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Women+ in Green Virtual Breakfast Hosted by Green Building Alliance, November 13, 9am - 10:30am EDT

by SarahA

Green Building Alliance’s Women+ in Green network fosters a supportive and celebratory community of women and femmes working in sustainability throughout our region.  This breakfast is one

Filed under: Advocacy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Women in Green,Women in Green Building,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1263 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

Free HVAC Systems Webinar: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout, November 2, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,California,Residential Construction,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023

NECEC's Green Future Gala, October 26, 5 - 11pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC's 2023 Green Future Gala will focus on Building the Climate Economy. Because the work of decarbonization is taking over as the engine for the entire commercial sector, the tent has

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Free Webinar: The New Frontier of Design: Materials and Human Health, September 20, 1-2 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

We spend 90% of our time indoors surrounded by materials that often contribute much more to the spaces The New School design than we realize. At this current moment, in prioritizing human health and o

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Achieving Energy Efficiency at Scale in Your Building Portfolio, August 29, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Companies face increasing pressure today – from stakeholders, employees as well as regulatory agencies – to curb energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable and

0 replies | 467 views | Posted on: 08/19/2023 | Last updated: 08/19/2023

Building Science Fundamentals, Live Virtual Seminar with BSC, 4 Sessions, September 12, 14, 19 & 21 (1-5pm)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 08/01/2023 | Last updated: 08/01/2023

Free Webinar: Green Energy Consumers Alliance: Is A Used Electric Car Right For You?, Online, August 10, 12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Interested in electric cars, but  can't afford a new or luxury model? Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel cos

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/11/2023

WISE x BPP: Capitalizing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, July 10, 1-2:30 pm, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) and the Building Performance Partnership present Capitalizing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a panel event discussing the federal grant

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

Free Webinar: Research Scientists’ Perspectives on Climate Impacts for Building Environment & Materials, June 23, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Scientists are considering extreme conditions in their research and how materials used to design and construct our buildings are impacted by temperatures increasing, extreme water events and increasin

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a

Filed under: Real Estate

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Business Development,Architecture,Design,Real Estate,High Performance Building,Construction,engineering,Building Professionals

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020

Webinar: Climate Action In Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Recorded Webinar: Climate Action in Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green
Recorded: 9/30/2020, Available through 12/31/2021
Cost: Free

https://illinoisgreen.wildapricot.org/event-40329



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action Now,Community

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Urban Green Live (Virtual): What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, December 17, 10 am EST

by Urban Green Council

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Renewable Energy,Building Efficiency

0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 11/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

Liz Ogbu Talks with Rising Leaders about Social Equity in Sustainable Design, Online, December 1, 8-9:30pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California Chapter - Rising Leaders Committee (USGBC NCC RLC) for a discussion with industry leader, Liz Ogbu, on the role of community engagement and soc

Filed under: Advocacy

California Green Building

Keywords: Social Equity,sustainable design

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/12/2020

CX Energy 2017 Conference and Expo, 4/24 - 4/27, Orlando, FL

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Attend the CX Energy 2017 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida! Top activities during the three days: Premier Conference & Exposition for Building Commissioning and Energy Management Expan…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Webinar: Measuring Health and Wellness in Your Building, October 28, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What is the business case for implementing health and wellness programs at your building? Attracting and retaining tenants, maximizing financial performance, minimizing risk and improving shareholder

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Indoor Air Quality,Wellness

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Online Training, LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep, October 15 - 16

by MVillere

This course will give students a thorough preparation for what to expect on the LEED AP Exam.

About this Event

Using a combination of lecture, exam questions, and gaming engagement this course w

Filed under: Education

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4,LEED AP

0 replies | 1693 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

Our Global Chemical Experiment: An Online Lecture by Anna Young from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, September 15, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, September 15th Parsons Healthy Materials Lab will host Dr. Anna Young from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a lecture titled Our Global Chemical Experiment: How Healthy Bu

Comparing Residential Green Building Certifications Seminar, September 12-13, Indianapolis, IN

by AbbieKnight

When it comes to (re)building residential buildings there are many green certification labels to choose from. During this session, we will discuss and compare the different rating systems identified …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Certifications

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 07/13/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

NY Wind Turbine Tours, July 10-12

by AbbieKnight

New York State is creating an Offshore Wind Master Plan to ensure that offshore wind is developed responsibly off Long Island's coast, join Long Island open houses to learn more.

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Offshore Wind

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/03/2017

GreenerBuilder 2017, July 13

by AbbieKnight

GeenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important co…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan June 29 8:30am-10:30am

by Matt Z. // Student

Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Henrietta Davis (former Mayor of Cambridge). Join us for our Green Breakfast series with Henrietta Davis, former…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Netzero

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: CESA: Community Solar for Low- and Moderate-Income Consumers, Thursday, June 1, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Because community solar can be made accessible to renters and can include flexible terms, it holds promise for spreading the benefits of solar to low- and moderate-income (LMI) consumers. In this webi…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

Energy & Sustainability Summit 2017 May 25th 7:30am-6pm

by Matt Z. // Student

2016 was officially the warmest year on record, with temperatures almost 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the pre-industrial level. The year also brought change to Washington, with many uncertain or f…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 05/23/2017 | Last updated: 05/23/2017

Clean Tech: Battery System Advances: Enabling the Future Thu, May 11, 5:30 – 8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Historically, relatively compact, especially portable energy storage methods have been major factors in both industrialization and its modernization. Notably, much of today's global industry was at le…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Energy Storage,Battery Systems

0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

BEEx Forum: Future-Proof: Building Energy Modeling for the Future

by aahassonjee

Energy modeling is a critical tool in efforts to draw down the carbon footprint of our buildings. But the projections these tools make about energy use rely almost universally on historic climate dat…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 04/24/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

 

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