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HEZ/Millrace Community Table with the Center for Ecotechnology, July 25, Woonsocket, Rhode Island

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join HEZ/Millrace Community Table for an informative discussion with the Center for EcoTechnology on Wednesday, July 25th at 1pm. As part of our roundtable discussions, they are inviting emergency foo…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Center for EcoTechnology,Saving energy,reducing waste

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 07/02/2018 | Last updated: 07/02/2018

Southface LEED Green Associate Online, October 4, 9 am ET

by gracemorrison

This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam.

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation: Sun Shading and Daylighting Canopy Systems August 12, 12pm

by gracemorrison

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/24/2022

Exploring and Connecting with Nature-based Solutions, London, UK, August 4, 4 pm

by gracemorrison

The first in the UKGBC series of exploring NBS and the benefits of connecting with nature will be a site-visit of Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village learning and experiencing the value of NBS to

UK Green Building

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Southeast Building Conference, August 3-4, Kissimmee, Florida

by gracemorrison

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. SEBC includes educational programs

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/02/2022

Green Building Impacts from the Infrastructure Bill, Online, June 21, 12PM

by gracemorrison

The infrastructure bill is some of the largest sums of money toward bettering our communities in a long time. How is it being used and how can we ensure the projects consider the day-to-day lives of t

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Infrastructure,Infrastructure

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high

California Green Building

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Circularity 22, May 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

It’s time for transformative change — and the circular economy is key to a just, resilient and prosperous world. To meet this critical moment, forward-thinking leaders are embracing circul

The Future of GHG Emissions Measurement in Cities, Free Webinar, March 22, 12pm ET / 10am MT / 9am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

The nature of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement in cities is changing. New advancements in remote sensing and increasing amounts of available urban data have introduced a new opportunity for

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 03/14/2022 | Last updated: 03/14/2022

Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

This session is a deep dive for Lighting Advocacy Letter signatories and designers interested in advocating for holistic health in lighting; plus, lighting manufacturers looking to meet lighting susta

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2170 views | Posted on: 02/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/15/2022

Free Webinar: Prescription for Better Buildings: Phius 2021 Core Prescriptive Path, February 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course presents the new Phius 2021 core prescriptive path and prepares Passive House practitioners to certify their buildings with it. It covers background context, origin of the prescriptive che

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Certifications

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5579 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Climate Week 2018, September 24 - 30, NYC

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Taking place between September 24-30, 2018, in New York City, Climate Week NYC is one of the key summits in the international calendar and has been driving climate action forward since it was first la…

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New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Week NYC

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

Sustainable Investment Forum 2018, September, 26, NYC

by YijunW

Sustainable Investment Forum 2018 | North America Climate Action and UNEP-FI are pleased to announce that the Sustainable Investment Forum North America is back for its third edition on the 26th of…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

The Heat or Eat Dilemma: The Disparity in Gains of Energy Efficiency

by YijunW

For many residents in New Orleans, energy costs could take 20 percent of the money from their income (Michael Issac Stein). Andreanecia Morris, the executive director of a non-profit housing advocacy

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2801 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA

by Connie NBI

The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the busine…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 2033 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

ACEEE 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency, June 26, 2018, Washington, DC

by YijunW

ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy efficiency best practices, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement in the United States. Our research has show…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Sustainable Brands 2018 Premier Conference: Purpose-Driven Brand Innovation, June 4 - 7, Vancouver, Canada

by YijunW

For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

International Fair for Building, Interior Design and Energy Saving, Bauen & Wohnen Salzburg, Feb 7 - 10, Salzburg, Austria

by YijunW

One of the largest building and living events in Austria, featuring a comprehensive range of building and renovation systems and equipment, interior design products, energy saving devices and wellness…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The 5th Annual WCS Talks Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM (PDT), Sunnyvale, CA

by YijunW

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men fr…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Do architects suffer from narcolepsy when viewing your Death by Powerpoint presentation? Have you paid thousands of dollars to develop an AIA course with bad ROI? In this 30-minute presentation, we wi…

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 04/06/2018 | Last updated: 04/06/2018

Webinar - Updates and Resources for Building EnergyStar Homes, Tuesday, March 29, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Team

Updates and resources for building ENERGY STAR certified homes Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST Environmental expert Rebecca Hudson will provide information on ENERGY STAR cer…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1971 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3727 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

 

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