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Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL

by AbbieKnight

CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance professionals. The event includes educational sessions on wide range of topics relating to commissio

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

USGBC Florida: LEED Green Associate Training in Tampa, May 8, 9am-5pm EDT, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you looking to make a difference in the world of sustainable design and construction? LEED Green Associates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and implement green buil

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Schneider Electric's Home Energy Management Suite - Controlling Comfort, Resilience, and Energy Efficiency in One App

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots spoke to Will Shippee of Schneider Electric  at the International Builders Show (IBS) and got a look at Schneider Electric's impressive suite of home energy man

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Management,Home Energy Management,Schneider Electric

0 replies | 4317 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series: Where Is the Climate Economy Headed?, March 30, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The Northeast Clean Energy Council will speak with a panel of innovators about what technologies and economic factors are causing disruption in the current clean energy and climate technology spaces.

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Conference: Fletcher School – Tufts Energy Conference 2023, March 2, 9am-5pm, Medford, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Tufts Energy Conference, The Energy Sector of the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Infrastructure, will convene a diverse and international group of leaders to explore how equity can be i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

2023 Wall Street Green Summit, New York City and Virtual, March 13-14

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Wall Street Green Summit is in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most comprehensive events focused on sustainable finance. The March 13 and 14, 2023 event will be held at th

0 replies | 3501 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 21, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this webinar, participants will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance,Technology,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Celebrating a Decade of Impact, February 2, Boston, MA, 5:30-7:30 EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' networking event which seeks to connect partners and investors to the community of climatetech entrepreneurs.

The first EnergyBar of 2023 will celebrate the te

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Business Development,Sustainable Communities,Greentown Labs,Entrepreneurship,EnergyBar,Professional Networking

0 replies | 2044 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar: NYC Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 18, 1-2 PM

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/27/2022

Free Webinar, Refrigerant Management for Fewer Leaks and Emissions, January 10, 11am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

Many refrigerants have a high global warming potential which can lead to a sizable contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in an organization's overall carbon footprint. Learn about resources to

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Refrigeration

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Emissions,Better Buildings,Refrigeration Maintenance,Refrigerant leaks

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022

Green Building Kayak Tour, June 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the Green Building Alliance on the water and take in Pittsburgh’s green buildings from a different vantage point!

Paddle along the Allegheny River, enjoying the natural beauty the waterw

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Kayak Tour

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

pond liners

by Miranda P. // Homeowner

I am looking for earth-friendly products for lining a backyard pond.  In particular, I'd love to know whether eco intelligent polyester can be used to underlay a standard EPDM pond liner. &nb

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Related to: Products,Landscaping and Land Management,Other

0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

The 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Grid Modernization

0 replies | 1598 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

A Conversation about the #Olympics and #Boston #Massachusetts, 2/17 8-9:30am:

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What do we think about the potential Olympics in Boston? Come to our Green Breakfast Club in February to hear brief presentation/remarks from green building experts and sustainable community planners…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Boston,Olympics

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 02/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Former Massachusetts Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Solar Farm

by AbbieKnight

The Mount Tom Station coal-fired power plant was run in Holyoke, MA for more than 50 years. The plant generated energy for the city, but was also held accountable for resident’s health problems.

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Power

0 replies | 8874 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Next Generation of Plug Control: Tier 2 Power Strips, Webinar, February 7, 11am

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion of the results from their Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips field study. They will discuss plug load energy consumption and the impact on overall bu

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Savings,advanced power strips,plug control

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 1963 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joseph Allen of Harvard, Demceber 19, 8-10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA’s Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.

Our

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 12/13/2018 | Last updated: 12/13/2018

USGBC Texas Holiday Party in Fort Worth, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Forth Worth, TX

by Yishan

USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork

5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas

5 PM - 8 PM

Tickets: $10

About the Event



Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

Energy in LEED Today and Tomorrow, USGBC Massachusetts, December 19, Boston MA

by Yishan

Missed Greenbuild? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide context behind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and cl

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Supply Chain,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Armstrong vinyl plank flooring

by Steven_Spicer

I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally…

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Certification,Flooring,Armstrong,Vinyl Flooring

0 replies | 2261 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

2015 Annual ReLeaf Conference in Syracuse, NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: July 16-18, 2015 Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to present the 23rd Annual ReLeaf Conference! T…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Forestry

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 06/30/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging June 16th, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging, June 16th, 1 pm ET Internal systems, industry or consensus standards, supply-chain sustainability valuations and third-party verifica…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Stand Up For Solar Lobby Day at the State House, Tuesday April 7, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Stand Up for Solar! Lobby Day at the State House Sponsored by American Lung Association of the Northeast, Better Future Project, Clean Water Action, Climate Action Now, Environment Massachusetts, …

 

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