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Why We're Getting Pumped Up for Water Heating - Free CE Webinar, November 9, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Slipstream conducted a detailed monitoring study and survey to research the applicability of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in cold climates. The field monitoring research focuses on characterizing HP

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 10/13/2022 | Last updated: 10/13/2022

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training (Free Event), May 14, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/24/2024

Sustainability Tour at Pittsburgh International Airport, April 30, 9-11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Allegheny County Airport Authority is leading the way with its innovative projects and ideas on clean energy.  On their 8,800-acre campus located west of Downtown Pittsburgh, they are creatin

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 04/05/2024 | Last updated: 04/05/2024

Free Webinar: Selecting Retrofit or Replacement Lighting, April 17, 9-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

This class provides a comprehensive approach to lighting retrofits to comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards to evaluate all energy efficiency opportunities while delivering

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California Green Building

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable Parts I & II, March 11 and March 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Marketing Roundtable Part 1: Green REsources Council Resources
Monday, March 11, 10 am - Noon

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with sur


0 replies | 449 views | Posted on: 03/02/2024 | Last updated: 03/26/2024

Regenerative South: Looking Ahead to LF24 in Atlanta, Free and Online, February 27, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a lively discussion in this free virtual webinar with ILFI CEO, Lindsay Baker and distinguished guest speakers to explore what’s happening with the regenerative movement in the US So

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

0 replies | 484 views | Posted on: 02/15/2024 | Last updated: 02/15/2024

Free Webinar: Extending Your Roof's Lifecycle: How to Get the Most Out of Your Roof, February 13, 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate moveme

California Green Building

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 01/26/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

Free Webinar: Understanding Sustainable Buildings, February 12, 2-4pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Methodist Church voted to reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030.
But how do we do it?

As part of their push towards an A Rocha Eco District Award, the Southampton District is hosting a se


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UK Green Building

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/03/2024

NEWEA 2024: Annual Conference & Exhibit, January 21-24

by Hani // Social media manager

The NEWEA Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference is a platform for water and wastewater professionals in New England to volunteer their time and expertise in preserving and managing our water en

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 12/06/2023 | Last updated: 12/06/2023

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This class is offered in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse

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California Green Building

Keywords: Innovation,Emissions,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Technology,Net Zero Energy,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

Circular Economy in the Buildings Sector, November 30, 5:30-8 pm, Online and In Boston, Massachusetts (Free Event)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Greentown Labs to celebrate the kickoff of Go Build 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on advancing circularity and decarbonizatio

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Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Materials,Innovation,Construction,Waste Management,built environment,Decarbonization,Circularity

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health, Online, December 14 - 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

California Green Building

0 replies | 2584 views | Posted on: 11/17/2022 | Last updated: 11/17/2022

Blower Door Basics and Beyond, Free Webinar, November 16, 8 - 11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Blower Door Basics ans Beyong: There's more to blower door testing than measuring the air leakage of the building enclosure. 
 

This course will cover:

  • Set-up of home and blowe

California Green Building

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 10/28/2022

USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm:

by admin

Attend the @USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm: http://www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=503. This month's topic: A presentatio…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 12/02/2014 | Last updated: 12/02/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

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Keywords: Sustainability,restroom,locker room

0 replies | 2116 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Closing the loop with CarpetCycle: Tour, Presentation, and Networking 4-7 pm, January 22, Roselle, New Jersey

by Eileen Flynn // Student

About CarpetCycle: An estimated 3.5 billion pounds of post-consumer carpet gets landfilled in the United States annually. Since their inception, in 1999, CarpetCycle has been providing services to saf

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Recycling,Insulation,CarpetCycle

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 01/04/2019 | Last updated: 01/06/2019

Green Power: Conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy, Dec 4-5, Chennai, India

by Aditya

GREEN POWER 2018

Globally, Renewable Energy is making rapid strides. Matching this trend, India is also witnessing an exponential growth in renewable energy and is expected to meet the GoI target o

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, Jan 3-5, 2019, Honolulu, USA

by Aditya

"Independence & Interdependence"

The technological and logistical advances of globalisation have enabled us to become independent and empowered as never before, but at the same time t

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

North American Passive House Network, Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Nov 12th, New York

by Yishan

Join North American Passive House Network for an 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.

This course is for all building professionals: arch

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 651 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Resilience Workshop Series - Resilience in the Workplace: A Metro Case Study, Dec 11, LA

by Yishan

Resilience in the Workplace 

Workshop Series: A Metro Case Study

 

Building resilience requires a new approach to understanding the interactions of physical, social, and econom

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Forever Green, 2018 - USGBC Central Pennsylvania, November 1, Harrisburg, PA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Every year, the USGBC Central Pennsylvania gathers together at the Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in the region that advance sustainable buildings.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 10/14/2018 | Last updated: 10/15/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Clean Energy Festival, Saturday, September 8, 2-4 pm, Worcester, MA - Take a Tour Inside a Wind Turbine!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wind power, a closer look at energy storage, electric cars... and a big announcement! Part of National Drive Electric Week & co-hosted with ACDC Hybrid and EV Training Resources Mass Energy/People…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

National Drive Electric Week Event, Sept 8 - 16, Highland Park, IL

by Aditya

National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electri…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,hybrid

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

USGBCMA Workshop, 3/20 9am-5pm: Prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA Chapter will host a day long LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation class on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA The class includes: 8 hours of…

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Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,LEED

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 03/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/12/2015

 

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