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Free Webinar: Create the Pathway Towards Emission Reduction: How to Build a Carbon Inventory, September 16, 10am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you know your carbon footprint? A successful pathway to reducing greenhouse gasses starts with building a carbon inventory. Learn how to measure your organizations carbon footprint, engage stakehol

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Carbon Footprint,Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE),EGLE

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Rachel Carson EcoVillage Lunch + Learn, December 19, 11 am - 1 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will be a multi-generational co-housing community of 35 private units ranging from studios to four bedrooms, adjacent to LaRoche University.  Th

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 412 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 12/05/2024

Free Online Training: Remote Monitoring for Irrigation Efficiency, December 5, 1:30-3:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Remote monitoring and control are key factors in assisting farmers with efficient irrigation and plant health maintenance. In fact, these systems are gaining traction and becoming more advanced and mo

California Green Building

0 replies | 582 views | Posted on: 11/16/2024 | Last updated: 11/16/2024

BuildingEnergy NYC Free Wednesday Webinars: Optimizing Ventilation for Decarbonization, November 13, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session will explore how to revitalize and optimize ventilation systems in existing multi-family buildings in New York to bring older, inefficient, and poorly performing ventilation systems in co

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 513 views | Posted on: 10/26/2024 | Last updated: 10/26/2024

Greener Together: Speed Networking in Sustainability, November 7, 5:30-8:30 pm, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance Auxiliary Board for an evening of speed networking with sustainability and green building professionals.

An inclusive green transition is taking root across the cou

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 10/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, October 15, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike H

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance - 3 Day Virtual Training + Exam with USGBC California, Starts September 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) has been completely revamped to provide building professionals with strategies to improve efficiency, comfort, and health. Participants leav

California Green Building

0 replies | 515 views | Posted on: 08/21/2024 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Free Webinar: Future of Your Home's Breaker Box for Electrification, August 14, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Between new regulatory requirements for all-electric homes, the desire to have at-home EV charging, and/or more efficient appliances, pressure is placed on builders to accommodate higher loads, result

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 07/31/2024 | Last updated: 07/31/2024

2024 Women Shaping the Agenda: Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience, July 18, Worcester, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Join at College of the Holy Cross for NEWIEE's 10th Annual Women Shaping the Agenda Event for a networking reception and interactive panel discussion.

Panel Topic: This years topic is Breaking

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/05/2024

Free Webinar: Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, September 20, 9 - 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 06/08/2024 | Last updated: 06/13/2024

Free Webinar, October 29, 9-10:30 am EDT: Health in the Built Environment Series: Healthy and Transparent Building Materials

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How do we ensure that the legacy of our designs are positive for both people and the environment? It starts with leadership and commitment. How can we as product manufacturers, designers, and builders

FREE Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, October 7, 12-1pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implemen

Filed under: Lighting

Keywords: Daylighting

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

Webinar: Green Designation, Presented by Northeast Association of Relators, September 29 & 30 and October 6 & 7, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

NAR's Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate. 
 

What you Gain:

Access to members-only marke


Filed under: Real Estate

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Leading businesses back 2050 Net Zero goal for buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Three leading businesses have committed to a global target to ensure all buildings have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Engineering firm Integral Group, international property and infrastructure gr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environmental Policy,Net zero,Carbon Reduction,Worldwide

0 replies | 2257 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency for Public Buildings, August 27, 9 AM CDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join CELC for a primer on major categories of financing for energy efficiency upgrades, renewables, and resilience. Categories include internal funding, debt financing, and Public-Private Partner

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,financing,Resilience,renewables

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/12/2020

Sustainable Building with Concrete, July 30, 1-2 PM, Boston, MA

by Richard Minasian // Student

This upcoming lecture with Heidi Jandris, a Technical Resource and Sustainability Manager at Jandris Block.

This discussion is part of BSA Space's exhibition Durable: Sustainable Material

Filed under: Concrete

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Materials,Sustainability,Construction,Concrete,built environment,Professionals

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

Webinar: LEEDing Ladies: Conversations on Construction - The Consequences of Consequential Damages, July 23, 11-11:30am

by AbbieKnight

LEEDing Ladies:  Conversations on Construction.  Episode 3: The Consequences of Consequential Damages

It’s no surprise that green building projects often carry with them unique expe

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Consequential Damages

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 06/26/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19, 2017 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

PassiveHaus in the Big Apple May 19 | 8:30am-10:00am 50 Milk St "Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02109 FXFOWLE has recently completed a study showing that it is viable to design high-rise residential b…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: PassiveHaus

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Greentown Labs Energy Bar & Birthday Celebration May 4 | 5:30-8:30pm 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' bi-monthly networking event devoted to helping people in cle…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Event: CitiesAlive Conference, 9/18 - 9/21, Seattle, WA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Building Resilience and Equity Across Cascadia: People, Community, and Places Within the western region of North America lies Cascadia. Although the boundaries of the region differ depending on eco…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1655 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System, 4/19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Los Angeles, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Introduction to the Fitwel Certification System Wednesday April 19 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM You are invited to an introduction to the Fitwel Certification system. Speakers: Joanna Frank, Exec…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Canada's largest Passive House building under construction in Vancouver

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Eighth Avenue, a real estate development group is currently developing a mixed-use project with 85 unit market rental building in the rapidly revitalizing/re-evolving neighborhood of the East Hastings…

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House,Residential Buildings,Vancouver Canada

0 replies | 2489 views | Posted on: 04/01/2017 | Last updated: 04/03/2017

Apple’s Solar Island in Japan to boost Clean Energy Promise

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Marking a major boost to Apple's commitment to expand clean energy use in its operations and taking the clean energy campaign to suppliers, the iPhone maker's operations in Japan will be turning 100 p…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar,Apple Clean Energy

0 replies | 3146 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

Event: Blower Door Testing Workshop, 3/25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Kensington, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Blower Door Testing Workshop Passive House California Saturday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Jane & Pierre's WIP Home Kensington, CA Join Passive House California (PHCA) for a hands-on blower …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Passive House California,Blower Door Test

0 replies | 1068 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Wisconsin Green Veterans Event: 3/1 6-7:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Mobilize Wisconsin Green Veterans Event When: Wednesday, March 1st from 6:00-7:30pm Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Join USGBC Wis…

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Living

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

 

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