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USGBC Webinar: Sustainable Synergy - How Building Product Manufacturers and Scientists Can Collaborate, July 10, 12:15 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, attendees will explore how science professionals can collaborate with building product manufacturers to overcome challenges in LEED v4.

In this one-hour course, the US

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: LEED,Manufacturing,Scientists

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/19/2020

Free PGE&E Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, May 16, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1367 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Buildings need to dry- not breathe!

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

Hopefully, by now, most people understand that "Build tight/ ventilate right" is how most green building programs require you to build.  Less understood is the necessity for buildings t

Filed under: Rain Screen Products

0 replies | 3325 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, April 19, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The NECA Renewable Energy Conference returns in person for the first time since March 2020, at the Waltham Woods Conference Center. As the industry experiences exponential growth and challenges and we

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Carolina Recycling Association's 33rd Annual Conference & Trade Show, March 27-30, Wilmington, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Advancing recycling and waste reduction in North and South Carolina since 1989.

What is the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)?

The CRA is a nonprofit organization established and maintained b

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 02/09/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

NeighborWorks Winter 2023 Virtual Training Institute, February 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

The NeighborWorks 2023 Virtual Winter Conference is focused

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Sustainable Communities,networking

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 01/06/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

What is the Risk Associated with Carbon Targets? Free Hybrid Event, in Boston and Online, January 19, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.


As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York City -- Residential Buildings, December 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-eff

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,New York City,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

ACEEE's 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Virtual Education, August 17-21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For the first time, ACEEE is offering a virtual 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. 

Through this virtual program, attendees will be able to attend from the safety a

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,ACEEE,The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

0 replies | 1727 views | Posted on: 08/06/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

Webinar: Resilient Features of a GreenPoint Rated Home Thursday, July 16, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar highlights the features that make a GreenPoint Rated home more resilient and fire-wise. Participants of this webinar will be more prepared to identify and recommend resilient features of

Filed under: Green Point Rated

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Home,Build It Green,Green Point Rated

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 07/07/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

LEED for Homes Virtual Green Rater Credentialing Training, GreenHome Institute, July 6-17, 2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

LEED® for Homes™ requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater and demand is growing. Now residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go unde

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Home,LEED,Construction,LEED Certification,Residential Green Building,LEED rating system,Green Credentials,Green Rater Training

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/20/2020

International Passive House Days Kickoff Party, November 11, 5-8 pm, Brooklyn

by aahassonjee

International Passive House Days Kickoff Party November 11, 5-8 pm, NYC Carroll Gardens Passive House 16 3rd Place, Brooklyn NY, New York, NY The 13th annual Passive House Days in New York, a …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

GP Upgrade

by nevastech

Looking to upgrade Microsoft Dynamics GP or Great Plains? Nevas Technologies has been helping organizations across the globe that have outgrown their current accounting software or struggling with the

Filed under: Business Support Services- General

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

(Canceled) The Well Conference, Hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), August 16-19, Scottsdale, AZ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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The WELL Conference for 2020 has been canceled. All conference registrations will be fully refunded.

IWBI is are considering all options for future events, including a virtual event and dates


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Buildings,Well Building

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 05/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

LEED for Homes v4 Green Rater 3-Day Online Training, May 11-13, Hosted by GreenHomeInstitute - Discount for Rate It Green Members!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site v

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,LEED for Homes,Green Rater,Green Raters,GreenHome Institute

0 replies | 1747 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar, Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, May 6, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020

Let's Get Local: Attracting Capital to Local Energy Projects - Thursday, March 23, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Let's Get Local: Attracting Capital to Local Energy Projects Thu, March 23, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Old West Church 131 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Encouraging and empowering …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Climate Action Business Association,Technology

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Architecture 2030 & Maalka Launch the Zero Tool: Free Online Application for calculating building's Fossil Fuel Energy Use Intensity

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Product Highlight/News: The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 Product Name: The Zero Tool Company: Architecture 2030 & Maalka News/Highlights: “The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 offers an in…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Architecture 2030,The Zero Tool,Fossil Fuel,Online Application

0 replies | 4525 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Beginners, 3/8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Thermal Bridge Modelling for Beginners by New York Passive House Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Location: The AirStage on Broadway 1450 Broadway, 42nd Floor New Yor…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,NY Passive House,Modelling

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Petition: The US Can Not Abandon the Paris Agreement (NRDC)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Consider signing this NRDC Petition: We Can Not Abandon the Paris Agreement! The NRDC has created a petition to let the President know we can not abandon the Paris Climate Agreement. http://bi

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: NRDC,COP21,Paris Climate Agreement

0 replies | 5025 views | Posted on: 02/10/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

Job Opportunity - Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), Technical Assistance and Social Innovation Specialist:, NY Healthy Homes Project

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) Technical Assistance and Social Innovation Specialist– New York Healthy Homes Project: Responsibilities Include: 1) Feasibility Research: In collabor…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Healthy Homes,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative - GHHI

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

E+ Homes Open Wall High Performance Housing Tour, January 28, 1-3pm, Roxbury, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

OPEN WALL TOUR 152 – 158 highland Street, Fort Hill Roxbury, Massachusetts Four Units of High Performance Housing Saturday, January 28th*, 11 am – 3 pm A behind the walls look at an innova…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Affordable Green Housing,E Plus Homes,Roxbury,High Performance Homes,Open Walls Tour

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

BEEx Forum: Better Steam Heat- Upgrading Steam Heating (12/13 @ 9AM/31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join BEEx and the NYC Retrofit Accelerator for a presentation of steam heating system upgrades that fix under- and over-heating problems, quiet clanging pipes, and reduce operating and maintenance cos…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: building energy exchange,steam

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

 

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