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Deep Energy Retrofit Solutions, February 26, 3:30pm–5pm EST, Syracuse NY - Attend in Person or via Webinar

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with the Dutch initiative EnergieSprong to challenge market development of feasible deep energy retrofits. Beginning wi

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Affordable Housing,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 02/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/18/2019

The Urban Green Gala, October 1, 6-10 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's annual fundraiser, supporting Urban Green Council's mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.  T

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 569 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/02/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, September 9, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1706 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24

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

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2430 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: - "Overview of BE," Free & Online, July 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we

California Green Building

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/17/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Systems, Install Strategies, Duct Design, May 30, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here!  I look forward to sharing

Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1867 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o

Keywords: Recycling,Carpets,Carpeting,Carpet Recycling

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 624 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Sota Construction HQ Tour and Happy Hour, May 21, Bellevue, PA

by AbbieKnight

OTA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE OFFICES

Sota Construction’s corporate offices is Western PA’s first LEED Platinum NC (New Construction), and holds two AIA Pittsburgh Design Awards for sustai

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,LEED Platinum

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 05/14/2019

2019 Limelight, May 14, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

Illinois Green’s annual Limelight celebration—recognizing the region’s top achievements in sustainability.

Join on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Fundraiser,Green building technology

0 replies | 1526 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

2019 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater, April 10-12 in Cincinnati, OH

by AbbieKnight

The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference brings professionals together for three days of dynamic speakers, networking events, and the latest industry trends about design-build in the water/was

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Water,Design Build,Wastewater

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

Boston Area Solar Association Film - TONIGHT - Feb 12 in Cabridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Spanning 50 years of grassroots and gl…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: A Fierce Green Fire,Environment,Boston Area Solar Energy Association

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 02/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

FREE COURSE: Be Cool: How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort with HVLS Fans

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Be Cool: How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort with HVLS Fans

Free online course sponsored by MacroAir

1 AAA Core Learning PDH /  AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Ho

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

0 replies | 3198 views | Posted on: 01/25/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

FREE WEBINAR: Decorative Hardwood Plywood: ATTRACTIVE + SUSTAINABLE, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: decorative,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 2614 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

MIT Clean Energy Prize Kickoff, Dec 12, Somerville, MA

by Aditya

Join us on December 12th to formally kick off the 2019 MIT Clean Energy Prize!

Hosted at Greentown Labs, the event will consist of:

  • A welcome address given by a Greentown Labs representa

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,MIT

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 12/06/2018 | Last updated: 12/06/2018

Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable, December 4

by Yishan

Houston-Galveston Area City Efficiency Leadership Council Winter 2018 Roundtable

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 12-2 PM

Houston Green Building Resource Center

1002 Washington Ave.

Houston, TX

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 656 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

Inaugural Upcyclers Gathering, December 10, LA

by Yishan

INNOVATORS creating VALUE from waste and those supporting the creation of the Waste=Feedstock ecosystem are invited to the Inaugural Upcycler Gathering for a one day summit designed to INSPIRE, INVIGO

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 855 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

Oil Change Interntaional Petition: Tell President Obama to Keep Shell Oil out of the Arctic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Petition: Stop Arctic Drilling! "We call on the Obama Administration to make the Arctic Ocean off limits to Big Oil. In order to tackle climate change we must leave carbon underground -- not let fo…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Arctic Drilling,Shell Oil,Pollution,Oil

0 replies | 1245 views | Posted on: 07/29/2015 | Last updated: 07/29/2015

Join USGBCMA TOMORROW 6/30 for an Energy Efficiency Hearing at the State House

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

June 30, 1 - 4 PM 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA Room "B1" Join USGBCMA Tuesday for an Energy Efficiency Hearing in support of the following bills: Bill H2857 establishes a program within the Depart…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Clean Talks: Bringing Diversity to Clean Energy, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bringing Diversity to Clean Energy June 17, 7:30- 9 am Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 This event will feature a panel discussion focused on measures with…

SBN - 26th Annual Sustainable Business Conference & Sustainability Leadership Summit, May 15, 8 am - 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 26th Sustainable Business Network Conference and Leadership Summit. Friday, May 15, 8 AM - 4 PM Washburn Auditorium at Lesley University 89 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA The Summit is an …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 05/05/2015 | Last updated: 05/05/2015

Free Webinar: Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 14:00 to 14:30 Hosted by Clean Footprint, LLC, this free webinar will educate those who wish to achieve sustainability wi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/26/2015

 

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