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PHAUS Webinar: Passive House Marketing 101 on January 30th, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

This webinar will help prepare attendees to address the unique, but solvable, challenges of marketing and selling passive houses. James Geppner, Executive Director of Erase40.org, will talk

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House,Marketing,PHAUS

0 replies | 2292 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

Why Air Sealing and Insulation are Both Essential

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why do we need to air seal AND insulate? The answer is that these control layers work together to protect air quality and energy efficiency, improving comfort, protecting our buildi

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Healthy Homes,air sealing,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 3109 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

Green Financing and How You Can Access It, Online, May 4, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Higher interest rates, labor and supply chain shortages and increased construction costs are impacting every development and construction project today. What are some of the best financing tools and r

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, Residential Focus, April 14, 2-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Home renewable energy systems including solar, energy storage and microgrids, have been growing at the speed of light! Now is the time to learn how these systems ar

California Green Building

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 03/23/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Addressing Air Leakage and Thermal Performance in Ceilings Without Attics, March 28

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti

California Green Building

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Free Webinar: It's Electric! Electrified Alternatives to Industrial Fossil Fuel Systems, March 7, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Solar Power Africa Expo, Cape Town, February 8-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a continent, Africa is undergoing steady economic growth, development and transformation. As such, activity in the renewable energy market is growing rapidly and presents huge opportunities for inv

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Economy,Solar Power,Solar Panels

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

Build a Better House Training: HVAC Course, February 10, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 445 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Free Webinar: Sustainable & Renewable Energy, Looking Forward, and Actionable insights, January 11, 12pm ET

by Luqman // Marketer

COP 27, the United Nations climate change conference in November 2022 has been gaining a great deal of media coverage, but what does this mean for you professionally and personally? While there is now

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/13/2022

Webinar: Electrification Station: Decarbonizing City Buildings and Fleets, December 13, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Cities are electrifying their municipal buildings and fleets to meet local greenhouse gas reduction goals. Learn from Better Climate Challenge partners about how electrification programs and strategie

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Community,Decarbonization,Electrification,Municipal Green Building

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 11/23/2022 | Last updated: 11/23/2022

Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, December 6, 7:30am CST, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

by Luqman // Marketer

The Better Building: Better Business event brings together an incredible line up of subject matter experts to help prepare you for the future of home building and remodeling. The Inflation Reduct

Filed under: Wisconsin

Related to: Environmental Diagnostics and Remediation

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Wisconsin Green Building,Better Buildings

0 replies | 1815 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/06/2022

Residential Energy Services Network 2019 (RESNET) Conference, Feb 25-27 in New Orleans, LA

by AbbieKnight

The 2019 RESNET Building Performance Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, existing home retrofits, building codes and energy policy.

The RESNET Building Performance Conf

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Policy,Retrofit,Home Energy Rating

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

What is the Living Building Challenge? Nov. 6, 6-8 PM, Boston

by admin

Come find out more about the Living Building Challenge November 6th, 6 - 8 pm. 50 Milk Street, 15th Floor, Boston. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification program; advoca…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

NECEC's Emerging Trend Series - Visions for a Clean Energy Economy, Wednesday, January 30, 8:30-10:30am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC is pleased to announce Kevin Self, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Government Relations, Schneider Electric, as the final speaker at the upcoming Emergin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Energy Economy

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Climate Change, Part 3: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I used to love reading dystopian fiction, particularly when the fall of humanity could be attributed mostly to climate change or a weather catastrophe. I think this was because of all the possibilitie

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Electricity,sustainabliity

0 replies | 6171 views | Posted on: 12/03/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

USGBC New York Upstate: Conquer the Energy Code: Commercial - For Architects and Engineers, Nov 30, East Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and desig

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/21/2018

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Course, November 12-16, New York, NY

by Yishan

DESCRIPTION
This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofi

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 11/08/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

BuildingEnergy Boston, March 14 - 15 2019, Boston MA

by Yishan

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a leading regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy Boston

0 replies | 3046 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 01/30/2019

Webinar - Circular Economy meets LCA, October 25, 12-1 pm

by Aditya

Take your LCA to the next level—calculate your circularity!
Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment are two topics relevant to corporate and product sustainability. Many companies are seekin

Keywords: Circular Economy,Life Cycle Analysis

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Webinar: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Ecofriendly restrooms

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Intro to PassivHaus, Tuesday, September 25, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

PassivHaus, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is g…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Passivhaus

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/16/2018

Have Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Spartan Giordano, May 6, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6-8 pm Yarde Tavern 3 Hadley St 01075 South Hadley, MA This event features a presentation by special guest Sparta…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

(Volunteer) Grantwriter for Green Streets Initiative - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Grant Writer for a sustainability/green-transportation non-profit. Must be a good writer, supportive of mission, and available during business hours at least 10 hours/wk. Responsibilities include rese…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Volunteer Position,Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion, Feb 4 at 5:30 pm - PrinceLobel in Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 5:30 - 10 pm Event Location Prince Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge St. 02114 Boston , MA United States See map: Google Maps Join NEWIEE…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Tax

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 01/31/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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