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Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Annual Meeting & Babcock Ranch Tour , November 13-14, Punta Gorda

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th 2019 at Babcock Ranch 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL  3

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Envision SP - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2-Day Online Training, March 20-21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification processes. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any prof

California Green Building

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/11/2025

Free Webinar: Manual J Load Calculation: Intro to Sizing Heating and Cooling Systems, February 5, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Properly sized heating and cooling systems help ensure HVAC runs more efficiently and dehumidifiers better and may reduce system costs. Some codes, energy, and green programs also require this. Meetin

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 01/25/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

2025 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, March 4-6, Portland, Oregon

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

ACEEE’s Hot Air and Hot Water Forums are the nation’s premier policy and technical conferences devoted to improving efficiency and decarbonizing space and water heating. The Forums bring t

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Free Online Class, Remote Intro to Hydroponic Class (Grow Endless Food Indoors using LEDs), December 28, 7-8 pm EST

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informative and interactive event where we'll delve into the fascinating world of hydroponics a

0 replies | 640 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/10/2024

Free Webinar: Building Electrification Fundamentals - Financial Costs and Benefits of the BE/FS Transition, December 12, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv

California Green Building

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

Free Two-Part Webinar: Transportation Electrification and its Impacts on the Built Environment, November 18 & 20, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff

California Green Building

0 replies | 534 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Online Training: Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Fundamentals and System Types, October 30, 9:30-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi

California Green Building

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 10/09/2024 | Last updated: 10/09/2024

Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?

This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Driving Demand for Healthy & High Performing Materials, Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative for a panel discussion focused on driving consistent demand for healthy, high performing materials on building proje

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

Smart Cities Connect 2020 (New Dates!), November 17-19, 2020, Denver CO

by mkilmartin // Intern

We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in pr

Filed under: Green Living

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 3184 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour, December 18, 5:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

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

GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Information and Resources

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: networking,Green Building Alliance,Happy hour

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA San Fernando Valley Branch: Green Tour of Groundwork Coffee Roasting Facility, December 4, North Hollywood, CA

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

Nearly 30 years ago, Groundwork opened its doors in Venice Beach, CA with a small-batch roaster and a big mission: to source and share the very best organic coffee that is fairly traded, and ethically

Filed under: Retail/Distribution

Related to: Retail/Distribution ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Business,Coffee

0 replies | 2230 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

'Loma Larga Granja Solar' A New Twist in Solar Development, February 11, 7 pm - BASEA Forum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

'Loma Larga Granja Solar' A New Twist in Solar Development Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum: Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2016 First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist;…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Association - BASEA

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Topping Out Awards 2019, November 7, Dallas, TX

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

Topping Out is a DFW Metroplex annual networking event and awards programs in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (A/E/C) and allied fields.Topping Out started in 2003,  by then HKS Arc

Filed under: Architects

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Engineers,USGBC Texas

0 replies | 1566 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Grey to Green Conference, October 29-30, Washington D.C.

by mkilmartin // Intern

Chesapeake Bay has provided an important focal point for many of the innovative policies and programs that have been implemented to accelerate the adoption of green infrastructure in the D.C. Metro Re

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Green Communities,Washington, D.C.,Building Technology

0 replies | 1379 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Director, Federal Electricity and Utility Policy - NRDC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary:

NRDC is seeking an experienced advocate and power sector expert to advance their work on federal electricity and utility policy (electric and gas). This position will be focu

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum), October 23, Malvern, PA

by MVillere

Join USGBC New Jersey for this guided tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum)
in Malvern, PA. Complete with CEUs on the bus ride there. Ride the chartered bus with us, or drive yourself. Pa

Keywords: LEED,Saint-Gobain,USGBC,LEED Platinum,USGBC NJ,Certainteed

0 replies | 2239 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/09/2019

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r

NESEA Pro Tour: Two New Living Building Challenge Designed Projects/Centers at Hampshire College - Friday August 5, 1-5 pm, Amherst MA

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see Hampshire College's two new Living Building Challenge centers up and running. Friday, August 5th - 1-5 pm Hampshire College Campus 893 West Street, Amherst MA, 01002 With constructio…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Schools,Sustainable Campus

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

Spark Clean Energy National CleantechUP

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Spark Clean Energy, in partnership with the Dept. of Energy, will host the first National Conference and Cleantech University Prize business plan competition for students from across the country. …

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things - Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

by JackSawyer // Student

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer St Boston, Massachusetts United States MassTLC is ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: IoT,Internet of things,MassTLC,Event MA

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 06/05/2016 | Last updated: 06/05/2016

RenewBoston Workshop in Allston MA, Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Monday, April 25 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM Honan-Allston Library 300 N Harvard St, Allston, Massachusetts 02134 Attention owners of single famliy homes, landlords, renters: Save money by saving energy!…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: 450 Kendall, March 24, 5:30 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

March 24th, 2016 5:30 - 8 pm Biomed Realty 451 Kendall St. Cambridge, MA Chapter Members $ 0.00 Non-Members $ 25.00 Join USGBC MA for a tour of 450 Kendall, led by sponsoring partners AHA …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 03/14/2016 | Last updated: 03/14/2016

Zero Net Energy Homes, 10 Week Course, Marc Rosenbaum - (fee)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn From A Zero Net Energy Home Expert Marc Rosenbaum, P.E., is A 10-week online course taught by Marc Rosenbaum ,one of the most popular speakers in the building industry today. He built his f…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building Education

0 replies | 1466 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

 

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