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Free Webinar: CPD - Green Technology and How we all Become Carbon Neutral, June 9, 8 am, EDT 1, 1pm BST

by Ashley Freeman

This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.

Book your place now for free and benefit from the latest insights to help you reduce costs and ensure compliance

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Low Carbon

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Free Webinar: The "Pretty Good House," A Student Built Net Zero House in Taylorville, Illinois, June 26, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THS students are building a net zero, "Pretty Good House" (PGH) in central Illinois. The home, based on Mottram Architecture's 1600sqft "Freeport Net Zero" design, is being bui

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 631 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Free Webinar Series: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily & Commercial Properties, May 31, June 27, 12-2 pm PT & July 25

by Hani // Social media manager

This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to install

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

NESEA Pro Tour of the World’s first Core Living Building Certified Project, May 17, 1pm - 5pm, Allentown, PA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

On May 17, attendees of this Allentown, PA, event will have the opportunity to meet members of the project team as they lead the tour of this newly-constructed 21,000 sf building on the Muhlenberg Col

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 474 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Housing 2.0 Workshop hosted by Green Builder Media at Coverings 2024, April 23, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Builder Media and building industry leader Sam Rashkin are offering Housing 2.0, a pioneering training and education program focused on disruption in the housing industry. Sam will be presenting

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

0 replies | 393 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, April 18, 9am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Extreme Heat for Landscape and Construction Professionals

As one of the most climate-stressed places in the world, California experiences profound and varied impacts across its vast expanse. P

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

RE+ Southeast, April 17 – 18, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Southeast was designed to serve and advance the Renewable Energy market by bringing together buyers and suppliers in solar and energy storage to explore business solutions, new technologies,

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

0 replies | 567 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Online Course by PG&E: Basics of Lighting Controls, March 12, 9-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use contr

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 02/22/2024 | Last updated: 02/26/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections, February 27, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Electrify My Home continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 02/04/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Women in Architecture Leadership Summit, September 10, Glastonbury, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Defining Your Best Self Allows You to Excel in Your Career and Boost Your Potential!

The AIA Connecticut Women in Architecture Community is hosting their 3rd Annual Leadership Summit on September 1

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills

by SawHorse, Inc.

I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..."  This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, tha

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 11715 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 07/10/2024

Free Webinar: ZCY Buildings: Training for Low Energy and Retrofit, July 12, 8 am BST, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Zero Carbon Yorkshire/ AECB Yorkshire group will be discussidng the theme of training for low energy building and retrofit.

Provisional talks include:

  • Fiona Jones, Zero Carbon Harrog

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Deep Energy Retrofit,Zero Carbon

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers, June 24, 1-2:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join the Energy Cohort for a special session on Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers. This presentation will cover what’s different during design and construction, roles on the projec

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Passive House

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

2017 EcoDistricts Summit, Atlanta, October 10-11

by Oyin

The annual EcoDistricts Summit is where community and urban sustainability leaders come to re-imagine cities — from the neighbourhood up. The Summit is a participatory gathering to advance susta…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Architecture,California,Energy Code

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

Webinar Presented by Wakeman Town Farm: Is Solar Right for You? Learn about Connecticut Incentives, May 10, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you been thinking about getting solar panels installed on your house? This panel of experts will take you through the process. Discover the different possibilities in solar. Should you lease

Filed under: Solar

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Solar Panels,Connecticut

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

Webinar: Moving Toward Net Zero – Mass Transit Electrification, March 30, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Infrastructure webinar will explore the electrification of mass transit fleets as a key element in the transition to a sustainable, green transportation economy. Transit agencies have frequen

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Net Zero Energy,Electrification,Public Transit

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

The 8th annual Advanced Biofuels Conference, June 11-13, Omaha, Nebraska

by Oyin

Produced by BBI International, this national event will feature the world of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals—technology scale-up, project finance, policy, national markets and more—with a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

2018 State Energy Conference, April 17-18, Raleigh, NC

by Oyin

The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Sustainability Symposium 2018: Champions of Change, Jan 8, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando are privileged to host the second annual Sustainability Symposium: Champions of Change. Climate change is the challenge of our generation, but an oppor…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2457 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Celebrate 10 Years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge, Nov 10 -11, Brooklyn, NY

by Oyin

Celebrate ten years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge with a once in a lifetime gathering of past winners and design thought leaders. Also, an award ceremony to honor 3 Finalists, 2 Runners-up an…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) Networking Event, October 26, St. Paul, Minnesota

by Oyin

Join us for a fall mixer with networking, refreshments, and a discussion of how the clean energy sector is leading job growth in Minnesota. Hear from special guests who will unpack Clean Jobs Midwe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

The New Yorkification of Solar, October 18th, 6-8pm, New York

by Oyin

In New York City, the barriers facing solar implementation are outmatched only by the demand for solar. The result is an enormous amount of creativity applied to solar design and installment. In a cit…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

October Greenbuild Mixer with BCBS Massachusetts by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Oct 26th

by Oyin

Greenbuild 2017 is less than two months away here in Boston! We're nearing the end of our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking one more stop for our last Greenbuild networking night. Catch up with…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting, October 23–26, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

Retail real estate is being disrupted all over the world, and whether technology is friend or foe of the real estate retail owner remains the billion-dollar question for the industry. Real estate deve…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

 

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