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A New Net Zero Reality: Lessons Learned from Designing Florida's First Zero Energy Public School (Online), April 14, 10am

by AbbieKnight

Join USGBC Florida to learn about the process of designing Florida's first net zero public school, NeoCity Academy in Kissimmee, FL. Speaker, Philip Donovan AIA LEED AP BD+C, is the Community

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: USGBC Florida,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy Public School

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/08/2020

Southern California Edison: Tour of the Energy Education Center, November 6, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webcast: Powering a Sustainable Future with Community Solar, October 3, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As utility rates continue to climb and traditional power agreements become increasingly complex, community solar is emerging as a strategic solution for companies and municipalities aiming to achieve

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 09/19/2024 | Last updated: 09/19/2024

Free Green Builder Webinar: Important IECC Residential Code Update, September 25, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, code expert Shaunna Mozingo will focus on the compliance paths, key changes, and implementation of the residential section of the 2021 IECC. She will provide an overview of the 2021 I

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 08/30/2024 | Last updated: 08/30/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials Training with Southface, September 16-17, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials Course. This training provides building professionals with strategies to reduce ene

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Training with Urban Green Council, September 11, 18 & 25

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

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

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Sustainable Products of the Year from Green Builder Magazine, A Free Online Event, June 26, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Builder's Editor-in-Chief, Matt Power, for a review of our 2024 Sustainable Products of the Year.  At one time, everything we now buy, use or own was new and grounbdbreaking. Most

0 replies | 360 views | Posted on: 06/21/2024 | Last updated: 06/21/2024

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Home Comfort Part 2 in a 2-Part Series, July 17, 4 - 6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You want to save money, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. In this sesession, we’ll dive into the enclosures and major systems that are affecting your home’s energy u

California Green Building

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

GreenFin 24, Sustainable Finance Conference, June 17-19 , New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenFin 24 is a sustainable finance conference for professionals harnessing the power of capital markets to realize a net zero economy.

Attend GreenFin 24  to form valuable connections with f

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 05/18/2024 | Last updated: 05/18/2024

Performance Testing of Forced Air HVAC Systems, May 21, Ventura County, California

by Hani // Social media manager

As Winston Churchill once said: "However beautiful the strategy, one should occasionally look at the results." Whether testing in or testing out, as Building Performance based practitio

California Green Building

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Webinar: Greenbuild Series Session 3: The Financial Case for Healthy, High Performance Buildings, June 3, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Experts share a global view of and actionable insights for the next wave of sustainability: a macro-look at the state of wellness in the built environment, new quantitative research on the business ca

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Healthy Building,High Performance Building,Innovative Next-gen building,Financial Returns

0 replies | 1918 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Passive House 2020 - Choose Your Future, A Virtual Conference, 6 Wednesdays: June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

by samanthaklein // Intern

“Choose Your Future” is a call to action – to recognize the power of individuals to produce change and to build a movement; a call for us all to not forfeit our influence over events

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NY Passive House,NAPHN,North American Passive House Network

0 replies | 2168 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Measuring Resilience with RELi, May 21, 1-2:45pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Newark, NJ

Measuring Resilience with RELi

 

GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and ND)

Basic level (Note: This workshop is for

Filed under: Resilience

0 replies | 1657 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo - September 16, 2016

by alicia2390 // Admin

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo September 16,2016 7:30 AM - 5 PM SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 5th Annual San Diego Green Buil…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - FREE WELL AP Exam Prep - Virtual Training, Starts April 2, 12 noon or 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a free WELL AP exam prep virtual series hosted by IWBI's very own WELL AP and WELL Faculty member, Alex Spilger.

This two-part vir

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Well AP

0 replies | 2940 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference, October 14-16 (New Dates!), Moab, Utah

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tentative New Dates: August 27 – 29, 2020

"As news of the Coronavirus becomes more concerning on a daily basis, a decision has been made to officially postpone the 2020 Rocky Mounta

0 replies | 2079 views | Posted on: 03/11/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Sustainability in Apparel and Outdoor Activities, March 5, Denver, Colorado

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for a panel discussion with industry leaders REI, VF Corporation, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Worn Wear Patagonia on sustainability practices in appar

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Social Networking,Panel Discussion,Apparel,Outdoor activities

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

(Postponed) Industry Forum from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, April 3, Philadelphia, PA

by mkilmartin // Intern

***  POSTPONED ***

To safeguard the health of our network and surrounding communities, the Energy Efficiency Alliance has begun the process of rescheduling this event.  

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

America's First Offshore Wind Farm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

America's first offshore wind farm began generating energy off the coast of Rhode Island last month. This wind farm is called the Block Island wind farm, and was created by the Deepwater Wind company.…

Conservation Law Foundation Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump, Wednesday 1/18

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 10 - 11AM EST Join CLF during their teleconference to learn more …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,New England,Environmental Policy,Conservation Law Foundation

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

Colorado Green Building Guild - Holiday Happy Hour - 12/7 5 pm - Longmont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Celebrate the holiday season and another great year of Green Building progress. Alpen 6268 Monarch Park Pl. Longmont, Colorado 80503 United States Hosted by Alpen HPP For more informa…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Hitchcock Center - Living Building Project Tour: November 16, Hampshire College, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Building Fall Tour Program Hitchcock Center Center for the Environment, Hampshire College Remaining Tour Dates: Wednesday, November 16 - 12 noon Friday, December 2 - 4 pm Come meet our…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Hitchcock Center for the Environment

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 11/09/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala - November 10, 6 - 10 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala November 10, 6 - 10 pm The Altman Building 135 West 18th St New York, NY 10011 The Urban Green Council will be hosting its annual Urban Green Gala, the p…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

NESEA Pro Tour - Wayland's First Passive House, Friday, October 21, 12:30-5pm -Also: Pre-Event Demolition Focus Group Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wayland, MA Friday, October 21, 2016 - 1pm to 5pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.5 GBCI, 3.5 BPI, and certificates of participation are available The tour of this 2,500 square foot home will be led by h…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,NESEA,Passive House,Wayland

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Urban Green Council NY, Fall Member Reception at Knoll NY: September 15, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Urban Green Council NY for a Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to cur…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,USGBC NY

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

 

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