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Deep Energy Retrofit Solutions, February 26, 3:30pm–5pm EST, Syracuse NY - Attend in Person or via Webinar

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with the Dutch initiative EnergieSprong to challenge market development of feasible deep energy retrofits. Beginning wi

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Affordable Housing,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 02/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/18/2019

Free Webinar: Choosing the Right Luminaire, June 4, 9-11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This class addresses how to choose a light fixture once you have a lighting concept in place and know something about the field conditions. Three different lighting representatives will walk through t

California Green Building

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Leveraging Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient and Regenerative Outcomes, May 22, 1- 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Nature-based solutions involve designing with nature to address multiple societal challenges such as controlling flooding, cooling cities, and enhancing biodiversity. Biodiversity is critical to our w

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 05/04/2024 | Last updated: 05/04/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online with Urban Green Council, May 21-22

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

Course overview

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

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,GPRO,NYC,AIA,GBCI,GPRO Certification,CEUs,NYS,Management

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 04/18/2024 | Last updated: 04/22/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 23, 12-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the lunchtime webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendous business opportun

California Green Building

0 replies | 463 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Home Electrification Retrofits, April 11, 10-11:30am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024 | Last updated: 03/19/2024

Southface Institute: Weatherization Specialist Training, March 18-19, 10am-2pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

The Homeowner Weatherization training will explore easy upgrades that homeowners can make to improve the energy efficiency of their home. Join this info session to learn more about this course!

The

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

0 replies | 426 views | Posted on: 02/27/2024 | Last updated: 02/28/2024

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training, Presented by Southface, February 26 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour

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

0 replies | 456 views | Posted on: 02/12/2024 | Last updated: 02/12/2024

Illinois Green Building Alliance, 2024 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration, and Green Building Tour, February 8, 4-6 pm, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Connect with members, celebrate volunteers, and learn more about Illinois Green Alliance priorities and how to get involved in 2024. 

Light hors d'ouevres and a selection of beer, win

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 01/23/2024 | Last updated: 01/23/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, January 31, 12-1:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrification is taking form in California (and elsewhere!) - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The m

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/30/2023

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design, A Yestermorrow Design/Build School Online Course, 8 6:30-8:30 pm Sessions, Staring January 18

by Hani // Social media manager

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a long history of providing flexible, cost-effective, family-oriented housing. Recent regulatory changes in several states make ADUs a viable option to generate re

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/02/2023

2019 Limelight, May 14, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

Illinois Green’s annual Limelight celebration—recognizing the region’s top achievements in sustainability.

Join on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Fundraiser,Green building technology

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

2019 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater, April 10-12 in Cincinnati, OH

by AbbieKnight

The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference brings professionals together for three days of dynamic speakers, networking events, and the latest industry trends about design-build in the water/was

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Water,Design Build,Wastewater

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

Boston Area Solar Association Film - TONIGHT - Feb 12 in Cabridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Spanning 50 years of grassroots and gl…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: A Fierce Green Fire,Environment,Boston Area Solar Energy Association

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 02/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

FREE COURSE: Be Cool: How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort with HVLS Fans

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Be Cool: How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort with HVLS Fans

Free online course sponsored by MacroAir

1 AAA Core Learning PDH /  AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Ho

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

0 replies | 3065 views | Posted on: 01/25/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

FREE WEBINAR: Decorative Hardwood Plywood: ATTRACTIVE + SUSTAINABLE, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: decorative,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 2573 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

MIT Clean Energy Prize Kickoff, Dec 12, Somerville, MA

by Aditya

Join us on December 12th to formally kick off the 2019 MIT Clean Energy Prize!

Hosted at Greentown Labs, the event will consist of:

  • A welcome address given by a Greentown Labs representa

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,MIT

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 12/06/2018 | Last updated: 12/06/2018

Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable, December 4

by Yishan

Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 12-2 PM

Houston Green Building Resource Center

1002 Washington Ave.

Houston, TX

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

Inaugural Upcyclers Gathering, December 10, LA

by Yishan

INNOVATORS creating VALUE from waste and those supporting the creation of the Waste=Feedstock ecosystem are invited to the Inaugural Upcycler Gathering for a one day summit designed to INSPIRE, INVIGO

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 799 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

Zero Waste Design in Practice, November 6, 6pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Over a year ago, the Zero Waste Design Guidelines were published to address the lack of space and design for waste storage. This workshop will discuss how and when in the design pr

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/25/2018

Join USGBCMA TOMORROW 6/30 for an Energy Efficiency Hearing at the State House

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

June 30, 1 - 4 PM 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA Room "B1" Join USGBCMA Tuesday for an Energy Efficiency Hearing in support of the following bills: Bill H2857 establishes a program within the Depart…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Clean Talks: Bringing Diversity to Clean Energy, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bringing Diversity to Clean Energy June 17, 7:30- 9 am Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 This event will feature a panel discussion focused on measures with…

SBN - 26th Annual Sustainable Business Conference & Sustainability Leadership Summit, May 15, 8 am - 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 26th Sustainable Business Network Conference and Leadership Summit. Friday, May 15, 8 AM - 4 PM Washburn Auditorium at Lesley University 89 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA The Summit is an …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 05/05/2015 | Last updated: 05/05/2015

Free Webinar: Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 14:00 to 14:30 Hosted by Clean Footprint, LLC, this free webinar will educate those who wish to achieve sustainability wi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/26/2015

 

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