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The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 17, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 2047 views | Posted on: 07/20/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Webinar: Introduction to Industrial Electrification, March 27, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This class is offered in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE). Industrial professionals should attend this introductory class for a high-level introduction to the electrification journey

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/05/2024

It’s Electric! Plugging into All Electric Multi-Unit Housing, Free Hybrid Event, March 7 - Webinar: 12-1pm CT, In-Person Tour: 4-6 pm, Chicago, IL

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green to delve into the design strategies and technologies behind two all-electric multi-unit structures: an urban infill 3-flat in Woodlawn and a 15-unit apartment building near United

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/19/2024

USGBC-LA Free Hybrid Event: Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) Annual Demo Day, February 15, 12-2:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

US Green Building Council- Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) and the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) invite you to Demo Day 2024.

This annual event is one of our most compelling, featuring live and

California Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

Free Webinar: Can New Fission/Fusion Technologies Help Fight Climate Change? January 23, 7 - 8:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Currently, the U.S. generates about 60% of its electricity from fossil fuels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. aims to transition away from these carbon-emitting fuels

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 01/07/2024 | Last updated: 01/07/2024

Webinar: Four Clean Energy Career Journeys From 2023 C3E Awardees, January 18, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The C3E webinar series provides a forum to hear the latest on clean energy topics from women who are making a difference. The goal of the quarterly webinars is to highlight the outstanding work of cle

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Emerging Professionals,Women in Green,clean energy jobs

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 12/12/2023 | Last updated: 12/12/2023

How To Think About Building Codes: Communicating with the Code Official, Online, December 14, 1-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architect, Building code, Constuction

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 11/23/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED, a USGBC 1st Friday Webinar, December 7, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session provides a deep dive into decarbonization in LEED, focusing on all electric buildings. It presents concepts built from the future of LEED principles and address Optimize Energy Performanc

0 replies | 517 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Free Webinar, Tools and Resources to Help Communities Navigate Materials Management, November 14, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With amendments to Part 115 of Michigan’s Solid Waste Law going into effect earlier this year, now is a great time to learn what tools and resources EGLE offers to communities to assist them wit

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series- Solar & Storage: Your Energy Generation & Storage Plan, November 8, 4-6pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In session three of this three part Home Energy series, instructor Spencer Rosen will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can des

California Green Building

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/10/2023

Built Environment Plus: Green Building Showcase 2021, October 21, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry succe

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Living,Community,built environment,Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1779 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

USGBC West North Central Region+ Existing Buildings Leadership Forum, September 28, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The last two years have seen continuous disruption in building operations and management, along with a heightened sense of awareness and urgency to combat climate change and social inequality. As buil

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Leadership,Existing Buildings,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

EEBA High Performance Homes Summit, September 14 -16, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reach for the Summit A Future Where Every Home is High Performing, Healthy & Resilient.

Join EEBA September 14-16, 2021 in Denver, Colorado for a High Performance Home Summit focused

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: High Performance,High Performance Homes,EEBA

0 replies | 1722 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Energy Innovation Forum by by University of Massachusetts Lowell & Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Oct 18, Lowell, MA

by Oyin

The Energy Innovation Forum will bring together experts in the emerging energy markets, with an interest in the real-world application of innovative technologies. The forum will host startups, innovat…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1527 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, July 8, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Net Energy Optimizer (NEO) - A Commercial Energy Modeling Tool (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


The Net Energy Optimizer tool, or NEO, is a web-based energy modeling software tool, designed to provide customized building energy modeling for architects, engineers, product manufacturers

Filed under: Software

Keywords: LCA,Energy Modeling,Life Cycle Analysis,Net Energy Optimizer - NEO

0 replies | 8004 views | Posted on: 06/12/2021 | Last updated: 06/30/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso -The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, June 8, 12 pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

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 insulat

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Insulation,Residential Construction,Polyiso,Commercial Construction,builders

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 05/24/2021 | Last updated: 05/24/2021

Webinar: Decarbonize California Now, May 27, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join USGBC for a conversation with California leaders in building sector carbon mitigation. We will explore how decarbonization is at the center of California’s ambitious climate goals and look

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,California,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1820 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

The 2nd Annual Smart Cities International Symposium & Exhibition, Jan 17-18, Chicago

by Oyin

The world's urban population is expected to increase by 60 per cent between 2014 and 2050, when 6.3 billion people are projected to live in urban settlements. New insights and solutions are urgently n…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 4239 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

Green Truck Summit, March 6-9, Indianapolis, Indiana

by Oyin

Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show and Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit offers expert insights on how the work truck industry can make an immediate impact on greenhouse gas and c…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Fleet,Green Trucking

0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

NeoCon, June 11-13, Chicago

by Oyin

NeoCon has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry and this year will be no exception. With the help of our Advisory Council, the show has remained focused on …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

2018 AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 17 -19, San Diego

by Oyin

Join us for the 10th Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference Stay up-to-date on policy changes and new product releases at this best-in-class industry event. AEE Solar is here to help prepare you fo…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2651 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Projects Conference New York City, Feb 22, New York

by Oyin

Technology is subtly transforming how we build hundred-million-dollar projects. It’s no secret that drones, IoT, advanced software, machine learning, and other emerging technologies have transfor…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Energy Storage International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Energy Storage International, co-located with Solar Power International, paves the way for synergy between energy storage and solar markets. As energy storage increases the power of solar by stori…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Climate Adaptation Action From Three Cutting Edge Programs, November 17, Boston

by Oyin

Given that there is a growing understanding of the local impacts of climate change, as well as the impacts of climate change on extreme weather events like the current hurricane season in the United S…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

 

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