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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 | 1454 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Free Webinar: Solving Performance Demands Using Wood Fiber Insulation, August 23, 12-1:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Wood fiber insulation is now being produced in America. Learn how wood fiber insulation can help provide high performance above grade insulation products to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies of

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/02/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Here Comes the Sun: Innovative Community Solar Systems, August 15, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Community solar makes the benefits of solar energy accessible and creates a renewable energy pathway for those unable to install traditional rooftop solar systems. By utilizing this strategy, communit

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: The Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of fossil fuels. Beyond that, we explore how converting from gas to electric applian

California Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar: Future-Proofing New Construction, Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator, June 29, 10-11:30 am ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

What does it mean to future-proof your construction project? Developers, designers and builders are constantly tasked with designing our built environment amid new regulations and a changing climate.

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Industry Preview Event: Tour the First Net Zero Home in Georgia, June 20, 12-2 pm, Roswell, GA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Join Brighwater homes for a speciali industry preview event. 
SPECIAL INDUSTRY PREVIEW EVENT
JUNE 20, 2023 | 12PM – 2PM

Take a closer look at the first completed home in



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

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Free Webinar: Highway to Healthy Schools: Districts on the Road to Achieving Efficient, Carbon Neutral Schools, May 24, 10 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

To celebrate Earth Day in 2022, NBI released the Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decisionmakers. The guide outlines achievable goals that result in healthy, affordable, all-electric

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Earth Day,Carbon neutral,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Introduction to Building Electrification Technologies, May 12, 10-12 PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Learn about the technologies utilized to turn your building into an efficient, clean, and healthy space to live and work. This period of transition will utiliz

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

There are more to toilets than just low flow

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

When low-flow toilets were introduced to the market decades ago, they were a complete failure.  Toilet manufacturers took older models and changed a few parts to be compliant.  I even rememb

Filed under: Other

0 replies | 2385 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education, March 27, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

TECH Overview, ENERGY STAR overview, Manufacturer Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency comparison t

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Education,Heat Pumps,Water Heaters

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/11/2023

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 | 2445 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

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 | 1035 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

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 | 1664 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

New Organic Solar Technology to Power Global Network of Objects

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

It is hard to believe that one day technology and objects are going to be linked together through an ‘internet of things.’ That’s right an interconnected global network will help operate devices…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/04/2015

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 | 849 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 | 2368 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/09/2019

2019 Metro KC Climate Action Coalition Summit, September 14, 8:30am-5:30pm, Overland Park, KS

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the Metro KC Climate Action Coalition September 14 for the first-ever Metro KC Climate Action Summit

Internationally recognized speakers to highlight emerging trends in climate change and

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

USGBC Maryland and NCR Net Zero Schools Hard Hat Tour: September 11, 2019 Baltimore, MD

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Visit two Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Schools currently under construction in Baltimore City. Graceland Park/O’Donnell Heights ES/MS and Holabird ES/MS are both designed to be zero net energy with the

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

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 | 1148 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 | 863 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 | 1116 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 | 1617 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

'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 | 1050 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Introduction to LEED for Homes – Free CE Webinar - 1/27 at 12 noon EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Introduction to LEED for Homes – Free CE Webinar January 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Presenter: Brett Little, LEED APH, LFA, GHP LEED for Homes is a residential green building certification th…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LEED

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 01/25/2016 | Last updated: 01/25/2016

 

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