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Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Mexico

0 replies | 2849 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/04/2020

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year. 

Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Passive House Symposium: Building Electrification, a free online Event, July 25, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero-emission buildings are the priority for a decarbonized built environment, and electrification powered by clean energy, utilizing batteries and heat pumps, is entering the popular psyche. The call

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 07/15/2024 | Last updated: 07/15/2024

Biophilia in Building Design and Operations, March 4, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

Biophilic design is gaining traction in the building industry, but how is it actually being implemented in New York City? And in what ways does it benefit building occupants and the environment?

Jo

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: biophilic design,biophilia

0 replies | 1781 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In Wayland, March 3, Wayland, MA

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

Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Related to: Energy Management,Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Geothermal,Heat Pumps,Workshop

0 replies | 1700 views | Posted on: 02/01/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House, February 12, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for the third NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Sendero Verde and Cornell Tech, two transformative Passive House buildings and Buildings of Excellence

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA,Buildings of Excellence,BE-Ex

0 replies | 2382 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

The 4th IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, January 10-12, Honolulu, HI

by mkilmartin // Intern

Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Social Justice

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,California

0 replies | 1897 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.

Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK

by mkilmartin // Intern

Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Pass

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,UK Green Building

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Introduction To living Building Challenge, San Diego - August 17,2016 5:30-8:30 pm

by alicia2390 // Admin

Introduction To living Building Challenge, San Diego August 17,2016, 5:30-8:30 pm Miller Hull 2150 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92110 (adjacent to the Washington Street Station on the Trolle…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

Community and Urban Gardening: Both An Environmental And Healthy Choice

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Over the past few years, urban farms and community gardens have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports t…

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…

California Green Building

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 07/05/2016 | Last updated: 07/05/2016

Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health

by Higgins_James // Student

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…

Filed under: Other Green Building Air

Keywords: Pollution,Indoor Air Quality,Air Pollution

0 replies | 2974 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …

Filed under: Concrete

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Biomimicry,Concrete

0 replies | 3216 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

 

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