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Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

Free Webinar: Elements of a Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained, February 13, 9-11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home perf

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 01/05/2024 | Last updated: 01/05/2024

Free Webinar: Batteries: Options and Implementation for a Building’s Energy Storage System, January 24, 10-11:15 am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings, December 19, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Thermal energy storage can contribute to both energy savings and load flexibility in buildings and is an effective way to improve your building’s system and loads. Join this webinar to learn mor

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Thermal Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, December 6, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Online Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,AIA credits,GPRO,GPRO Certification,Urban Green Council

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Hands-ON Training: Off-Grid Solutions with MREA, Custer, Wisconsin, November 10-11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this 2-Day Hands-on Training, participants will build and commission an Off-Grid/Stationary single or split-phase system that consists of inverter/charger, solar charge controller, power distri

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

2023 New England Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, November 7 - 8, Springfield, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Join this November for our 2023 New England regional event! This two-day conference will deliver the latest region-specific updates and information to home performance and weatherization professionals

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

2023 San Diego Green Building Conference, October 27, 8:00am - 6pm, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Positive: Cultivating a Regenerative Future. Buy your tickets here!

The 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (SDGBCE23) will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 at

California Green Building

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 09/25/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar: Tackling Trade-Offs: Middle Income Housing & Decarbonization, September 27, 9:30-11 am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s housing ecosystem is full of both daunting challenges and inspiring aspirations.

Our state’s lack, and under production, of middle income housing (defined as 80 - 120 perce

California Green Building

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 09/09/2023 | Last updated: 09/09/2023

Free Webinar with Yestermorrow Design/Build: Introduction to Permaculture, September 18, 7-9 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The confluence of climate change, economic collapse, peak everything, and widespread pollution are all pointing to a need for an articulate and comprehensive alternative. Through the application of pe

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2278 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1689 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

2018 Midwest Energy Solutions conference, February 7 - 9, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

MEEA's annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's biggest and best EE event, bringing together more than 650 energy professionals to build relationships, swap innovative ideas and expl…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to NYC Local Laws, Online, June 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three hour seminar is for building owners and managers on energy-related local laws impacting a majority of NYC’s larger buildings.

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainabili

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 06/04/2021 | Last updated: 06/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones need a vapor barrier? How do we eliminate the need for a vapor barrier with still b

Filed under: Vapor Barriers

Keywords: Insulation,Air Barrier,Vapor Barriers

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/08/2021

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is â…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1802 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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