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Dallas BOC: Class 1001 (A) Energy Efficient Operations of a Building HVAC Systems, September 17, Irving, TX

by AbbieKnight

Building Operator Certification is a national workforce training and certification program offering facilities personnel the job skills and knowledge to improve the energy performance of their buildin

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/13/2019

Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?

This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Free Online Training: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, September 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele

California Green Building

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 08/26/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Free Webinar, "Should You Bamboo?" August 13, 10-11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners (and people in other places, too perhaps?). And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 08/06/2024 | Last updated: 08/06/2024

Greenbuild 2024, November 12 - 15, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 2312 views | Posted on: 07/16/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Indoor Air 2024, July 7-11, 2024, Honolulu, Hawaii and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The world has seen unprecedented interest in improving indoor air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased wildfires, and other events. The importance of our indoor environment on human health

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 06/12/2024 | Last updated: 06/12/2024

Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp, June 24-28, Ft. Collins, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

5 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive: Emu's 2d Passive Design/Build Course for North America + 2d Emu's sponsorship-free Passive Pod Workshop + 3hr Exam to become a PHI Ce

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 06/01/2024 | Last updated: 06/10/2024

Free Webinar: The Five Pillars of Lighting Controls, May 28, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Circularity, 2024: Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 22-24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and networking opportunities for leaders implementing circular solutions.

Join the growing com

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

R.W. Kern Center, Green Building Tour, November 1 & 20, December 6 & 18

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how wastewater is filtered via the building’s indoor p

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Urban Green Holiday Member Reception, December 5, 6-8pm, New York City, NY

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green Council for a Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote o

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,New York City

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Tiny Footprint Expo Oct 11-13, San Luis Obispo, CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

SmartShare Housing Solutions partners with the City of San Luis Obispo and 33 other tiny house & sustainability organizations to bring you the Tiny Footprint Expo on October 11-13 2019 to help edu

Filed under: Tiny Houses

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Tiny Houses,California,Tiny Homes

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Is Solar Right For My Business? - Windfree Solar & Whiskey Acres, Saturday, September 28, 3:30pm, DeKalb, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how businesses all over Illinois are reducing, and virtually eliminating their electric bills, by installing solar panels. Learn how federal, state, and other incentives help recover a substanti

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 09/13/2019 | Last updated: 09/13/2019

Colorado Green Building Guild - Tiny Houses, September 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild September Brown Bag Series: Tiny Houses September 8, 12-1:30 pm This lecture will be targeted towards professionals in the green building industry and to homeowners…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1901 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Understanding Recycling Better, and the Recycle Smart MA Resource

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

It can certainly be confusing nowadays as to what you can or can't recycle. Recycle Smart MA is an initiatve of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and has put it's effort

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle

0 replies | 4892 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

NOFA Summer Conference, August 9-11, Hampshire College Amherst, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting their 45th annual Summer Conference with keynote speaker Sandor Katz for a festive summer weekend August 9 -11, 2019 at Hampshire College in A

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1283 views | Posted on: 07/17/2019 | Last updated: 07/18/2019

Gaining Momentum on Efficiency: Next Steps in the 2021 IECC Update, FREE Webinar, June 25, 10 am PDT / 1 PM EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us on June 25 to hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This 90-minute session will feature ex

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Codes,IECC,Energy Code Update

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, June 27, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 2108 views | Posted on: 06/10/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Preparation April 11-April 12, 9 am-5 pm, Los Angeles

by alicia2390 // Admin

The LEED Green Associate exam prep course provides students with a general knowledge of green design, construction, and operations for commercial and residential buildings. The course prepares student…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 03/18/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

March 2 Sustainability Forum: MassCEC 2016 Program Update - Driving the State's Sustainable Energy Industry

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mar 2 Sustainability Forum/Luncheon Seminar MassCEC 2016 Program Update - Driving the State's Sustainable Energy Industry Wednesday, Mar 02 11:30 AM - 1 PM 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E B…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NY - Urban Green Presents: Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm The Mohawk Group 71 West 23rd Street (18th Floor) New York, NY 10010 Speakers: D…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Green Council NY,CRE,Gensler,BuroHappold Engineering,Green Office Building

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Jobs, Justice & Climate Rally, 12/12 1-3 pm, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jobs, Justice & Climate Rally Saturday, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common 2015 is on track to be the hottest year on record, and unprecedented storms, floods and droughts a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cimate Change,Climate Rally

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Achieving a Circular Economy: Re-imagining the Future of Business, November 17th, 1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Achieving a Circular Economy: Re-imagining the Future of Business Tuesday, November 17 1-2 pm EST The circular economy represents a new regenerative industrial model. Products no longer reach e…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Greenbiz,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 11/16/2015 | Last updated: 11/16/2015

Summer Star Trailhead House and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters, USGBC MA's 2015 Green Building Award Winners

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congratulations to The Green Engineer for the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Trailhead House and to Architerra and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Westborough MA, …

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 10/11/2015 | Last updated: 10/11/2015

Community Solar NY Solarize Round II - Emphasize Accessbility for Low and Moderate Income Consumers. Learn more at a Sept 22 Webinar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA Opens Second Round of Solarize Campaigns to Make Solar More Accessible to Residents and Businesses under REV The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 09/17/2015 | Last updated: 09/17/2015

 

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