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Delivering Dignity Through High Performance Affordable Multifamily Construction, 11/5, 6-9pm, Branford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

Affordable multifamily construction poses both unique challenges and opportunities for healthy indoor environments and energy, water, and material efficiency. While scheduling and cost often dictate s

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Affordable Green Housing,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1908 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Free Webinar: Engaging Time and Tradition: Indigenous Design with Architect Wanda Dalla Costa, April 3, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab welcomes Wanda Dalla Costa, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and a practicing architect and educator, on her design methodologies incorporating Indigenous generati

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 03/27/2024 | Last updated: 03/27/2024

Free Webinar: Zero for Lower Cost: 5 No Cost/Lower Cost Best Practices, March 21, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The zero energy home ready train has left the station. Consider that tens-of-thousands of homes already constructed to zero energy or zero energy ready certifications. If you’re a buildering pro

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 03/08/2024 | Last updated: 03/08/2024

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

0 replies | 4704 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Business: Electronics Recycling and Distributed Energy Production in the Circular Economy, February 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Steve Figgatt, Founder and CEO of Sycamore International, will explain how his firm leverages sustainable business practices as a competitive advantage and to increase value capture. A prima

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, with Urban Green Council, (Day 3/3), Online, March 13, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Course overview

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

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,GPRO,AIA,GBCI,CEU,building operations,PDH

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 01/09/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

3-2-1 Action: Transforming Climate Plans into Action, a Free Better Buildings Webinar, January 30, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate goals and aspirational plans are a valuable first step in the climate planning process. Actionable pathways and milestones are key next steps to make those plans a reality. Join this webinar t

0 replies | 873 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

RE+ Community Energy, January 10-11, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

In 2023, RE+ Community Energy was held in conjunction with RE+ Mid-Atlantic. This January, join leading community energy businesses, utilities, non-profits, and policymakers for an expanded, stand-alo

California Green Building

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training With Southface Institute, Online, December 4-6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Offshore Wind Finance & Investment Summit, February 4, 7:30am-6pm, Carlsbad, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Explore the unique characteristics of financing Offshore Wind in the U.S. to make projects viable, financeable, and bankable.

A new wave of offshore wind projects is forming in the U.S., with the f

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: investments,Wind energy,Sustainable Energy,California,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 2871 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

One Water Webinar - Utility Action for Climate Resilience in Cities, December 3, 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The impacts of a changing climate can no longer be talked about as a future challenge – communities are experiencing climate change now. Ninety-three percent of climate impacts are fel

Filed under: Water

0 replies | 1463 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference, March 12-14, Seattle, WA

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

Start the day off early with a deep dive with a workshop. These workshops provide some of the best opportunities of the year to get in-depth training from the regions best practicing professional

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Designers

Keywords: Passive House,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1825 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Power Up Energy Expo, November 13-14, Panama City Beach, Florida

by AbbieKnight

The Power Up 2019 theme is “Resilient Bases & Smart Communities.”
Meet key decision makers, network with industry leaders.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON:

  • Opportunites and con

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilient bases,Smart communities

0 replies | 2124 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1475 views | Posted on: 01/07/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2016

Passive House Affordable Multifamily Design Manual Workshop, October 18, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the next eleven years, everyday architects, builders, developers, and engineers will face challenges tonormalize the Net-Zero Energy (NZE) housing design.. Simplified, demystified, comprehensive, a

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30–7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architects, engineers and builders have become increasingly effective at designing and delivering high performance buildings. Now if only we had people who were ready to live and work appropriately in

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Webinar: Helping Cities Lead By Example: the Public Buildings Portfolio Management Initiative, Thursday, September 12, 10-11am PDT/1-2pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

A Group of Companies, Including Amazon and Target, Pilot Tesla's New Powerpack Battery System

by Higgins_James // Student

As part of a select group of companies, Amazon has launched a pilot of Tesla Energy’s new stackable battery units to supplement older data center power capacity units. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy

0 replies | 2451 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Cities Leading the Push For Zero-Energy Buildings

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, much of the world’s attention has been turned to what is being done on national and international levels to combat the ever-growing threats of climate cha…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Services,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Netzero,Cities,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 3286 views | Posted on: 06/29/2016 | Last updated: 06/29/2016

USGBC MA Design Charrette: Open to All - June 30, 6-7:30 pm, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Design Charrette June 30, 6-7:30 PM 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 United States Join the USGBC Massachusetts to brainstorm for our newest community service project: the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Charrette

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 06/18/2016 | Last updated: 06/18/2016

UL Environment Webinar: Making Effective Sustainability Claims, June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UL Environment Webinar: June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT "Neither Boastful Nor Bashful: Making Effective Sustainability Claims: According to a Nielsen study, 66% of global online consumers claim that …

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 05/25/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition April Event 4/13, Northampton, MA: Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Alex Wilson on Advancing Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy in the Process Join WMGC at the Platform Sports Bar for a special eve…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island, Wed, Mar 16 at 12:30 PM - Cranston, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 to 2 PM Corner Bakery Cafe - Garden City 140 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920 The mission of the Green & Healt…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1920 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros, March 14, 6 pm @USGBC MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros March 14t, 6-7:30pm 50 Milk St 17th floor, "Milky Way" conference room Boston, 02109 Want to connect with one of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1490 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Flushometers

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1410 views | Posted on: 02/02/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

 

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