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Free Webinar Hosted by EEBA: Healthy Home Practices: COVID-19 & Beyond, Tuesday, April 21, 1pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how to build and utilize a home to stay healthy and the essential steps you should be taking to start improving your home’s living spaces. Caroline Blazovsky, nationally recognized as Amer

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1782 views | Posted on: 04/09/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Emerging Space Conditioning Technologies, July 27, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies are evolving and will soon develop into useful efficiency innovations that can be used to reduce the carbon footprint and energy use

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

2023 Industry Summer Study, Detroit, Michigan, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.

The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 427 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/12/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Climate-Wise Commercial Landscape Practices, June 15, 11am-12:30pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Climate change has catastrophic consequences if left unchecked. We are facing water scarcity, severe erosion, harmful air quality, mass biodiversity loss, invasive plant proliferation, and rising sea

California Green Building

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 05/31/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City, June 8, 1-5 pm, New York, NY

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

At our 2023 conference, we’re bringing together experts to explain three key trends that will shape the future of NYC.

Getting to net zero, housing conversions, and resilient all-electri

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,NYC,AIA NYC,GBCI,PDH,LU-HSW,LU,HSW

0 replies | 1745 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/13/2023

What is a "water resistant barrier" (WRB), examples and misconceptions

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

A water-resistant barrier (WRB) is a material used in construction to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the interior of a building. It is an essential component of the building envelope, designed

Filed under: Weather Barriers

0 replies | 4511 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Free Webinar: Making Fenestration Part of your Overall Energy Management Plan, April 18, 2 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This presentation will outline the impact of energy efficient fenestration in commercial buildings, the opportunities for new construction and full fenestration retrofits, and how you can make fenestr

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Construction,High Performance,Commercial Buildings,High Performance Windows,fenestration

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 04/06/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

USGBC Florida: Tour at Tampa International Airport, April 21, 10am-12pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Tampa International Airport is going green! This walking tour features the LEED Platinum SkyCenter One office with the airport’s new Sustainability and Resilience Director, Eric Caplan. Built wi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 03/18/2023 | Last updated: 03/22/2023

Toolbox of Solutions: Decarbonization+ LEED Summit, Online, April 5-6, 1:30-5:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

With unprecedented calls to decarbonize energy supply, transportation, facilities, and supply chains, the opportunities and barriers are endless. Many organizations must transform their existing opera

0 replies | 1669 views | Posted on: 03/02/2023 | Last updated: 03/03/2023

ASES Solar 20/20 Virtual Conference, June 24-25, 9 AM MDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

ASES SOLAR 20/20 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 49th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever fully-virtual conference. The virtual conference will be held online June

Filed under: Solar

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 2719 views | Posted on: 06/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/06/2020

Webinar: Community as the Building Block for Resilience - June 16 - 10 AM PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today and more able to respond and recover when disaster strikes. Why are communities fundamental to resilience, and how do we find, connect

Filed under: Green Living

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Communities,USGBC LA

0 replies | 1633 views | Posted on: 05/25/2020 | Last updated: 05/25/2020

Free Webinar, Hosted by NBI, National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: Policy, June 2, 10 am - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Join local and regional professionals who are interested in learning methods to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment. The National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: Policy presenters wi

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Zero Net Energy,ZNE,Energy

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

Webinar - Replacing Diesel in an Alaskan Community: Cordova's New Battery Energy Storage System, May 7, 2-3:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join us for a webinar with the Cordova Electric Cooperative to learn about its recently installed energy storage system. Cordova installed its 1MW/1MWh utility-scale lithium-ion system in Ju

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

Eastern RI Conservation District Community Garden Walking Tour - 9.1.16, 5 pm, Middletown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a walking tour of a community garden hosted by Aquidneck Community Table 9.1.16 at 5pm off Elizabeth Lane, Middletown, RI 20842. The tour will be led by …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 08/30/2016 | Last updated: 08/30/2016

FREE Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, 2 Dates: March 27 and April 1, 12-1 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: Materials,Commercial Restrooms,Commercial Restroom Design

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 03/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, May 15-16, Swindon, UK

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Standards

UK Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Healthy Materials: Material Transparency and Implementation in Projects, March 12, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Colorado to review the basics of healthy materials disclosures and details for choosing healthier materials in your next green building project.

This interdisciplinary session will revie

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 02/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/27/2020

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1971 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Open House of Passive House in Construction at Little Birds Farm Saturday, February 4, 2017, 1:30 pm. 72 Hartwood Club Road, Sparrowbush, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Open House of Passive House in Construction at Little Birds Farm. Saturday, February 4, 2017, 1:30 pm. 72 Hartwood Club Road, Sparrowbush, NY. Please join Jeremy Shannon, passive house architect …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,NY Passive House

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

Bhutan - not just carbon neutral, but carbon negative!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Bhutan, a small nation between China and India, with a population of 750,000 has set some impressive environmental benchmarks. Bhutan is not merely carbon neutral, it’s also a carbon sink - making …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Bhutan,Carbon neutral,Sustainability goals

0 replies | 6409 views | Posted on: 01/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/17/2017

Green Building Tour in Brighton Township, Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) - 1/11, 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour: Passive House in Brighton Township Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) January 11, 2017, 4-6 pm Join GBA and Passive House: Western Pennsylvania (PHWPA) for a tour of …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Webinar: 11/15 American Sustainable Business Council: What Does the Election mean for Sustainable Business? 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understatement of the year: "The 2016 national election will profoundly alter the landscape for sustainable businesses. From ballot initiatives on higher wages and carbon taxes, to changes in which p…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 11/14/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration - Saturday, November 5, 9:30 am - 4 pm, Hitchcock Center, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration Saturday November 5th, 9:30am – 4pm Hosted by Biomimicry New England Hitchcock Center 845 West St Amherst, MA 01002 The program will include a lec…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 11/02/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum (BASEA): Thursday, Oct. 13th, 7 pm: The Future of Solar Incentives in Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2016, 7 pm DOER's 'Next Generation Solar Incentive Straw Proposal' ~ the Good, the Bad & the Ugly Attend the BASEA Forum, Thur…

Check out an EV FREE Saturday 9/17 at Sustainable Wellesley's Drive Electric Week Celebration

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you considering going electric? Sustainable Wellesley invites you to the Drive Electric Week celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 9-11am in the parking lot at the Wellesley Farmers’ …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Sustanability

0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

 

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