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Power Up Energy Expo, November 13-14, Panama City Beach, Florida

by AbbieKnight

The Power Up 2019 theme is “Resilient Bases & Smart Communities.”
Meet key decision makers, network with industry leaders.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON:

  • Opportunites and con

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilient bases,Smart communities

0 replies | 1931 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 855 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Green Building Alliance, Emerging Professionals Speed Networking, February 22, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Building Alliance invites Emerging Professionals for an evening of Speed Networking at Sly Fox at the Highline.  Meet someone new or build a stronger relationship with s

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/02/2024

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training, Building Energy Exchange, January 30, 9:30-11am, New York, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 26, 3- 4 pm, Woodinville, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!

You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the

0 replies | 628 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/19/2023

Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Climate Change,Certification,Health,Transparency,Toxicity,Biodiversity,Circularity,Nature Positive,Habitat

0 replies | 2901 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Women In Green, December 6, 9am-12pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Leveraging our intergenerational community of  women for continuous learning and collective progress.

Our biggest woman-in-green event of the year!

Women are driving the sustainability of t

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Top Factors for Selecting New Windows

by Rate It Green Team


How do you decide what windows you need?  Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Windows,Home Building,New windows

0 replies | 4330 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2024

RE+ Midwest, November 14-15, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Midwest is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in t

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 10/18/2023 | Last updated: 10/18/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, October 16, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 530 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 09/29/2023

Offshore Wind Finance & Investment Summit, February 4, 7:30am-6pm, Carlsbad, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Explore the unique characteristics of financing Offshore Wind in the U.S. to make projects viable, financeable, and bankable.

A new wave of offshore wind projects is forming in the U.S., with the f

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: investments,Wind energy,Sustainable Energy,California,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 2698 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

One Water Webinar - Utility Action for Climate Resilience in Cities, December 3, 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The impacts of a changing climate can no longer be talked about as a future challenge – communities are experiencing climate change now. Ninety-three percent of climate impacts are fel

Filed under: Water

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference, March 12-14, Seattle, WA

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

Start the day off early with a deep dive with a workshop. These workshops provide some of the best opportunities of the year to get in-depth training from the regions best practicing professional

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Designers

Keywords: Passive House,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 01/07/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2016

Delivering Dignity Through High Performance Affordable Multifamily Construction, 11/5, 6-9pm, Branford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

Affordable multifamily construction poses both unique challenges and opportunities for healthy indoor environments and energy, water, and material efficiency. While scheduling and cost often dictate s

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Affordable Green Housing,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1688 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Passive House Affordable Multifamily Design Manual Workshop, October 18, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the next eleven years, everyday architects, builders, developers, and engineers will face challenges tonormalize the Net-Zero Energy (NZE) housing design.. Simplified, demystified, comprehensive, a

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30–7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architects, engineers and builders have become increasingly effective at designing and delivering high performance buildings. Now if only we had people who were ready to live and work appropriately in

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Webinar: Helping Cities Lead By Example: the Public Buildings Portfolio Management Initiative, Thursday, September 12, 10-11am PDT/1-2pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

Cities Leading the Push For Zero-Energy Buildings

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, much of the world’s attention has been turned to what is being done on national and international levels to combat the ever-growing threats of climate cha…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Services,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Netzero,Cities,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 3098 views | Posted on: 06/29/2016 | Last updated: 06/29/2016

USGBC MA Design Charrette: Open to All - June 30, 6-7:30 pm, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Design Charrette June 30, 6-7:30 PM 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 United States Join the USGBC Massachusetts to brainstorm for our newest community service project: the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Charrette

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 06/18/2016 | Last updated: 06/18/2016

UL Environment Webinar: Making Effective Sustainability Claims, June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UL Environment Webinar: June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT "Neither Boastful Nor Bashful: Making Effective Sustainability Claims: According to a Nielsen study, 66% of global online consumers claim that …

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 05/25/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition April Event 4/13, Northampton, MA: Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Alex Wilson on Advancing Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy in the Process Join WMGC at the Platform Sports Bar for a special eve…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island, Wed, Mar 16 at 12:30 PM - Cranston, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 to 2 PM Corner Bakery Cafe - Garden City 140 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920 The mission of the Green & Healt…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1712 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros, March 14, 6 pm @USGBC MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros March 14t, 6-7:30pm 50 Milk St 17th floor, "Milky Way" conference room Boston, 02109 Want to connect with one of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Flushometers

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1192 views | Posted on: 02/02/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

 

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