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Illinois Green's Limelight Gala and Getting to Zero Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Getting to Zero Summit:

Illinois Green Alliance is hosting a pre-Limelight education event this year:
the Getting to Zero Illinois Summit. The Summit brings together local leaders — owners,

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Annual Gala,Awards

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/05/2022

Passive House Northwest Spring Conference: Passive Building as a Framework for a More Resilient Built Environment, April 18, Troutdale, Oregon

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

It’s time to think about resiliency. What does it mean to build in a world affected by climate change? How can we leverage passive building to design buildings that withstand the worsening effec

0 replies | 449 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Building towards Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment in New York, March 26, Syracuse, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The built environment is responsible for over 40% of carbon emissions globally and nearly one-third of the emissions produced in the U.S. (USGBC’s 2023 report on the State of Decarbonization).&n

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 390 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Free Webinar: Single Family - Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, April 9, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the

California Green Building

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, Illinois Solar Education Association, March 12, 2-3 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Find out how you can shine with solar energy! 

Learning Objectives -

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy
  • The upfront costs and

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 583 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 02/08/2025

Free Webinar: Green Business Solutions, February 12, 10 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wondering how to make your workplace more sustainable? Attend this informational and interactive presentation focusing on zero waste business practices. Whether you work in an office, remote

California Green Building

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Colorado Green Building Symposium, January 16-17, Westminster, CO

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building off of the wildly successful Building Science Symposium, produced by BS and Beer KC, that occurred in Denver in 2023, BS and Beer Denver Metro is striving to create an annual residential buil

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 12/06/2024

Free Webinar: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Carbon Conversion, December 6, 11:30am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. Transforming carbon dioxide through chemical reactions enables the creation of more valuable

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 11/16/2024 | Last updated: 11/16/2024

Free Webinar: Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code, November 14, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will

California Green Building

0 replies | 510 views | Posted on: 10/27/2024 | Last updated: 10/27/2024

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, October 31, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 10/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.

Zero Waste Business is the focus on We

Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Waste USA

0 replies | 2252 views | Posted on: 11/03/2022 | Last updated: 11/03/2022

London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Programs include: 

Putting Passivhaus into Practice

Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change

The UK’s Retrofit Revolution

My New Apartment Feels Like

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,networking,London

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

CTGBC & CT Sustainable Business Council: Earthlight Net Zero Headquarters Tour, November 3, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,Heat Pumps,Net zero,Battery Storage,Living Walls

0 replies | 1806 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/29/2022

Urban Green Fall Member Reception, Sept 25, NY

by YijunW

Join their at the Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and f…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 06/27/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

Greenbuild Virtual Summits: Healthy Materials Summit, October 20, 8 am PT

by gracemorrison

The Healthy Materials Summit focuses on the development, transparency and use of healthier materials in our building and communities. 

It brings together building owners, designers, developers

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1466 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/30/2022

Online Series: Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholders -- Contractors and Manufacturers, September 6, 10 am BST

by gracemorrison

Join for an interactive workshop exploring the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Action Plans, to better understand how to implement the key immediate actions recommended, learn

UK Green Building

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA

by Yishan

Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 534 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 837 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

Webinar: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a prote

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1873 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1471 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

2018 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference - Environmental Justice: An Iowa Value, September 27, Des Moines, Iowa

by Aditya

Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Policy,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19

by YijunW

Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and bever…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,healthy living

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings, July 25 2018, San Diego, CA

by Aditya

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session will be a fast-paced pres…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Living,High Performance Building,AIA credits,Smart Buildings,Building Technology,GBCI

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 07/14/2018 | Last updated: 07/14/2018

 

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