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City Buildings in River Falls, Wisconsin are now Powered with 100% Renewable Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On January first and after years of effort to cut dependence on fossil fuel use, River Falls Wisconsin “flipped a switch” to power all city buildings with 100% renewable energy.  This

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: 100% Renewable Energy,River Falls,Wisconsin

0 replies | 2122 views | Posted on: 01/05/2020 | Last updated: 01/26/2020

Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium, May 2, 8:30am-1:30pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?

You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue, the building industry is waking up to a new landsc

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024 | Last updated: 04/11/2024

Free Webinar: Engaging Time and Tradition: Indigenous Design with Architect Wanda Dalla Costa, April 3, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab welcomes Wanda Dalla Costa, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and a practicing architect and educator, on her design methodologies incorporating Indigenous generati

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 03/27/2024 | Last updated: 03/27/2024

Free Webinar: Zero for Lower Cost: 5 No Cost/Lower Cost Best Practices, March 21, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The zero energy home ready train has left the station. Consider that tens-of-thousands of homes already constructed to zero energy or zero energy ready certifications. If you’re a buildering pro

0 replies | 456 views | Posted on: 03/08/2024 | Last updated: 03/08/2024

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

0 replies | 4478 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Business: Electronics Recycling and Distributed Energy Production in the Circular Economy, February 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Steve Figgatt, Founder and CEO of Sycamore International, will explain how his firm leverages sustainable business practices as a competitive advantage and to increase value capture. A prima

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, with Urban Green Council, (Day 3/3), Online, March 13, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,GPRO,AIA,GBCI,CEU,building operations,PDH

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 01/09/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

3-2-1 Action: Transforming Climate Plans into Action, a Free Better Buildings Webinar, January 30, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate goals and aspirational plans are a valuable first step in the climate planning process. Actionable pathways and milestones are key next steps to make those plans a reality. Join this webinar t

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

RE+ Community Energy, January 10-11, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

In 2023, RE+ Community Energy was held in conjunction with RE+ Mid-Atlantic. This January, join leading community energy businesses, utilities, non-profits, and policymakers for an expanded, stand-alo

California Green Building

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Webinar: How Can We Make Net Zero the Norm? USGBC National Capital Region, March 31

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An open roundtable to discuss what it's going to take to make net zero construction and operation the norm.

 

Net zero construction and operation of buildings have quickly become a crit

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero

0 replies | 2033 views | Posted on: 03/29/2020 | Last updated: 03/29/2020

(Now Online!) Building Tech Forum 2020: Roadmap to 2050, April 29, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

COVID-19 Update from Built Environment Plus / USGBC MA
Location: Remote Web Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

** In response to the increasing spread o



Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,green technology

0 replies | 2341 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

USGBC Arizona: March into Spring, March 19, Phoenix, AZ

by AbbieKnight

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona for an evening of networking and brainstorming.

USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated,

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Social Networking,Brainstorming

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

Webinar - Rethink Water Heating, Tuesday, February 25, 12- 1pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficiency in water heating systems. A review of pluming code requirements and insights into specif

Filed under: Electric Water Heaters

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

USGBC MA Green Building Tour & Networking Night - Thursday July 21, 75 State Street, 5:30-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Tour & Networking Night - 75 State Street Thursday, July 21 ,5:30-8pm 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Hear from the Architect and Landscape Architect who contribute…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Office

0 replies | 1223 views | Posted on: 06/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

The World’s First LEED Zero Water Certification

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The USGBC has on August 14th, 2019, certified the first LEED Zero Water to the Eurobusiness, a commercial office building located in Curitiba, Brazil. The building had already achieved the Platinum ce

Filed under: Green Building News

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Net Zero Water,LEED Certification

0 replies | 7443 views | Posted on: 01/12/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

RESNET Conference 2020, February 24-26, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

The RESNET Building Performance Conference provides a diverse and dynamic venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Get up to date on strategic solutions for you and your bu

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Arizona

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

Women in Green Power Luncheon - Greenbuild 2019

by Rate It Green Team

USGBC Senior Vice President Kimberly Lewis knows how to rev up her audience and take it with her on an awesome journey.  This year, she jumped right in, speaking of this year’s Women in

Filed under: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 12/01/2019 | Last updated: 12/02/2019

Wall Street Green Summit XIX, March 23, New York, NY

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The 19th Annuall Wall Street Summit brings forth innovative thinking and applications in corporate sustainaility, renewable energy finance, fintech, agtech & energytech, and impact investment fund

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Industry Organizations and Associations

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Corporate Renewable Energy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 3090 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City, The Earth Institute at Columbia University - October 19, NY NY - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City The Earth Institute at Columbia University Wednesday, October 19, 6 - 7:15 PM Low Library 535 W. 116 St. New York, NY 10027 Hurricane Sandy was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?

by aahassonjee

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…

Filed under: Passive House

Related to: Other Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,EcoCor,Richard Pedranti Architect

0 replies | 3199 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

Free Well AP Building Standard "Crash Course" Webinar - September 6, 2:30 pm EST -

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingGreen & GreenStep's WELL AP Exam Training Webinar September 6, 2:30 pm EST - This one-hour crash course will review the concepts and key facts within the WELL Building Standard that are c…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events su

AUGUST 20th: Seed School in a Day W/ Denver Urban Gardens

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Seed School is a one-day workshop that offers a comprehensive overview of seed saving. Practical, hands-on activities are balanced with engaging lectures to provide a fun and interactive learning expe…

July 16th: Rain Barrel Workshop – Urban Roots, Downtown Grand Rapids

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is excited for their Rain Barrel Workshop in partnership with Urban Roots, July 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Madison Ave, SE! Get your ticket for this Rain Barrel Workshop today! A tic…

July 21st: Green Drinks – Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids, MI

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join WMEAC for their Green Drinks event at Brewery Vivant on July 21 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. WMEAC is excited to be in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids to check out one of the greenest …

 

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