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Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the c

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,city efficiency,Rental homes,Energy programs,City policy

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/08/2021

Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 410 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

Women in Green Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in Florida, Online, June 28, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

In this year's Women in Green, with the theme of "Rising Collective," the USGBC FL WIG Host Committee will host three events in 2022 focusing on 17 women in Florida who have made a posit

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous.

His first stop?  The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “ca



Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2371 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

May 26: Protecting Open Spaces Through Well Planned Cities, May 26, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss how Bend, Oregon's open space advocates lead the successful move away from sprawl to a more dense, walkable, and vibrant cityscape.

Bend had spent the last few decades

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,California,Leadership,Cities

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 2: Climate & Environmental Impacts, May 11, 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

It's no secret that building construction and demolition produce lots of waste that ends up in landfills across the  globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 600 m

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Economy,Deconstruction

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Euro-Global Climate Change Conference, Paris, France (with Virtual Option), September 19-20

by climate change

Magnus Group is pleased to welcome you to its prestigious event “Euro-Global Climate Change Conference (EGCCC 2022)” slated during September 19-20, 2022 and will be conducted as a hybrid e

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Shipping and Transportation

Keywords: Climate Change,geology

0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

HVAC Retrofit Projects: What Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) and Commissioning (Cx) Professionals Need to Know, Online, March 16, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the stock of existing HVAC and building automation systems continues to age, building owners and managers are tasked with identifying inefficiencies and pursuing projects to address operational iss

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation:Sun and Element Management, Including Sun Shade and Daylighting Canopy Systems, 2/22, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1467 views | Posted on: 02/06/2022 | Last updated: 02/06/2022

Building Operator Certification Program, February 22

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program fo

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Facilities Management,Energy Management

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/24/2022

Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2018 - Wednesday, February 14, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings can be conceived and delivered in new ways that enhance the mental and physical health of occupants. The ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo once again brings together leaders in …

UK Green Building

0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 02/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2018

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1429 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, October 23 - 25, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

City leaders and innovators, this is for you. Join us for the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, co-located with the Defense TechConnect Fall Conference and SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit. T…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2153 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

The 3rd US Offshore Wind 2018 Conference and Exhibition, June 7 - 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

The USOW18 event is THE #1 networking hub for businesses that are looking to invest, find partners or secure contracts for upcoming US offshore wind projects. USOW18 unites 1000+ executives and covers…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

High Performance Ventilation Workshop presented by Ventacity Systems, June 28, Burlington, MA

by YijunW

Ventilation for High Performance Commerical Buildings Presented by Ventacity Systems Participants will learn: • What are high performance buildings and high performance ventilation • Why eff…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

AWEA Windpower Conference and Exhibition, Powering Forward to Reach New Heights, May 7 - 10, Chicago, IL

by YijunW

The Wind industry has momentum in the push to expand our lead as the largest renewable energy source in the US. WINDPOWER is the place to turn that momentum into action - make the connections, get th…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Governor Baker Files Bill H 4371 - to Provide Homeowners and Home Buyers with Energy Transparency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On April 4, Massachusetts Governor Baker filed H. 4371,"An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information," The bill would require that a home energy score card and energy rating be…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Home Energy Rating,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Grey to Green Conference, May 15-17, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in downtown Toronto from May 15-16 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Across Ontario the sector …

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 03/28/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

 

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