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FREE Webinar: Green Shores for Shoreline Development - Update for shoreline practitioners, June 24, 2PM

by AbbieKnight

In this webinar, DG Blair (Stewardship Centre for BC) and Jim Johannessen (Coastal Geologic Services, Inc.) will provide participants with an overview of the recent update to the Green Shores for Coas

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Coastal Development,Green Shores

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects, October 30, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Long-term planning is essential when it comes to most whole-home electrification journeys. By taking into consideration a customer’s long-term needs alongside their immediate needs, you can help

California Green Building

0 replies | 609 views | Posted on: 10/04/2023 | Last updated: 10/04/2023

High-Performance Building for Carpenters, 4-Part in-person course, October 19 - November 9, Newton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This in-person training  in Newtonm Massachusetts teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 09/18/2023 | Last updated: 09/18/2023

Heat Pumps 101, a Free Hybrid Event, Online and in Person in New Haven, CT, September 19. 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You may have heard about heat pumps, a rapidly spreading technology that can both heat and cool your home. Whether you need to replace or supplement your current system, or just want to start planning

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 09/01/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

The WELL Summit, September 25 - 26, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Demand is rising for health leadership. Calls for healthier workplaces are coming from the ground floor and the trading floor alike. Organizations that put the health of their customers and employees

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 08/15/2023 | Last updated: 08/15/2023

Building Tour: Net-Zero Yeti Cooler House, August 11, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tour a unique and sustainable home inspired by a cooler... simple, airtight and insulative! This building tour will showcase a net zero, all-electric, high performance build in a climate with high hea

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 07/25/2023 | Last updated: 07/25/2023

Yestermorrow Design/Build School: Green Rehab and Deep Energy Retrofits, August 5-6, Waitsfield, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S. representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint.

But how do we approach gre

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

A Virtual Panel: Plastic Free July, June 28, 10-11 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager


Join WCS for an educational panel discussing the ever increasing use plastics while growing research and data show its harmful effects. Speakers will also discuss Plastic Free July, its mission

California Green Building

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 06/16/2023 | Last updated: 06/16/2023

2023 Next Generation Water Summit, June 15 - 16, Online and in Santa Fe, New Mexico

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the 2023 Next Generation Water Summit is “Water Reuse and Conservation: The New Paradigm.”

The Next Generation Water Summit brings together the building and development com

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Summit 2023, June 13 - 15, New Haven, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

It is truly an “all hands on deck” moment. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, along with the rest of the United States, is faced with an unprecedented opportunity to transform the buil

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 05/17/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters by Rheem - 3x More Energy Efficient (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots and Alan from Rheem for an introduction to Rheem's Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters.  These water heaters are hybird as the combine a heat pump with traditional w

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Rheem

0 replies | 8897 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

Webinar: Net Zero Buildings: A Master Class, Wednesday, July 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As cities, investors, and real estate leaders continue to develop their strategies to reduce energy costs and address climate change, many are now targeting “net zero” buildings – bu

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Net Zero Buildings,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/09/2020

FREE Webinar: Taking Commercial Offices to Net Zero Carbon, July 1, 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The release of the LETI Climate Emergency Design Guide in January and the UK Green Building Council targets for Commercial Offices in April have put Net Zero Carbon front of place in commercial office

Filed under: Energy Management

UK Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Energy Efficiency,Green Office Space,Green Office Building

0 replies | 1644 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,election 16,what you can do

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 2), August 4, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1597 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind - A virtual live CEU Home Tour, May 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institute live for a mid-construction virtual home tour where you will meet the architect and home builder to review this project! 

 This custom-built home is walkable

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 05/13/2020 | Last updated: 05/13/2020

USGBC Georgia: Building My Dream Home in a Historic District, Online, May 5, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Georgia for a virtual tour and presentation of Carl Seville’s beautiful historic home in Decatur, Georgia. Make yourself at home as Carl, partner at SK Collab

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: USGBC Georgia,Atlanta,Georgia

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 2564 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

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 | 741 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing, Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2…

Filed under: Maine

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House,Passivhaus

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California, 2/28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California by USGBC Northern California Tickets: $10 – $100 Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST Location: DPR Construction 945 Front…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED V4,USBGC Northern California

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

Free Webinar: Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting, March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST Sponsored by: Cree, Inc. Session: 1 H 30 M Credits: 1 PDH / 0.1 CEU We’re at a historic time in the ligh…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Savings,LED Lighting

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions February 9th 12-1:15pm EST

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions into Day to Day Adaptation February 9th 12-1:15pm EST Join the Antioch University New England Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience and t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Antioch University New England,Climate Solutions,Environmental Protection Agency,American Planning Association,Climate Preparedness,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR), Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua Presented by New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:30 am - 7 PM Radisson Hotel Nashua 11 Tara Boulevard Nashua,…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Real Estate,New Hampshire Association of Realtors

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour, December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Neptune Beach

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1912 Nightfall Drive Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Our building tours committee is changing things up in …

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Netzero,Florida Green Building

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 12/09/2016 | Last updated: 12/09/2016

 

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