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NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston, February 28-March 1

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy

0 replies | 3316 views | Posted on: 01/25/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

How Effective is ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation Against Water?

by Rate It Green Team

 

What happens to ROCKWOOL stone mineral or stone wool insulation when it gets wet? This is an important question, as insulation is installed on the outside of the house, on the roof, on t

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Resiliency,Water,Insulation,Resilience,ROCKWOOL,Building Envelope,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1772 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

USGBC Arkansas Webinar: Light Pollution: from Darksky to Safety, how LEED Can Help, August 24, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Light Pollution and the Science behind it.

Get ready for Dark Sky nights and the many festivals of light throughout Autumn, with an in-depth look at light pollution. This webinar will look at LEED

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Webinar: Enhancing Building Envelope Performance with the Building Envelope Campaign, August 22, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Building Envelope Campaign is designed to help building owners and managers enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings. One of the campaign's objectives is to acknowledge leaders who suc

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Building Envelope

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/16/2023

RE+ Mid-Atlantic, Featuring RE+ Community Energy, July 26-27, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The inaugural RE+ Mid-Atlantic featuring RE+ Community Energy kicks off in July, 2023. This event will attract industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry i

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 06/26/2023 | Last updated: 06/27/2023

USGBC Webinar, Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience, July 7, 1-2pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Cities are increasingly prioritizing landscapes and outdoor spaces as opportunities to address multiple societal needs and create value in their communities. Cities such as San Francisco, Austin, and

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 06/09/2023 | Last updated: 06/09/2023

BE+ 2023 Building Tech Forum: Accelerating Change in the Built Environment, June 13, 5:30-9:30 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Building Tech Forum is a series of 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present the latest innovations in building technology accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 05/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/27/2023

GreenBiz Webinar: The State of ESG, May 23, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

What does it mean to be in an ESG culture war, and how much does it matter for capital flows to support sustainability? How are investors making decisions on taking the necessary leaps and bounds requ

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: investments,Greenbiz,Green Building Finance,ESG

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/10/2023

Clean Vapor Becomes a Land Science Certified Applicator

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Gold Company Member Clean Vapor has become a certified spray-applied barrier applicator for the Land Science family of products. Adding spray-applied vapor barriers continu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Radon,vapor intrusion,soil gas,soil gasses,Clean Vapor,Control layers

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 04/20/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Webinar: Building Resilience: Resilient Energy Systems, June 1, 2:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Resilient communities require clean, diversified and reliable energy. Learn about the design and implementation of such systems, as well as established and emerging technologies. Understand the connec

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Communities,Net Zero Energy,Building Resilience

0 replies | 2212 views | Posted on: 05/03/2022 | Last updated: 05/09/2022

Healthy Building Network Online Discussion: Chemical Pollution has Crossed the Planetary Boundary Safe for Humanity: Now What? April 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In January 2022, a team of international scientists released a first-of-its-kind study revealing that chemical pollution has now crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity, while proje

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

Free CE Webinar: Heatpumps & Gas: Cold Climate Hybrid Systems are here! April 20, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the market launch of Hybrid Heat Pump Systems which introduces the combination of a gas furnace with a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump. It reviews the components of a Cold Clim

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

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Gas equipment

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022

NECEC's 13th Annual Green Tie Gala, March 23, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

NECEC is looking forward to bringing clean energy business leaders together for a safe and fun Green Tie Gala, the premiere clean energy networking event in the Northeast. The In-Person 13th Annual Gr

Filed under: Fundraising

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: business,clean energy,Social Networking,Annual Gala

0 replies | 1746 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

High performance wall assembly and details - Webinar (Free, or $95 for credit), 11 am - noon Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wall assembly details like corners, deck connections, fastening schedules, tapes, window bucks, furring strips and cladding attachment present challenges. The webinar presenter is a nationally recogni…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Walls,Wall assemblies

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 11/14/2017 | Last updated: 11/14/2017

In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Changes in recent editions of the International Building Code to allow taller wood frame structures and the use of Cross-laminated timber have significantly enhanced the ability to build taller housin

Filed under: Development

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Wood,Construction,Building Codes,Timber

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 12/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/30/2021

Greening the Holidays: Free, and Presented Online by Metrowest Climate Solutions, December 15, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin


Greening the Holidays:

Let’s green our gifting, downshift the décor, and compost the cookie crumbs!

 

Presented by Metrowest Climate Solutions.  Speakers: 




Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greening the Holidays,Green Holidays

0 replies | 1512 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Justice in Urban Climate Plans: How & Where Cities are Integrating Equity and Climate, December 7, 12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing eq

Filed under: Equity in Green Building - Organizations

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Planning,Justice,Equity,Climate Plans

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021

Home Electrification Series Webinar: Mechanical Systems, November 23, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The third session of Home Electrification Series will explore options for heating your home with electricity instead of fossil fuels. This webinar will explain different types of heat pumps

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Home,Electrification,Mechanical System

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 10/31/2021 | Last updated: 10/31/2021

Greening USA's 14th Annual Meeting, "The Big Tent, Moving Beyond Preaching to the Choir," May 10, Syracuse, NY

by YijunW

GreeningUSA's 14th Annual Meeting facilitated by Chris Bolt, News Director, WAER Public Media Breakfast will be available. All are welcome! This event is free but you must register since seating is…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

5th Annual Midwest Solar Expo & Smart Energy Symposium, April 30- May 2, Boulevard, Minneapolis,

by YijunW

The 2018 Midwest Solar Expo returns to Minneapolis for its 5th annual conference, exhibition and Smart Energy Symposium. Join them as they continue to drive the conversation on the Midwest solar marke…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Midwest Solar

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, Net-Zero Living: Two Coastal Connecticut Homes, August 3, Mystic and Pawcatuck, CT

by YijunW

BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited, half-day tours of high performance buildings all over the Northeast. These events are led by members of the project teams behind them, concluding with a recept…

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Dwell on Design, April 5-7, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design is a four day celebration of design featuring exhibits for modern interiors and exteriors, continuing education classes for design professionals, seminars for design-seeking consumers,…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Dwell on Design

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

April 12-14 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition, Macao

by Yishan

2018MIECF is now open for Exhibitor Registration. Register before 31/12/2017 to enjoy 10% off early bird discount! (Click to download “Exhibitor Registration Form”) To encourage local ente…

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day - February 14, 2018

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day February 14th, 2018, 10 am to 3 pm Massachusetts State House, Room 438 On February 14th, Massachusetts residents from every part of the state will meet …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

BASEA Forum Series 100% Renewables campaign February 11th Boston

by Amy

The BASEA Forum Series resumes on January 11th. We are pleased to welcome back Ben Hellerstein of Environment Mass. Ben has been traveling throughout the state for 100% Renewable Energy Summits, enga…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

 

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