09/2024

Free Webinar: Maximizing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Affordable Housing, February 7, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax incentives on affordable housing in this comprehensive workshop.

With a focus on practical implementation, learn how IRA tax credits ca

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 01/19/2024 | Last updated: 01/19/2024

Celebrate BE-Ex! A Decade of Excellence, January 31, New York, NY, 6 - 9pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On January 31, commemorate the 10+ year anniversary of the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex), celebrate their recent awards, achievements, and recognize the exceptional individuals who have contributed

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1353 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/23/2023

Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, A Yestermorrow Design/Build School Online Course, 16 Sessions 6-9 pm Starting January 15

by Hani // Social media manager

Net Zero buildings are carbon neutral structures that integrate hyper-efficiency with renewable technologies. They are at the cutting edge of sustainable design, and a key strategy for policymakers ad

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

Free 21 Acres Green Building Tour, December 9, Woodinville, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Economy,Sustainible Food,Technology

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference - Research to Action: Science & Solutions for a Planet Under Pressure, Online, January 5-9, 2021

by Richard Minasian // Student

The NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference will feature everything our community values from past NCSE Annual Conferences with the addition of an exciting new collaboration with Project Drawdown. Giv

Community Connections Webinar: Midwest Energy Strategies, USGBC Ohio, December 10, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will highlight Midwest-specific energy strategies.

This webinar will explore what is interesting in buildings now and how energy has been affected by under-occupancy. It will then dive

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Community,Midwest

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

IWBI Webcast: Finding your Inner Sanctuary: Supporting Frontline Workers During COVID-19, December 3, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a conversation about the impacts of COVID-19 on essential workers and learn actionable strategies for finding your inner sanctuary d

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,International WELL Building Institute (IWBI),IWBI

0 replies | 2396 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Battery Breakthrough by CUNY Energy Institute: Low Cost, Long Life, Non-Toxic & Safe

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A low-cost, nonflammable battery with a high energy density and the capability of thousands of more recycling cycles than any comparable battery to come out of a laboratory has been developed by resea…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Wind,Battery Storage

0 replies | 3323 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

Webinar: Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure, October 21, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

The Community Resilience Planning Guide not only provides direction on how to plan for and implement measures to improve community resilience, it also introduces science-based tools to measure resilie

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Community Resilience Planning,Buildings and Infrastructures,Alternative Strategies,Resilience Tool Kit,Climate Resilience

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - BIT Building Case Studies, October 7, 8-10am CDT

by SarahA

Instead of multiple presentations this month, USGBC - Missouri Gateway Chapter is excited to welcome Jenny Carney as our speaker to discuss the BIT Building System. BIT is a building perform

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certifications,USGBC Missouri,USGBC Missouri Gateway,BIT,Building Systems

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows

Keywords: Energy Star,Windows,Marvin Windows

0 replies | 10564 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

NZ20, Net Zero Building Conference & Expo, September 15 - 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we focus on solving the climate crisis, our human family is focused on equality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Equality is a basic human right — to be free from fear, to be safe. To be

Keywords: Netzero,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 2025 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Boston's Future Buildings - How Do We Get to NetZero? June 15,7:30 pm, Jamaica Plain

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are your curious about Net Zero? Want to learn more?? Join MCAN board members Henrietta Davis and Tammy Peterson at an event this Thursday! BCEC is hosting a forum on Thursday to discuss Net Zero, …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Women in Cleanweb Boston June 21st 5:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Third Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an evening panel discussion focused on bringing together the developer and cleantech communities while highlighting challenges…

Filed under: Cleantech

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Science and Tech

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Snapshot on Sustainability - We stand on the shoulders of giants

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

USGBC-LA's blog "Snapshot on Sustainability", continues this week with reflections about the past built environment- and looking ahead. This week's new post is entitled, "I see further by standing on…

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Germany,Energy Infrastructure,built environment,energy independence

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Passive House Massachusetts: LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards, May 9, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards PH Mass May 9, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Nick Falkoff, Principal of Auburndale Builders Inc This presentation will look at requirements and threshold…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

Event: Grey to Green Conference, 5/8 - 5/10, Toronto, Canada

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Make Better Infrastructure Decisions Senior levels of government continue to overlook the many benefits of investing in living green infrastructure such as urban forests, green roofs, and walls whe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job opportunities with PHIUS, Chicago, Illinois

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

It’s an exciting time at PHIUS! We’re seeing a rapid uptake of the PHIUS+ 2015 Passive Building standard, and growing participation in our professional and product certification programs as well. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: PHIUS,Internship Opportunity,Chicago, IL,WUFI

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

NECEC 2017 Navigate Connector & Partner Summit (4/3 @ 8:30-5:30pm @ 5 Times Sq., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Connectors and Partners of the Northeast Clean Energy Council's (NECEC) Cleantech Navigate Northeast program will convene in New York City on April 3 for the Navigate Connector & Partner Summit, their…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

 

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