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FREE Webinar: Decarbonizing Transportation - From Policy to Progress, March 17, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you want to know how Sunnyvale and the South Bay plan to improve transportation? Principal Transportation Planner, Meghan, will discuss local and statewide policy solutions. Learn how shifts in dev

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Decarbonizing Transportation,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Electric Vehicle Car Show & Workshop, June 29, 10 am - 3 pm, Plymouth, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Poke around fellow community members’ EVs as well as cutting edge models from local dealerships and new EVs from the Town of Plymouth’s Fleet. At a 1pm EV workshop in the Fehlow Room, lear

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 06/14/2024 | Last updated: 06/14/2024

Dreaming, Planning, Designing & Building: Two Passive House Case Studies, New Construction in Vermont and a New Jersey Retrofit, June 20, 7-8:15 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jacob Brown wiill present step-by-step construction photos of his two houses.  Saltwoods is in the woods near Mount Snow, vermont,  Salwdoods is a high efficuency, passive design inspired, n

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum, June 12, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 7:30-11, plus Option to Tour Lambeau Field

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Take your business to the next level by discovering strategies to enhance the energy efficiency of your facility. Attend what primises to be an engaging morning of technical sessions offered for

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 05/18/2024 | Last updated: 05/18/2024

Solar 2024: Connecting Technology & Policy, May 20-23, Washington, DC (Online registration available as well)

by Hani // Social media manager

The National Solar Conference is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. The American Solar Energy Society’s cutt

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Boston Passive House Tradesperson Training and Bootcamp, May 6-9, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). 

At the future site of none other than the Northland Newt

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 04/12/2024 | Last updated: 04/13/2024

Free Webinar: Illinois Low-Impact Solar Development Opportunity on Brownfields and Mined Lands Workshops, April 8, 11:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the clean energy future, every community is a host community for energy generation. Former mine lands and brownfields in our communities present an opportunity to host low-impact renewable energy d

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024 | Last updated: 03/28/2024

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 2-4, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be held April 2-4  at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Attend for engaging and interactive sessions, as

0 replies | 630 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/11/2024

Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials, Online Luchtime Series, (6) 1-hour sessions March 7 to April 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

Free Webinar: The Future of Healthcare is Green: A Look at the Latest Tech Solutions, February 21, 12:30-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Healthcare is one of the largest contributors to climate change, around 4-5% of total UK carbon emissions and the NHS in England alone is responsible for 40% of the public sector's emissions

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 928 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/01/2024

Webinar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, April 23, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce development p

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,Construction

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 04/07/2021 | Last updated: 04/07/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit Series, Session 5, Smart Homes, May 11, 8 am ET, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,green retrofit

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 04/24/2021

Webinar: Façade Design Using Lifecycle Carbon Analysis, March 30, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

For many years now, architects, engineers, and designers have regularly used building performance modeling to test various Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). These studies have routinely focused on

Filed under: Designers

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Design,Carbon,Facade,Life Cycle Analysis

0 replies | 2025 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9

by AbbieKnight

Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Webinar: Blueprint: Best Practices in Sustainable New Construction, February 26, 12 -1 pm EST

by SarahA

Join this webinar to learn how to integrate sustainability at the start of a development project, from initial building design to sustainable construction strategies.

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Construction,Development Project

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/01/2021

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1663 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Applied Building Science 01 - Ventilation Concepts and Calculations (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15

Southface experts




Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1914 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Northern California Home & Landscape Expo, January 26 - 28, Sacramento

by Oyin

Gary Brown Enterprises has been producing the Northern California Home & Landscape Expo for 23 years. In 2017, 35,250 homeowners attended this annual event and enjoyed over 1,000 exhibits, free Worksh…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Building Operator Certification Informational Lunch at SPEER and Dallas 2030 District, October 19, 12 noon - 1pm, Dallas

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Did you know that BOC graduates can save their organizations over $11,000 in annual utility Expenses through energy conservation? Join Liz John, SPEER and the Dallas 2030 District for a lunch presenti…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Understanding Mass Solar Incentives; SRECs to SMART - Sustainability Forum Luncheon: Oct 4 in Beverly

by Oyin

Massachusetts has one of the most successful solar electricity environments in the country. Much of that success has been due to the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) production incentive prog…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

Climate Action for Engineers, September 14 in Albany NY

by AbbieKnight

Engineers can play a very significant, even vital, role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our projects can have other significant benefits as well, in…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference & Expo August 8-10, São Paulo Expo Center, São Paulo

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The 8th Edition of Greenbuilding Brasil will be co-located with the High Design Expo, a show focused on the home & office. The partnership between these two shows will create a stronger and more compr…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Brasil Green Building

0 replies | 1626 views | Posted on: 08/04/2017 | Last updated: 08/04/2017

Webinar: Creating Demand for Zero Energy August 3rd 12-1:15pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The Net-Zero Energy Coalition (NZEC) recently published “To Zero and Beyond: Zero Energy Residential Buildings Study,” an inventory of residential single- and multi-family buildings on the path to…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 3599 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

 

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