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Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, August 24, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. The course will also consider

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: High Performance Doors,Vertical Openings,High Performance Windows

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year. 

Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb

0 replies | 454 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am 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 | 592 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 582 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Passive House Symposium: Building Electrification, a free online Event, July 25, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero-emission buildings are the priority for a decarbonized built environment, and electrification powered by clean energy, utilizing batteries and heat pumps, is entering the popular psyche. The call

0 replies | 451 views | Posted on: 07/15/2024 | Last updated: 07/15/2024

Free Webinar: Six Steps to Sustainability: Green Building Strategies for Commercial Restrooms, November 8, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in co

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Eco Friendly Restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/10/2022

Greening Your Older Home, An Online Talk, October 13, 7 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Find out how to make your older or historic building more energy efficient with the support of planning and conservation officers.

The UK has committed to reaching ‘net zero carbon’, wh

UK Green Building

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 09/10/2022 | Last updated: 09/10/2022

EnergyBar Climatetech Career Fair, September 13, Somerville, MA, 5:30 pm

by gracemorrison

Greentown Labs is proud to support climatetech startups as they develop their technologies, scale their businesses, and grow their teams. Greentown startups are not only developing climatetech solutio

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 08/04/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, Online Roundtable, October 5, 3 pm ET

by gracemorrison

Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 MMtCO2e, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

2018 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference, Oct 7 - 10, 2018, Washington, DC

by YijunW

BECC is the premier event focused on understanding individual and organizational behavior and decision-making related to energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability. BEC…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 06/25/2018

Council Climate Action Case Studies Conference, Passivhaus Trust, July 14, Online, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

by gracemorrison

Join Ashden and Friends of the Earth as they focus on exemplary case studies which showcase the inspiring work of local authorities.

Discover exemplar case studies including City of York Counc

UK Green Building

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

USGBC First Friday Webinar: Celebrating Global Leadership, August 5, 1 pm

by gracemorrison

Over the past 25 years, the concept of green building has evolved to include not just sustainability, but also health and wellness, resilience, and equity. USGBC and GBCI will focus future work on the

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/20/2022

AIA Conference on Architecture 2022, June 22 - 25, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Conference on Architecture brings together thousands of specifiers and decisionmakers from all 50 states and 90 countries.  The event features eminent speakers, CE on trending topics and mate

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Reactive Sensors and Controls for Home Ventilation, Featuring Corbett Lunsford

by Rate It Green Team



Matt Hoots is right that the age of reactive, or smart, sensors is really just about here.  We’re going to see a renovation revolution in terms of being able to monitor our air qual

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Green Influencer ATL

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation,Sensors,Monitoring,Reactive Sensors

0 replies | 1919 views | Posted on: 05/21/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

An Alternative to Plastic Food Packaging: Laser Marks on Food Items

by YijunW

Ironically, organic fruits and vegetables are often packaged and labeled with plastic. The packaging plastics are usually unrecyclable and become plastic waste. Plastic waste is a huge worldwide issue…

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 3922 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 08/03/2018

Electronics Recycling and Sustainability Fair, August 4, Pittsfield, MA

by YijunW

Open to City of Pittsfield residents. Pittsfield residents interested in disposing of old electronic items are invited to register for the Electronics Recycling and Sustainability Fair which will …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 07/18/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

A quantum leap in Energy Efficiency

by Smardt

REVOLUTIONARY ENERGY SAVINGS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT #Smardt is the pioneer and world leader in manufacturing high efficiency #oil-free #chillers.These high-efficiency chillers typically can save…

Filed under: HVAC/Energy Management Controls

Related to: Products,Related Industries - Products

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Carbon Reduction,consumption

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 07/03/2018 | Last updated: 07/03/2018

Investor Connections for Clean Energy Startups, August 1, 2-7 pm, Ithaca, New York

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Upstate Capital is hosting an evening of networking for angel, seed, and venture capital investors to connect with energy and sustainability startups and established companies in the Southern Tier sta…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,New York Renewable Energy,networking

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/26/2018

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 11-13, Noida, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 11-13, 2018 in Noida. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rat…

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India Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,India Green Building

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

International Low Impact Development Conference, August 12-15 in Nashville, TN

by AbbieKnight

The International Low Impact Development Conference highlights interdisciplinary practice, research, and implementation of Low Impact Development (LID), Green Infrastructure (GI), Sustainable Urban Dr…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Infrastructure,Low Impact Development

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 06/02/2018

ZNE for Existing Buildings, June 26, Sacramento, California

by Connie NBI

This workshop will outline best practice steps and approaches to comprehensively enhance the energy performance of existing buildings to ZNE. The workshop will investigate retrofit opportunities in in…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/22/2018

 

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