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Online: USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar: Women in Green, October 8, 1pm EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

During this moderated discussion panel, we will spotlight the impact of strong women leaders in the energy efficiency and green building industry. This session highlights just a few women in Ohio who

Green Finance Tools and Resources, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, June 6, 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

USGBC's First Friday series is back by popular demand, but this year, with a twist! USGBC will still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, bu

California Green Building

0 replies | 74 views | Posted on: 04/30/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Free Online Training: Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction, April 30, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 04/12/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025

California Wildfire Recovery + Rebuilding Guide, Free Launch Webinar, April 9, 5 -6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC-CA, with technical support from Arup and our Wildfire Defense Advisory Committee, has been developing a Wildfire Recovery and Rebuilding Guide to support those affected by LA Wildfires. Thi

California Green Building

0 replies | 376 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025 | Last updated: 03/24/2025

Free Webinar: The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency, March 25, 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course provides owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with essential insights into navigating commercial energy efficiency codes, focusing on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC. Partici

0 replies | 498 views | Posted on: 03/06/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Green Building Tour, Central Connecticut State University Library Addition: Reducing Embodied Carbon, March 20, 4-6 pm New Britain, Connecticut

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Build Green CT to hear from the CCSU Elihu Burritt Library Addition owner, design team, contractor, and manufacturer about the benefits of cross-laminated-timber (CLT) structure.

The design te

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/13/2025

Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.

Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building

Filed under: Advocacy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Air Pollution,Environmental Health,Toxins,Environmental Advocacy,Water Pollution,Toxic Waste,Religion and the Environment

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink

Filed under: Water Treatment and Filtration

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Filtration

0 replies | 1799 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

by Rate It Green Team

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Policy,Biden Adminisration

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 12/10/2020 | Last updated: 12/10/2020

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT

by SarahA

A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Entrepreneurship,Green Economy,Clean Jobs

0 replies | 2149 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: North America's Largest Affordable Passive House, November 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious PHIUS+ projects in New York City: an innovative fifteen-story building providing 154-units of sustai

Filed under: New York

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,NYSERDA,Passive House,ZIPsystem

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/27/2020

The Intersection of Building Science and Building Materials, Online, October 20 -21

by SarahA

At the intersection of building science and building materials, Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from tod

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: energy efficient,Building Science,Building Material,Home Construction,Building Standards

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 More than ever, owners are becoming more focused on leveraging BIM to de…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: BIM

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center, September 10, 4-5 pm

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Explore the R.W. Kern Center from home!

Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building.

Learn about rainwater collection,

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,virtual

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Webinar: EPD for Manufacturers and Suppliers, September 24 (Note New Date!), 1-2:30 pm GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) on Thursday 10th September, 13:00-14:30 for a webinar on Environmenta

Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

Keywords: EPDs,Environmental Product Declarations

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/13/2020

FREE Online Course: Reel Green Carbon Calculator for Film Production, August 26, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Calculating the carbon footprint of your production is an important step in understanding the impact of film production. Having consistent data and metrics from the industry can help organizations lik

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Economy,Carbon,Energy Calculations

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles

by AbbieKnight

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave, May 18th 8:30-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave May 18 | 8:30-4:00pm KI Convention Center - 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Gain a solid understanding of electrical power qual…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Power Management,Electrical

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

Webinar: Climate Changes Health: Community Design and Transportation 1 - 2 pm EDT April 28, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This is the third webinar supporting the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change and Health". If you missed the first two sessions, you can watch them at the links below. The t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Health

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Webinar: LEED v4: Paints and Coatings, 6/22, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Get a comprehensive overview of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction credits – and how paints and coatings can contribute directly and indirectly to LEED credits. We’ll review credit intents, explain cre…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2663 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 06/21/2017

NYSERDA Efficiency Revolution - April 11, 9 am -4pm, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA is hosting educational and networking events throughout the state in the upcoming months. These Efficiency Revolution events will introduce you to new technologies, products and industry playe…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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