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Zero Carbon: Refreshing Refrigerants, May 30, Seattle, WA

by AbbieKnight

Join the Cascadia Seattle Collaborative for a presentation on a mysterious topic in the AEC industry, refrigerants.

The first event in their Zero Carbon series, they explore how refrigerants impact

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Environment,Zero Carbon

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

Tour of Southeast Community Center - June 20 (Also available June 14!) , 10 am and 12 pm, San Francisco, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This tour will complement the Water Conservation Showcase educational session titled “Drought to Deluge and provide an opportunity to see the landscaped bioswales of the new Southeast Community

California Green Building

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Free Event - Live Stream and in Weston, MA: City and Suburbs: Addressing Climate Change and Equity Together, June 6, 7:30 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join MetroWest Climate Solutions and special guest the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond for a discussion on the intersection of climate change and questions of equity. As a lifelong resident, pastor, and ac

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Policy,Cities,Low Carbon Development,Equity

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 05/15/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

Pros and Cons of an airtight house

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

A house needs to breathe, right?

Yes, they do, but not the way most builders or homeowners think they do.  Many argue for a leaky house to allow the house to breathe.  That is one method

Filed under: Filtration

0 replies | 12910 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

2023 Housing the Bay Summit, May 4, 12:45-6pm, San Francisco

by Hani // Social media manager

The time to create more housing for more people at all income levels is now. Housing the Bay 2023 is an opportunity to reflect on this moment in time, rethink our strategies, and work to get more hous

California Green Building

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 04/08/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Free Passivhaus Workshop, April 21-22, Swindon, United Kingdom

by Hani // Social media manager

Hot off the heels of the Passivhaus Open Days - Passivhaus Trust partners with the NSBRC for free in-person Passivhaus Workshops. These events will enable you to understand th

UK Green Building

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 03/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/23/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 15, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable's for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes, electricity becomes

California Green Building

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 03/04/2023 | Last updated: 03/08/2023

Phius Retrofit Summit 2023, Virtual, March 21-23, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The next frontier for fostering a built environment that supports the health of people and planet is efficiently upgrading the existing building stock. The virtual Phius Retrofit Summit 2023 (March 21

0 replies | 2032 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: The Perfect Pair: Sustainable HDPE + Copper Restroom Touch-Points, March 6, 12-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. This one-hour course as we explore practical solutions t

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 02/04/2023 | Last updated: 02/05/2023

Online Workshop: WLC Roadmap Stakeholder Series: Infrastructure, Clients, Owners & Designers, February 21, 10–11:30 am GMT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is the second in a series of 5 workshops focusing on the key stakeholders identified within the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, with the aim of empowering all stakeholders across the built environment

UK Green Building

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

Online Course: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, January 25-27

by samanthaklein // Intern

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Facilities Management,GPRO Certification,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 01/02/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Rain Barrel Workshop, July 20, Englewood, FL 10:00am - 11:00pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 06/12/2019 | Last updated: 06/12/2019

Webinar: LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, June 20, 12-1pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This month, listen to a 1-hour recording of a May 21st "Ask the Experts" session about Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, where attendees connected directly with USGBC

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 2040 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Free Energy Saving Event March 7 (4pm), with Renew Boston, Next Step Living, Boston Green Realty

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are invited to join Renew Boston, Next Step Living and Boston Green Realty for a FREE Energy Saving Event! Learn how to Access up to 90% off insulation costs and free air sealing using the May…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Renew Boston,Energy Savings,Next Step Living,Boston Green Realty

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 03/01/2015 | Last updated: 03/01/2015

GREENBUILDING WEEK 2019, Green Building Council Brasil, April 23-26 (Free Online Event!)

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Between April 23 and 26, Green Building Council Brasil brings the new edition of Greenbuilding Week, the 100% free online event that provides highly qualified content on several areas related to susta

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Free webinar

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 04/23/2019 | Last updated: 04/24/2019

The X Factor of R Value: Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Insulation and Air Sealing Materials, April 18, NYC

by AbbieKnight

Join this workshop focused on the Healthy Affordable Building Materials Project and hosted by the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx).  

Robust evidence demonstrates that weath

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Insulation,Toxic Chemicals

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/27/2019

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 1, 4pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 02/27/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

Top Recommendations  - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?

by AbbieKnight

Top Recommendations  - How Can We Improve Single Stream Recycling?

At the recent WasteWise Forum held at E.L. Harvey’s materials recovery facility (MRF)  in Westborough Massachusett

Filed under: Green Facilities

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: single stream recycling

0 replies | 6137 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 02/05/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,shading

0 replies | 1931 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

CX Energy Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL, April 15 - 18

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Top Reasons to Participate in CxEnergy 2019

  •  Premier Conference & Exposition for Building Commissioning and Energy Management
  •  Expanded Exhibit Hall with Latest Technologies
  • &n

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Technology

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/14/2019

The One World Observatory Recently Achieved LEED Gold Certification

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The observatory on the top of New York’s Freedom Tower, known as The One World Observatory, recently achieved LEED Gold Certification. The observatory opened earlier this year on May 29. The new bui…

NYSERDA Proposes $5 Billion Clean Energy Fund

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

White House Fact Sheet: Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households across the Country New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is announcing it…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,New York

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 09/04/2015 | Last updated: 09/04/2015

State of the Art: Lighting Design & Controls

by Chelsea W. // Student

Join the NYC chapter of the US Green Building Council, Urban Green, for a presentation and panel discussion about how lighting can be used to both create the mood for a space while also saving energy.…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events ,Lighting

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Urban Green Council NY,Lighting

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 07/09/2015 | Last updated: 07/09/2015

Solarize Central New York Project Coordinator - Apply by June 19th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The CNY RPDB is seeking to hire a mature and poised Project Coordinator to lead the agency’s Solarize Central New York campaign. Solarize Central New York aims to increase the adoption of small-scal…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,New York

0 replies | 1851 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

Petition the EPA: Ban the Use of Chlorpyrifos - Protect Agricultural Workers and Drinking Water Supplies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Chlorpyrifos,Drinking Water,Water Supply

0 replies | 1663 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

 

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