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Trends in Housing Conference, November 10, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

by samanthaklein // Intern

Trends in Housing Conference is packed with speakers who will discuss important trends and outlooks as it pertains to the housing industry. It will cover areas like Changing Preferences for Building P

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Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Smart Buildings,Construction,Technology

0 replies | 2247 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/07/2022

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

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0 replies | 997 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

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Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 05/17/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Why Air Sealing and Insulation are Both Essential

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why do we need to air seal AND insulate? The answer is that these control layers work together to protect air quality and energy efficiency, improving comfort, protecting our buildi

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Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Healthy Homes,air sealing,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 4525 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

Green Financing and How You Can Access It, Online, May 4, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Higher interest rates, labor and supply chain shortages and increased construction costs are impacting every development and construction project today. What are some of the best financing tools and r

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, Residential Focus, April 14, 2-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Home renewable energy systems including solar, energy storage and microgrids, have been growing at the speed of light! Now is the time to learn how these systems ar

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 03/23/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

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Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Addressing Air Leakage and Thermal Performance in Ceilings Without Attics, March 28

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1776 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Greentown Labs, Climatetech Intern Fair 2023, Somerville, Massachusetts, March 2, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Calling all students and soon-to-be graduates! The annual Intern fair, which focuses on connecting rockstar interns directly with Greentown Labs’ network of cutting-edge climatetech startups loo

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Free Webinar: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Climate Planning, February 28, 11am-12pm EST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Climate change disproportionately impacts certain communities, which is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to consider when creating a climate action plan. Learn how Better Buildings par

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

Build a Better House Training: Building Shell Course, February 3, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

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Filed under: Events

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,Building Shell

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, Free and Online Webinar, December 7, 12 - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On average windows makeup to 15-20% of the surface area of walls in new and existing homes. In California, windows can account for up to 45% of cooling loads. Selecting the right windows can substanti

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 11/11/2022 | Last updated: 11/11/2022

Virtual Event with NAEM: Sustainability Trends & Emerging Issues, December 1, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join sustainability peers to learn and discuss the trends and emerging corporate sustainability issues on the horizon. This one-day intensive will cover net positive business models, the “Just t

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Economy,Leadership,Green Building Trends,Low Carbon

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 10/25/2022 | Last updated: 10/26/2022

Free Webinar: Two Amazing Authors and Thinkers in EE, by NAEE – July 24, 3 pm ET

by Eileen Flynn // Student

RIEEA is a proud co-host with NAAEE to offer you even more learning opportunities! Please join North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) on Tuesday, July 24, 3-4 pm ET, for ano…

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Free webinar,sustainabillty,NAAEE

0 replies | 1902 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting Success Strategies with Sun Control Louvers, September 27, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u

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0 replies | 1509 views | Posted on: 09/12/2022 | Last updated: 09/14/2022

Virtual Nooniversity: Midwest Green Roof Case Study - Enhancing Stormwater Management, September 7, 12 pm CT

by gracemorrison

After 15 years of custom growing midwest green roofs, we will focus this presentation on one green roof that holds a deeply personal place in the hearts of staff at Roof Top Sedums and has b

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) Las Vegas Convention Center Feb 19 - 21, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Yishan

The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world.  IBS has provided a link for green-focused show elements:

https://www.buil

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Filed under: Events

0 replies | 3899 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 12/10/2018

17th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 17, 2019 - April 18, 2019, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Experience the NYS Green Building Conference in a whole new way by staying at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly Hotel Syracuse, and enjoy this newly renovated hotel with convenient fea

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Filed under: Trade Shows

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3095 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Cultivating Sustainable Startups, Dec 7, Boston

by Yishan

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Design Museum Mornings with David Silverman, registered architect and Principal of Silverman Trykowski Associates. The co-work sector is thriving right now. People working together

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

WISE: Holiday Party 2018, 12/18/2018, 5:30 - 8:30pm, New York, NY

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Please join WISE for the final event of the BE-Ex Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) 2018 series – a WISE holiday party to celebrate woman leadership in the sustainability and energy

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Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA,NRDC

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 10/24/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Oct 30, Los Angeles CA

by Aditya

Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new rel

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Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Clean Technologies

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 10/05/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Designing Climate Resilience Forum, October 5, 2018, Boston, MA

by Aditya

In the first of two forums exploring resiliency and adaptation, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) are partnering to explore the importance of desi

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Filed under: Resilience

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Urban Resilience,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1851 views | Posted on: 09/25/2018 | Last updated: 09/25/2018

3rd International Conference Green Cities – Green Logistics for Greener Cities, September 13-14, 2018, Szczecin, Poland

by Aditya

The conference will provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and experiences on the implementation of urban logistics solutions in the context of sustainable development, with particular emphasis …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Cities,Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Development,Green Logistics,Public Private Partnership

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

CPES & NEWIEE’S Surf and Turf Wars, September 12, Hartford, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

This joint meeting between Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) and NEWIEE will include Moderator Mary Louise "Weezie" Nuara (ISO New England) along with Panelists: Melanie Bachman (Connecticut S…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 08/13/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of b

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Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Milwaukee,Eco-Neighborhoods,Eco Toolkit

0 replies | 3174 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

 

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