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Congress for the New Urbanism, CNU26, May 16 - 19, Savannah, Georgia

by Oyin

From its historic squares and narrow streets to the vibrant culture of its coastal Georgia surroundings, the city of Savannah exemplifies great urbanism and design.Yet Savannah and its region face the…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

12th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, November 3-5, Virtual

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how best to discuss the advancement of energy codes in the region and best practices for ra

Keywords: MEEA,Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 10/13/2021 | Last updated: 10/13/2021

Your House May be Making You Sick!

by SawHorse, Inc.

I got questions from a YouTube video regarding ventilation in their home.  The people who wrote also wanted to ventilate their detached art studio.  They indicated that they would b

Filed under: Filtration

0 replies | 5630 views | Posted on: 09/18/2021 | Last updated: 03/31/2025

Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, September 28, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features

Keywords: restrooms,Hand Dryers,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 08/26/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

Humidity, Hardwood and Homes: Protect the Air you Breathe and the Floor under your Feet, August 26, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Builders, flooring professionals and HVAC contractors: sign up to learn about how healthy air and humidity control are essential to protecting your work.

Matt Hoots, President of SawHorse Builders

Free Webinar: Your Guide to Heat Pumps For Your Home, July 27, 1 pm BST / 6 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Is your furnace or boiler on its last leg? Consider switching to a residential air source heat pump! An air-source heat pump uses electricity to heat and cool your home.

It’s a high efficienc

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

UK Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,UK,Electric,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Passive House Builder & Contractor Workshop, Online, July 1, 2-4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Designed for builders, contractors, project managers, subs, and trades, this session explores the construction challenges unique to Passive House projects and shares lessons learned from recent projec

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1510 views | Posted on: 06/15/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free Eversource Code Training: Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options, June 15, 1-3 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Homes are being built tighter and tighter with each passing energy code cycle which in turn requires mechanical ventilation be placed into the homes to decrease air born pollutants and moisture concer

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,ASHRAE,Ventilation,Whole House Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

Webinar: Home Building Crossroads - Strategy to Process Above-Grade Walls, May 11, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from today’s leading experts, as well as network with other profes

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Walls,interior

0 replies | 1906 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 05/05/2021

Webinar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, April 23, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce development p

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,Construction

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 04/07/2021 | Last updated: 04/07/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit Series, Session 5, Smart Homes, May 11, 8 am ET, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,green retrofit

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 04/24/2021

Webinar: Façade Design Using Lifecycle Carbon Analysis, March 30, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

For many years now, architects, engineers, and designers have regularly used building performance modeling to test various Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). These studies have routinely focused on

Filed under: Designers

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Design,Carbon,Facade,Life Cycle Analysis

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

FREE Webinar: Decarbonizing Transportation - From Policy to Progress, March 17, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you want to know how Sunnyvale and the South Bay plan to improve transportation? Principal Transportation Planner, Meghan, will discuss local and statewide policy solutions. Learn how shifts in dev

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Decarbonizing Transportation,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Climate Action for Engineers, September 14 in Albany NY

by AbbieKnight

Engineers can play a very significant, even vital, role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our projects can have other significant benefits as well, in…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

WasteExpo, April 23-26, Las Vegas, NV

by Oyin

The WasteExpo Conference Program, in partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and Dr. Stu Buckner, is designed to sharpen your skills to help you run your business or departm…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

The Eco, Green and Solar Expo, September 21-23, Asheville

by Oyin

The Eco, Green and Solar Expo will be empowering American Companies while educating Americans about Eco-Products- Green and Solar Power, the wave of now and the future. The Expo's focus is to ensur…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 600 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

Solar Power Finance & Investment, Mar 20 - 22, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

The Leading Networking and Deal-Making Hub for the Solar Industry. The Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit is recognized as the leading gathering place for the industry’s deal makers. Each …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

MiaGreen Expo & Conference, March 14 - 15, Miami

by Oyin

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference presents its 9th edition with a special program on "Where ENERGY becomes POWER & PROFIT", combining a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networki…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Energy Day, Nov 21, Berlin, Germany

by Oyin

European energy and climate policy in the new global context Europe has set its own ambitious targets for energy and climate change, pushed ahead with the expansion of the energy market, and has se…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Brazil - Net Zero Evolution

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The first initiative to promote energy efficiency in Brazil was in 2001 when the government created a law, which improved the national program to save energy. In 2003 that program launch a plan for en…

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero,Brazil,Evolution

0 replies | 2278 views | Posted on: 10/16/2017 | Last updated: 10/16/2017

The Path Forward: Offshore Wind Energy Reliability for Rhode Island, November 1, Kingston

by Oyin

Meeting Rhode Island's strategic goal of 1,000 megawatts of clean energy projects by the end of 2020 will depend on a range of clean energy resources, including offshore wind. Join URI research fa…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Andalusia House and Garden Tours, Andalusia, Pennsylvania, October 30, 10am-1pm

by Oyin

The country home of Nicholas Biddle, President of the Second Bank of the United States, Andalusia is surrounded by spectacular grounds with architectural delights and native woodlands. Placed on …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Northern California Home & Landscape Expo, January 26 - 28, Sacramento

by Oyin

Gary Brown Enterprises has been producing the Northern California Home & Landscape Expo for 23 years. In 2017, 35,250 homeowners attended this annual event and enjoyed over 1,000 exhibits, free Worksh…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Building Operator Certification Informational Lunch at SPEER and Dallas 2030 District, October 19, 12 noon - 1pm, Dallas

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Did you know that BOC graduates can save their organizations over $11,000 in annual utility Expenses through energy conservation? Join Liz John, SPEER and the Dallas 2030 District for a lunch presenti…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Understanding Mass Solar Incentives; SRECs to SMART - Sustainability Forum Luncheon: Oct 4 in Beverly

by Oyin

Massachusetts has one of the most successful solar electricity environments in the country. Much of that success has been due to the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) production incentive prog…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

 

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