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(Postponed - Stay tuned for new May Date) ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Academy, April 24, Portland, OR

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

** ***ADU Academy is being rescheduled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We aim to reschedule the event for this summer. Once we have a new date established, we’ll update this page. 3/1

Filed under: Education

Related to: Continuing Education Programs

Keywords: Tiny Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Free Webinar: Ventilation and HRV - Part 4 in a 5-Part All-Electric in Design and Construction Series, August 29, 9:30-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric in Design & Construction Series

Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci

California Green Building

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024 | Last updated: 05/29/2024

Weatherization Training for Homeowners, June 10-11, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow

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

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 05/11/2024 | Last updated: 05/13/2024

Free Webinar: Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) and Variable Speed Fans, Non Residential, May 16, 8:30am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In order to better control commercial buildings during occupied periods and comply with new Title 24 code requirements, this class will provide contractors with a full understanding of demand control

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Free Webinar: Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction, April 25, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &

California Green Building

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 04/08/2024

Free CE Webinar: Climate Adaptation Tech in a Tube: Enabling Wind/Seismic Resistant Homes, April 17, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

During this course, we will discuss novel technology behind adhesives and sealants used in light-frame wood construction that add to passive house planning and resiliency against violent wind weather

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

Free Webinar: Transform Your Lawn to Save Our Ecosystem, March 21, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to NASA, turf grass lawn covers more of the U.S. than any other irrigated crop, while degrading our environment. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, and pesti

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 621 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/05/2024

RE+ Northern California, March 12 - 13, Santa Clara

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Northern California provides a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastruct

California Green Building

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/16/2024

RE+ Northeast, February 13-14, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Northeast is an annual event that brings together clean energy professionals from across the northeast region of the United States. The event features keynote speakers, panel discussions, exhibiti

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 01/27/2024 | Last updated: 01/27/2024

Free Webinar: Conflicts and Solutions: Overcoming Offshore Wind Opposition, Online, January 18, 4-5pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Join LWV Massachusetts for the three-part webinar series What’s Up with Offshore Wind? Current Status – Future Plans – Getting It Done, as they take a deep dive into the Northea

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 01/05/2024 | Last updated: 01/05/2024

USGBC Georgia: Building My Dream Home in a Historic District, Online, May 5, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Georgia for a virtual tour and presentation of Carl Seville’s beautiful historic home in Decatur, Georgia. Make yourself at home as Carl, partner at SK Collab

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

Keywords: USGBC Georgia,Atlanta,Georgia

0 replies | 1950 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 2820 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

Filed under: Education

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1671 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

GreenBuilt Home Tour! - July 23-24 From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

by Higgins_James // Student

The 2016 GreenBuilt Home Tour features exceptional, award-winning, and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois, which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building practices. Duri…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 2082 views | Posted on: 07/14/2016 | Last updated: 07/14/2016

Northeast Solar & Storage Forum 2020, March 11, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

The Northeast is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, it has the potential to lea

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Clean Energy companies

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Maximizing the Impact of Urban Landscape, February19, 5:30 - 8 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight local sustainability issues, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action-oriented solutions, and make collective

California Green Building

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Tiny Home Communities in Development for Homeless Veterans - Nine-Line Foundation and Veterans Community Project (VCP)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Nine-Line Foundation has partnered with the Golden Isles Veterans Village to build a new development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Brunswick, Georgia.  Between 30 and 40 homes will b

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

0 replies | 5299 views | Posted on: 01/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Meeting, January 27, Boston

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,Emerging Green Professionals,networking

0 replies | 1891 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour, December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Neptune Beach

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1912 Nightfall Drive Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Our building tours committee is changing things up in …

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Netzero,Florida Green Building

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 12/09/2016 | Last updated: 12/09/2016

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,election 16,what you can do

0 replies | 1344 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

Passive House Days Open House @ E10th Street, New York Passive House, Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days Open House - New York Passive House (NYPH) Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC 377 East 10th Street Manhattan, New York, NY Paul A. Castrucci, Architect presents Passive House …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House- Thursday, December 1st

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House Thursday, December 1st 5:30 – 7:15 PM 516 East 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127 There's a city block in South Boston which has…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Passive House,South Boston

0 replies | 1980 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Get to know ASHRAE Boston - September Meeting, Wednesday, September 21st, 5:30 pm, Waltham

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ASHRAE Boston September Meeting Wednesday, September 21st Embassy Suites – Waltham Speaker: Steve Tafone, PE – Vice President of Engineering Suffolk Construction “Lessons Learned” …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: ASHRAE Boston

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Tuesday, August 9th: Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: ASHRAE 97% of the U.S. building stock are existing buildings. According to CBECS, these buildings ar…

 

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