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Women+ in Green Virtual Breakfast Hosted by Green Building Alliance, November 13, 9am - 10:30am EDT

by SarahA

Green Building Alliance’s Women+ in Green network fosters a supportive and celebratory community of women and femmes working in sustainability throughout our region.  This breakfast is one

Filed under: Advocacy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Women in Green,Women in Green Building,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa

by Hani // Social media manager

South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Green Tech Investment Conference, Online, December 13, 12-2 pm ET / 6-8 pm CET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Startup Club invites participants to our next Green Tech Investment Conference: an opportunity to discover innovative Green Tech ventures, or present your company to a group of internati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,investing,Supply Chain,Entrepreneurship,green technology,Startups,ESG

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

The Buildings Show, November 29-December 1, Toronto, Canada

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment is rapidly evolving. The Buildings Show takes you to the forefront of these changes and keeps attendees competitive with best-in-class continuing education opportunities. Fe

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Architecture,Healthy Housing,Design,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Social Networking,Carbon Reduction,Technology,Communication

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Free Webinar: Mastering the Maze of Lighting Specifications, November 28, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

With so many different types of systems and requirements, how do you get what you really want from lighting controls? Lighting experts Shoshanna Segal and Carol Jones explain how designers and archite

California Green Building

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 10/24/2023 | Last updated: 10/24/2023

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, November 1, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by The Passive House Network, the Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows a

California Green Building

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 10/06/2023 | Last updated: 10/06/2023

Electricity Transformation, Canada, October 23-25, Calgary, Alberta

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canada is transforming its electricity system.

Electricity Transformation Canada will bring together energy professionals from converging sectors — wind energy, solar energy, and energy

0 replies | 624 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Plant Talk: Your Landscape Questions Answered, A Free Webinar, September 27, 11:30am - 1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask a landscape design or maintenance expert? Do you have a question about a specific plant or landscape challenge where nothing seems to w

California Green Building

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Lighting Fundamentals, Parts I, II and III, Free and Online, September 12, 13, and 14, 9 - 11:30 am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int

California Green Building

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 08/17/2023 | Last updated: 08/17/2023

Webinar: Climate Action In Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Recorded Webinar: Climate Action in Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green
Recorded: 9/30/2020, Available through 12/31/2021
Cost: Free

https://illinoisgreen.wildapricot.org/event-40329



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action Now,Community

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Urban Green Live (Virtual): What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, December 17, 10 am EST

by Urban Green Council

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Renewable Energy,Building Efficiency

0 replies | 1538 views | Posted on: 11/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

Liz Ogbu Talks with Rising Leaders about Social Equity in Sustainable Design, Online, December 1, 8-9:30pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California Chapter - Rising Leaders Committee (USGBC NCC RLC) for a discussion with industry leader, Liz Ogbu, on the role of community engagement and soc

Filed under: Advocacy

California Green Building

Keywords: Social Equity,sustainable design

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/12/2020

Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) - 2017 Summit + Connect, May 8-10, Denver, CO

by admin

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's Annual Summit brings together 400 visionary purchasing and sustainability professionals, suppliers, and NGO experts from diverse sectors and regions in …

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Supply Chain

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Webinar: Measuring Health and Wellness in Your Building, October 28, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What is the business case for implementing health and wellness programs at your building? Attracting and retaining tenants, maximizing financial performance, minimizing risk and improving shareholder

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Indoor Air Quality,Wellness

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Online Training, LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep, October 15 - 16

by MVillere

This course will give students a thorough preparation for what to expect on the LEED AP Exam.

About this Event

Using a combination of lecture, exam questions, and gaming engagement this course w

Filed under: Education

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4,LEED AP

0 replies | 2016 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

Our Global Chemical Experiment: An Online Lecture by Anna Young from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, September 15, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, September 15th Parsons Healthy Materials Lab will host Dr. Anna Young from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a lecture titled Our Global Chemical Experiment: How Healthy Bu

2020 NY GEO: Electrify! With Heat Pumps, September 9-10, Albany, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At NY GEO's Renewable Heating & Cooling conference, you can learn about: Heat Pumps 101, the Future of NYSERDA’s Clean Heating & Cooling programs, Electrification, Navigating Co

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC,Heat Pumps,Heating,Cooling

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

GreenerBuilder 2017, July 13

by AbbieKnight

GeenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important co…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan June 29 8:30am-10:30am

by Matt Z. // Student

Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Henrietta Davis (former Mayor of Cambridge). Join us for our Green Breakfast series with Henrietta Davis, former…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Netzero

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: CESA: Community Solar for Low- and Moderate-Income Consumers, Thursday, June 1, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Because community solar can be made accessible to renters and can include flexible terms, it holds promise for spreading the benefits of solar to low- and moderate-income (LMI) consumers. In this webi…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

Energy & Sustainability Summit 2017 May 25th 7:30am-6pm

by Matt Z. // Student

2016 was officially the warmest year on record, with temperatures almost 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the pre-industrial level. The year also brought change to Washington, with many uncertain or f…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 05/23/2017 | Last updated: 05/23/2017

Clean Tech: Battery System Advances: Enabling the Future Thu, May 11, 5:30 – 8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Historically, relatively compact, especially portable energy storage methods have been major factors in both industrialization and its modernization. Notably, much of today's global industry was at le…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Energy Storage,Battery Systems

0 replies | 1510 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

BEEx Forum: Future-Proof: Building Energy Modeling for the Future

by aahassonjee

Energy modeling is a critical tool in efforts to draw down the carbon footprint of our buildings. But the projections these tools make about energy use rely almost universally on historic climate dat…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 04/24/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

CX Energy 2017 Conference and Expo, 4/24 - 4/27, Orlando, FL

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Attend the CX Energy 2017 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida! Top activities during the three days: Premier Conference & Exposition for Building Commissioning and Energy Management Expan…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

 

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