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(Now Online!) 2020 National Home Performance Conference, April 27-30

by mkilmartin // Intern

Announcing the 2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference!

Virtual Conference will include Live and Recorded Sessions, Networking Opportunities

The 2020 National Home Performance Conferen

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 2996 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Free EEBA Webinar: Choosing a low carbon, high performing Insulation, June 26, 3 -4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and str

0 replies | 643 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 17 - 18, Washington, DC.

by cecilia.lopez // Event Management

The 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together leaders from the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and more for important conversations around adv

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Flooring,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 05/21/2024 | Last updated: 05/22/2024

California Green Building Conference, May 23, South Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year, the California Green Building Conference expands to all of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join USGBC California in uniting the entire regi

California Green Building

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i

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

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 9 - 10 am ET, 3 -4 pm CEST

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

This webinar is designed for any

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/30/2024

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase, April 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspectives within the energy and sustainability sector. Panelists will represent various indust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: High-Performance Home: Energy Efficiency is Only a Good Start, March 7, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Comprehensive building science, energy efficiency, and health are a great start to high-performance homes … but only a start. They ensure homes will live better and last for hundreds of years.

0 replies | 399 views | Posted on: 02/23/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 657 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: TRUE Zero Waste and Circular Economy Overview, May 13, 11 am PST

by mkilmartin // Intern

This webinar is a complimentary event open to the USGBC-LA community: members and general public. 

Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, ac

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 2405 views | Posted on: 04/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/14/2020

IWBI Announces 3 Impressive Initiatives to Support the Green & Healthy Building and Wider Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a number of initiatives designed to help and support the green and healthy building and wider communities in the time of crisis surroundi

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Montgomery County Energy Summit "A Path to Zero", April 1-2, Silver Spring, MD

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

HEALTH UPDATE: Due to concerns about COVID-19, the Montgomery County Energy Summit has been postponed from April to November 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation keeping public health as ou

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Climate Data in a Warming World, March 10, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Please join the Building Energy Exchange and the ASHRAE New York Chapter for the second installment of our joint ASHRAE Standard technical series — providing a deep dive for their development, i

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Climate Data

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2020

JUNE 29th: WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

June 29, 2016 1:00 – 2:00PM West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recently partnered with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the mu…

2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2020

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu

Filed under: Fundraising

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Assistant Director of Communications, Sustainability

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University community to drive implementation of major

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 539 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/18/2019

Nice Piece by Matthew St. Onge on Lessons Learned from Running Boston Building Resources Reuse Center

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out this article by Matthew St. Onge, Executive Director or Boston Building Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-have-learned-from-running-reuse-center-matthew-st-onge?trk=hp-feed

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Reuse,Boston Building Resources

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 11/10/2016 | Last updated: 11/10/2016

BEx: Code Update- Lighting, November 9, 6-8 pm, Manhattan

by aahassonjee

BEx: Code Update- Lighting November 9, 6-8 pm Building Energy Exchange 31 Chambers St, Suite 609 New York, NY 10007 Join the Building Energy Exchange for a summary dialogue and panel discussi…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/01/2016

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data - Friday, November 18, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data Friday, November 18, 2016 - 12:30 - 5pm Lancaster, NH CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 3.25 BPI, and certificates of participation are available …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: NESEA,Passive House,New Hampshire,Net zero

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST This webinar will be presented by Paulo Sergio Custodio, an eminent transport consultant from Brazil. Pawa…

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,India

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - FREE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation will provide an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcomers a…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 08/17/2016 | Last updated: 08/17/2016

Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options

by Higgins_James // Student

It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 3170 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…

Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025

by Higgins_James // Student

Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norwa…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: eco friendly,clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2060 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

 

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