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Contracts that Promote Building Performance, January 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green and the NYC Bar Association for a lively conversation about the future of construction contracts that will keep up with the needs of high performance projects. Because liability is ge

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Green Building Education,New York City

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/14/2019

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 8, 10 am - 2 pm GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The const

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Technology,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

Webinar: Energy Code Evolution: What's New for Denver, Boulder, and Colorado, June 10, 11:45am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy codes have changed a lot this year. This diverse panel of local building officials and energy experts will discuss the impacts of the new energy codes in Denver, Boulder, and statewide. He

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Sustainability,Urban Resilience,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1631 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Well Building Webcast Series: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions, May 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The recent spread of COVID-19 has brought how we acquire and interact with microbiota, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses to the forefront of global conversations on health. Join author and Professor

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/15/2020

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Course, July 22, 9-3:30 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

In GRPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

GPRO Fundamentals is designed fo

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Real Estate,Construction,engineering,High-performance building

0 replies | 1796 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

VERGE 20, Online Conference, Hosted by Greenbiz, October 26-30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate change is the most significant threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profita

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Healthy Indoors Webinar, April 2, 1 pm, COVID-19 Precautions for Contractors: Procedures & Protection for Performing Services During the Crisis

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Pipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lockdown and self-quarantine. Can a contractor safely work in buildings during the pandemic? How should t

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Unlocking The Grid: Getting Renewables To NYC 2020 Conference, June 17, New York, NY (Now Online)

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

Local Law 97 anticipates that NYC's electric grid will deliver far more renewable energy than is currently available. But where will this electricity be generated? When will it be available to New

Filed under: Electrical

Related to: Electrical,State Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Electricity,Energy Grid,Sustainable City Policy

0 replies | 1843 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/21/2020

ADUs: A Green Infill Housing Solution in Your Backyard - Free CE Webinar, March 11, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an overview of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are becoming a rapidly popular housing form in expensive housing markets in the US.

This webinar will provide context

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1590 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/05/2020

New Jersey Future - Redevelopment Forum 2020, March 6, New Brunswick, NJ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum attracts more than 500 local and state officials, citizen activists, development professionals, architects, attorneys, planners, business lead

Filed under: New Jersey

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1395 views | Posted on: 03/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/02/2020

NEWIEE Boston's Carbon Capture and Storage Expert Panel and Networking Event, February 24, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter to learn about the technology of carbon capture and sequester and upcoming carbon capture incentives. Joining will be two expert panel members:

  • Dr. Jennifer Wi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Technology,carbon capture,Sequester

0 replies | 2037 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020 | Last updated: 02/05/2020

2020 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, February 26-28, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES i

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

Passive House Primer at Building Energy Exchange, Friday January, 17, NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BE-Ex for the Passive House Primer – an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the NYC market. Available as a free session at the Buildi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1402 views | Posted on: 01/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/08/2020

Global GreenTag Upgrades CarbonRATE™ Embodied Carbon Product Certification Program

by Rate It Green Team

CarbonRATE™ - a unique peer reviewed Embodied Carbon Product Certification Program - has been re-launched under the Global GreenTag International Certification Standard. According to Daniel A. H

Filed under: Global GreenTag

0 replies | 2099 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

Green Building Job Opportunity - Help Grow an Association, and a Movement - USGBC Ohio SW Region Seeks Executive Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Job Opportunity: USGBC Ohio Seeks Executive Director The Regional Director position is the first line of engagement for those interested in getting involved with USGBC locally and s…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,USGBC Ohio

0 replies | 1742 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

SolarEdge Webinar: StorEdge: Optimized Inverter Solutions for Home Energy Storage, February 28 (10-11 am PST/ 1pm EST)

by aahassonjee

SolarEdge Webinar: StorEdge: Optimized Inverter Solutions for Home Energy Storage February 28 (10-11 am PST/1 PM EST) Registration: http://bit.ly/2jSnR6i About SolarEdge: SolarEdge’s missi…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1867 views | Posted on: 01/21/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

Intro to High Performance Green Buildings - Thursday January 12, 5:30-8:30 pm, Hopkinton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performing Green Buildings Thursday, January 12, 2017 5:30-8:30PM TechSandBox Inc. 105B South St Hopkinton, MA 01748 Expand your knowledge of how integrated efficiency technologies imp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 12/19/2016 | Last updated: 12/19/2016

City of Providence -Building Energy Advisor Position

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

City of Providence - Building Energy Advisor The City of Providence, in partnership with the City Energy Project, seeks to retain a Building Energy Advisor to work in the Office of Sustainability. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Building Energy Advisor

0 replies | 1882 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party - Thursday, December 15, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party Thursday, December 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Nitsch Engineering 2 Center Plz #430 Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02108 In 2008, Boston made history with …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild 2017

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20, 6-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20 Thursday, October 20, 6-8:30pm University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Join green bui…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC MA

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 10/19/2016 | Last updated: 10/19/2016

MIT Climate CoLab Crowds and Climate Conference Thursday, September 29, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crowds & Climate Climate CoLab Wednesday, September 28 8:30 AM - Thursday, 29 September 12:30 PM (EDT) Cambridge, MA The MIT Climate CoLab is an online community of over 75,000 people, where exp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,MIT Climate CoLab,Environment Crowdsourcing

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 09/25/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

A Turning Point in California's Clean Energy Future - Webcast - September 6th, 2016

by JackSawyer // Student

This hour long webcast will cover the proposal to phase out PG&E's production of nuclear power in California by 2025. A coalition of labor leaders, environmental groups, and Pacific Gas and Electr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz,California,Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,Webcast

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 08/31/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

July 19th: USDA NRCS Summer Farm Tour Series

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the USDA NRCS to visit three successful Rhode Island farm businesses with a focus on Farm Energy Programs. Topics will include: •Applying to USDA NRCS for funding and technical assistanc…

REMINDER: Apply by July 8th for the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a Network Leadership Institute. The Institute provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain: - …

 

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