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FREE Webinar: Smart Tech for Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment, January 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

More than half of greenhouse gas emissions come from commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings. Thermal electrification & connected buildings are considered a key pathway for achievi

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Residential Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Free Green Builder Media Webinar: Zero Energy Workforce Housing, July 17, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Howard Building Science is building beautiful Zero Energy Ready Homes in Granite Falls, North Carolina for around $200,000. And these are not bare-bones homes. They are constructed with structural ins

0 replies | 473 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 1 of a 4 Part Series: - "BE & Me," July 11, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you, your home, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption, costs, or even the environment? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice, June 6 - 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, with Co-Host Blacks in Green, will be hosting Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice on June 7, 2024.

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 570 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/20/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, May 21, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

 

Building electrification is rapidly accelerating in California and beyond. In 2022, for the first time, more electric heat pumps were sold than gas furnaces. It is important for homeowners,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/29/2024

Free Webinar: Design Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change, May 20, 12-1pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

We face complex problems such as climate change, ecosystem destruction, and social and humanitarian crises. As these issues intensify, so does their disconnection from the world and from each oth

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 04/13/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, April 17, 12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

ULI Florida Summit, April 4-5, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

ULI is excited host the 2024 ULI Florida Summit – happening April 4 – 5, 2024 in downtown Tampa. ULi will bring together top land use leaders from across the state to examine the

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/12/2024

Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 637 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Green Building Alliance, Emerging Professionals Speed Networking, February 22, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Building Alliance invites Emerging Professionals for an evening of Speed Networking at Sly Fox at the Highline.  Meet someone new or build a stronger relationship with s

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/02/2024

USGBC Georgia Presents: Leadership Panel - Residential Developments, March 17, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Explosive population growth in Atlanta has created a local affordable housing shortage. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has made a commitment to a housing affordability plan for our fast-growing City. With

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders, Presented by Center for Green Schools, Online, February 25-26

by SarahA

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders

With like-minded school staff, share best practices for creating and maintaining learning environments that are healthier for student

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,Students,K-12 Schools,School

0 replies | 1608 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

AKUART by Kirei - Artistic Soundproofing for your Workplace or Home (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Kristine Hart of CaraGreen recently met with Green Builder Matt Hoots to introduce AKUART by Kirei, a recycled-content and Low VOC acoustic panel series, where the panels also serve as a high re

Filed under: Wall Panels

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,Acoustic Paneling,Acoustics,Caragreen,Kirei,Wall Panels,acoustic panels

0 replies | 5724 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 05/02/2021

The Future of SREC, June 21, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by AbbieKnight

Massachusetts is in the third cycle of solar incentive development. What we have known as the SREC program is developing into a block incentive program with a flat rate incentive, named SMART (Solar M…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford 
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike




Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Introduction to LEED v4 & v4.1, December 17, 9-10:30 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for a 101 introductory class on LEED v4 with information on a credit by credit basis, an explanation on where LEED is headed in the future and how credit substitutions for v4.1 are allowed f

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainability,Green Buildng,Building Efficiency,LEED credits

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

Webinar: Urban Green -- The Great Energy Disconnect, December 8, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

With commercial occupancy down 90 percent in NYC buildings due to COVID-19, energy has been reduced just 30 percent. What’s behind this great energy disconnect? Can lessons be found for our

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

USGBC Webinar: LEED and Beyond -- Healthy and Sustainable Product Trends, December 3, 9 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The training will cover the requirements, documentation types, documentation development processes, and available resources to achieve the following LEED v4/4.1 BD+C NC and ID+C CI/Retail materials-re

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,LEED,Green Building Trends

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Passive + Renewables, October 4-8 in Oakland, CA

by AbbieKnight

The goal of NAPHN17 ‘Passive + Renewables’ is to promote and accelerate the adoption of Passive House building strategies in North America, and to work with others who share our vision for a POST …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Summer Greenbuild Mixer with USGBC MA Boston Properties

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 here in Boston is just a few months away! Catch up with old friends, exchange new business cards, and get the exclusive inside scoop for Greenbuild updates. As a special for t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 08/04/2017 | Last updated: 08/04/2017

Urban Green Council - Fall Member Reception on September 26 in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up in 2017 for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and future members of Urban Green; drin…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Community

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2017

Mass Energy's 7th Annual Clean Energy Festival! 7/23 10:30am-1:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 23rd for our annual adventures including: a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, discounted zip-lining and ri…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

The Value of Energy Analysis, from Design Day One, August 8

by AbbieKnight

This interactive program will provide attendees with a charrette experience for evaluating and driving building energy performance—to analyze results in real time, as early as pre-design. During thi…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Living Building Tour - Hitchcock Center, July 19, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment has constructed a world-class, 9,000 square foot environmental education center built to meet the Living Building Challenge. Opened to the public in Fall, 2016…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

New England Regional Passive House Gathering, June 23

by AbbieKnight

Strategic meeting of the New England Passive House Groups followed by local tours and topped with phME's Annual meeting and Members Gathering

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

 

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