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NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, May 15-16, Swindon, UK

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Standards

UK Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Accelerating the Circular Economy, April 29 - May 1, Denver, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/15/2025

Sustainable Enterprise Conference of Sonoma, March 27, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, guided by Sustainable North Bay, is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability. Through its alignment with the One Planet Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Schools Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school su

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, Online, November 14, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 515 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Inventorying Building Refrigerants and Reducing Leaks, October 29, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discover how recent EPA rules are transforming the future of refrigerants, a significant source of emissions found in nearly every type of building. Join this webinar to learn how to identify, categor

0 replies | 653 views | Posted on: 10/05/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: WELL for Residential Buildings, October 2, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The WELL Building Standard™ is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. It includes a set of strategi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 09/12/2024 | Last updated: 09/12/2024

Webinar - Replacing Diesel in an Alaskan Community: Cordova's New Battery Energy Storage System, May 7, 2-3:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join us for a webinar with the Cordova Electric Cooperative to learn about its recently installed energy storage system. Cordova installed its 1MW/1MWh utility-scale lithium-ion system in Ju

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

Free Webinar Hosted by EEBA: Healthy Home Practices: COVID-19 & Beyond, Tuesday, April 21, 1pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how to build and utilize a home to stay healthy and the essential steps you should be taking to start improving your home’s living spaces. Caroline Blazovsky, nationally recognized as Amer

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1773 views | Posted on: 04/09/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

FREE Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, 2 Dates: March 27 and April 1, 12-1 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: Materials,Commercial Restrooms,Commercial Restroom Design

0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 03/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Composting 101: Tips for Everyday Composting at Home (You Can Do It!)

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Green Tips For Composting At Home: If you’re thinking about taking up more green living practices, composting can be a great place to start. While composting may seem mysterious or complicated,

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Home,Environment,Sustainable Living,Green Living,Nature Conservation,Conservation,Composting

0 replies | 9395 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Healthy Materials: Material Transparency and Implementation in Projects, March 12, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Colorado to review the basics of healthy materials disclosures and details for choosing healthier materials in your next green building project.

This interdisciplinary session will revie

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 02/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/27/2020

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1959 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools: 1,000 Hours Grant Workshop, March 10, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In a year, a student will spend an average of 1,000 hours within a school building. Creating the healthiest, safest school building for students is GBA's highest priority as school facility p

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other,Education

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Building Advocacy,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

ProGreen EXPO, February 5-7, Denver, CO

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado,Green Industry

0 replies | 1680 views | Posted on: 01/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/04/2020

Green Building Tour in Brighton Township, Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) - 1/11, 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour: Passive House in Brighton Township Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) January 11, 2017, 4-6 pm Join GBA and Passive House: Western Pennsylvania (PHWPA) for a tour of …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Webinar: 11/15 American Sustainable Business Council: What Does the Election mean for Sustainable Business? 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understatement of the year: "The 2016 national election will profoundly alter the landscape for sustainable businesses. From ballot initiatives on higher wages and carbon taxes, to changes in which p…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 11/14/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration - Saturday, November 5, 9:30 am - 4 pm, Hitchcock Center, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration Saturday November 5th, 9:30am – 4pm Hosted by Biomimicry New England Hitchcock Center 845 West St Amherst, MA 01002 The program will include a lec…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 11/02/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum (BASEA): Thursday, Oct. 13th, 7 pm: The Future of Solar Incentives in Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2016, 7 pm DOER's 'Next Generation Solar Incentive Straw Proposal' ~ the Good, the Bad & the Ugly Attend the BASEA Forum, Thur…

Check out an EV FREE Saturday 9/17 at Sustainable Wellesley's Drive Electric Week Celebration

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you considering going electric? Sustainable Wellesley invites you to the Drive Electric Week celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 9-11am in the parking lot at the Wellesley Farmers’ …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Sustanability

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

Eastern RI Conservation District Community Garden Walking Tour - 9.1.16, 5 pm, Middletown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a walking tour of a community garden hosted by Aquidneck Community Table 9.1.16 at 5pm off Elizabeth Lane, Middletown, RI 20842. The tour will be led by …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 08/30/2016 | Last updated: 08/30/2016

Food Waste Progress: Key Companies Embracing“Ugly” Produce

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food waste has become a major problem in the United States. According to the Natural Resources Defense Find, up to 40% of all food in the U.S. is tossed in the trash. Though some food is composted, mo…

 

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