Other Green Building Discussions

Webinar - Diving into Energy Savings Calculations - 11/29, 10am Pacific

HVAC,Energy Calculations

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an overview of commonly used HVAC and energy related equations necessary for spreadsheet energy savings calculations. Tim will review example facility improvement measures calculations including pump optimization, … more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Solar panel lifespan (brief)

by Theresa Renewables Lover

What we do know today is that a panel will continue to lose about 0.5% efficiency each year over it´s lifetime, and this is what makes solar panels manufactured today, come with a warranty that guarantees an energy production off at least … more...

  Filed under: Environment

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is very little. It’s true that the i… more...

  Filed under: Environmental Activism

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, November 20, Boston

by Oyin

FEATURE PRESENTATION: Prefab Residential Architecture, Oliver Bautista Oliver Bautista of Turkel Design will explain the process of how a new single-family dwelling is built using prefabricated wall panels; from its initial schematic des… more...

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Executive Director - Groundwork Denver

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Over the last ten years, Groundwork Denver has seen immense impact through its robust range of programs including energy efficiency, urban agriculture, urban waters, transportation, parks and green space and youth employment. Today, the org… more...

  Filed under: Green Building Jobs

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, December 15, Madison

by Oyin

Join USGBC Wisconsin's for its annual meeting and networking event. Our guests will enjoy interactive tours of the LEED registered Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center led by Potter Lawson architects and Sustainable Building Se… more...

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DEQ - Michigan Waste and Materials Management Conference, December 13 - December 14, Novi

by Oyin

Complying with waste regulations is important. Not only for the safety of our communities and employees, but also for the protection of our environment and natural resources, preserving them for enjoyment today and tomorrow. The numerou… more...

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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course, Green Building Alliance’s Leslie Montgomery, December 13, Pittsburgh

by Oyin

Join GBA’s Leslie Montgomery for this in-depth prep course, which prepares you for the LEED v4 Green Associate exam! This one-day workshop teaches participants the core concepts within the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED cer… more...

  Filed under: Education

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people available to fill these positions is sh… more...

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New York Solar Energy Society Conference: Bridge to Action Nov 17, 2017

finance,Solar,New York,solar farms,networking

by Amy

Solar and ground source together, flexible safe storage, new technologies, policies and regulations, community solar farms, finance, networking, jobs, education and more. $115 members, $145 non-members. Wine & cheese reception is an add… more...

  Filed under: Cleantech