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NYC Event: Electri-Fiction to Electrification: Overcoming Barriers, June 15, 1 pm

by Urban Green Council

Urban Green has long been a leading voice for electrification in New York City, most recently as an advocate for Local Law 154, NYC’s groundbreaking legislation that phases out fossil

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Retrofit,Energy Codes,Heat Pumps,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/25/2022

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 | 1713 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 | 1563 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 | 2446 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 | 1216 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 | 716 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here!  I look forward to sharing

Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 2617 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

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 | 789 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 | 626 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 | 691 views | Posted on: 03/13/2024 | Last updated: 03/13/2024

Transmission Infrastructure US, Washington, D.C., August 8-9

by gracemorrison

The electric transmission infrastructure is back in the spotlight. The federal government’s recent legislation and funding support to modernize electricity grids, reduce congestion, and fast-tra

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 488 views | Posted on: 07/03/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

Webinar: Navigating Your Green Building Career, August 11, 5:30 PM

by gracemorrison

This USGBC event will be about developing your own green building career path as a young leader by leveraging LEED and USGBC. Hear from professionals about how they navigate their career, from da

Filed under: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Green Jobs,Sustainable Careers

0 replies | 2124 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, Pitch Competition, Online, June 23, 6PM

by gracemorrison

Women from six companies will be selected out of all applications to pitch their innovative cleantech or sustainable-focused business idea to a panel of industry leaders. Startups will have 5 min

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Sustainability,Women in Cleantech,Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Resilient Retrofit and ZNE Office Building - May 18, New Paltz, NY

by AbbieKnight

Site 1 Details Units: 8 units in office building Square Footage: 5,400 gross plus fully conditioned basement Type of construction: New LEED Platinum certified, zero-net-energy verified 24KW integ…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Resiliency,Retrofit

0 replies | 1576 views | Posted on: 04/10/2018 | Last updated: 04/10/2018

Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Spring 2022 Series (Online), May 17, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course covers the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green building certification programs: EPA's Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes.

Indoor airPLUS is an add-on certificatio

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Home,Indoor Air Quality,Online Courses

0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

USGBC Multifamily Housing Summit, April 28-29

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this event for fast-paced presentations, panels and project showcases from innovative leaders working to provide sustainable housing solutions.

Day one will have a heavy focus on the interconn

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Innovation,Multifamily Housing,Electrification

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

Sustainable Facilities Forum, In Person and Online, May 25: California, Leading the Way for Decarbonization

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainable Facilities Forum returns this year on May 25th with a hybrid in person and virtual event!
You can join us online or in person at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency, doors open at 8am.

Th


iAQ & Energy Symposium, March 3, Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The IAQ & Energy Symposium is in person and will offer opportunities for face-to-face engagement with other professionals, to network, share resources, and create new relationships. 

Throu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 02/23/2022 | Last updated: 02/23/2022

Students for Zero Waste Conference, November 2-3, Philadelphia, PA

by YijunW

The 5th Annual Students for Zero Waste Conference (SZW18) will bring together 500+ students, staff, industry innovators, activists and community members from across the country at the University of Pe…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

Energy and Sustainability Programs - Overcoming Challenges: Research by GreenBiz and Schneider Electric

by YijunW

The energy eco-structure and electrical system are on the edge of transformation. The ways in which we generate and provide energy are shifting gears, and a decentralized energy system is on the way.…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 1903 views | Posted on: 06/03/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

ISH Shanghai & CIHE, September 3 - 5, Shanghai, China

by YijunW

Under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt’s ISH brand, ISH Shanghai & CIHE is the most influential HVAC exhibition in East and Central China. The show is co-located with four other fairs, collectively k…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

2019 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, October 15 - 17, 2019, Minneapolis, MN

by YijunW

In October 2019 in Minneapolis, ACEEE will host our tenth National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, the premier US convening conference on efficiency as a utility system resource. Held e…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 683 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

BSR Conference 2018, November 6, New York, NY

by YijunW

The BSR Conference is one of the most important annual gatherings dedicated to finding solutions to our most pressing global challenges. Industry leaders and decision makers from Fortune 500 companies…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1842 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

WasteTech, the Russian Environmental and Municipal Sector Event , June 4 - 6, Moscow, Russian Federation

by YijunW

WasteTech (Waste and environmental Technology) exhibition and congress has become a well-known professional event to everyone engaged in waste treatment, environmental protection and renewable energy …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Green Space's Green Drinks with the Gear Closet, April 25, 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM, Chattanooga, TN

by YijunW

Join green paces for their monthly eco-networking event! Our host for this month is The Gear Closet! They buy and sell new and gently used gear for water sports, rock climbing, camping and backpacking…

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

 

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