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Energy Efficiency for Everyone: Green Built Alliance 2020 Workshop Series, December 8, 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of your home to increase comfort, save money and reduce environmental impacts.

This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Solar,Sustainability,Environmental Impacts

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

Webinar: Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings, December 8, 9-10:30 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) on December 8th to celebrate the launch of our latest playbook: “Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings” and a new case

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Multifamily,HVAC,maintenance,Ventilation

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 12/04/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020

Webinar: Conversations on Construction - If You Build it, They will come, December 16, 11-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Energy efficiency and affordable housing are topics du jour, especially in Los Angeles.  Seemingly unrelated at first glance, can progress be made in these two spaces together?

Join Hunt Ortma

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Webinar Presented by Viridiant: Building Professional Training, January 12-13

by Richard Minasian // Student

Viridiant’s Building Professional Training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores green building programs, including EarthCraft

Webinar: Beyond Energy Savings - Quantifying the Additional Benefits from Energy Efficiency, January 12, 11 am -12 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Often, energy-saving projects can yield extra benefits beyond reduced energy use and costs. These benefits can include reduced maintenance, improved productivity, waste reduction, and more. Join this

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Better Buildings,Energy-saving projects

0 replies | 1951 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Webinar: New Heat Pump Technologies to the Rescue, Tuesday, January 19, 3pm PT / 6pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There is no one-size-fits-all technology for the wide range of building types. Jordan Dent and Evan Hellas lead a session that will provide an overview of four new technologies that the speakers are w

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1201 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Webinar: Massachusetts Environmental and Energy Agenda for 2021, January 20, 4 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Leadership webinar will feature Kathleen Theoharides, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For her keyn

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Government,Policy,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Online Course: Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, January 22, 9am - 5pm EDT

by SarahA

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

Filed under: Online Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Energy Code,Building Envelope,Lighting Systems

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef

Webinar: Zero Carbon Zero Bills, Presented by Zero Carbon Home, January 21, 6pm CST

by SarahA

How to cut your heating bill, electric bill and carbon footprint to zero, by someone who has done it - David Green

This webinar is free. It will help you to save a lot of money and cut your carbon

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Solar Energy,Carbon Reduction,Net Zero Energy,Zero Carbon,Carbon Footprint,Zero Carbon Home

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Webinar: Carbon Neutral Portfolio From Vision to Strategy, January 30, 12pm - 1:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Nik Kaestner to learn how to make carbon neutrality a reality.

Join us for the second event in our 2020-2021 Sustainability Speaker Series! To learn more about the series and future events vis

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Carbon Neutrality,Sustainable Schools,Carbon Neutral Portfolio,Decarbonizing

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, February 2, 10am - 11am EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your 

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Efficiency,Community Service,renewables

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/13/2021

Online: 2021 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, Presented by Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, February 16 - 19

by SarahA

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's premier energy efficiency event.

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the annual Midwest Energy Solutions

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Policy,Building Technology,Conference

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/18/2021

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Building Shell, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 9 - 10

by SarahA

About the Program:  Simply put, a new home’s building shell is comprised of the structural elements that separate the inside from the outside: walls, roof, windows, doors, including things

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Building Shell,Energy Consumption

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Renovations, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, March 2 - 3

by SarahA

About the Program:  This session focuses on practical short and long-term strategies to both maximize current and future energy efficiency and minimize IAQ problems when undertaking common reside

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Deep Energy Retrofit,Weatherization,Lead Paint,Radon,Renovations,Residential

0 replies | 1491 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Green Building Myth Busting: It IS Fun to Watch a Pot Boil, on an Induction Cooktop (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

Have you wanted to see an induction stove at work?  Check out this Green Building Myth Busting video by Green Builder Matt Hoots and Lisa Connor, of Sub-Zero, Wolf Southeast, Inc.

Thi

Filed under: Appliances

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Induction,Induction Cooking,Induction Stoves,Kitchens,IEQ,Myth Busting

1 replies | 10898 views | Posted on: 01/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Online: Heat Pumps for your Home, by Southeast London Community Energy, February 10, 6:30 - 8 pm BST

by SarahA

Thinking of installing a heat pump? Wanting to find out how they work and how much they cost? All you need to know about heat pumps is here!

Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Heat Pumps,Ground Source Heat Pump,Central heat

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

ENC Thought Leadership Series: Midwest Energy Strategies, February 17, 1pm EST

by SarahA

Join us for the first session of our quarterly Thought Leadership Series.

OVERVIEW:

Join the USGBC ENC Region for a virtual, interactive session on progressive, Midwest-specific energy strategie

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Net zero,Zero Carbon,Midwest

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

Webinar: Warm Homes for Less, Presented by South East London Community Energy, February 11, 11am BST

by SarahA

Are you worried about the cost of electricity and gas this winter? Discover how you can keep your Homes Warmer for Less.

Join our Warm homes for less webinar!

Take your first step to healthy hom

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,South East London Community Energy

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus, February 25, 8-10 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Water Management,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,Deep Dive,Geothermal Energy

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

Webinar: Leveling the SLOPE: Helping State and Local Governments Reach Their Energy Goals, March 16, 3-4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For many state and local governments establishing energy and environmental goals, the ability to make data-driven decisions about cost-effective opportunities is hindered by the data itself. Dispersed

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Department of Energy,SLOPE

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 02/15/2021 | Last updated: 02/15/2021