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Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Yestermorrow Design/Build School Course: Timber Framing, July 22 - 28, Waitsfield, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

Over the last two decades, the historic craft of timber framing in residential construction has experienced a revival. Experience the fundamentals of designing and constructing a timber frame using mo

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

Free Webinar, Southface Sessions: Sarasota — Legislative Summary & Green Buildings, June 29, 12-1pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Southface Sarasota, a sustainable building and community nonprofit, is hosting a series of talks to empower Floridians to advocate for and take advantage of policies, rebates, and government funding.

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/12/2023

USGBC Northern California 20th Annual Water Conservation Showcase, June 15, 8am - 5pm, San Ramon, CA

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Since 2004, hundreds of advocates, researchers, business leaders, product manufacturers and government officials have gathered every year to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facin

California Green Building

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 05/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/30/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, June 7, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. We will also consider features that

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Safety,Vertical Openings,Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers a comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. The event delivers premium networking a

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2219 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 509 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

About the Inspire Speakers Series 
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Webinar: Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Group, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, December 22, 1 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Stakeholder Groups are open to the public and provide opportunities for stakeholder participation.

 

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers

Filed under: Energy

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,New Jersey,stakeholders,New Jersey Clean Energy Learning Center,New Jersey Clean Energy Program

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 12/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Multi-Family Housing,Single Family Homes,healthy living,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1737 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021

Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Building Envelope, November 9, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the second session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review how to assess and improve your home’s building envelope, including insulation and air sealing. Before you look to rep

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Insulation,Weatherization,air sealing,Electrification,Building Envelope,Heating

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

Economics of High Efficiency Homes, November 4, 5:30 pm MST / 7:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you always hear about Net Zero, LEED, Passive house, or high efficiency homes with skepticism, because they are too costly? For this Superhero Series event we invited Axel Sorensen, from Homes by S

0 replies | 1303 views | Posted on: 10/13/2021 | Last updated: 10/13/2021

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2125 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA

by Amy

The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The c…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Tufts

0 replies | 1552 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

The Edison Awards Gala, April 11, New York

by Oyin

The Edison Achievement Award recognizes global, innovative leaders' contributions to and positive influences on existing, new, and emerging markets. These individuals serve as an inspiration to future…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

Solar Executive MBA Training Online, 6 weeks, Feb 19 - Apr 1

by Oyin

Access the tools, knowledge, and network you need to close solar deals, increase your bottom line, and grow your solar business. The course gives you the financial modeling background and perspec…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 4829 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/12/2017

Boston GreenFest, Boston, MA, August 3-5, 2018

by Oyin

Boston GreenFest's goal is to educate and empower people to create a more sustainable, healthier world. We are actively building an interconnected, ever-expanding network throughout our neighborhoods,…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 06/01/2018

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component), Jan 22 - Feb 16, Springfield, MA

by Oyin

The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a classroom t…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2508 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1547 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

 

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