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Technical Visit to Xiqu Centre, January 3, Hong Kong

by mkilmartin // Intern

Located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road, the Xiqu Centre is directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (Expre

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/20/2019

ProGreen EXPO, January 30 - February 1, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and disco

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

Free Webinar: Winter Heat Pump Reality Check: Is Yours Keeping Up?, January 9, 11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the l

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Webinar: USGBC Ohio Women in Green Discussion Forum, November 30, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to celebrate women working in sustainability and amplify their experiences. This online event will feature a lively panel discussion and small group discussions led by our panel

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Green Careers,Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: The Power of Partnership in Emissions Reduction Planning with Local Governments, October 31, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 10/13/2023 | Last updated: 10/13/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.

This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut

UK Green Building

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

2021 Getting to Zero Forum , October 27-29, NYC, New York

by Connie NBI

Join building and energy industry leaders at this global event dedicated to defining a low-energy, low-carbon future for the built environment.

Getting to Zero aims to accelerate action by sta

Filed under: Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Policy,Energy Code,Zero Net Energy,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy,ZE

0 replies | 2313 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2021

Underwater Underwriting: Flood Insurance in the Age of Climate Change, Friday, February 28, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. and the UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about the intersection of flood insurance, risk management, and environmental justic

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1805 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Announces a Commitment to Carbon-Free Energy Production by 2050

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) CEO Jeff Guldner announced that the company will produce all electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050 and will produce 45% of power from renewable sources by 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Utilities,Carbon-Free

0 replies | 2530 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

What's New in the 2020 Stretch Energy Code? January 28, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

he 2020 NYStretch Energy Code, which will go into effect on March 3, will significantly change how buildings in NYC are designed and constructed. Buildings constructed under NYStretch will use 11

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code Update,NYStretch

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, April 20, 2016 - Hyatt Regency, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Presents Heroes of Sustainability Award, 2016 5:30-9:30 pm 2016 Event Theme: Truth in Media Honoring Amy Goodman Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now! …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

2019 Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge Final Presentations, December 10, Chicago, IL

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

The CNT Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge brings people form across Chicago together to identify urban sustainability issues and devise community-driven solutions. The theme of the 2019 Challenge is

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Penetrants,Development

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Development,Technology

0 replies | 1368 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Rethinking Technologies for Regenerative Indoor Environments, December 5, Venice, Italy

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

The 4-days Autumn 2019 COST RESTORE Training School “Rethinking technologies for regenerative indoor environment” is taking place in Venice on December 2-5th and is open to European profes

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Keywords: green technology,Student,Teachers,Italy

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) Hearing, November 5, 10 am - 1 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, November 5th, from 10 am-1 pm, the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public comment opportunity to hear from the public about the changes we want for

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 10/31/2019 | Last updated: 10/31/2019

Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL

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

Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists.

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Illinois,Chicago

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

NH Home Builders Association - Cornerstone Awards, Thursday September 8, 6-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NH Home Builders Association - Cornerstone Awards, Thursday September 8, 6-8:30 pm Waterworks Cafe 250 Commercial Street Waumbec Mill rear entrance Manchester, NH 03101 NHHBA's annual Corn…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Get LEED Certified with courses at Nassau Community College!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Nassau Community College located in Garden City, NY will be offering Green Building oriented classes starting this fall! Classes include: LEED Green Associate Certification, LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep, an…

The EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016: Looks Like a Bright Future for Renewables

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Every July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) holds an annual conference to discuss current energy technology, market, and policy issues, and this year, they presented results from their Ann…

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company.

by aahassonjee

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company. Just six months in, 2016 has been quite an exciting year: countries have …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,SunEdison

0 replies | 4035 views | Posted on: 07/09/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical util…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,State Agencies,State Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Wind energy,Energy Policy,Omnibus Bill,State Policy

0 replies | 2056 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

A Window Into International Climate Policy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Since the 1970s, the climate community has worked tirelessly to establish a credible scientific basis for anthropogenic climate change. Though climate change deniers still exist, ever since the Intern…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,Climate News

0 replies | 4126 views | Posted on: 06/20/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

SRECS: The Incentive for Commercial Buildings to Go Solar

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

As a commercial building owner, you can achieve significant short and long term savings by installing solar power. The benefits of solar include operational energy cost reductions, shrinking your carb

Filed under: Solar Incentives

Related to: Products

Keywords: Solar,SREC,Incentive

0 replies | 8069 views | Posted on: 06/02/2016 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

 

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