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Webinar: Building Net-Zero Energy Homes, May 3, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will provide insight into net-zero energy homes: what they are and how they can be achieved using both commonplace building practices and emerging technologies. Topics will include:

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Workshop,Technology,Ventilation

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, Online, November 14, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Inventorying Building Refrigerants and Reducing Leaks, October 29, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discover how recent EPA rules are transforming the future of refrigerants, a significant source of emissions found in nearly every type of building. Join this webinar to learn how to identify, categor

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 10/05/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: WELL for Residential Buildings, October 2, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The WELL Building Standard™ is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. It includes a set of strategi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 09/12/2024 | Last updated: 09/12/2024

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Crawlspaces for Health, Moisture Management, and Wildfire Safety, September 12, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Many existing crawlspaces require remediation prior to other energy upgrade work, including attic or electrification upgrades. This course examines retrofits of vented and unvented crawlspaces, tradeo

California Green Building

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: How to Talk to Homeowners about Electrification, Efficiency, and Building Science, August 20, 3-4 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Energy efficiency and electrification upgrades are complicated—the average homeowner knows little about how exactly heat pumps, insulation, and other all-electric products work to improve a home

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 08/01/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

Free 3-Part Webinar Series Hosted by MassSave: Commercial Existing Buildings Overview: July 31, August 28, & September 25, 2:05-3:05 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Commercial renovation projects continue to dominate permit request applications across the Commonwealth and hold tremendous opportunity for energy savings via energy code compliance; yet confusion abo

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 873 views | Posted on: 07/12/2024 | Last updated: 07/12/2024

Free Online Event: Hidden Cost, Vital Opportunity: Unlocking Housing through Equitable infrastructure, June 24, 12-1:15 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

​Infrastructure across California needs repair; water and wastewater alone need 50 billion dollars in funding to maintain basic functioning. California also needs to build 3.5 million homes in the n

California Green Building

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 06/10/2024 | Last updated: 06/10/2024

Webinar: Financing Solutions that Drive Energy Efficiency in the Water Nexus, July 12,11AM

by gracemorrison

The efficient use of water results in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Join the US DOE to learn how market leaders in the hospitality sector finance and

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1324 views | Posted on: 06/09/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Facades +, High Performance Building Enclosures, June 7, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Facades+ in its 10th year and back in Boston for the first time since 2019. The conference brings together building professionals focused on high perforance building enclosures.

Green Bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 05/27/2022 | Last updated: 05/27/2022

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Cape Cod Hemp House, May 20, Harwich Port, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This May Pro Tour will showcase a recently built hemplime-insulated home on Cape Cod. The project team is eager to share their collaborative approach for creating a home that met their client’s

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 05/10/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ - A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Wednesday, Feb 21 - New York, NY

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Join NAPHN and NYPH for the first panel in a series of educational forums, that debunks the myths surrounding P…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Demystifying Passive House

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2018

Chicago Build 2022, Chicago, IL, October 13 - 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago Build is attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more.  

Chicago Build

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1733 views | Posted on: 03/23/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Webinar: Passive House for Builders & Contractors, March 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Eversource and UI, CNG, SCG, in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, are pleased to offer the Energize CT Passive House webinars at no cost! Please see below to reserve your virtual s

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Project Manager,Connecticut,Contractors,Home Builders

0 replies | 1958 views | Posted on: 03/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

New Heat Pump Incentives, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online and Free, February 9, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn m

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 02/01/2022 | Last updated: 02/01/2022

Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19

by Richard Minasian // Student

It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e

Filed under: The Smart Home

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Development,Smart Cities,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1691 views | Posted on: 12/31/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

40 Largest U.S. Cities Get a Health Rating - CityHealth's 2018 Report

by YijunW

CityHealth, which is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, supports cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2008 views | Posted on: 05/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/06/2018

International Passive House Open Days 2018, June 8 - 10

by YijunW

From 8 – 10 June 2018, the mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its international Affiliates, will once again take place. By participating with your own Passive Hous…

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

A Northern Philippines Organization is Turning Plastic Trash into Reusable Buildings All Around the World

by YijunW

In 2012, there people, named Russell Maier, Irene Bakisan, and Pi VIllaraza, put plastic and wastes into a bottle. They study, think, and practice. They invent the Ecobrick. An Ecobrick is a plastic b

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 8542 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

USGBC Massachusetts's How to Engage: Networking + Making the Sustainability Case Monday, May 14, Cambridge, MA

by YijunW

So you’re passionate about the environment, you’ve learned about the issues, and you have some great ideas on how to make the world a better place. What’s next? Join us Monday, May 14th and lear…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Introduction to LEED v 4.1, April 26, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you been hearing about LEED v4.1? Announced at Greenbuild, the update will be improved and agile, ensuring we deliver on the vision of green buildings for all. In this introductory course, we wil…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/24/2018

Greenovate City of Boston, Lunch and Learn with Greenovate April 19, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting their work, focusing on Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials, …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 21, 12-1pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2379 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

 

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