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Building Operator Certification Informational Lunch at SPEER and Dallas 2030 District, October 19, 12 noon - 1pm, Dallas

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Did you know that BOC graduates can save their organizations over $11,000 in annual utility Expenses through energy conservation? Join Liz John, SPEER and the Dallas 2030 District for a lunch presenti…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Webinar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, April 23, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce development p

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,Construction

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 04/07/2021 | Last updated: 04/07/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit Series, Session 5, Smart Homes, May 11, 8 am ET, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,green retrofit

0 replies | 965 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 04/24/2021

Webinar: Façade Design Using Lifecycle Carbon Analysis, March 30, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

For many years now, architects, engineers, and designers have regularly used building performance modeling to test various Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). These studies have routinely focused on

Filed under: Designers

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Design,Carbon,Facade,Life Cycle Analysis

0 replies | 1936 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

FREE Webinar: Decarbonizing Transportation - From Policy to Progress, March 17, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you want to know how Sunnyvale and the South Bay plan to improve transportation? Principal Transportation Planner, Meghan, will discuss local and statewide policy solutions. Learn how shifts in dev

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Decarbonizing Transportation,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Webinar: Blueprint: Best Practices in Sustainable New Construction, February 26, 12 -1 pm EST

by SarahA

Join this webinar to learn how to integrate sustainability at the start of a development project, from initial building design to sustainable construction strategies.

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Construction,Development Project

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/01/2021

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Applied Building Science 01 - Ventilation Concepts and Calculations (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15

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Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1847 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge

A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Energy Policy,Policymaker,Communities of Color

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 11/25/2020 | Last updated: 11/25/2020

Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Policy,Policy,climate policy

0 replies | 1863 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23

by SarahA

The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from

Filed under: News

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building United,Green Workshop

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Health of Place

by Melissa

Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 04/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2017

Understanding Mass Solar Incentives; SRECs to SMART - Sustainability Forum Luncheon: Oct 4 in Beverly

by Oyin

Massachusetts has one of the most successful solar electricity environments in the country. Much of that success has been due to the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) production incentive prog…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

Climate Action for Engineers, September 14 in Albany NY

by AbbieKnight

Engineers can play a very significant, even vital, role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our projects can have other significant benefits as well, in…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference & Expo August 8-10, São Paulo Expo Center, São Paulo

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The 8th Edition of Greenbuilding Brasil will be co-located with the High Design Expo, a show focused on the home & office. The partnership between these two shows will create a stronger and more compr…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Brasil Green Building

0 replies | 1538 views | Posted on: 08/04/2017 | Last updated: 08/04/2017

Webinar: Creating Demand for Zero Energy August 3rd 12-1:15pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The Net-Zero Energy Coalition (NZEC) recently published “To Zero and Beyond: Zero Energy Residential Buildings Study,” an inventory of residential single- and multi-family buildings on the path to…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 3516 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9

by AbbieKnight

Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Green Careers: Elevator Pitch Workshop- June 29

by AbbieKnight

Join us for an annual Green Careers tradition: our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Do you want to get some tips on how to better explain quickly and concisely who you are and what you do when people ask you …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Site Tour, Maine Coast Waldorf School, June 21

by AbbieKnight

The last site tour of the 2016-17 season features Maine Coast Waldof School’s passive house High School and the community Hall’s high performance retrofit. MCWS is one of four PH Schools in Maine.…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, June 22

by AbbieKnight

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1594 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House Design

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/22/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Commercial Solar Headquarters in Central Vermont, Friday, November 17, 1 to 5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

 

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