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Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Rate It Green Team

Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes

Recorded: February 26, 2021
Moderator: Brett Little, Program Manager GreenHome Institute
Speakers: This session i

Filed under: Real Estate

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Homes,Homes,Realtors

0 replies | 2402 views | Posted on: 05/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Free Webinar: The Big Disconnect - The Importance of Wall to Roof Connections for the Air Barrier, September 27, 12-1 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

As more states, jurisdictions and the design community require air barriers, the issue of connecting the wall air barrier assembly to other building assemblies, such as below grade, window systems and

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 09/02/2023 | Last updated: 09/02/2023

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Online, September 6

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course Overview

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC an

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Code,NYC,UGC,2020 NYC Energy Code,Residential

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 08/15/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2023

Free Event: Everything Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings, August 22, 8-10am, Kansas City, MO

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join this in-person event on Tuesday, August 22 from 8:00 - 10:00 am for coffee, breakfast, and networking while industry experts review 2023's higher-than-ever incentives for Missouri,

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 07/25/2023 | Last updated: 07/25/2023

Original Green Building Tour: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, August 8, Pittsburg, PA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first sustainable convention center.The David L. Lawrence Convention Center boasts LEED-Gold (new construction) and LEED-Platinum certifications (

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Building Certifications,Builders Convention,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

Webinar: Building Trust with Homeowners and Renters, Home Energy Score and Remote Quality Assurance, June 27, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score provides reliable and comparable information about a home’s energy use to homeowners, buyers, and renters. With trained and authorized home ene

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Homes,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 06/18/2023 | Last updated: 06/18/2023

Free Webinar: Integrating Climate Risk into Your ESG Program: How to Tackle Portfolio Assessment, Risk Mitigation and TCFD Reporting, June 20, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Climate change is not a new issue to commercial real estate, but it is one that can be very challenging to address. Failure to develop a comprehensive resilience program that is integrated into the ov

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, Online, May 11, 3-5 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this course, They will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passiv

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, May 3, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

During this webinar, They 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 low

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 5: Water and Place, August 25, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

During session 5 we will continue our dicussion on the final pillars of Green Building, water and place!

As droughts grips the planet and water bills increase, the places we live can find easy ways

Filed under: Green Living

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Remodeling

0 replies | 1256 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/04/2021

Free Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 1 of 5, July 21, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us as we discuss how to incorporate the 5 pillars of green building into any project type. Gain more knowledge of what's new in the residential sector and where we are headed regarding home h

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Green Building,Remodeling

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Online: Net Zero Build Summit, Charging the Midwest for the Renewable Energy Revolution, July 6, 12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In the Midwest, incentives to use renewable energy set at state-level remains low compared to other areas in the US, such as the West- and East Coast. The absence of incentives and targets results in

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Renewable Energy,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Carbon neutral

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

NESEA Virtual Green Building Pro Tour: Affordable Passive Housing & Non-Profit Community Facility, June 18, 12:30pm

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join this virtual Pro Tour to go behind-the-scenes with members of the team responsible for the Tree of Life project, a new building in Queens that will include 174 units of Passive House certified ho

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Passive House

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

15th Edition, IGBC Green Building Congress, October 4-7, Jaipur, India

by Oyin

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has established Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), with a vision to enable sustainable built-environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the glo…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception 2020, May 20, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Typically, the Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception is a celebration of the progress the District has made towards reaching 50% reductions in energy use, water use, and transportation em

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy,Emissions,Indoor Air Quality,2030 Goals,Sustainable Pittsburgh

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Sustainability Symposium 2021: Into the Light, April 21-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

COVID, along with unbridled social unrest, historic wildfires, and devastating superstorms, rocked us to our core in 2020. With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Green Building,Equality,Resilience,Covid-19

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,Retrofit

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free Webinar: The Building Energy Compliance Seminar (BECS), April 8, 9:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainability Help Center, a free resource for building owners, property managers, and energy efficiency professionals seeking help with sustainability build

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,CUNY

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

South East Recycling Trade Show, Mar 4 - 7, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

Started over 30 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama, the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) is an educational and networking event that focuses on specific Issues related to recycling. I…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

Roaring Fork Climate Action, Nov 15, 6-9pm, Aspen, Colorado

by Oyin

Climate action at the federal level is rolling back, fortunately climate action at the local level is in full swing! See what steps are being taken to increase Roaring Fork Valley's resiliency & how y…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Connect USGBC Wisconsin, November 15, Milwaukee, WI

by Oyin

Join us at The Rumpus Room, and meet our MLAB Members, our Committee Members, LEED APs, LEED Fellows, Members, Emerging Professionals and other leaders in our green building community. Share your…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Statewide Climate Resiliency Strategy Roundtable, Oct 17, 3-5pm, Narragansett, Rhode Island

by Oyin

RI is gathering input from community leaders from across the state on climate change impacts now, and in the future. The input will help inform Rhode Island's first climate resiliency strategy. Our…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

2017 Connecticut Green Building Awards, November 2nd , New Haven

by Oyin

Each year, CTGBC recognizes outstanding green building projects in Connecticut. Join us on November 2nd for the 2017 CT Green Building Awards! 6:00 pm - Networking 7:00 pm - Awards ceremony Drink…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Intro to PassivHaus, USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, 10/19, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by Chill28

This well known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Passive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 10/03/2017 | Last updated: 10/03/2017

Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep by USGBC Redwood Empire, October 20th, Santa Rosa

by Oyin

Looking to earn your LEED Green Associate credential? Register for this LEED v4 training course, which will cover the basics of green building, USGBC and GBCI, and LEED BD+C credits. No prior know…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

 

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