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Passive House Verification Online Workshop: What to Expect When You're Expecting a Passive House, May 21, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation focuses on the technical requirements of PHIUS verification for both single family and multifamily dwellings. While some requirements, such as blower door testing, are generally well

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 05/19/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

23rd Annual New York State Green Building Conference, March 27-28, Syracuse, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate, and support green building design, construction, and processes.

Conference participants represent many industries

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/10/2025

6th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Presented by The HVAC School, February 6-7, Hybrid Event Online and in Ocoee, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The HVACR Training Symposium is an annual trade event which brings together industry leaders to lead educational sessions about a wide range of applicable HVAC/R topics, from fundamentals to advanced

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar: Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) & Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Code Compliance, December 18, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this advanced class, the instructors will cover in detail all the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in all secto

California Green Building

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 11/23/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV Basics, November 21, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the fol

California Green Building

0 replies | 609 views | Posted on: 11/04/2024 | Last updated: 11/04/2024

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 | 609 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 | 579 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 | 713 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 | 686 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

Webinar: Transitioning from HFCs- How Buildings Can Lead in Stopping Climate Change, July 30, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

Join Illinois Green Alliance and E2 on July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM for a virtual deep-dive discussion on how commercial buildings can transition to low-carbon refrigera

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,HFC,Hydrofluorocarbons

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 07/13/2020 | Last updated: 07/13/2020

Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA), 113th Annual Conference & Expo, Online, June 30-July 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A&WMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is a comprehensive conference on environmental technology and regulation and brings environmental professionals from around the world together

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Air and Waste Management Association,AWMA,Environmental Technology

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 06/25/2020 | Last updated: 06/25/2020

FREE Webinar: How Being a Greener Company is Good for Business, July 7, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Whether you’re an ardent environmentalist or just take an interest in current affairs no-one can deny that “green” is back on the agenda – big time.

Cornwall Labour Party is

Filed under: Business Support Services- General

UK Green Building

Keywords: business,Sustainability,Going Green

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 06/11/2020 | Last updated: 06/11/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking and Labeling Tools for Energy Efficiency, June 11, 9 AM PDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This forum will discuss benchmarking and green labeling as tools for energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Energy benchmarking and labeling are tools that local governments can use to help reduce

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Decarbonization,energy benchmarking,Green labeling

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Volunteer Opportunity in Boston - Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square - Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm The Great Hall 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA 02124 From: Jessica Feldish Greenovate Boston Program Manager …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Healthy Homes,Lead Paint,Dorchester

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

Offshore Wind Summit: Bringing the Power to Market, June 18-19 (Now Virtual)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Offshore wind is predicted to expand immensely as it transforms into a new mainstream energy source. Already a staple in Europe, this sustainable resource may attract $1 trillion of cumulative investm

Filed under: Wind

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Wind energy,US Offshore Energy,Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1812 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Webinar - Solar + Storage: A Guide for Local Governments, Hosted by SustainableCT, April 20, 2-3pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The pairing of solar energy and energy storage technologies presents several opportunities of increased value for communities. This webinar provides an introduction into the topic including markets, t

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Energy Storage,SolSmart

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 04/18/2020 | Last updated: 04/18/2020

Stephanie Horowitz of ZeroEnergy Design, Interviewed by Architectural Digest on Architecture and Climate Change

by Rate It Green Team

Stephanie Horowitz, Managing Director at ZeroEnergy Design, a Rate It Green Member, was recently interviewed for an article by Elizabeth Stamp of Architectural Digest: “How the Architecture Indu

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Netpositive Energy

0 replies | 2791 views | Posted on: 04/03/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Urban Green Council Summer Member Reception & Service Awards, June 4, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green Council in recognizing the incredible contributions of our volunteers at our 2020 Service Awards and Summer Member Reception. Catch up with friends in the green building com

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 03/18/2020 | Last updated: 03/18/2020

The Blackburn Energy Story: Creating a Sustainable World, March 1st 11:30am - 1pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The Blackburn Energy Story: Creating a Sustainable World Through Invention, Entrepreneurship & Local Manufacturing Date/Time: Wednesday, March 1 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Place: 100 Cummings Ctr.…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 02/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/27/2017

Low-cost solar solutions light thousands of homes in India

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

India’s Energy Minister Piyush Goyal announced it is now less costly to produce electricity from the sun than from coal in the country. According to the World Energy Outlook 2016, 244 million peo…

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,India clean energy

0 replies | 5489 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: Advanced Controls- Types & Functions (2/14 @ 11-12:30 pm @ 31 Chambers St., NY, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technology, t…

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: advanced lighting controls

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

New York Build Expo 2017 - March 15th & 16th at Javits Center - Free event

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

New York Build Expo 2017 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 9:30 AM – Thursday, March 16, 2017, 4:30 PM Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street New York, NY 100…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Events in March,Construction Expo,Free event

0 replies | 2142 views | Posted on: 01/23/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

January 9 - A "Day Against Denial" - or More Positively, FOR the Planet - 12 noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

January 9 - A "Day Against Denial" - or more Positively, FOR the Planet - 12 noon, Boston Multiple Locations 1. https://www.greennewton.org/event/day-against-denial/ Sen Ed Markey Boston Offi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 01/03/2017 | Last updated: 01/03/2017

Retrofit Funding Happy Hour - Hosted by WegoWise, December 8, 4-6 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Retrofit Funding Happy Hour - Hosted by WegoWise Thu, December 8, 4-6 pm WegoWise 20 Ashburton Place, Suite 401 Boston, MA 02108 Join the Boston multifamily real estate community for a comp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE), Annual Meeting and Fall Fête - Tuesday, November 15, 4:30-8:30 PM, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) - Annual Meeting and Fall Fête Tuesday, November 15, 4:30-8:30 PM The Algonquin Club of Boston 217 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 0211…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

 

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