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Sustainable Communities Workshop, Hybrid Event, in Sarasota, FL and Online, November 1

by samanthaklein // Intern

Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 01, a day-long, hybrid (in-person and online) event showcasing strategies f

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Sustainability,Carbon,Community Events,future

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/29/2022

2024 Winter ASHRAE Conference, January 20-24, Chicago, IL (Virtual Attendance is also available)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore cutting-edge HVACR technologies, connect with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the latest trends at ASHRAE's 2024 Winter Conference. 11 technical tracks include: 

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 12/16/2023 | Last updated: 12/16/2023

Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near and dear to our heart - electric vehicles!

Reduced transportation emissions is one of th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Electrification,Scaling EV Infrastructure

0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

Building Science Fundamentals Course, 4 Sessions Online, December 5 - 14, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/11/2023

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: Systems, Installation, Ducts & Details, November 16, 9am-1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, November 13, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 10/16/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

USGBC's Smart Building Summit, Online, October 26-27

by Hani // Social media manager

Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings

On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online, October 17. 6-9 pm ET

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

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,AIA credits,GBCI,PDH

0 replies | 2062 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?

by Rate It Green Team

 

No, you shouldn’t drive over ROCKWOOL or any other insulation, but apparently people have done it…. 

 

In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. 

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 2347 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

Free Webinar: USGBC Mountain Region Women in Green Panel Discussion: 2023, August 24, 12:30-2 pm MDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Your words. Your story. The mic is open.

Women in Green is a platform to gather and learn from others across fields and disciplines, generations, and job titles; it’s also a USGBC tradition,

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Online Workshop: The WELL Building Standard Workshop, August 24, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This half-day introductory workshop will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The organization and development of the WELL Building Standar

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Healthy Building Materials,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

NH Home Builders Education Series: Building Codes Update, December 6, Nashua, NH - Free

by samanthaklein // Intern

This seminar will bring in partners at the NH Building Officials Association. Recently Governor Sununu signed into law the adoption of new residential building codes. These were signed in July and ind

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Codes,New Hampshire

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/07/2022

USGBC Webinar: Leadership Forum - Multifamily, November 16, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join us for a look at sustainability in multifamily housing from multiple perspectives. We’ll learn from developers growing their sustainability portfolio, those just beginning to explore sustai

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Leadership,Multifamily Housing,Community Development

0 replies | 1732 views | Posted on: 10/17/2022 | Last updated: 10/17/2022

MCEC and Greentech Media Cleantech Forum 20/20 October 29th

by admin

As part of a week-long series of cleantech events, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Greentech Media are bringing together leaders from the energy industry, policymakers, corporations, i…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Cleantech,MCEC,Greentech Media,Energy

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/27/2014

Eco-Depot: Johnston, Feb 16, 2019, 8AM-12PM, Johnston, RI

by Yishan

Sat, 02/16/2019 08:00 am

 

- 12:00 pm

Resource Recovery, 65 Shun Pike*

Appointments are required for this event. Eco-Depots are free collections for properly disposing of househo

Filed under: Environment

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Pro Green Expo, Feb 5-8, 2019, Denver, CO

by Aditya

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 

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Industry

0 replies | 2584 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Union Point—Smart City: Technology, Security and the Emerging Future of Cities, Nov 7, Boston MA

by Yishan

Join Ryan Blackmon from LStar and Linn Freedman from Robinson+Cole as they discuss the tremendous potential of smart cities in general and the concept’s particular application to LStar’s U

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 10/31/2018 | Last updated: 10/31/2018

Webinar - Measuring Circularity: Why Life Cycle Assessment is Not the Right Tool, Tuesday, 1pm, ET October 23

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The growing interest in circular materials, products and business models is creating demand for a new generation of tools and standards to measure and assess circularity. Life-cycle assessment has tra

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: LCA Analysis,Circularity

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018

Webinar: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Introduction to WELL Building Standard, USGBC MA, September 18, 8-11am, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introd…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

2018 Maryland Clean Energy Summit, October 8-10, College Park, Maryland

by Aditya

Your gears will be turning at this thought-provoking conference that focuses on cutting-edge technologies, modern business models, and innovative regulations and financing solutions that will ensure a…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Resilience,Smart Planning

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

Webinar: Mandatory Commissioning Requirements, September 5, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

by Eileen Flynn // Student

What are the Mandatory Commissioning Requirements and what are the benefits of commissioning in all phases of the project? This course is good for 1 LEED Specific CE Credit (BD+C) & 1 AIA LU/HSW an…

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Webinar

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

2015 Annual USGBC MA Chapter Annual Meeting 1/22 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Chapter will convene the membership and welcome newcomers from 5-8pm at WIT, in their Annex Central Building, Blount Auditorium. We are excited to welcome students into the mix. In addition t…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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