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Online: Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers, June 24, 1-2:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join the Energy Cohort for a special session on Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers. This presentation will cover what’s different during design and construction, roles on the projec

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Passive House

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free Webinar: Financials of Solar & Storage (Battery), January 15, 10am - 12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Evaluating the financials of solar projects with and without battery storage can be complex. This webinar will give attendees the ability to evaluate solar decisions for their own projects with t

California Green Building

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 12/04/2024 | Last updated: 12/04/2024

Research on Tap: Climate Change and Clean Energy, BU Institute for Global Sustainability, December 5, 4-6 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fossil fuels have provided major benefits to populations in affordability and well-being but also created large impacts on the health of people and the planet. In the face of climate change, new and o

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 665 views | Posted on: 11/14/2024 | Last updated: 11/14/2024

Q&A With a Home Electrification Coach, Free and Online, November 13, 4:45 - 5:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institute Edication Manager Brett Little and long-time member and former Board Treasurer Will Gallmeyer of Green Projects Group for a home electrification Q&A. Will is a home e

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 10/25/2024 | Last updated: 10/25/2024

Free Webinar: Carbon-Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation, October 30, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Homes of the future will be carbon-free! Efficient, all-electric, powered by clean energy. How will the new requirements in California and elsewhere impact their market value? What benefits

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 09/29/2024 | Last updated: 09/30/2024

Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health: How Extreme Weather Impacts Interior Design Material, Free Webinar, September 24, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation explores the impact of extreme weather events, with a particular emphasis on extreme heat, on the built environment. Participants will learn how to apply research findings to inform

0 replies | 519 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: How to Electrify Without Panel Upsizing, September 4, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how to electrify your home without needing to upsize your electrical panel! We will briefly touch on the history of electrification and panel sizing. Then we'll review the Watt Diet calculat

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 08/18/2024 | Last updated: 08/18/2024

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, August 27, 9-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

PHN’s Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and ins

California Green Building

0 replies | 711 views | Posted on: 07/27/2024 | Last updated: 07/27/2024

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, August 12-14, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 07/02/2024 | Last updated: 07/19/2024

Webinar: Solar Energy Development – A Status Report for the New England Region, October 14. 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Energy Resources program will provide a status report on the development of solar power across New England. Because it is catalyzed by state government public policy initiatives, new solar pr

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,New England,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 09/10/2021 | Last updated: 09/10/2021

Women in Architecture Leadership Summit, September 10, Glastonbury, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Defining Your Best Self Allows You to Excel in Your Career and Boost Your Potential!

The AIA Connecticut Women in Architecture Community is hosting their 3rd Annual Leadership Summit on September 1

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills

by SawHorse, Inc.

I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..."  This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, tha

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 11624 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 07/10/2024

Free Webinar: ZCY Buildings: Training for Low Energy and Retrofit, July 12, 8 am BST, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Zero Carbon Yorkshire/ AECB Yorkshire group will be discussidng the theme of training for low energy building and retrofit.

Provisional talks include:

  • Fiona Jones, Zero Carbon Harrog

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Deep Energy Retrofit,Zero Carbon

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

2017 EcoDistricts Summit, Atlanta, October 10-11

by Oyin

The annual EcoDistricts Summit is where community and urban sustainability leaders come to re-imagine cities — from the neighbourhood up. The Summit is a participatory gathering to advance susta…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Free Webinar: CPD - Green Technology and How we all Become Carbon Neutral, June 9, 8 am, EDT 1, 1pm BST

by Ashley Freeman

This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.

Book your place now for free and benefit from the latest insights to help you reduce costs and ensure compliance

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Low Carbon

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Architecture,California,Energy Code

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

Webinar Presented by Wakeman Town Farm: Is Solar Right for You? Learn about Connecticut Incentives, May 10, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you been thinking about getting solar panels installed on your house? This panel of experts will take you through the process. Discover the different possibilities in solar. Should you lease

Filed under: Solar

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Solar Panels,Connecticut

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

The 8th annual Advanced Biofuels Conference, June 11-13, Omaha, Nebraska

by Oyin

Produced by BBI International, this national event will feature the world of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals—technology scale-up, project finance, policy, national markets and more—with a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

2018 State Energy Conference, April 17-18, Raleigh, NC

by Oyin

The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Sustainability Symposium 2018: Champions of Change, Jan 8, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando are privileged to host the second annual Sustainability Symposium: Champions of Change. Climate change is the challenge of our generation, but an oppor…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2432 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Celebrate 10 Years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge, Nov 10 -11, Brooklyn, NY

by Oyin

Celebrate ten years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge with a once in a lifetime gathering of past winners and design thought leaders. Also, an award ceremony to honor 3 Finalists, 2 Runners-up an…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 667 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) Networking Event, October 26, St. Paul, Minnesota

by Oyin

Join us for a fall mixer with networking, refreshments, and a discussion of how the clean energy sector is leading job growth in Minnesota. Hear from special guests who will unpack Clean Jobs Midwe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

The New Yorkification of Solar, October 18th, 6-8pm, New York

by Oyin

In New York City, the barriers facing solar implementation are outmatched only by the demand for solar. The result is an enormous amount of creativity applied to solar design and installment. In a cit…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

October Greenbuild Mixer with BCBS Massachusetts by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Oct 26th

by Oyin

Greenbuild 2017 is less than two months away here in Boston! We're nearing the end of our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking one more stop for our last Greenbuild networking night. Catch up with…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting, October 23–26, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

Retail real estate is being disrupted all over the world, and whether technology is friend or foe of the real estate retail owner remains the billion-dollar question for the industry. Real estate deve…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

 

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