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Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Training, July 23, 8:30 am - July 27, 5:00 pm, Newton, MA

by YijunW

NAPHN’s (North American Passive House Network) Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year hi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Extinction, June 3, 12-1 PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions.

Join the event during your

California Green Building

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 05/17/2022 | Last updated: 05/17/2022

Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 3: Giving New Life to Old Buildings, May 18 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Deconstruction is the careful dismantling of a  structure in order to preserve and reuse building materials. It might seem like building deconstruction and preservation are at odds. However, old

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Deconstruction

0 replies | 2415 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

USGBC Webinar: The ABC's of Green Building, April 21, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Imagine buildings that promote health and vitality for people and the environment while building strong economies and connected communities. This is already possible and happening in many places where

Keywords: Green Building,Green Communities

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

AWA+D and USGBC-LA Present: Sustainability in Multifamily Residential. Free Webinar, March 10, 5 pm PT / 8 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA and AWA+D virtually on March 10th at 5:00pm to hear from professionals producing the latest Multi-family housing with successful sustainable components. 

This free and fun event

California Green Building

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Maximizing Your Impact in the Clean Energy Transition, January 20, 1-2 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in our economy. The clean energy sector is attracting top talent—achievers who are pairing their professional skills with p

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1566 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2022, Online, January 12, 1-2 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In late 2021, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of the Sustainable Development Council (Americas), the Sustainability Council (Europe), and the Resilient Cities

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Real Estate,Sustainability,Sustainable Development,building performance

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/09/2021

Free Event: The Basics of Solar Energy for Florida Homeowners, December 8, 5:30 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology work

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Homes,Florida,Solar Hot Water,Technology

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

Urban Green Council: Refrigeration Cycle 101: The Key to Electrification, November 30, 4:30 pm

by Urban Green Council

This course explains the basic refrigeration principles to help architects and non-engineers better understand the basics of heat pumps, refrigerants, environmental legislation and their importance in

Filed under: Refrigeration

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Refrigeration,Heat Pumps,Electricity,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1480 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

GreenCE Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions in Commercial Restrooms, November 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Facilities Management,Commercial Restrooms,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/18/2021

Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Online Training by ecomedes, October 19, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Architects,Building Designers

0 replies | 1693 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Residential Design, August 23, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. 

Boston cannot meet its climate goals without utilizing its greatest built and cultural assets: exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Green Building Job Opportunity: Solar Sales Representative, Miami, Florida

by Oyin

Solar Sales Representative Position with ACNS-Solar Energy Consultants - Miami, Florida The successful candidate will be responsible for solar business development in the USA and worldwide, advance…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference, May 29, Portland, ME

by YijunW

Join the Maine Wood + Sustainability Conference. On, May 9th, you will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating a more sustainable Maine wood-based economy and discuss best practices on ho…

Filed under: Maine

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference, May 1-3, Carlton, Minnesota

by YijunW

7th Annual Heating the Midwest Agenda to Focus on Alliances and Market Growth Strategies Heating the Midwest, an annual conversation about the role that biomass can and should play in providing space …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

RecyclingWorks Practical Skills Compost Workshop, June 1, 12:30- 5:00 pm, Greenfield, MA

by YijunW

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost Practical Skills Compost Workshop with emphasis on composting food materials. This half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost s…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

NAPHN Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training, May 14 - 18, NYC

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

Supported by a 25+ year history of global technical leadership by the Passive House Institute, and over 7 years of successful American instruction, from Maine to California, by the Passive House Acade…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2003 views | Posted on: 03/26/2018 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

EBC Energy Resources Program: Update from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Leadership, - March 13

by Yishan

This EBC Energy Resources Program will feature leadership from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) who will provide an update on programs and initiatives for 2018. The keynote speaker is C…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 03/04/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2018

Connecticut Passive House - February 13th Organizational Meeting - Open to all, 6 pm, Norwalk

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

February 13th Organizational Meeting Please join CTPH for our monthly organizational meeting. We will map out our upcoming year. Everyone is welcome. This month our host is Steven Winter Assoc…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 02/12/2018 | Last updated: 02/12/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course January 31st Boston

by Amy

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

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Solar panel lifespan (brief)

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

What we do know today is that a panel will continue to lose about 0.5% efficiency each year over it´s lifetime, and this is what makes solar panels manufactured today, come with a warranty that guara…

Filed under: Environment

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1960 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Business of Local Energy Symposium, June 4-5, Sacramento

by Oyin

The Center for Climate Protection along with the Local Government Commission and the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition offers the fourth Business of Clean Energy Symposium at the Hyatt Reg…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

The Ninth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT 2018) Feb 19-22, Washington, DC

by Oyin

The Conference will focus on the advancements and applications of both technologies and practices as applied to grid planning, operations, markets and policies to address the effective integration of …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo is an important platform created to show case products, services and solutions available in the water industry worldwide. The event will provide comprehensive insight …

India Green Building

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

 

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