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USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu

Filed under: Fundraising

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

2023 RE+ Texas, April 5-6, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, the event has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Each year, the event has

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Online Course: Passive House Retrofits: Part 1, March 21, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Passive House standard is not just for new construction. Breathe sustainable life into old buildings using the Passive House Institute EnerPHit standards in your retrofit projects. Learn how exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1798 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

ACCEL (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders) Program Kick off at Greentown Labs, February 23, 10am, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

An opportunity to celebrate the kickoff of ACCE (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders), an accelerator program developed in partnership between Greentown Labs and Browning the

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Home Electrification Financial & Training Programs in PG&E Territory, February 21, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Electrify Efficiently series, presented by Electrify My Home, highlights the significant business opportunities, vital role of efficiency, and lessons learned from the field.

 

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, January 25, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Lighting Technology,Canopy,Natural Light,Daylight

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 01/02/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

USGBC-LA Net Zero Accelerator Demo Day & Expo, Online, January 12, 12 - 2:30 pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This is an annual online event consisting of interactive demonstrations from the USGBC-LA net zero accelerators 2022 cohort, updates from NZA alumni, and an intro to companies in their SoCal

California Green Building

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 12/08/2022 | Last updated: 12/08/2022

USGBC National Capital Region’s (USGBC NCR) Green Tie Affair, December 8, 6-9 pm, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC National Capital Region (NCR) on December 8 at Gensler’s office in Washington, D.C. for the retuirn of the Green Tie affair and this annual event’s 20th anniversa

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 11/21/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

IWBI Announces 3 Impressive Initiatives to Support the Green & Healthy Building and Wider Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a number of initiatives designed to help and support the green and healthy building and wider communities in the time of crisis surroundi

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Montgomery County Energy Summit "A Path to Zero", April 1-2, Silver Spring, MD

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

HEALTH UPDATE: Due to concerns about COVID-19, the Montgomery County Energy Summit has been postponed from April to November 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation keeping public health as ou

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Climate Data in a Warming World, March 10, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Please join the Building Energy Exchange and the ASHRAE New York Chapter for the second installment of our joint ASHRAE Standard technical series — providing a deep dive for their development, i

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Climate Data

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2020

(Now Online!) 2020 National Home Performance Conference, April 27-30

by mkilmartin // Intern

Announcing the 2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference!

Virtual Conference will include Live and Recorded Sessions, Networking Opportunities

The 2020 National Home Performance Conferen

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 3017 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2020

Natural Gas - A Casualty of California's Renewable Energy Boom?

by JackSawyer // Student

After California's 2000 and 2001 energy crisis the state decided to install natural gas plants to help support energy demands, as well as offer a somewhat cleaner and more environmentally friendly alt…

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Natural Gas,California,reuters

0 replies | 2817 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Assistant Director of Communications, Sustainability

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University community to drive implementation of major

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 554 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/18/2019

Policy-Inspired Design: A Catalyst for Healthy Materials & Positive Social Change, 12/4, 5:30 pm, Chicago. IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative information session and building tour of the Keller Center at University of Chicago. 

Thi

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Persuasive Conversations on Designing High Performance Homes, Wednesday, December 4, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop we'll show you ways to approach t

Filed under: Education

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Passive House,Connecticut,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1797 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

BEx: Code Update- Lighting, November 9, 6-8 pm, Manhattan

by aahassonjee

BEx: Code Update- Lighting November 9, 6-8 pm Building Energy Exchange 31 Chambers St, Suite 609 New York, NY 10007 Join the Building Energy Exchange for a summary dialogue and panel discussi…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/01/2016

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data - Friday, November 18, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data Friday, November 18, 2016 - 12:30 - 5pm Lancaster, NH CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 3.25 BPI, and certificates of participation are available …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: NESEA,Passive House,New Hampshire,Net zero

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST This webinar will be presented by Paulo Sergio Custodio, an eminent transport consultant from Brazil. Pawa…

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,India

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - FREE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation will provide an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcomers a…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 08/17/2016 | Last updated: 08/17/2016

Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options

by Higgins_James // Student

It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 3231 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…

Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025

by Higgins_James // Student

Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norwa…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: eco friendly,clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2124 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

JUNE 29th: WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

June 29, 2016 1:00 – 2:00PM West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recently partnered with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the mu…

 

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