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Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18.  It's easy! All you need to do is turn off the lights for one hour.

Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Bui

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

Free Online Workshop: Overcoming Barriers to Teaching about Climate Change, December 21, 5 - 6 pm CT

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Are you facing obstacles in teaching climate change in your classroom or community? Join NCSE Ambassador and middle school science educator Andy Epton to hear about tips and strategies for overcoming

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/08/2022

USGBC LA’s 18th Annual Green Gala, December 8, 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This winter marks the 18th anniversary of USGBC-LA’s Annual Green Gala. 

Your attendance and contribution at this year’s Green Gala will directly fund USGBCLA's missi

California Green Building

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 11/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/18/2022

Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, January 25, 7 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Green Building Education,Teachers,High School Teachers

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022

Webinar: 21st Century Schools: Cleaner and Greener Part III, New Buildings Institute, January 12, 9-10:30am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment.

This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Net zero

0 replies | 1926 views | Posted on: 12/14/2021 | Last updated: 12/14/2021

Free Webinar: Performance-Based Ventilation Design for Health, Efficiency, & Compliance, December 9, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BE-Ex and ASHRAE New York for a presentation on designing and operating buildings for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Learn how to achieve healthy, energy efficient buildings using

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Ventilation

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.

With a

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Jobs,Veterans

0 replies | 2243 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Symposium

0 replies | 1957 views | Posted on: 10/20/2021 | Last updated: 10/20/2021

Comparing Residential Energy Rating Systems - Free CE Webinar, October 20, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will review the main residential energy rating programs on how they compare and contrast. How do they work? What do they include? What don't they include? Which one is right for y

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Rating Systems,Home Energy Rating Systems

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Urban Green Gala, October 6, 6 pm EDT

by Urban Green Council

This networking event will host NYC's green building leaders. 

Please note, effective September 13, 2021, all indoor dining in NYC—including private events—will requi

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2263 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry.

We are excited to announce th

Filed under: Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Resilience,Energy Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Building Resilience,Electrification,Safety

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

Webinar: Innovative Sustainable Design - Kendeda Building Virtual Tour & Tech Talk, July 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This live event will include a discussion on Living Building Challenges and a Deep dive into the energy/other systems (i.e. HVAC, lighting, water, materials, etc.) in the building. This event will wra

Webinar: USGBC LA, Carbon Offset Playbook for the Greater Los Angeles Region, July 22, 4 pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

With time running out to avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, corporate climate commitments to go net zero are accelerating. Given many companies are not equipped with the finances or tec

Filed under: Webinars

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California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC LA,Carbon Offsets,Carbon Offset Playbook

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Perspectives in Grid Transformation from Illinois, Nov 2, 11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar

by Oyin

Illinois is making significant investments in advanced distribution grid technologies and laying the groundwork for a future where electricity delivery is more efficient, customers have more choices, …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 678 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Free Green Building Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and Its Impact on Global Health, June 1, 12 pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 05/20/2021 | Last updated: 05/23/2021

Introduction to Modern Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Seminar, March 22-23 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why? Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: electrical transmission,Distributions Systems

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 03/08/2018 | Last updated: 03/08/2018

Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code, March 1, Boston

by Yishan

The Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE) welcomes all PV installers, electrical, fire and building inspectors, and other solar professionals to the most up-to-date training availa…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1790 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 12/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/05/2017

The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 437 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/10/2017

Sustainatopia 2018, April 3rd – 6th, San Francisco

by Oyin

Impacting the World for Good ** 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION EVENT! ** With more 2,500 speakers since inception and a record attendance, San Francisco 2018 will be our biggest event ever. As well, sp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York

by Oyin

Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprin…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1263 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

CampusEnergy 2018, March 5 - 9, Baltimore, MD

by Oyin

This event enables utility directors, system designers, operators and safety professionals to develop an in-depth knowledge of the technology, operations, and maintenance of district heating and cooli…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 689 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC

by Oyin

The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our c…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Texas Solar Pioneer Awards: Dinner Ceremony, Nov 30, Austin, Texas

by Oyin

The Texas Solar Pioneer Awards ceremony is a unique high-level celebration and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry. Each year, the awards ceremony will recognize the vis…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Oct 30 - Nov 1, Arizona

by Oyin

At the premier utility-focused event, held every other year by ACEEE since 2001, we’ll address how utilities can best integrate energy efficiency into planning and operations. And we’ll do so in s…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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