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Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Euro-Global Climate Change Conference, Paris, France (with Virtual Option), September 19-20

by climate change

Magnus Group is pleased to welcome you to its prestigious event “Euro-Global Climate Change Conference (EGCCC 2022)” slated during September 19-20, 2022 and will be conducted as a hybrid e

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Shipping and Transportation

Keywords: Climate Change,geology

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

HVAC Retrofit Projects: What Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) and Commissioning (Cx) Professionals Need to Know, Online, March 16, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the stock of existing HVAC and building automation systems continues to age, building owners and managers are tasked with identifying inefficiencies and pursuing projects to address operational iss

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation:Sun and Element Management, Including Sun Shade and Daylighting Canopy Systems, 2/22, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 02/06/2022 | Last updated: 02/06/2022

Building Operator Certification Program, February 22

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program fo

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Facilities Management,Energy Management

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/24/2022

Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the c

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,city efficiency,Rental homes,Energy programs,City policy

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/08/2021

Free Webinar: Innovative Partnerships: Collaborating for Community Decarbonization, December 7, 1 - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leaders in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and North Carolina are working to deliver innovative and equitable solutions for community decarbonization by facilitating intake processes for safety and effici

Filed under: Energy

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: NEEP,Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 11/26/2021 | Last updated: 11/26/2021

Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.

Filed under: Plastics

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Plastics

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 11/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Healthier Materials for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, November 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

There is no question that investing in energy efficiency upgrades has the potential to deliver substantial financial, environmental, and health benefits to building owners and residents. Robust eviden

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Healthy Building Materials,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1755 views | Posted on: 10/16/2021 | Last updated: 10/16/2021

Key Humidity Control Concepts by Therma-Stor

by Rate It Green Team


Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Related to: Other

Keywords: HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 12099 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

California Green Building

Keywords: Water Supply,Recycling,Community

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Summer Coffee Break Series - Green Building Certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, August 6, 10 - 10:30am

by SarahA

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Public Health,Zero Waste,Carbon Footprint,Healthy Spaces,greenbuildingsarebtter,Zero Waste Goals

0 replies | 1785 views | Posted on: 07/14/2021 | Last updated: 07/15/2021

SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Governor Baker Files Bill H 4371 - to Provide Homeowners and Home Buyers with Energy Transparency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On April 4, Massachusetts Governor Baker filed H. 4371,"An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information," The bill would require that a home energy score card and energy rating be…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Home Energy Rating,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Grey to Green Conference, May 15-17, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in downtown Toronto from May 15-16 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Across Ontario the sector …

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 03/28/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1353 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2018 - Wednesday, February 14, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings can be conceived and delivered in new ways that enhance the mental and physical health of occupants. The ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo once again brings together leaders in …

UK Green Building

0 replies | 548 views | Posted on: 02/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2018

Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Jan 12th Boston

by Amy

Climate Adaptation Forum Agenda Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Report from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew B…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

NESEA Pro Tour - NZE Community College Health and Science Center at Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 11/29/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Southern California Facilities Expo, May 2 - 3, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Southern California Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy management needs of attendees from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, government, healthcare, hosp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA

by Oyin

Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY

by Oyin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1557 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York

by Oyin

ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking, Nov 15, Milton, VT

by Oyin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont's first multi-family Passive House certified project, Elm Place, in Milton. This affordable senior living f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

 

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