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Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 1) July 21, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free virtual event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the S

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1840 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/23/2020

New England Women in Energy and the Environment - NEWIEE)'s 13th Annual Awards Gala, April 25, 6-9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NEWIEE’s 13th Annual Awards Gala celebrates the accomplishments of women in the energy and environment fields! The Gala draws attendees from across New England for an inspirational eve

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Bird-Friendly Building: Designing Safer Buildings for Birds, April 18, 12–1:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Every year, up to 2 billion birds die as a result of collisions with glass in the United States, a problem exacerbated by increasing light pollution around buildings and structures. In this webinar, t

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 03/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

2024 Getting to Zero Forum, May 21-23, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Sureya Edwards

The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and around the world, there is no more impor

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/15/2024

HVAC System Testing for Energy Efficiency (Parts 1 & 2), March 12 & 14, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class presents the relevant issues and available methods for field testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and explores and explains the use of specific testing and dat

California Green Building

0 replies | 595 views | Posted on: 02/24/2024 | Last updated: 02/25/2024

NY State Green Building Conference, February 29 - March 1, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Accessing Funding For Affordable Housing Through The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), January 31, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) under the Inflation Reduction Act.

This session offers valuable information for owners and sponsors of HUD-subsidized properties, discussing the Elem

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California Green Building

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 01/18/2024 | Last updated: 01/18/2024

Free Webinar: DOE’s Regional Hydrogen Hubs: Climate Solution, or Climate Disaster?, January 18, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the recipients of the Regional Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Initiative (https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-0), with awards tota

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: NHS Net Zero Building Standard: Operational Energy and Carbon, December 18, 1-2 pm BST

by Hani // Social media manager

The NHS Net Zero Building Standard was published in February 2023 and applies to all projects that are at pre-Strategic Outline Business Case (SOC) on 1st October 2023. Compliance with the Standard is

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

USGBC Florida 2023 Community Leadership Awards, December 7, 11:30 ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join industry leaders and sustainability advocates from across the state of Florida for this event honoring the winners and finalists for USGBC's Community Leadership Awards . This event

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Florida,Leadership,future,Community Development,Awards

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

Webinar: Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites Friday, July 17, 12pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Build It Green is hosting Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites presented by Architect Alison Kendall and GreenPoint Rater Mila Sergeeva, of Kendall Architecture. In this

Filed under: Green Point Rated

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Homes,Net Zero Homes

0 replies | 2302 views | Posted on: 07/07/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

Creating Green Buildings, Hosted by Greater Boston Association of REALTORS on Facebook Live, June 25, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This virtual event will walk you through an active 6-unit construction site, built to Passive House standards and developed by Z Capital Investments.

The panelists will discuss the construction of

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 06/19/2020 | Last updated: 06/19/2020

Visible Green Home® The 713 Project - ‘For the Journey' Virtual Tour, June 27, 11 am EDT

by Architectural Resource, LLC

Visible Green Home® Tour is very excited to present a virtual continuation of the event series on The 713 Project - ‘For the Journey’. This new home construction project in Dexter, Michigan is r

Filed under: Architects

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: DOE Zero Energy Ready,USGBC, LEED

0 replies | 2062 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/25/2020

Green Building Service Opportunity in Boston, November 19: Help Weatherize with YouthBuild Boston and USGBCMA, this Thanksgiving Season

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

YouthBuild Boston and the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee MA Chapter 2016 Winterization Service Project Saturday, November 19 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 27 Centre Street Boston, MA 021…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Community Service,Weatherization,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,YouthBuild Boston

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

USGBC Webinar: Make Energy Cents - Residential Energy Tips to Help Lower Costs, May 21, 2-3:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join the Residential Energy Program Manager from Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection for an interactive presentation. 

When it comes to your utility bill, you may

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Conservation,Online Business Classes,EmPower Maryland program,Montgomery County Energy Connection

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 05/12/2020 | Last updated: 05/13/2020

Virtual Citizen Participation Meeting - World's First Living Building & Passive Multi-family, GreenHome Institute, May 7, 2020 from 4:30-6pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a specific Ann Arbor Michigan Citizen Participation meeting aimed to introduce the project to the public and solicit commentary for the City of Ann Arbor’s planning process. Howe

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Passive House,Living Building,GreenHome Institute

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Places Matter Webcast Series - Part 4: Mental Resilience, April 15, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

PLACES MATTER FOR
Mental Resilience

Cultivating resilience through mindful practice

With managers looking for new ways to support their teams virtually, parents becoming teachers overnight, une


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Healthy Buildings,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1913 views | Posted on: 04/11/2020 | Last updated: 04/19/2020

FREE Webinar - Daylighting by Design, April 7, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Education

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1859 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar, April 24, Natick, MA (*Now a Webinar)

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

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As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will also be offered as a live webinar.

To register for the online webinar, please foll

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Minisplit,Course

0 replies | 2659 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users, 4/14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users by New York Passive House Friday, April 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Ready to step up your technical skills game? Join NYPH member, E…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Thermal Bridges,NY Passive House,Modelling

0 replies | 2185 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

250 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsy…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Online Courses,Ivy League Courses

0 replies | 3221 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

NYC Retrofit Accelerator Trainings: Heating & Air Sealing; Water Conservation & Plumbing; Energy Efficiency Electrical, February 8, 15, 16

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

NYC Retrofit Accelerator Trainings: Heating and Air Sealing; Water Conservation and Plumbing; Energy Efficiency Electrical Heating: Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9, 9:00 am to 3:00 p…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYC Retrofit Accelerator,Training event

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/31/2017

National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30, Nashua NH

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30 Presented by New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Wednesday, March 29- Thursday March, 30, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: NAR Green Designation,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

GTM Webinar: 3 Ways Cellular PV System Monitoring Will Improve Your Bottom Line (12/8 @ 2PM EST)

by aahassonjee

Gaining insight and control over your PV installations is crucial to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction in an uncertain solar market. With many options to choose from, one proven way is mi…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Passive House Days New York Passive House, Open House at 153rd St, Sunday November 13, 3 pm, #NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days New York Passive House Open House November 13, 3 pm, #NYC 542W 153rd St New York, NY As part of the annual Passive House Days in New York series, an open house will be held …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

 

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