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SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

Air Filtration at the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse - It Can Only Get Better from Here (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


We might say Green Builder Matt Hoots is having too much fun filming informative videos to let us in on the behind the scenes action at the start of the #1920sATLMakeover deep energy retrofit pr

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,IAQ,Ventilation,Filtration,1920sMakeoverATL,Whole House Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 10163 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Free Online Green Building Speaker Series: Natural Building & a Changing Climate, May 19, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We will take a look at how we can bridge ancient and modern building practices to address our changing hazards in our built environment. We will look at the efforts and challenges of testing these mat

Filed under: Architects

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Architecture

0 replies | 1663 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

VIRTUAL Visible Green Home® Burh Becc Earth Day Celebration Tour 2021, April 24, 10-11:30 am EDT

by Kimberly Haner // Communications Director, MBA

In this very special virtual, multimedia, live event you will learn about all the aspects of this groundbreaking home including its genesis, design, systems, and features that helped it to become a fu

Free Webinar: Building Electrification: What Is It and Why Do We Need It? April 8, 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The panel will also discuss why building electrification is needed to mitigate the climate crisis, and the effects that burning natural gas in buildings has on our health and the health of our fa

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Building Efficiency,Electrification

0 replies | 1736 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/23/2021

Free CE Webinar: Homeowner Round Table - Net Zero Renovations, March 31, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What drives homeowners to take their homes to net-zero energy?

Hear from 5 homeowners who attempted to take their homes to net-zero and learn about their experience so you can help others do it or

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Residential Real Estate,Net zero

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: Leadership Panel - Residential Developments, March 17, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Explosive population growth in Atlanta has created a local affordable housing shortage. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has made a commitment to a housing affordability plan for our fast-growing City. With

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders, Presented by Center for Green Schools, Online, February 25-26

by SarahA

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders

With like-minded school staff, share best practices for creating and maintaining learning environments that are healthier for student

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,Students,K-12 Schools,School

0 replies | 1828 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

AKUART by Kirei - Artistic Soundproofing for your Workplace or Home (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Kristine Hart of CaraGreen recently met with Green Builder Matt Hoots to introduce AKUART by Kirei, a recycled-content and Low VOC acoustic panel series, where the panels also serve as a high re

Filed under: Wall Panels

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,Acoustic Paneling,Acoustics,Caragreen,Kirei,Wall Panels,acoustic panels

0 replies | 6204 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 05/02/2021

FREE Webinar: Smart Tech for Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment, January 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

More than half of greenhouse gas emissions come from commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings. Thermal electrification & connected buildings are considered a key pathway for achievi

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Residential Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford 
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike




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

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

The Value of Energy Analysis, from Design Day One, August 8

by AbbieKnight

This interactive program will provide attendees with a charrette experience for evaluating and driving building energy performance—to analyze results in real time, as early as pre-design. During thi…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 30th, Boston

by Oyin

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Northeast, February 5-6, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast is back in Boston! The region’s premier event, Solar Power Northeast – formerly known as PV America - has featured leaders such as New York’s energy Czar, Richard Kauf…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2719 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

"California Climate Policies - Local and Global Leadership?" Wednesday, 10/11. 5:45-8:45pm, San Francisco

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"This year in California, it felt like one step forward and two steps back for climate protection and environmental policy. Governor Brown committed the state to upholding the Paris Accord even when T…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Northeast Clean Energy Council 10th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 26, Boston

by Oyin

NECEC's Green Tie Gala is the premiere clean energy networking event in the region. Each year the Northeast clean energy industry comes together in celebration of the industry’s growth and accomplis…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Greening the Golden State Summit, April 9-10, Sacramento, California

by Oyin

California’s green leadership is more important than ever, nationally and internationally. No other market has a similar potential to seed and promotes the growth of sustainable products and service…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1644 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

2017 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit Nov 28- 29, Pasadena

by Oyin

The 2017 Summit will mark the eleventh anniversary of the nation’s first statewide green schools event. As progress has been made in building efficiency, more attention has gone into other aspects o…

California Green Building

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

Sustainable Cities Summit, Pensacola FL - Sept 28, 9:30a-4:30p

by Amy

The Gulf Coast Energy Network has teamed up with the city of Pensacola, the U.S. Green Building Council and other local organizations to host the first Sustainable Cities Summit in Pensacola later thi…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,Workshop

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

Passive + Renewables, October 4-8 in Oakland, CA

by AbbieKnight

The goal of NAPHN17 ‘Passive + Renewables’ is to promote and accelerate the adoption of Passive House building strategies in North America, and to work with others who share our vision for a POST …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Summer Greenbuild Mixer with USGBC MA Boston Properties

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 here in Boston is just a few months away! Catch up with old friends, exchange new business cards, and get the exclusive inside scoop for Greenbuild updates. As a special for t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 08/04/2017 | Last updated: 08/04/2017

Urban Green Council - Fall Member Reception on September 26 in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up in 2017 for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and future members of Urban Green; drin…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Community

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2017

Mass Energy's 7th Annual Clean Energy Festival! 7/23 10:30am-1:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 23rd for our annual adventures including: a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, discounted zip-lining and ri…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

 

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