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Free Webinar: Post Purchase Home Care and Maintenance, Presented by Valley Community Development, September 26, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

Attend this webinar to learn more about:  

  • Energy tips to reduce your utility costs & increase your comfort
  • Seasonal maintenance for a safe, healthy home
  • Protecting your invest

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Homes,Energy Tips

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections, March 7, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrify My Home (EMH) continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opp

California Green Building

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 02/16/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Webinar: The New Electric Car Tax Credit, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, February 9, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 595 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Free Webinar: Tracking Movement on DEI: Where is the Industry Now?, February 8, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As the importance of DEI and ESG continue to accelerate in real estate, industry progress on diversifying its workforce, improving equity outcomes for staff across lines of difference, and building mo

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 01/11/2023 | Last updated: 01/12/2023

USGBC Central Florida Leadership Awards, A Hybrid Event in Orlando and Online, January 27, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

Join to learn about the amazing sustainability initiatives and celebrate the best projects and community champions in Central Florida

This hybrid event attracts local municipality leaders, dev

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1633 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Building Science Fundamentals, January 10, 12, 17, and 19 (4-hour sessions)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1872 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 12/02/2022

FREE Webinar: Smart Tech for Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment, January 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

More than half of greenhouse gas emissions come from commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings. Thermal electrification & connected buildings are considered a key pathway for achievi

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Residential Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford 
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike




Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Introduction to LEED v4 & v4.1, December 17, 9-10:30 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for a 101 introductory class on LEED v4 with information on a credit by credit basis, an explanation on where LEED is headed in the future and how credit substitutions for v4.1 are allowed f

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainability,Green Buildng,Building Efficiency,LEED credits

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

Webinar: Urban Green -- The Great Energy Disconnect, December 8, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

With commercial occupancy down 90 percent in NYC buildings due to COVID-19, energy has been reduced just 30 percent. What’s behind this great energy disconnect? Can lessons be found for our

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

USGBC Webinar: LEED and Beyond -- Healthy and Sustainable Product Trends, December 3, 9 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The training will cover the requirements, documentation types, documentation development processes, and available resources to achieve the following LEED v4/4.1 BD+C NC and ID+C CI/Retail materials-re

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,LEED,Green Building Trends

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 3, 10:30am - 11am

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Water Heater,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Online Training: CALGreen Codes and Standards Education and Virtual Training, October 23,12 pm PST

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

CALGreen is California’s first green building code and the first nation state-mandated green building code. It is formally known as the California Green Building Standards Code. The purpose of C

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,California,Education,CALGreen,Training,USGBC LA,Projects,Building Code,Green Code,Architect

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Living Future unConference 17, May 16-19, Seattle

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future unConference is an annual event that attracts disruptive design leaders. Join a cross-industry collaborative network that is creating a healthy built environment. Living Future is the…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Webinar: Balancing Health and Energy During COVID-19, September 18, 10-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Urban Green Council 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 a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Health,Covid-19

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course Part 1 - Green Building Training Program, August 20, 9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.

Learning Obje

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Green Building Training,Energy Course,Green Certification,Design

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/12/2020

Mass Energy's 7th Annual Clean Energy Festival! 7/23 10:30am-1:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 23rd for our annual adventures including: a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, discounted zip-lining and ri…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

The Value of Energy Analysis, from Design Day One, August 8

by AbbieKnight

This interactive program will provide attendees with a charrette experience for evaluating and driving building energy performance—to analyze results in real time, as early as pre-design. During thi…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Living Building Tour - Hitchcock Center, July 19, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment has constructed a world-class, 9,000 square foot environmental education center built to meet the Living Building Challenge. Opened to the public in Fall, 2016…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

New England Regional Passive House Gathering, June 23

by AbbieKnight

Strategic meeting of the New England Passive House Groups followed by local tours and topped with phME's Annual meeting and Members Gathering

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

The Future of SREC, June 21, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by AbbieKnight

Massachusetts is in the third cycle of solar incentive development. What we have known as the SREC program is developing into a block incentive program with a flat rate incentive, named SMART (Solar M…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Spring Greenbuild Mixer and Farewell Toast to Grey! USGBC MA - May 25, 2017, 5:30-8 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is about six months from now, and while it might sound far off, it's never too early to get the party going! We will be celebrating the biggest green building conference of the year w…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 05/18/2017 | Last updated: 05/18/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - 2 Sites! - DER Grist Mill & Net Zero Home, Friday, November 3, 1 to 5pm - Plainfield, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees of this event will get to tour two very different projects: a newly construction net-zero house and a former grist mill, built in 1850, that has been converted into a residence and offices t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Event: BuildingEnergy NYC, 10/12, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show is NYC's fastest-growing event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world. It brings more than 600 industry leaders an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1992 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast, 4/14, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Los Angeles, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast Friday, April 14 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Please join us for a discussion on social justice at the Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast. Since Novembe…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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