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Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Free Webinar: New Carbon Index & Other Exciting Growth in the Home Energy Rating Industry, July 26, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

2023 Water Conservation Showcase: Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop, June 27, Walnut Creek, California

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Farming,Nature Conservation,Sustainable Agriculture,Landscape

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Science Fundamentals with Building Science Corporation, 4 Live Virtual Sessions, June 13, 15, 20 & 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 05/23/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 05/04/2023 | Last updated: 05/04/2023

Air Tight Open House / EarthCraft Council Event, May 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Come learn about the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retorfit, the first passive house renovation in Georgia, at this open house for green builders ans builders! Key vendors will be on ha

Free PG&E Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls, April 19, 9-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous

California Green Building

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 03/29/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

Free Online Training: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, April 21

by Hani // Social media manager

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available!

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greene

California Green Building

0 replies | 2159 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Regenerative Design: Project Positive, March 28, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

We have always looked to nature for design inspiration. Now we also designing with and for nature, leveraging design and technology in the service of nature. They are working to reduce our c

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Webinar: All about DOE Zero Energy Ready v2, March 29, 12–2pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the hers Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand DOE Zero E

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1796 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
  • Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
  • Learn more about the latest and

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Products,Net Zero Water Management,Building Technology,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1718 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/07/2022

Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

EBC Energy Resources Electric Vehicles Program, May 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

New England is leading efforts to advance the electrification of the transportation sector. Increasing the rate of adoption of electric vehicles is critical to achieving the significant reductions in …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

Women in Green Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in Florida, Online, June 28, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

In this year's Women in Green, with the theme of "Rising Collective," the USGBC FL WIG Host Committee will host three events in 2022 focusing on 17 women in Florida who have made a posit

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

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 | 2448 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

USGBC LA's My Green Building Conference and Expo 2022, Hybrid Event in Los Angeles and Online, May 20-21

by samanthaklein // Intern

This two-day, hybrid event is hosted in person at DTLA’s Los Angeles Trade Technical College and virtually on the interactive event platform, Whova.

Since its inception in 2001, MGB

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Conference,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1619 views | Posted on: 04/30/2022 | Last updated: 05/05/2022

Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave

by YijunW

Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2056 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

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 | 2189 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Movie Night: Straws, May 15, 7pm, Watertown, MA

by YijunW

Please come watch the the film Straws at the Library on Tuesday, May 15 at 7pm. Alex Vai, Campaign Director for Surfrider MA, will give a brief talk and answer questions, and there will be an environm…

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/10/2018

 

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