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FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2516 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

The Urban Green Gala, October 1, 6-10 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's annual fundraiser, supporting Urban Green Council's mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.  T

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/02/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, September 9, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1833 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 2163 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2611 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: - "Overview of BE," Free & Online, July 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we

California Green Building

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/17/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Systems, Install Strategies, Duct Design, May 30, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o

Keywords: Recycling,Carpets,Carpeting,Carpet Recycling

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 712 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Inns­bruck, Aus­tria

by Hani // Social media manager

Look for­ward to the 27th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce which will take place on 5th and 6th April 2024 on the cam­pus “Tech­nik&rdqu

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 03/13/2024 | Last updated: 03/13/2024

Earth Day and the Sustainability Industry

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I was a sophomore in high school, in the early 90s, when I first heard about Earth Day. I jumped on the tree hugging movement gladly, and adopting the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” phrase as my

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainability,Earth Day,AEC Industry

0 replies | 2659 views | Posted on: 04/25/2019 | Last updated: 04/26/2019

California Energy Code 2019 and CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes, March 15th

by AbbieKnight

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 2079 views | Posted on: 02/28/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Insulation

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 05/20/2019

USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1798 views | Posted on: 12/05/2012 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore

by Plant Biology 2019 // To disseminate the research and advancements in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb

0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/04/2019

REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI

by Yishan

2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon

Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, January 17-19, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by Aditya

The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.

  • THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04

by Yishan

For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2116 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA

by Yishan

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals  

FREE Workshop

Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a

California Green Building

0 replies | 639 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Does the Department of Energy have a bias against Renewable Energy?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via Credo Mobile: Tell the Department of Energy: Stop the bias against renewable energy. Every year, the US DOE releases the Annual Energy Outlook, a report about the future of energy in America. I…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Wind,Department of Energy,Fossil Fuels

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 07/14/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

KEEA Conference 2015 - Turning Points in Energy Efficiency, October 6, Hershey

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) is proud to announce the fifth annual KEEA Energy Efficiency Conference! The KEEA Conference 2015 connects energy efficiency and advanced energy experts …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 06/18/2015 | Last updated: 06/18/2015

An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,HERS Ratings

0 replies | 2051 views | Posted on: 05/18/2015 | Last updated: 05/18/2015

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - April 22 (Earth Day!) 5 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBCMA Building Tech Forum On Earth Day! 4/22/2015 The USGBC MA Chapter is hosting an Earth Day Building Tech Forum Wednesday 4/22 in Boston. When: 5-8pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Earth Day,Innovation

0 replies | 1961 views | Posted on: 04/13/2015 | Last updated: 04/14/2015

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1959 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.

Filed under: Other - Education

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

 

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