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LowC3 Conference, October 5-6 (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern

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Event organizers are planning to host this event in Lexington in fall 2020.  Stay tuned for new dates.  

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The University of Kentuc

Filed under: Cleantech

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Concrete,Kentucky,Green Construction

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 09/12/2020

Webinar: Signposting Green Careers to Your Students, December 11, 11am ET / 4 pm BT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Our students know that the world is changing around them. Many of them are anxious about it (see Teach the Future survey stats). A spark of hope for them could be the rapid expansion of green job oppo

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Careers,Social Networking,Education

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/18/2023

Natural Infrastructure: Nature's Solutions for the Built Environment, Online, November 28, 12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Manitoba is behind other Canadian jurisdictions in adopting nature-based solutions as standard practice in our cities and towns, which puts Sustainable Building Manitoba in a strong position to learn

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 11/03/2023 | Last updated: 11/03/2023

Free Webinar: Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters in Commercial Kitchens, November 9, 10-11:30 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The com

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Zero Net Energy,Hot Water Heating,Heating

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 10/21/2023 | Last updated: 10/21/2023

Free Webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, October 31, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 585 views | Posted on: 10/04/2023 | Last updated: 10/04/2023

Free Webinar: Green Marketing Roundtable, Part-1 September 25 and Part-2 October 2, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Marketing Roundtable Part 1: Green REsources Council Resources

Monday, September 25, 10 am - 12 pm

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtab

California Green Building

0 replies | 544 views | Posted on: 09/19/2023 | Last updated: 09/19/2023

Free Webinar: How to Market and Sell Green Homes, September 14, 11-11:30am CST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn How to Market and Sell Green Homes in 30 Minutes

Are you a real estate agent or home professional who wants to learn how to market and sell green homes?

Do you want to learn how to capital

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 09/01/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Free Online Course: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, September 14, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the electricity supply generally becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installations in new homes, electricity is in

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 08/15/2023 | Last updated: 08/15/2023

Free Online Workshop, Introduction to Heat Pumps Parts 1 & 2, August 15 & 17, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are the most efficient method to not only heat and cool spaces, but to provide domestic water heating in both multifamily and commercial applications. This course explores the composition,

California Green Building

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 07/25/2023 | Last updated: 07/25/2023

Women in Green with USGBC Northern California, August 7, San Fransisco, CA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC NCC Women in Green for our annual celebration and gathering for women advancing sustainability in the building trades. There is an evening of activities, speakers, and networking planne

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Women in Green,Community,Circularity

0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

USGBC Northeast Florida 2020 Leadership Awards, March 4, Jacksonville

by mkilmartin // Intern

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Northeast Florida is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide.  With c

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 02/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/21/2020

PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Training, March 29-April 2, Chicago, IL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Become a PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB)

Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction

Filed under: Education

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1946 views | Posted on: 01/29/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

EBC 14th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Regional Summit, 1/30, 7:15am-12pm, Framingham MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The EBC 14th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the industry in New England. C&D materia

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 01/17/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

Department of Energy's Better Buildings Summit 2016, May 9-11 - Multifamily Track

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Department of Energy, Better Buildings Summit 2016 May 9-11, 2016 in Washington D.C. The Better Buildings Summit is a national meeting where leading organizations across key sectors showcase solut…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Department of Energy

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 03/15/2016 | Last updated: 03/15/2016

FREE WEBINAR: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy, December 10, 7:00PM CST

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

Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How so

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Free webinar

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

All-Day LEED for Homes Workshop, December 10, Grand Rapids, MI

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

LEED certification is the most well-known green rating system in the world, but how does the new version work with residential spaces such as homes and multifamily?

Join as they take you

VW and Vehicles Expo, December 6, Cocoa, FL

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

An event focused on Florida's Volkswagen Mitigation Plan and alternative fuel vehicle technology.


About this Event:

  • Morning State Plan update and alt fuel technology sessions
  • Meet wit

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Transportation

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Government Policy,Florida,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Solar & Energy Storage Midwest Conference, November 13-15, Chicago, IL

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

Solar and Energy Storage Midwest is featuring energy storage, wind, and installer-specific content. Join solar industry leaders and professionals from the region and gain insight into the latest trend

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Solar,Solar Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Chicago, IL

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/20/2019

Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our …

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Other Green Building - Other,Information and Resources

Keywords: Green Home,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainable Living,Reusable Bags,Susty

0 replies | 19339 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

Green Festival Expo: SEPTEMBER 16-18 Los Angeles

by Higgins_James // Student

Green Festival is back in LA for our 6th year! Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or …

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Green Living

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

July 14th & August 11th: Nature Storytime for Sprouts - Individual Classes

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Children ages 3-6 and their adult caregivers are invited to join Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township, NJ for a 90 minute nature themed monthly program. Each month Duke Farms' “sprouts” will use th…

Land Science Educator Network: Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! 2016 - 2017 School Year Apply Now Mass Audubon and the University of Wisconsin are currently looking for environmental educators and o…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Mass Audubon,University of Wisconsin

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

June 22nd: Energy Connections: State Efficiency Standards And Their Business Impact

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

EVENT DETAILS Many states, including Colorado, have energy efficiency resource standards that set specific long-term targets for electric utility’s energy savings. We’ll hear from several multi…

Putting a Price on Carbon, June 9, 6-7:30 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mary Jo Maffei of "Climate Action Now" will discuss using carbon pricing to incentivize shifting from fossil fuels to things like locally-made biodiesel. Appetizers are on your host - guests cover …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon Pricing,Masachusetts

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Women and the Environment, "Ladies Lounge," April 21, 6:30-8:30- PM, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GA + WEWORK + JUST US GALS Present: Ladies Lounge Women and the Environment, April 21, 6:30-8:3- PM, Boston GA Boston 51 Melcher Street Boston , MA 02210 On the eve of Earth Day, celebrate…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Women in Green

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 04/19/2016 | Last updated: 04/19/2016

 

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