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Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, December 10, 12 - 1 pm

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 insulation can

Keywords: Polyiso,Air Barrier,Water Barrier

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Free Webinar: Designing for Well-Being: The Science of Neuroaesthetics and the Built Environment, August 6, 12-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session explores the pivotal role architects, designers, owners, and builders play in supporting human health and well-being through intentional design. This course illuminates the science behind

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 208 views | Posted on: 07/15/2025 | Last updated: 07/15/2025

Free Course: NAR Green Designation, July 24-25, Vallejo, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This NAR Green Designation course provides 16 hours of CEUs and Green Designation certification awarded by the Green Resource Council.

Join us for a two-day training designed to introduce green rea

California Green Building

0 replies | 303 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Carbon Literacy for Schools, Online Training, June 26 - July 3, 4-6 pm, BT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Carbon Literacy is ‘An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational ba

UK Green Building

0 replies | 440 views | Posted on: 05/21/2025 | Last updated: 06/06/2025

Net Zero Energy Conference, a Free Online Event hosted by Eversource, June 12

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Eversource's annual Net Zero Energy Conference provides practical insights into high-performance building strategies, code compliance, and carbon reduction. Attendees will hear case studies f

California Green Building

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/13/2025

RecyclingWorks Spring 2025 Forum, May 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to the hybrid, in-person and virtual, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum!

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Pr

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 04/24/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation 2-Day Training, Hosted by 3C-REN, May 12, Arroyo Grande, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out

California Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 573 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Online: Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program: Outline & Guidance, February 3, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is offering this webinar to explain the Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program, which offers free onsite assistance

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,Green Schools

0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Climate Mobilization Act Primer, Presented by Building Energy Exchange (BEEx), January 26, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

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 Clima

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Environmental Activism,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/28/2020

African Network of Green Ambassadors (ANGA), Green Webinar for the Natural and Built Environment, January 15, 7-9 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green webinar is designed for the purpose of using knowledge drive (Education) to foster green actions and reactions. The aim of the webinar is to actively involve passionate individuals in partak

Keywords: African Network of Green Ambassadors (ANGA)

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Webinar: Tech Transfer to the Built Environment - International Educational Series, December 14, 11 am EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Starting in June and running throughout 2020, USGBC will provide robust online programming comprised of live events and on-demand education sessions, with a regional focus on European and Latin Americ

Event: BuildingEnergy NYC, 10/12, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show is NYC's fastest-growing event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world. It brings more than 600 industry leaders an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2008 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Webinar: Missing Pieces of Decarbonization Puzzle Realized, November 19, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

The process to decarbonize power systems is complicated. Grid operators are tasked with balancing affordability and reliability as more renewable energy comes online. Utilities must find the right mix

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

USGBC's November First Friday Webinar: Be Cool - How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort With HVLS Fans, November 6, 12:15 pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be aÂ

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Heating and cooling systems,Thermal Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Free Webinar: What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code? October 5, 1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,2020 NYC Energy Code

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

SolarResilient: A New Tool for Resilient Solar & Storage Design Webinar on August 3

by AbbieKnight

Through a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative grant, the City and County of San Francisco has developed a publicly available online tool for sizing solar PV and battery storage systems design…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience

0 replies | 2317 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

2017 GreenBuilt Home Tour, July 22 &23

by AbbieKnight

This year, during the 5th annual GreenBuilt Home Tour, we are featuring exceptional, award-winning, and nationally-recognized homes which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building pra…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Green Homes Tour

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Getting to 80 x 50 in NYC Buildings, June 29

by AbbieKnight

The energy used in the City’s diverse building stock is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for more than two-thirds of the citywide total. Yet more than 90 percent of e…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Building Tour: Arup & Tsoi/Kobus – LEED, WELL, & FitWel in Boston June 28th 5:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Both located at 60 Street, Arup and Tsoi/Kobus have designed their offices with sustainability and wellness in mind. Join these two leading-edge firms for a joint presentation and tour on how they eac…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 06/20/2017 | Last updated: 06/20/2017

Workshop for State Officials: Bringing the Benefits of Solar to Low- and Moderate-Income Residents, June 14

by AbbieKnight

The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) is offering a special opportunity for state officials to participate in a full-day workshop on low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar. The workshop will be held i…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 06/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/08/2017

Energy Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, June 1

by AbbieKnight

The Berlin-based author of the techno-cyber thriller, Blackout, Marc Elsberg, will be featurd. In addition to Marc, panelists will speak on cyber and grid resiliency -- Scott Aaronson, Security Execut…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 05/29/2017 | Last updated: 05/29/2017

NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE 2017 (NYPH17) CONFERENCE & EXPO, June 16, 8:30 am- 6:30pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interest and advocacy of Passive House standards is surging globally. Passive House is continuously cited by governments across Europe and North America as a vitally important building standard for de…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 05/16/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining May 4 | 9:30-11:30am Smith College Campus, Dewey Common Room - 7 College Lane, Northhampton Food waste is a growing issue across the gl…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability,Food Waste

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

 

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