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GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1470 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: The Power of Partnership in Emissions Reduction Planning with Local Governments, October 31, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 10/13/2023 | Last updated: 10/13/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.

This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut

UK Green Building

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction, September 8, 10 am-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond?

This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and trans

California Green Building

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free Webinar: Designing an Optimized, Code-Compliant, Kitchen Ventilation System, August 17, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill ou

California Green Building

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

USGBC-LA Green Building Council – Virtual Career Fair, July 26, 2:30 - 4:30pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

US Green Building Council- Los Angeles chapter is transforming Southern California through the built environment into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable region for all. USGBC-LA is the best

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/24/2023

Free Webinar, High Performance Home Lighting For Health, Safety & Welfare, July 13, 2pm CT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Most homes in America are woefully underlit. Codes are no help because they have minimal requirements (would you believe the International Residential Code only requires ONE light in a kitchen?). Desp

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 06/08/2023 | Last updated: 06/09/2023

Free GreenCE webinar: Water Restoration for Green Building - Beyond Your Walls, February 17, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water,water reuse

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 02/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2021

Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!

Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2021

2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st

by AbbieKnight

Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Solutions,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/13/2020

Passive House Prefab Summit II, Hosted by Passive House Accelerator, December 14, 4-6 pm_Pacific/7-9 pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash

Filed under: Modular Homes

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,Prefab

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT

by SarahA

Proposed Format

  • The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
  • A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Transportation,Equity,Sustainable Consumption,Behavior

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Home Performance,National Association of Realtors,NAR Green

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 09/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/13/2017

2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 08/15/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV

by AbbieKnight

Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley

by AbbieKnight

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Net Zero Building Tour, August 7

by AbbieKnight

On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards

by AbbieKnight

As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope

by AbbieKnight

Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 678 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: High Density Areas

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

 

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