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EP Career Campfire Webinar: Green Careers in the Building Industry, June 25, 4 PM

by AbbieKnight

The last Career Campfire discussed the many different types of green jobs out there and opportunities to differentiate yourself as a green professional through credentials. In this session, 

Filed under: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Green Jobs,green professionals,young green professionals

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/08/2020

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

by Rate It Green Team

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Policy,Biden Adminisration

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 12/10/2020 | Last updated: 12/10/2020

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT

by SarahA

A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Entrepreneurship,Green Economy,Clean Jobs

0 replies | 2175 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: North America's Largest Affordable Passive House, November 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious PHIUS+ projects in New York City: an innovative fifteen-story building providing 154-units of sustai

Filed under: New York

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,NYSERDA,Passive House,ZIPsystem

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/27/2020

The Intersection of Building Science and Building Materials, Online, October 20 -21

by SarahA

At the intersection of building science and building materials, Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from tod

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: energy efficient,Building Science,Building Material,Home Construction,Building Standards

0 replies | 1358 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Online: USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar: Women in Green, October 8, 1pm EDT

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

During this moderated discussion panel, we will spotlight the impact of strong women leaders in the energy efficiency and green building industry. This session highlights just a few women in Ohio who

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center, September 10, 4-5 pm

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Explore the R.W. Kern Center from home!

Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building.

Learn about rainwater collection,

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,virtual

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Webinar: EPD for Manufacturers and Suppliers, September 24 (Note New Date!), 1-2:30 pm GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) on Thursday 10th September, 13:00-14:30 for a webinar on Environmenta

Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

Keywords: EPDs,Environmental Product Declarations

0 replies | 1780 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/13/2020

FREE Online Course: Reel Green Carbon Calculator for Film Production, August 26, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Calculating the carbon footprint of your production is an important step in understanding the impact of film production. Having consistent data and metrics from the industry can help organizations lik

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Economy,Carbon,Energy Calculations

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

VIDEO: Introducing Wooster Products Inc's VOC Free Walk-A-Sured Anti-Slip Coating

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Ryan from Wooster Products Inc. introduces Matt Hoots to the NO VOC Walk-A-Sured clear anti-slip epoxy coating.  The idea of Walk-A-Sured is to provide an anti

Filed under: Safety

Keywords: Safety,Anti-Slip Coating

0 replies | 4009 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Sustainable CT Webinar: Farms Under Threat - The State of the States, July 20 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

How threatened is Connecticut's agricultural land? What is the state doing to protect it? What can Connecticut learn from other states? A new study from American Farmland Trust (AFT) - "Farms

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Agriculture,Farming,Connecticut,Sustainable Agriculture

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Webinar: Electric Vehicles, Charging and their Status in Sustainable Infrastructure, July 7, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

The accelerating pace of Minnesota utilities’ decarbonization efforts provides an opportunity to improve health and resilience by drastically reducing our transportation energy consumption, air

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,EV - Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/25/2020

As climate change accelerates, floating cities look like less of a pipe dream

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Out of the box thinking - Noah’s Ark for an era of melting polar ice sheets An audacious plan to respond to climate change by building a city of floating islands in the South Pacific is moving fo…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Climate Change,Floating Cities

0 replies | 4129 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 799 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave, May 18th 8:30-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave May 18 | 8:30-4:00pm KI Convention Center - 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Gain a solid understanding of electrical power qual…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Power Management,Electrical

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

Webinar: Climate Changes Health: Community Design and Transportation 1 - 2 pm EDT April 28, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This is the third webinar supporting the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change and Health". If you missed the first two sessions, you can watch them at the links below. The t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Health

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Webinar: LEED v4: Paints and Coatings, 6/22, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Get a comprehensive overview of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction credits – and how paints and coatings can contribute directly and indirectly to LEED credits. We’ll review credit intents, explain cre…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2683 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 06/21/2017

NYSERDA Efficiency Revolution - April 11, 9 am -4pm, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA is hosting educational and networking events throughout the state in the upcoming months. These Efficiency Revolution events will introduce you to new technologies, products and industry playe…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 More than ever, owners are becoming more focused on leveraging BIM to de…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: BIM

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - 18th Century Building Retrofitted For Living Building Challenge, Friday April 21, Williamstown, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Green Building Pro Tour - 18th Century Building Retrofitted For Living Building Challenge Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 21 Williamstown, Massachusetts CEUs Pending: 2.5 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,Williams College

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Workshop: LEED v4 - The Intersection of Collaboration, Performance & Well-being, USGBC Nevada, 2/28, 8 - 12:30PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Workshop: LEED v4 - The Intersection of Collaboration, Performance & Well-being USGBC Nevada Tuesday, February 28, 8:00am - 12:30pm Tickets: $150 – $200 Location: Nevada Discovery Museum 4…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: LEED V4,USGBC Nevada

0 replies | 1459 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

Job Opportunity: Climate & Energy Advisor, City of Seattle, Washington. Application deadline: 2/21, 4PM PST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Job Title: Climate & Energy Advisor Salary: $40.39 - $60.60 Hourly Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time Departmen…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Energy Advisor Job,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

 

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