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Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Online, November 15

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Free Webinar: Capacity Building for Improvement in Global Supply Chains, July 25, 8:30-9:30 am CDT

by Hani // Social media manager

This complementary UL Solutions webinar offers an overview of the methods and benefits of a capacity building approach in fostering supply chain sustainability and driving continuous improvement in gl

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

NetZero Builder Training, Denver, Colorado, July 25-26, 8am - 3:30pm

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join EEBA for a two-day course on building Zero Energy Ready Homes. Presented by Construction Instruction and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, this comprehensive program equips particip

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar, What's happening with the 2024 IECC residential provisions? June 28, 9-10am PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This course will cover the requirements for designing and constructing the 2024 IECC and the consensus process. New construction codes and policies, when aligned with climate goals, are some of the mo

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Lasting Change 2023, Canada Green Building Council, June 1-2, A Hybrid Event Online and in Vancouver, Canada

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

June 1-2 | JW Marriott Parq | Vancouver BC

Welcome to Canada Green Building Council's annual conference, Building Lasting Change.

From

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

2023 Sustainability Symposium, May 24, Philadelphia, 8am-5:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Building United is excited to announce the 13th Annual Sustainability Symposium taking place May 24th, 2023 at Drexel University. The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering cut

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainable Infrastructure,Passive House,Education

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Why Air Sealing and Insulation are Both Essential

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why do we need to air seal AND insulate? The answer is that these control layers work together to protect air quality and energy efficiency, improving comfort, protecting our buildi

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Healthy Homes,air sealing,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 3354 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

Green Financing and How You Can Access It, Online, May 4, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Higher interest rates, labor and supply chain shortages and increased construction costs are impacting every development and construction project today. What are some of the best financing tools and r

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, Residential Focus, April 14, 2-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Home renewable energy systems including solar, energy storage and microgrids, have been growing at the speed of light! Now is the time to learn how these systems ar

California Green Building

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 03/23/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Addressing Air Leakage and Thermal Performance in Ceilings Without Attics, March 28

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti

California Green Building

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Free Webinar: It's Electric! Electrified Alternatives to Industrial Fossil Fuel Systems, March 7, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

The Heat Pump Push – How are Programs, Contractors, and the Grid Responding? Free & Online, with the Better Buildings Initiative, December 8, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Biden Administration recently invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production and installation of heat pumps. The International Energy Agency projects the installed heat pump st

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/16/2022

Ribbon Cutting for NextGen Homes, August 7, Chattanooga, Tennessee

by YijunW

Join green|spaces for the Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for all four of our NextGen Homes! Started in 2014 with a design competition, today the four homes are proving that it is feasible for high qual…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

GPRO Construction Management, Virtual Course, November 16

by Urban Green Council

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

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 2874 views | Posted on: 10/12/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2022

Green Building Tour: Hotel Marcel, New Haven, CT, September 29

by samanthaklein // Intern

CTGBC is teaming up with CT Passive House and Conscious Capitalism CT to host a building tour and networking event at Hotel Marcel on September 29th from 5-7PM. This event will feature remarks from Br

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Green Hotels

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/13/2022

Energize Philly 2022, Hybrid Event Philadelphia, PA and Online, October 14

by gracemorrison

Join ECA for an annual conversation on advancing a sustainable and equitable energy future for homes and communities.

This fall, ECA returns to the in-person conference format. The conference&

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 09/08/2022

Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021

by Yishan

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the s

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 4743 views | Posted on: 11/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA

by Yishan

Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1827 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2018 Conference, Oct 16 - 17, Washington DC

by Aditya

U.S. offshore wind is here! Now let's build it to last.

The offshore wind industry, key stakeholders, the federal government, and states across the U.S. are working hard to get more steel in th

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Wind energy

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

The 2018 Renewable Energy Markets Conference, Oct 9-11, Houston, Texas

by Aditya

The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. Now in its 23rd year, REM remains t…

Filed under: Energy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Renewable energy markets,Marketing,Trading

0 replies | 1964 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Central Plains Fall Member Social, September 18, Kansas City, MO

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join USGBC at our Fall Member Social - reconnect with your colleagues in the sustainability world. Enjoy snacks & libations provided by our friends at Built (formerly Built Interior Construction) and …

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Missouri

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

IECC 2015: Wisconsin’s new energy code for HVAC systems, August 22, 2018

by Aditya

Did you know Wisconsin recently joined Illinois and Michigan as states in the Midwest to implement the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2015 version? This brings many changes and addition…

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC,Energy Conservation

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 07/31/2018 | Last updated: 07/31/2018

 

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