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Webinar: Legionella Basics in a COVID-19 World, August 27, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of Legionnella, the bacteria that can grow in building HVAC and water systems and causes Legionnaires Disease, a se

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Water,Air,Legionnaires Disease,Legionnella

0 replies | 1847 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Empowering India, The Clean Energy Growth Opportunity, Online, June 10, 4pm, IST and June 12,12 pm, ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

India is on its way to becoming a clean energy powerhouse, helping show the way toward an efficient industrial economy that is resilient for all.

Join us at the upcoming webinar where experts

India Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/02/2025

Free Webinar: Net Zero When? ... Net Zero NOW!, May 29, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? In this month’s Next Up event, Passive House Accelerator explores real-world strategies, technologies, and materials that are al

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 05/15/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

Sustainability Delivery Summit, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Illinois Green Alliance is proud to be a partner of the Sustainability Delivery Summit, taking place this June in Chicago.

The Summit brings together the entire infrastructure ecosystem to drive fo

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Sustainable Building Resource Fair, April 29, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 4-8 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Attend the Sustainable Building Resource Fair to be connected to experts and experienced contractors* who can kickstart your building’s sustainability upgrade. This event is for buildings of all

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 04/16/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Passive House Northwest Spring Conference: Passive Building as a Framework for a More Resilient Built Environment, April 18, Troutdale, Oregon

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

It’s time to think about resiliency. What does it mean to build in a world affected by climate change? How can we leverage passive building to design buildings that withstand the worsening effec

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Building towards Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment in New York, March 26, Syracuse, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The built environment is responsible for over 40% of carbon emissions globally and nearly one-third of the emissions produced in the U.S. (USGBC’s 2023 report on the State of Decarbonization).&n

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 757 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Free Webinar: Single Family - Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, April 9, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the

California Green Building

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, Illinois Solar Education Association, March 12, 2-3 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Find out how you can shine with solar energy! 

Learning Objectives -

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy
  • The upfront costs and

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 02/08/2025

Free Webinar: Green Business Solutions, February 12, 10 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wondering how to make your workplace more sustainable? Attend this informational and interactive presentation focusing on zero waste business practices. Whether you work in an office, remote

California Green Building

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

2nd Annual Residential Michigan Net Zero Conference - Virtual, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

The 2nd annual Zero Net Energy Residential Conference is bringing together State and Regional experts to discuss and share what a Zero-Net home is and ways to break down the barriers to get new and ex

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Conservation,Net Zero Energy,Zero Net Homes,Zero Net Energy Homes,utilization,generation

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Free Virtual Symposium: In Pursuit of Equitable Development: Lessons from Washington, Detroit, and Boston, Friday, September 25, 12:30-4:30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GSD is pleased to present a series of talks and webinars broadcast to audiences via Zoom.

*This lecture will be ONLINE ONLY. For security reasons, virtual attendees must register. 

Filed under: Advocacy

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Social Justice,Equity,Equitable Building,Equitable Development

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

A Quick Look at Mitsubishi Electric's Residential HVAC Models - Great Gains in Energy Efficiency (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their resi

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Air Conditioning,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits

0 replies | 10761 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

250 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsy…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Online Courses,Ivy League Courses

0 replies | 3122 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Process and Firm Culture, August 24, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

Webinar: Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites Friday, July 17, 12pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Build It Green is hosting Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites presented by Architect Alison Kendall and GreenPoint Rater Mila Sergeeva, of Kendall Architecture. In this

Filed under: Green Point Rated

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Homes,Net Zero Homes

0 replies | 2220 views | Posted on: 07/07/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

Creating Green Buildings, Hosted by Greater Boston Association of REALTORS on Facebook Live, June 25, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This virtual event will walk you through an active 6-unit construction site, built to Passive House standards and developed by Z Capital Investments.

The panelists will discuss the construction of

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 06/19/2020 | Last updated: 06/19/2020

Clean Tech Trialog: A New Format to Bring Together Investors, Corporations & Startups! June 8, TechSandbox

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trialog is where Customers/ Investors/ Clean Tech/Energy Startups are organized at tables for fruitful conversation! As a Startup, you get input from investors and prospective customers who are fro…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Green Building Tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, May 17, Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With a pending LEED Platinum certification, the MLK public school has proven to raise the bar when it comes to energy efficiency. In 2015, a solar PV system was installed on the school with the hel…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 04/25/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Free Event: MIT Water Innovation Prize Final Pitch Night, 5/1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cambridge, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Watch finalists compete in the MIT Water Innovation Prize for their chance to win up to $30K in innovation grants. See how these students' innovations address the world’s water challenges. Also,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum - April 26-28, Santa Clara, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum features leading experts and organizations involved in the integration of intelligent building syste…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 702 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala: April 6, 6-9pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Seventh Annual New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala When: Thursday, April 6, 6-9pm Where: Boston Park Plaza - 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 The…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NEWIEE

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30 "800 Congress" 800 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Energy Thought Summit (ETS) events bring together the world’s thought leaders to debate the sta…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Thought Summit - ETS,Energy Infrastructure

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home, Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm, East Greenwich

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm East Greenwich, RI CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certif…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Fine Homebuilding

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users, 4/14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users by New York Passive House Friday, April 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Ready to step up your technical skills game? Join NYPH member, E…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Thermal Bridges,NY Passive House,Modelling

0 replies | 2143 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

 

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