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USGBC's Healthy Economy Forum, August 4-5

by AbbieKnight

Healthy people in healthy places equals a healthy economy. This is USGBC’s new strategy intended to leverage the USGBC community to support buildings and communities in a post-pandemic world.&nb

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Economy,Health,COVID19,Healthy Economy

0 replies | 2869 views | Posted on: 07/06/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Free webinar: Diagnosing Heating and Cooling Comfort Problems in Homes, March 18, 3 - 4:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will cover the different kind of heating and cooling complaints, how to identify them and how to resolve them. Did you know that most HVAC systems are oversized, not undersized? This can c

California Green Building

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Key Reasons for Green Building Optimism in 2025, and Beyond

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



It’s understandable to be concerned about the future of green building if you expected more from 2024 and are looking to 2025 with some concern.  While I share these worries, I’d

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,future,Green Building Policies,Decarbonization,Electrification,Inflation Reduction Act,Tax credits,Incentives,IRA

0 replies | 2989 views | Posted on: 12/28/2024 | Last updated: 12/29/2024

Free Online Course: Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters - Engineering Deep Dive, January 7 and 9, 9 - 11 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This course introduces the engineering fundamentals of commercial heat pump water heater systems and evaluates important design considerations, the landscape of market delivery, product availability,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 12/03/2024 | Last updated: 12/04/2024

Passive House Massachusetts, Annual Passive House Symposium, December 10, South Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts is now “All In” on Passive House – this year’s Symposium will build on what we know, and how to continue to improve and ensure successful outcomes.

S

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 673 views | Posted on: 11/12/2024 | Last updated: 11/12/2024

Free Webinar: The What, Why, and How of Farm Electrification. November 12, 9-11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Farmers can increase the productivity and efficiency of their farming practices and promote sustainability by transitioning from fossil fuels to the use of electric powered equipment such as water pum

California Green Building

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 10/22/2024 | Last updated: 10/22/2024

Reimagine Buildings: How To Decarb, An online event, October 18, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Reimagine Buildings: to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.

Through TED Talk-esque presentations, our speakers will show how

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 09/27/2024 | Last updated: 09/27/2024

Smart City Expo Miami - Future Ready Communities, September 23-25, Miami, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The fifth edition of Smart City Expo Miami will focus on connecting citizens and communities to their cities and will be held at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus from September 23rd to 25t

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 09/05/2024 | Last updated: 09/05/2024

Sustainability Tour with AIA Long Island - Waste to Energy at Covanta, September 10, 5-6:30 pm, East Northport, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Modern Waste-to-Energy facilities divert waste from landfills to generate energy from the combustion of municipal solid waste. Waste-to-Energy facilities are designed to convert the waste that re

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 08/16/2024 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Building Analytics for COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Building Operations, September 17, 2pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

The current global pandemic brings so much uncertainty into our day to day lives. This informative webinar explores how HVAC building analytics can be leveraged to detect faults that compromise occupa

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,Wellness,building operations,Building Analytics

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 09/03/2020 | Last updated: 09/03/2020

Renewable Energy Markets 2020, September 21-24, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Renewable Energy Markets™ 2020 will be taking place in a new virtual format.  The new virtual agenda will include over 30 sessions including table topics, panel discussions with indust

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Keywords: Energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2904 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Webinar: Emerging Solar Market - Thailand - 30% Renewables by 2036, August 18, 1 pm IST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Thailand has been incentivizing investment in solar projects for many years and now reaps the benefits of this initiative. Thailand’s electricity generating sector is considered to be

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,thailand

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 08/04/2020 | Last updated: 08/04/2020

USGBC Webinar: Data Driven Sustainability, August 12, 11:45am-12:45pm

by AbbieKnight

Attend this session to learn how to launch an effective digital sustainability strategy by leveraging technology and mining valuable data. Presenters with diverse backgrounds will illuminate where dat

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 2026 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 07/17/2020

North Shore Technology Council Business Breakfast: January 25th, 7:00-9:00am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

North Shore Technology Council Business Breakfast: "The Economic Opportunities We Have Never Seen Before"...Changing World Views Have Occasioned Unique New Trends Date and Time: Wednesday, January …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: North Shore Technology Council,Economic Opportunities

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

Webinar, Presented by Metropolis Magazine: The Pandemic is a Portal: The Sustainability Movement, June 30, 4-5 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

In the months before COVID-19 struck, the climate crisis was at the top of many people’s minds—from teenagers protesting in the streets, to large corporations pledging to become carbon neu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Sustainability,COVID19

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/20/2020

Webinar: St. Louis Tackles Carbon from Existing Building The Midwest’s First Building Performance Standard, June 24, 1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Welcome to the June session of our Community Connections Webinar Series. Join the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) in partnership with USGBC and the Midwest Buil

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Decarbonization,Coalition,Building Performance Standard,Existing Buildings

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 06/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/06/2020

USGBC Middle Atlantic - Women in Green - Online Panel Hosted by USGBC NJ, June 18, 3:30-5 pm

by MVillere

USGBC New Jersey is hosting this Women in Green virtual event for the Middle Atlantic Region (NY, NJ, PA + DE).

Our theme for 2020 is Sheroes Stand Up:
A shift is occurring in this season, our gr

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 05/26/2020 | Last updated: 05/26/2020

Free Webinar, Hosted by NBI: National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: May 19 11 am - 12 pm

by Connie NBI

The National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum Design Webinar will feature local technical experts who will highlight case study projects that feature deep energy savings and net zero design. Join loc

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Net Zero Energy,NZE

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces May 17-18, Arlington, Texas- FREE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now in its third year, HPB+W has emerged as the industry’s leading educational resource for today’s smart, sustainable and healthy facilities. With sessions addressing big data, IOT, standards and…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: Advanced Controls - Types & Functions (4/28 @ 11-12:30pm @ 31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

LEED Platinum Green Building Tour - April 12, 6-8 pm, Chiaravalle Montessori, Evanston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED Platinum Green Building Tour Chiaravalle Montessori April 12, 6-8 pm Chiaravalle Montessori, 425 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201 Join USGBC-Illinois' on April 12 to visit and explore the…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

The Wellness Aspects of Green Buildings - March 29, 5:30-7:30pm - Broward Branch USGBC, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wellness Aspects of Green Buildings - Broward Branch USGBC, Florida March 29, 5:30-7:30pm Miramar Branch Library 2050 Civic Center Place Miramar, FL 33025 Join the Broward Branch of US…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Well Building Standard,Healthy Buildings,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Webinar: The Sustainable Lifestyle - Defined and Explained, 2/21, 10 - 11am PST, sponsored by Columbia University

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: The Sustainable Lifestyle - Defined and Explained, Tuesday, February 21, 10am - 11am PST Sponsored by: The Earth Institute, Columbia University This webinar will define and explain the …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Columbia University,Sustainability Webinar

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex (ISEC) Building Tour by USGBC MA, March 1, 5:30 - 7:00PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex (ISEC) Building Tour by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA) Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 – 7:00 PM EST Location: ISEC Building 360 Huntington A…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC MA

0 replies | 3033 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

CSI Boston Universal Design Reception: February 8th, 5:15 - 7:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Computer Systems Institute (CSI) Boston Universal Design: Starting From a New Place When: Wednesday February 8, 2017 from 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM EST Where: The University of Massachusetts Club, One…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: CSI Boston,AIA,Universal Design,ICON Architecture,Statewide Accessibility Initiative

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

 

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