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ProGreen EXPO, Feb 13-16, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year in Denver, Colorado to gain vital knowledge…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Webinar: GreenHomeNYC - Monthly Forum: Heat Pump Conversion, November 17, 6:30 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to learn more about heat pumps and energy conversion. 

Filed under: Heat Pumps

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,GreenHomeNYC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1527 views | Posted on: 10/26/2021 | Last updated: 10/26/2021

Webinar: Sustainable Product Selection - Performance and Lessons Learned, November 3, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment requires high performance, durable, and sustainable materials to meet the ever-increasing demands for health and safety. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of cleaning a

Filed under: Materials Recovery

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,High Performance Building,Life Cycle Analysis,Safety

0 replies | 1613 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Free Online Event: Grid Interactive Buildings - Enabling a Resilient Clean Energy Future, October 13, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrification Week explores 5 topics relating to building electrification. In this free webinar you will explore how we can remake buildings into clean and flexible energy resources by combining ene

Filed under: Electric Services

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resiliency,Electrification

0 replies | 2085 views | Posted on: 09/09/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms, September 14, 12 -1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,hygiene

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, August 25, 12 - 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Learni

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems,Operating Doors

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021

Free Webinar: Insulation 101 – The Science Behind Insulation, July 7, 8 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the first instalment of the Kingspan Insulation Digital Academy New Zealand, you will learn the basics of thermal insulation.

We will also go into some more detail and describe how to calculate

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Thermal Comfort,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 06/30/2021

Take Control of your Energy Future - Net Zero New Home Construction, June 30, 7-9 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hear from 4 homeowners who attempted to take their new homes to net-zero and learn about their experience so you can help others do it or do it yourself. What does it take to make new projects get to

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Net zero

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 9, 12-1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features

Keywords: Health,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,hygiene

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Webinar: Professional Building Blocks, May 27, 4 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC's West North Central (WNC) regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join us from the safety of your own home for our annual Professional Building Blocks program that is d

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Emerging Professionals,USGBC

0 replies | 1803 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Passive House Policy Summit, a Passive House Accelerator Event, April 26, 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s often said in Passive House circles that we already have the solutions at our fingertips to make buildings part of the climate solution rather than the climate problem. We just need to use

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,Passive House Summit,Passive House Accelerator

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

USGBC NCR Webinar: LEED Commercial Case Study - Eisenhower Memorial, April 15, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial has achieved U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. For the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,LEED,DC

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 03/27/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2021

Women in Sustainability - Eco-Ableism: Disabilities & Environmentalism, March 31, 12:30 pm EDT, Webinar

by Ashley Freeman

A discussion of the intersections between disability, ableism, and environmental justice.

 

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

Keywords: Sustainability,eco-albelism,Environmentalism

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 03/15/2021 | Last updated: 03/15/2021

September Greenbuild Mixer, USGBC MA -September 21, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is just 2 months away, here in Boston! We're continuing on our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking a stop for a fun networking night. Catch up with old friends, exchange new business …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 09/14/2017 | Last updated: 09/14/2017

2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, April 23-26, Philadelphia

by Oyin

The Home Performance Coalition (HPC) presents the 2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, join us for an exciting experience, from the best educational agenda in home performance…

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

The Future of Energy Global Summit 2018, April 9-10, New York City

by Oyin

Since its inception in 2008, the Future of Energy Summit has featured a unique convergence of the old and the new – traditional players and advanced-energy leaders . It continues to create an enviro…

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1747 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

4th Renewable Energy Week, Mar 19 - 22, Singapore

by Oyin

With 2 co located conferences spanning the full spectrum of renewable energy options, IBC’s 4th Renewable Energy Week sets camp in Singapore in 2018. Addressing regulation, new investment and pr…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1358 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

14th Annual NYS Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony, Nov 14, New York

by Oyin

NYSDEC will recognize eight organizations for their innovative programs and commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability. The ceremony is being hosted by Un…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Permaculture Natural Building Workshop (PDC Module 7) by Integrated Acres, Apr 21- 22, Douglass, TX

by Oyin

In this weekend Natural Building Workshop, we'll cover the basics of natural building design for efficiency and beauty while exploring the huge spectrum of materials and styles available. We'll ev…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Technology Forum: Next Era of Energy Efficiency, 11/7, Minneapolis, MN

by Oyin

In the era of flattened demand growth, aging infrastructure, and increasing challenges in energy efficiency cost-effectiveness, the utility business model is in flux. Energy efficiency has been a long…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon, November 14th, Atlantic City

by Oyin

Join us in Atlantic City for the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon--the premier celebration for New Jersey’s sustainability community. This gathering includes leaders in the sustainability movement…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Healthy Buildings Summit 2017, November 2-4, Seven Springs, PA

by Oyin

The IAQ, Disaster Restoration and Home Performance industries are all going through major changes and only those that adapt will survive. The Healthy Building Summit brings together indoor environm…

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, January 20-24, Chicago

by Oyin

The 2018 ASHRAE Winter Conference technical program includes tracks on what ASHRAE is most known for – standards, fundamentals and applications, systems and equipment – tracks on industry trends i…

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1367 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 09/30/2017

Scaling Zero Energy Workshop & Happy Hour, 2-5 pm, Oct 26, Seattle

by Oyin

Come join Brad Liljequist, Director of the Zero Energy Program will share a current state of zero energy design based on current technology and construction, review the tools and program updates that …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 718 views | Posted on: 09/29/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

Green Schools Summit - November 2-3, USGBC Colorado, Arvada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Summit is dedicated to convening green building industry professionals, school decision makers, educators and parents to further advance healthy, safe and sustainable schools statewi…

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

 

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