Other Green Building Discussions

Webinar: Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the Built Environment: Industry Launch Event, December 8, 9 am

UKGBC,Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

In November 2021, UKGBC launched the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap at COP26, a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the construction, operation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure.… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Free Webinar: Innovative Partnerships: Collaborating for Community Decarbonization, December 7, 1 - 2 pm

NEEP,Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

Leaders in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and North Carolina are working to deliver innovative and equitable solutions for community decarbonization by facilitating intake processes for safety and efficiency upgrades through collaborative part… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Free Event: The Basics of Solar Energy for Florida Homeowners, December 8, 5:30 pm

Solar Energy,Green Homes,Florida,Solar Hot Water,Technology

by samanthaklein Intern

If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Free Webinar: Factoring in Electrification - Designs for a Renewable Energy Grid, December 8, 12 pm EDT

Renewable Energy,High Performance Building,Decarbonization,Electrification

by samanthaklein Intern

Electrification is the buzzword du jour for decarbonization, and it’s pushing policymakers to rethink how they structure everything, from local codes, to energy models, to how they incentive programs focused on high performance buildi… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Crash Course on NYC Local Laws, Online and FREE, January 19, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

by NYCsustainability.org Free resource for building owners and property managers who have questions about NYC sustainability laws and procedures.

In this FREE, three-hour seminar for building owners, property managers, and consultants, we will discuss all of the greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact the majority of NYC’s larger buildings and get you on the road to energ… more...

  Filed under: Government Policies

Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Crash Course on NYC Local Laws, Online and FREE, December 17. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

by NYCsustainability.org Free resource for building owners and property managers who have questions about NYC sustainability laws and procedures.

In this FREE, three-hour seminar for building owners, property managers, and consultants, we will discuss all of the greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact the majority of NYC’s larger buildings and get you on the road to energ… more...

  Filed under: Government Policies

Justice in Urban Climate Plans: How & Where Cities are Integrating Equity and Climate, December 7, 12 PM

Sustainability,Urban Planning,Justice,Equity,Climate Plans

by Richard Minasian Student

Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing equity, and where are they falling short? … more...

  Filed under: Equity in Green Building - Organizations

2021 - A Tipping Point Year? Presented by Electrify Now, December 8, 3 pm EST

clean energy,Emissions,Carbon,Decarbonization,Electrification

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

A lot has happened in 2021 to be excited about if you are a clean energy junkie. Have we built momentum toward a clean energy future? Join Electrify Now for a roundtable discussion on the biggest topics and trends in clean energy an… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Free Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Electric Cooking, December 21, 7 - 8 pm

Electrification,Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC),Home Electrification

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green

In the fifth session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review options for electric cooking and range hoods. We’ll look at induction stoves as well as electric resistance ranges, and talk about the importance of exhaust h… more...

  Filed under: Energy

USGBC Virtual Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 7-8

Sustainable Communities,Public Health,Occupant Health

by samanthaklein Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a sliding door. Building scale decisions ca… more...

  Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments