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Free Webinar: Comparing the Residential Green Building Certification Programs, December 15, 12 - 2 pm, EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What is the difference between the main programs and which should you use?

Residential Green Building Certifications are great tools you can use to make sure your next project meets the 5 pillars o

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Certifications

0 replies | 2462 views | Posted on: 11/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/14/2021

California Green Building Conference, May 23, South Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year, the California Green Building Conference expands to all of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join USGBC California in uniting the entire regi

California Green Building

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i

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

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 9 - 10 am ET, 3 -4 pm CEST

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

This webinar is designed for any

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/30/2024

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase, April 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspectives within the energy and sustainability sector. Panelists will represent various indust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: High-Performance Home: Energy Efficiency is Only a Good Start, March 7, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Comprehensive building science, energy efficiency, and health are a great start to high-performance homes … but only a start. They ensure homes will live better and last for hundreds of years.

0 replies | 482 views | Posted on: 02/23/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 779 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 702 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Bridge to 2030: Embodied Carbon and Existing Buildings, March 15, 8:30 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Embodied carbon consists of all the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building construction, including those that arise from extracting, transporting, manufacturing, and installing bu

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy,Retrofit,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass, February 23, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Windows,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass,Glass

0 replies | 1475 views | Posted on: 01/20/2022 | Last updated: 01/22/2022

Online Course: Buildings and Carbon, February 8, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related ca

Filed under: Online Courses

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Neutrality,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon

0 replies | 2275 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021

Webinar: Community Heat Pump Systems: Piping, Pumping and System Controls, January 5, 2 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Heating buildings by burning fossil fuels causes significant emissions of greenhouse gases. Many states already recognize the need to move away from this and have established climate action goals to h

Filed under: Heat Pumps

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,NYSERDA,Heat Pumps,Community Development,ASHRAE

0 replies | 2605 views | Posted on: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 12/06/2021

The Eco, Green and Solar Expo, September 21-23, Asheville

by Oyin

The Eco, Green and Solar Expo will be empowering American Companies while educating Americans about Eco-Products- Green and Solar Power, the wave of now and the future. The Expo's focus is to ensur…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

Free Virtual Symposium: Innovative Energy and Climate Solutions for the Built Environment 2021, November 12-14

by samanthaklein // Intern

Climate change is a significant global issue. To reduce climate change, actions from every sector are required. The building sector has great potential to increase its use of clean energy, to use

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Innovation,Climate Solutions,built environment

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

12th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, November 3-5, Virtual

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how best to discuss the advancement of energy codes in the region and best practices for ra

Keywords: MEEA,Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)

0 replies | 1635 views | Posted on: 10/13/2021 | Last updated: 10/13/2021

Your House May be Making You Sick!

by SawHorse, Inc.

I got questions from a YouTube video regarding ventilation in their home.  The people who wrote also wanted to ventilate their detached art studio.  They indicated that they would b

Filed under: Filtration

0 replies | 6906 views | Posted on: 09/18/2021 | Last updated: 03/31/2025

Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, September 28, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features

Keywords: restrooms,Hand Dryers,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 08/26/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

CleanTech-Age Expo & Conference , April 16-17, NY Hall of Science

by AbbieKnight

The CleanTechAge Expo & Conference is a destination and marketplace for the new paradigm of sales and marketing, business development methods and financing opportunities for cleantech products and ser…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 03/15/2018 | Last updated: 03/16/2018

Using Green Infrastructure to Manage Urban Stormwater - Webinar Series - March 20-21 and 27-28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Infrastructure (GI) uses vegetation and soil to manage urban stormwater. Gray Infrastructure uses only pipes and ponds to manage stormwater. Smart cities use them both, and optimize each. Gre…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Infrastructure,Stormwater Management

0 replies | 1772 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

"Offshore Wind Power Update – When Will We Benefit from this Green Resource?" - Sustainability Forum Luncheon, NSTC, Beverly, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On August 8, 2016, Governor Baker made history by signing into law the nation’s largest commitment to offshore wind power. With America’s first five offshore wind turbines up and running in Rhode …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 02/05/2018 | Last updated: 02/05/2018

Compost 2018 - January 23-25, Atlanta

by Amy

What it is: The Annual Conference of the US Composting Council is the largest gathering of organics recycling professionals anywhere! Who will be there: Compost industry leaders and executives, co…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Composting

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Energy Storage India 2018, Jan 11 - 12, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

2000+ Industry Experts | 25+ Countries | 100+ Speakers | 50+ Exhibitors | 70+ Partners Event theme: “Implementing the Energy Storage Mission” Event powered by India’s leading Energy Storag…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

Congress for the New Urbanism, CNU26, May 16 - 19, Savannah, Georgia

by Oyin

From its historic squares and narrow streets to the vibrant culture of its coastal Georgia surroundings, the city of Savannah exemplifies great urbanism and design.Yet Savannah and its region face the…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1117 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

WasteExpo, April 23-26, Las Vegas, NV

by Oyin

The WasteExpo Conference Program, in partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and Dr. Stu Buckner, is designed to sharpen your skills to help you run your business or departm…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

 

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