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A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Energy Policy,Policymaker,Communities of Color

0 replies | 1759 views | Posted on: 11/25/2020 | Last updated: 11/25/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, May 24, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Design,Vertical Openings

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free PGE&E Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, May 16, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Buildings need to dry- not breathe!

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Hopefully, by now, most people understand that "Build tight/ ventilate right" is how most green building programs require you to build.  Less understood is the necessity for buildings t

Filed under: Rain Screen Products

0 replies | 3522 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, April 19, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The NECA Renewable Energy Conference returns in person for the first time since March 2020, at the Waltham Woods Conference Center. As the industry experiences exponential growth and challenges and we

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Carolina Recycling Association's 33rd Annual Conference & Trade Show, March 27-30, Wilmington, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Advancing recycling and waste reduction in North and South Carolina since 1989.

What is the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)?

The CRA is a nonprofit organization established and maintained b

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 02/09/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

NeighborWorks Winter 2023 Virtual Training Institute, February 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

The NeighborWorks 2023 Virtual Winter Conference is focused

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Sustainable Communities,networking

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 01/06/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

What is the Risk Associated with Carbon Targets? Free Hybrid Event, in Boston and Online, January 19, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.


As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Applied Building Science 01 - Ventilation Concepts and Calculations (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15

Southface experts




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

0 replies | 1911 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge

Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 - April 9 Kick Off! (Event runs live April 9 - 30!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Mission of the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 is to inform, share, and create a global social media experience online for learning and networking via the power of the Inter…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Policy,Policy,climate policy

0 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23

by SarahA

The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from

Filed under: News

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building United,Green Workshop

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: The Role of Insurance in Risk Reduction and Infrastructure, October 6, 12 pm EDT

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

 

The risk to critical infrastructure and property from extreme weather and climate change is rising. According to NOAA, the U.S. has experienced 10 extreme weather/climate disaster events so

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Understanding risk,Community Resilience,Infrastructure,insurance

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 09/22/2020 | Last updated: 09/22/2020

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9

by AbbieKnight

Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…

Filed under: Events

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New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Green Careers: Elevator Pitch Workshop- June 29

by AbbieKnight

Join us for an annual Green Careers tradition: our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Do you want to get some tips on how to better explain quickly and concisely who you are and what you do when people ask you …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Site Tour, Maine Coast Waldorf School, June 21

by AbbieKnight

The last site tour of the 2016-17 season features Maine Coast Waldof School’s passive house High School and the community Hall’s high performance retrofit. MCWS is one of four PH Schools in Maine.…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, June 22

by AbbieKnight

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House Design

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/22/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Commercial Solar Headquarters in Central Vermont, Friday, November 17, 1 to 5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Health of Place

by Melissa

Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 04/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2017

 

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