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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 | 1614 views | Posted on: 02/06/2022 | Last updated: 02/06/2022

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series: Where Is the Climate Economy Headed?, March 30, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The Northeast Clean Energy Council will speak with a panel of innovators about what technologies and economic factors are causing disruption in the current clean energy and climate technology spaces.

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Conference: Fletcher School – Tufts Energy Conference 2023, March 2, 9am-5pm, Medford, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Tufts Energy Conference, The Energy Sector of the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Infrastructure, will convene a diverse and international group of leaders to explore how equity can be i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

2023 Wall Street Green Summit, New York City and Virtual, March 13-14

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Wall Street Green Summit is in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most comprehensive events focused on sustainable finance. The March 13 and 14, 2023 event will be held at th

0 replies | 3586 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 21, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this webinar, participants will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance,Technology,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Celebrating a Decade of Impact, February 2, Boston, MA, 5:30-7:30 EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' networking event which seeks to connect partners and investors to the community of climatetech entrepreneurs.

The first EnergyBar of 2023 will celebrate the te

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Business Development,Sustainable Communities,Greentown Labs,Entrepreneurship,EnergyBar,Professional Networking

0 replies | 2189 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar: NYC Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 18, 1-2 PM

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/27/2022

Free Webinar, Refrigerant Management for Fewer Leaks and Emissions, January 10, 11am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

Many refrigerants have a high global warming potential which can lead to a sizable contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in an organization's overall carbon footprint. Learn about resources to

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Refrigeration

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Emissions,Better Buildings,Refrigeration Maintenance,Refrigerant leaks

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022

Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous.

His first stop?  The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “ca



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

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2758 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

May 26: Protecting Open Spaces Through Well Planned Cities, May 26, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss how Bend, Oregon's open space advocates lead the successful move away from sprawl to a more dense, walkable, and vibrant cityscape.

Bend had spent the last few decades

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,California,Leadership,Cities

0 replies | 1825 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 2: Climate & Environmental Impacts, May 11, 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

It's no secret that building construction and demolition produce lots of waste that ends up in landfills across the  globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 600 m

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Economy,Deconstruction

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

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 | 922 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 | 990 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

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 | 1062 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

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 | 1333 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 | 1633 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 | 1914 views | Posted on: 11/26/2021 | Last updated: 11/26/2021

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, October 23 - 25, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

City leaders and innovators, this is for you. Join us for the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, co-located with the Defense TechConnect Fall Conference and SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit. T…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2412 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

The 3rd US Offshore Wind 2018 Conference and Exhibition, June 7 - 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

The USOW18 event is THE #1 networking hub for businesses that are looking to invest, find partners or secure contracts for upcoming US offshore wind projects. USOW18 unites 1000+ executives and covers…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

High Performance Ventilation Workshop presented by Ventacity Systems, June 28, Burlington, MA

by YijunW

Ventilation for High Performance Commerical Buildings Presented by Ventacity Systems Participants will learn: • What are high performance buildings and high performance ventilation • Why eff…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

AWEA Windpower Conference and Exhibition, Powering Forward to Reach New Heights, May 7 - 10, Chicago, IL

by YijunW

The Wind industry has momentum in the push to expand our lead as the largest renewable energy source in the US. WINDPOWER is the place to turn that momentum into action - make the connections, get th…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

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 | 1191 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 | 1115 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 | 1616 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 | 706 views | Posted on: 02/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2018

 

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