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How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME

by AbbieKnight

Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc

Filed under: Events

Keywords: IAQ,Building Containment

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

Carbon Reduction Essentials in the Built Environment, Online Course, 4 on-demand modules, January 5-31

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Understand how the built environment contributes to climate change and how sustainable buildings can lead to a low-carbon future in this four-module introductory on-demand course.

The built environ

UK Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025 | Last updated: 12/01/2025

How Solar and Agriculture can Coexist & Thrive, A Free Hybrid Event, December 2, Golden, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Agrivoltaics –  the practice of planting crops in the partial shade of raised racks of solar panels – is a heavily researched endeavor with broad applications. It is raising justified

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 553 views | Posted on: 11/04/2025 | Last updated: 11/05/2025

Free Training: Heat Pump Water Heater Installation, December 10, Santa Maria, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in t

California Green Building

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 10/07/2025 | Last updated: 10/10/2025

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV in Existing Multi-Family Buildings, November 19, 9 am - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Whether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is a challenge. This training explores how balanced ventila

California Green Building

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 09/15/2025 | Last updated: 09/15/2025

Free 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam - GPRO Construction Management, October 21-23, 11 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 08/27/2025 | Last updated: 08/27/2025

Free Webinar: Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water, September 11, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in m

California Green Building

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 08/11/2025 | Last updated: 08/11/2025

Free Webinar: A Conversation on Residential Building Benchmarking, August 20, 12-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This interactive discussion webinar is designed to educate the team on residential building energy benchmarking and gather feedback on benchmarking policies. To discuss what building energy

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/19/2025

Energy Code for the Building Envelope - 2 Part Course, July 29, 2-5 pm & July 31, 3-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This two-part training presents updated content covered in the Building Envelope Parts 1-3 trainings offered in the Fall/Winter 2024 Stretch Energy Code Training Series. This training is intended

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 06/19/2025 | Last updated: 06/19/2025

Free Webinar: Optimizing heat pump zoning for maximum comfort and efficiency, June 17, 4-5:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course explores best practices for zoning with heat pumps, covering both ducted and ductless multi-zone strategies. Participants will learn about common challenges, static pressure issu

California Green Building

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 05/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 06/14/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1620 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Innovative HomeTour, Yestermorrow Design/Build School & Valley Arts, Saturday, June 1, 9am-2pm, Waitsfield, VT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 05/20/2019 | Last updated: 05/23/2019

EPA/Antioch Webinar 3/26 at 12pm EST: Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 26, 12:00- 1:15 PM EST AICP credits pending Presenter: Cara Pike, Climate Access How can we connect the dots for people in our communities about climate impacts? This webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,EPA

0 replies | 1629 views | Posted on: 03/09/2015 | Last updated: 03/09/2015

The Building Industry's Role in Social Equity, April 24, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

As architects, builders, and developers, what part do we play in creating a city with opportunities for everyone? Join for the first event in Green Building Alliance

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Design,Social Equity,built environment

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

NFMT - Energy and Utilities Management, March 26-28, Baltimore, MD

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Energy and Utility Management is geared towards operating your facilities with a best practices in utility management including cost savings, environmental stewardship and federal or local regulations

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Utilities

0 replies | 1718 views | Posted on: 03/03/2019 | Last updated: 03/03/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Insulation,Energy Efficient Design

0 replies | 1785 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,shading

0 replies | 2586 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

BIG ART; tiny house at The Umbrella in Concord. Sounds fun! 9/15/2015 - 11/15 2015, with additional special event dates

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Tiny House,Art,The Umbrella

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia

by Chelsea W. // Student

This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Passive House,Australia,Earth

0 replies | 2171 views | Posted on: 08/18/2015 | Last updated: 08/18/2015

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest

by Chelsea W. // Student

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Syracuse

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015

27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our effo…

Filed under: Environment News

Keywords: news

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Jobs,NYSERDA

0 replies | 1958 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

CNY - NYSERDA CHP POWER LUNCH (Upstate) Thursday April 23, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Gateway Center If your building’s electric bill is $5,000 a month or more, then you’ll want to j…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 04/20/2015 | Last updated: 04/20/2015

 

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