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Virtual Training: WELL AP® Prep: Keeping People WELL During the COVID-19 Era, October 13th, 9am EST

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time in buildings – while the health of the building is highly critical, it is a component that was often overlooked. Now with the advent of COVID-19,

Free Online Training: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, April 21

by Hani // Social media manager

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available!

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greene

California Green Building

0 replies | 2147 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

The Benefits of Induction Cooking, with SHARP Home Technologies

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why go with an induction stove? Green Builder Matt Hoots had the opportunity at the International Builders show to discuss the benefits of induction technology with Peter Weedfald with S

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Safety,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Electrification,Kitchens

0 replies | 6935 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Interpreting and Prioritizing Infrared and Blower Door Results, February 23, 9 - 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Testing your work is imperative to meet or exceed performance targets and to ensure a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. Instructor Gavin Healy of Balance Point Home Perform

California Green Building

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 02/13/2023 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training Live & Virtual, (Mailing List/Sign Up), February 24, 11:30am–2:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

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 verifi

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 01/27/2023 | Last updated: 01/28/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps: the What, the Where, and the How Much, January 24, 7 pm ET (and also on 1/25 at 12 pm!)

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green Energy Consumers, will interview Mike Simons, the Training and Develop

0 replies | 1297 views | Posted on: 01/09/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Electrified Construction Coalition Roundtable, January 25, Online, 12–2 PM PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Together USGBC-LA is striving to increase awareness and access to these solutions to make clean construction a reality, position L.A. as a global leader on this issue, and change the narrative of

California Green Building

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 12/20/2022 | Last updated: 12/20/2022

December Bridge to 2030 Meeting, Green Building Alliance, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 13, 8:30-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Breakfast begins at 8:30 am, followed by the program at 9 am.  

Topics Include: 

  • Investment Grade Energy Audit Case Study – Tony Young, Carnegie Museums

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Solatube International - Natural Daylighting through Sun Tunnels for your Home or Business (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


If you aren’t aware of daylight or sun tunnels, or you want to know more, join green builder Matt Hoots as he speaks with Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President at Solatube International to

Filed under: Tubular Daylighting Devices

Keywords: Healthy Building,Lighting,Daylighting,Wellness,Solatube,Sun Tunnels,Daylight Tunnels,Tubular Daylighting Devices,Natural Light

0 replies | 8709 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Virtual Conference: Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy, December 8-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Mid-Atlantic states are setting their sights on 100% clean energy, translating into gigawatts of further renewable energy procurement with mandatory RPS goals, carve-outs, and programs for solar,

Filed under: Energy

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Energy,Renewable Energy,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1471 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Women in Cleantech: How The 2020 Election Result Will Affect Cleantech, November 24, 8pm EDT

by SarahA

Join the WCS Los Angeles Chapter for an engaging and dynamic discussion about the 2020 election results.

For the first time in a Presidential Election, climate change was used as a political issue

Filed under: News

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Cleantech,politics,Green Economy,election

0 replies | 2605 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/12/2020

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: 1890s Farmhouse to Super Insulated Commercial Space, November 13, 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for this interactive event, hosted by Garland Mill, featuring a deep dive into the conversion of a 1890s farmhouse that has been transformed into a super insulated building providing space

Filed under: Green Facilities

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Renewable Energy,Insulation,Insulated Commercial Space,Construction Management,Triple Pane Windows

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Virtual: 11th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, Presented by Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

Join MEEA virtually at the 11th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference!

The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how bes

EBC - Forecasting Industry Trends for Environment, Energy & Climate Sectors - March 31, 7:30am-12noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Forecasting Industry Trends for Environment, Energy & Climate Sectors Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. March 31, 7:30am-12noon, Boston This EBC future markets program will focu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Environment

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

Greenbuild Virtual, International Conference and Expo, November 10-12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is one of the largest annual events for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source leading edge solutions to improve resilience, susta

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Greenbuild,USGBC,Green Building Events

0 replies | 3851 views | Posted on: 09/07/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

BuildingEnergy NYC, Online, September 23-24

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Now in its ninth year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Last year'

Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NESEA,BuildingEnergy NYC,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA

0 replies | 2397 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/24/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's) Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, August 25, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,EPDs,Green Design,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

ABX 2017 - ArchitectureBoston Expo, November 8-10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ONE INDUSTRY. MANY PARTNERS. ABX connects architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, project managers, landscape designers, manufacturers, and other AEC professionals. ArchitectureB…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Society of Architects - BSA

0 replies | 2849 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

Building the First Multifamily Passive House in Massachusetts June 13, 2017

by Matt Z. // Student

Conceived as a demonstration project intended to set a replicable standard for high-quality. low-carbon development, The Distillery is the largest Passive House project in Massachusetts. Located near …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Low Carbon Development

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 06/01/2017 | Last updated: 06/01/2017

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: Fort Hill E+ Homes Project, June 7, 5:30-7 pm

by AbbieKnight

Sage Builders LLC’s Fort Hill E+ Homes Project consists of two energy-efficient duplex homes designed to look like a traditional Georgian Colonial and its companion carriage house. The featured home…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference, May 18th 8:00-4:45pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Beyond Energy Efficiency Conference May 18 | 8:00-4:45pm Zero Net Energy Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 The building industry is moving quickly beyond the standard practices…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Conference,Workshops

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Palo Alto, California, Thursday, April 27, 2-3 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Sustainable City Network for this free 1-hour webinar featuring Gil Friend, chief sustainability officer for the city of Palo Alto, Calif., and two of his colleagues - Assistant Public Works …

California Green Building

Keywords: Palo Alto,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 04/25/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Event: “Living Better in a Green Home”, 4/26, 2:00 PM, Las Cruces, New Mexico

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to the 4th Wednesday Happenings “Living Better in a Green Home” program at 2 p.m. April 26, at Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., in the Roadrunner Room. Living better means be…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

AEE New England Certified Energy Manager Training, April 10-14, 8 am - 5 pm, Canton, MA

by admin

AEE is offering to its membership and the public, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training course and certification examination. The CEM course is an intensive four and a half day seminar designed …

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Free Workshop on LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance - April 7, 11am-12pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Free Workshop on LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance When: Friday, April 7: 11am-12pm Where: La Kretz Innovation Campus, Training Room 401, 525 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Policy,Water Efficiency

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

 

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