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Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1471 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 4-9, Pacific Grove, California

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings is the 23rd biennial event. Summer Study will bring together professionals from around the globe to the Asilomar Conference Grounds to collabora

California Green Building

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/02/2024

Free Webinar: Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 31, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What are the benefits of an all-electric home? And how would you approach it?

In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of

California Green Building

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Free Webinar Series: Both Sides of the Meter: GridOptimal Building Strategies, June 6 and June 13, 10-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings are at the center of our energy systems and account for over 70% of US electricity consumption. To succeed in decarbonizing our grid, buildings and the systems within buildings can be part o

California Green Building

0 replies | 656 views | Posted on: 05/25/2024 | Last updated: 05/25/2024

Free Webinar: The Five Pillars of Lighting Controls, May 28, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Circularity, 2024: Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 22-24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and networking opportunities for leaders implementing circular solutions.

Join the growing com

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

Building Affordability: Homes for All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver, Online and in Vermont, April 24, 6:30-8pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Today, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing

California Green Building

0 replies | 442 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, April 5, 12-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

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California Green Building

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/20/2024

Free Webinar: Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls, March 21, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

We know the concepts behind providing a great building envelope – air tight and well-insulated– but how, exactly, do we do that? In this course, 3C-REN will provide ‘sketch-level&rsq

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California Green Building

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, Presented by Southface, March 4 - 5, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers

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

0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Webinar: Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies, April 13, 10 am PST /1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is proud to partner with the San Diego Green Building Council to host this event on Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the annual

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: California,San Diego,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by SarahA

Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability

The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re

Free GreenCE webinar: Water Restoration for Green Building - Beyond Your Walls, February 17, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water,water reuse

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 02/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2021

Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope

by AbbieKnight

Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!

Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Solutions,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/13/2020

Passive House Prefab Summit II, Hosted by Passive House Accelerator, December 14, 4-6 pm_Pacific/7-9 pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash

Filed under: Modular Homes

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,Prefab

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), October 16-18, Salt Lake City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of NCBC. This event provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the built environment – owners, design and construction professionals, commissioning providers and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Home Performance,National Association of Realtors,NAR Green

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 09/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/13/2017

2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 08/15/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV

by AbbieKnight

Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley

by AbbieKnight

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Net Zero Building Tour, August 7

by AbbieKnight

On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards

by AbbieKnight

As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …

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Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

 

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