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CalGreen And Energy Codes Workshop, August 2, Fresno, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Code,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1915 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced Course hosted by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, January 27 - March 21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/23/2025

GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar: Solar Shingles: The Best Re-Roofing & New Roofing Option for a Home, December 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will describe how the energy landscape in the US is evolving and how residential solar is projected to be growing at a rapid rate over the next decade. With more homes installing Solar, th

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: LEED Documentation Strategies for Construction Professionals, November 22, 2-5:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction Professionals are responsible for completing just a handful of LEED credits, but these credits also have some of the most extensive documentation requirements. The key to successful LEED

California Green Building

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 11/06/2024 | Last updated: 11/06/2024

Free Online Training: Clean Energy Homes: How Realtors earn stellar referrals while boosting profits, November 6, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 10/15/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Energy Decarbonization Blueprint Virtual Workshop, October 4, 12-1 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore four case studies examining energy decarbonization amid California's evolving grid, assessing carbon footprint implications for building systems by 2030 and 2050.

Utilizing four case st

California Green Building

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 09/22/2024 | Last updated: 09/22/2024

The Urban Green Gala, October 1, 6-10 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's annual fundraiser, supporting Urban Green Council's mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.  T

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/02/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, September 9, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1863 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24

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

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 2229 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2646 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal, September 3, 5-9 pm, New York, NY

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policy makers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have propose

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 08/06/2019 | Last updated: 08/08/2019

Job Posting: NRDC, Program Assistant - Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) Team, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NRDC is seeking a Program Assistant (PA) to support the Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) team. EEFA unites people from diverse sectors and backgrounds to collectively make multifamily affordab

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/23/2019

Living Product Expo Sepemtber 16-19, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Inspiring a Materials Revolution September 16 – 18, 2015 David L. Lawrence Convention Center | 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. | Pittsburgh, PA Living Product Challenge is a new program that re-imag…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 06/26/2015 | Last updated: 06/26/2015

ASES Solar 2019, August 5, Minneapolis, MN

by AbbieKnight

Midweast Renewable Energy Association (MREA) partners with the American Solar Energy Society in the race against time to take urgent climate action. Join at the conference, and attend one of our

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program, Collection Events June - September, Los Angeles County

by AbbieKnight

The Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Ewaste

0 replies | 2146 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Greentown Labs Demo Day 2019, Somerville, MA, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Join on Friday, June 7 for the unique opportunity to explore the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, meet the growing startup community, and hear from impressive keynote speake

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Innovation,Technology

0 replies | 2249 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

Clean Energy Career Day, Hosted by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, April 26, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join MassCEC and Northeastern University at a free event for all Massachusetts college students! Find a paid internship as you network with cutting-edge clean energy companies and atten

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: networking,Clean Energy companies

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday 1/14. 7 pm What Does #COP21 Mean to You?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What Does Paris Mean to You? Thursday January 14th, 2016 Doors open at 7:00 PM Presentation begins at 7:30 PM The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) delivered the historic Paris…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,NESEA

0 replies | 1670 views | Posted on: 01/09/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 About EnergyBar: EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 11/30/2015 | Last updated: 11/30/2015

MIT announces new 5-year plan to address problem of climate change

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will not stop investments in fossil fuel companies, going against students, faculty, and activists. University President L. Rafael Reif explains in a call wit…

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 2158 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 10/31/2015

Boston Globe Editorial - Save the Solar Incentives

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was great to see the Boston Globe supporting solar incentives in an editorial this Sunday. The Globe points out that the town of Easton generated $200,000 for schools and roads when they put solar …

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Power,The Boston Globe

0 replies | 2060 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

California Passes Legislation to Procure 50% Renewable Energy by 2030

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On September 11, the California legislature made history by passing SB 350, a plan to to procure at least 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy sources, including wind and solar,…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,California

0 replies | 2170 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, ge…

Filed under: Other Green Building Renewable Energy - Other

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York Events

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

 

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