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Webinar: Construction, Demolition, and Building Material Reuse, December 16, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar for a workshop to learn more about reusing building materials from construction and demolition.

 

Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recog

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building Materials,Demolition,Construction,Sustainable Demolition

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/06/2020

RE+ Southeast, May 17-18, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Southeast brings the region’s clean energy industry together to discuss strategies, market trends in the southeast, policy updates that impact businesses, and numerous networking opportuniti

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 04/25/2023 | Last updated: 04/25/2023

Free Online Event: Greenbuild's ESG Summit, April 20, 1-2:30 ET

by Hani // Social media manager

ESG & Green Building: Concepts, Trends, and Leadership 

Green building, ESG, and sustainable finance are complementary market transformation strategies. This session will provide participa

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 04/10/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) Spring Virtual Conference: Building a Diverse Workforce for Sustainable Materials Management, April 3-4, 1-4:15pm

by Hani // Social media manager

NERC’s Spring Conference will convene individuals across the material management supply chain to discuss paths to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion into operations with a focus on strat

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 03/22/2023 | Last updated: 03/23/2023

2023 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show, March 23, Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MassRecycle Conference is back for in-person for 2023. MassRecycle will be bringing a full day of education, connection, and advocacy, and we will be hosting a large audience of people from t

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 03/07/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, March 22, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becom

California Green Building

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023, Anchorage, Alaska, March 6-8

by Hani // Social media manager

The goal of this International conference is for Built Environment engineers, practitioners, researchers, scientists, owners and government officials working in Cold Climate regions to share recent so

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 02/04/2023 | Last updated: 02/05/2023

Free Webinar: Decarbonizing Commercial Kitchens Webinar, February 22, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Central PA is hosting a webinar on induction cooking and the Cooking in Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens Rebate Program with speakers Chef Chris Galarza and Heidi Kunsch. Wednesday Februa

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Build a Better House Training: Foundations Course, January 27, in Auburn, Maine, and Online

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,Foundation

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST

by SarahA

How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?

As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Residential Green Building,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1358 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

More Renewables, or Improved Envelope? Exploring Paths to Net-Zero Energy in Affordable Housing, February 19, 5pm CST

by SarahA

When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Solar,Sustainable Energy,Passive House,Geothermal,renewables,Net zero,Building Envelope,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1590 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Demolition,Materials,Green Construction

0 replies | 1909 views | Posted on: 12/29/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...

In any case, you

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Heating and cooling systems,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

Greening the Sphere Community Festival - June 17, 11-5 pm, @ Hope and Main in Warren, Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Greening the Sphere Community Festival, will be created, run and kept sustainable, by students from the East Bay of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This Festival will serve as an invitation for th…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1928 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

Smart City Expo, Miami, December 2-3, a 3D Live Online Experience

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart City Expo Miami® is an international innovation platform to promote educational, business, and media initiatives to create a better future for citizens, communities and cities around the wor

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Smart Cities

0 replies | 1402 views | Posted on: 11/20/2020 | Last updated: 11/20/2020

Virtual Training: Florida Green Home Certification, December 1-2

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program is a two-day training offering green building techniques appropriate for Florida homes. Individuals who complete this course and associated exams may become an accredited Certifying

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Certification,Green Home,Florida,Training,Building Science

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 11/07/2020 | Last updated: 11/07/2020

Webinar: Creating a Technology Road Map for EHS&S Excellence, November 5, 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

As your company grows and has greater need for data, how does your organization plan to better collect & manage data, adopt & use new tools, or utilize new features & functionality of your

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: Data Management,EHS,EHS Compliance,Data Collection,Gap Analysis

0 replies | 1594 views | Posted on: 10/22/2020 | Last updated: 10/22/2020

PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts Construction Tour - Check out the Future "Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction!" 8/8, Auburndale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 08/01/2017 | Last updated: 08/01/2017

Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar

by AbbieKnight

Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…

Filed under: Webinars

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27

by AbbieKnight

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 07/10/2017 | Last updated: 07/10/2017

Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st

by Matt Z. // Student

Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Competition

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Recycling Organic Waste in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Almost one third of waste that the NYC Department of Sanitation collects is organic waste (Food scraps, spoiled food, food-soiled paper, plants, etc.) Rather than throwing it away as garage, NYC wants…

Filed under: Resilience

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Recycling

0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

NECEC's 10th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 26, Boston

by AbbieKnight

Celebrate a decade of NECEC at the premier clean energy event in the Northeast on October 26, 2017 at the Boston Park Plaza. Tickets go on sale in mid-June. For information on how to raise your profil…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 06/09/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

USGBA MA Residential Committee - Eric Wilkinson on "The Point of Sale Home Energy Score Bill" - July 10, 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, July 10 Guest Speaker: Eric Wilkinson - Director of Energy and Climate Policy at ELM - will join us to discuss "The Point of Sale Home Energy Score Bill." E…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1740 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

Webinar: Green Infrastructure Projects - Communicating What Matters - May 24, 2-3 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A green infrastructure project provides near- and long-term benefits to the same community that pays for it. Recently, leading municipalities are taking steps to quantify those costs and benefits in a…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1283 views | Posted on: 05/17/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

 

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