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Webinar: 2020 Healthcare Lighting Trends, Presented by Slipstream, September 16, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How does the healthcare industry use lighting for function, patient wellness, and health? Which healthcare industry lighting practice trends should you follow? Join us for this informative webinar on

Filed under: Lighting

Keywords: Lighting,Healthcare,Slipstream

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

USGBC 2023 Colorado Spring Summit, May 24, Denver, CO, 8am-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Which water-saving strategies and policies can be used in real estate to save money and generate long-term value for all?

What is Colorado's path to low carbon and model green codes?

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Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Materials,Water Saving Products

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers a comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. The event delivers premium networking a

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2226 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 521 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

About the Inspire Speakers Series 
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des

0 replies | 1349 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 01/08/2023 | Last updated: 01/08/2023

Virtual: 2020 Northeast Multimodal Transit Summit, November 23, 11am - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Announcement – The Nov 23rd summit sessions will be online, with the exception of the morning outdoor walk audit.

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together t

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Study: 81% Emissions Savings in All-Electric Single Homes

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has updated previous research in a report titled, "The Economics of Electrifying Buildings” and concludes in current findings that new all-electric single hom

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 4200 views | Posted on: 10/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: Acoustic Doors and Green Design, Thursday, October 15, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sound transmission control is an issue that should be addressed in the design of any building. Acoustic comfort is part of providing an amenable interior space, and it requires having the proper level

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Doors,Acoustic Doors

0 replies | 1829 views | Posted on: 10/06/2020 | Last updated: 10/06/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, September 30, 12pm EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

Discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Learning Objectives: 

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: LEED,sustainable design,Design efficiency,Occupant Health,Vertical Openings,Operating Systems,Reduced Energy Costs,Cost Savings,Reduce,Material Waste

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 09/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Green Up New England Challenge: Application Deadline March 22

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Project Green Schools, in partnership with the Boston Bruins and Walmart is excited to announce our Green Up New England Challenge, which aims to develop Green Student Leaders in schools throughout Ne…

Filed under: Green Schools

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Challenge

0 replies | 2424 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Mass Save has a 100% off Insulation Program for 1-4 Unit Buildings through September 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that for a limited time, you may be able to get your home insulated at no cost

Get a Mass Save® Virtual No-Cost Home Energy Assessment before September 30th to access 1

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Energy Efficiency,Mass Save

0 replies | 2177 views | Posted on: 08/14/2020 | Last updated: 08/14/2020

Webinar: Chase Center Arena & Mixed-Use Development: High Performance Design at Mission Bay, August 13, 2pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

The ambitious Chase Center Arena and Mixed-Use Development Project in San Francisco required an iterative and collaborative design process to achieve the building performance and sustainability goals

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,High Performance,Mixed-Use,Energy Modeling

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Webinar: Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay - Office Development - Redefining the Workplace in Tampa Bay, August 6, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to discuss how the Tampa Bay area is redefining workspaces in a sustainable and healthy manner.

After many years of stagnation, a dramatic increase in demand for office in Tampa B

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Business Development,Green Office Space,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Tips and Traps for Low Cost Remote Monitoring in Buildings & HVAC Systems, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Real-time, cloud-based remote monitoring is finally affordable for those of us who are simply curious, rather than just for organizations that have piles of cash and staffers with lots of extra time. …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: HVAC

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 05/29/2017 | Last updated: 05/29/2017

Tom Graff Fellow - Clean Energy , Environmental Defense Fund, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environmental Defense Fund is currently looking to hire a fellow to drive the development of strategic partnerships that help advance clean energy and climate mitigation in the built environment while…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Environmental Defense Fund

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 05/17/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Energy Storage & Microgrids Panel Discussion- 'Innovation in the Electricity Sector' by E2Tech

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Energy Storage & Microgrids Panel Discussion- 'Innovation in the Electricity Sector' by E2Tech May 8 | 5:00-7:30pm Cloudport, 63 Federal Street, Portland, ME On-site batteries and power control s…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Energy Storage,Microgrids

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

Pledge Your Support for Vehicle Emissions Standards - Climate Reality

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Put simply, the President's effort to roll back vehicle emissions standards makes little sense. As Climate Reality points out, these standards "will prevent about 6 billion metric tons of greenhou…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Vehicle Emissions,CAFE Standards

0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Free Event: USGBC Wisconsin's Green Veterans Meetup @ Earth Day Celebration, 4/22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT, Shorewood, WI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Learn about our newest initiative - Green Veterans! We will be hosting an informational table at the 7th Annual Rock the Green Earth Day Event. Visit us to meet the local Green Veterans leadership,…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Wisconsin

0 replies | 1245 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

MAPC-MassCEC Clean Heating and Cooling Workshop for Municipalities, April 4, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

by admin

Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) at the upcoming Clean Heating and Cooling Workshop for Municipalities. The half-day workshop w…

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Connecticut Passive House - March Organizational Meeting - March 21, 2017, 6-7 -pm, Branford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Connecticut Passive House March Organizational Meeting, March 21, 2017, 6-7 pm Please join CTPH for our monthly "third Tuesday" organizational meeting. NESEA's BuildingEnergy conference in Bost…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 03/20/2017 | Last updated: 03/21/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Sustainability Jobs

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

 

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