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Sustainability in Packaging 2018, March 12-14, Chicago, Illinois

by Oyin

Smithers Pira is excited to announce the return of the Sustainability in Packaging Conference, featuring speakers representing the entire packaging supply chain, including many of the biggest and most…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Supply Chain,Sustainable Packaging

0 replies | 2070 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Smart City Expo Miami, a Hybrid Event in Miami and Online, December 8 - 10

by Smart Cities Americas

SMART CITY EXPO MIAMI celebrates its second annual edition in a hybrid format both live streaming and in-person at the landmark James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. Smart City Expo Miam

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Smart Cities,Miami

0 replies | 3273 views | Posted on: 10/12/2021 | Last updated: 10/12/2021

Setting the Stage for Success: An Outlook on Energy Efficiency Legislation that Could Transform the Building Performance Industry, 9/16 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, September 16 at 12 p.m. ET, join BPA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy, and Programs, Kara Saul Rinaldi, at this free webinar designed to explore the current state of

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,building performance,Building Performance Association (BPA)

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 09/15/2021 | Last updated: 09/15/2021

Workshop: Contracts, Climate, & Compliance, September 14, 8:30-10 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join Building Energy Exchange, AIA New York, and ASHRAE New York for a BE-Ex Architect Advisory Council (AAC) workshop focusing on the legal risk and responsibility of high performance design and cons

Filed under: Environment

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Construction,High Performance,Climate,built environment,Contracts

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 08/25/2021 | Last updated: 08/25/2021

Online: WNC sustainABLE: On Schools, August 17, 12-1 PM CDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability to change future

Filed under: Green Schools

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,Resilience,Green Schools,Equity

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 07/28/2021 | Last updated: 07/28/2021

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Palooza: A Deep Dive into Technologies & Applications, July 15, 3 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for a stimulating discussion on heat pumps.  There are several types of heat pumps currently on the market and it is important to know how they are both

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Technology,Illinois,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Green Building Certifications: WELL Building Standard, June 25, 10-10:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Well Building Standard,Green Building Certifications,WELL

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

ILFI Affordable Housing Summit 2021, Online, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) invites you to  ILFI's annual Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, June 17th! This year ILFI is focusing on the residents and what

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Equity,ILFI

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 6952 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Webinar: Sustainability in Higher Education, April 14, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) on April 14th at 12pm for a virtual event with representatives from Endicott College - Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, and Megan Wrenn

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Higher Education,Sustainable Campuses

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

Virtual Passive House Workshop, April 16, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building on previous sessions in this series, this module will focus on the quality control and quality assurance techniques for high-performance construction. The need for oversight on the constructi

Filed under: Passive House

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Training,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Certification,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Residential Real Estate

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

First Steps for Improving Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chiller Performance and Energy Efficiency

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

In this webinar, presenters explore the major factors that impact the efficiency of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and discuss several strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of

0 replies | 405 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

New York Rev Future- September 26-27

by AbbieKnight

Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Three Day Cordwood Masonry Course at Earthwood Building School, May 25 - 27, West Chazy, New York

by Oyin

Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood a…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1631 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018

Sustainable Water Management Conference, March 25-28, Seattle, Washington

by Oyin

As the authoritative resource on safe water, AWWA has collected 130 years-worth of industry knowledge and experience. Besides manuals, standards and other guidance material, AWWA provides solutions f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Renewable Energy Buyers Summit, Jan 9 - 11, Scottsdale, AZ

by Oyin

Take Your Renewable Energy Sourcing Capabilities to the Next Level An Intimate Event Format Fostering an Engaging and Productive Experience The Renewable Energy Buyers Summit is a unique invitat…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Jan 9 -11, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s premier annual event dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 yea…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1735 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

How to Network at Greenbuild and Build Your Career in Sustainability, Oct 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Greenbuild is fast approaching - and we want to get you ready for the many networking opportunities. Join us to further our student and emerging professional volunteer recruitment plan for the road to…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 516 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Solid Waste Master Plan Open House, November 08, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

by Oyin

Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys. Building upo…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Virtual Summit, November 15, 1-4pm

by Chill28

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make, but home buyers typically receive little or no information about how much energy they will need to power the homes they see listed for sale (or…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2426 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing, Pittsburgh, November 29

by Oyin

The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Strategies in Light + The LED Show + Lightspace, February 13 - 15, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Strategies in Light, The LED Show and Lightspace California uniquely provide a collaborative, integrated event experience for professionals representing the entire spectrum of the lighting business. F…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/03/2017

NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

The leading ESCOs will be represented at the NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017 plus our Vendor Showcase which will display the latest innovations, technologies, and serv…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4

by Oyin

10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

 

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