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CalGreen & Energy Code Workshops, June 5, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Free Webinar: Save Money On An Electric Car: Rebates & Incentives, July 26, 7 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

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

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehices,Electrification,Electric Power,EVs

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/14/2023

Make ESG Work for You, A San Diego Green Building Council Webinar, July 20, 11am - 1pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance. This term is caught up in the public, sustainability circles, across industries, and various investment types, yet at its core can be a universal strateg

California Green Building

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

USGBC-LA Thought Leadership Series: Building Climate Resilience, June 22, 4 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar entails a deep discussion on how we develop a kit of parts around creating a network of resilience hubs around the City of Los Angeles. At this event, participants will

  • Release the

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Leadership,Resilience,Urban Development,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Virtual Course with Urban Green Council, June 1, 9 am - 2 pm

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

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

This course is ideal for any

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,AIA credits,GBCI

0 replies | 1849 views | Posted on: 05/22/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

SPEER Workshop + Happy Hour, May 25, 2-4:30 pm, Dallas, TX

by samanthaklein // Intern

SPEER, in collaboration with the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Texas Chapter, will feature a panel discussion focused on “No dollar left behind”. The panel will provide up-to-d

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: investments,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Infrastructure,Dallas Green Building,Residential Energy Services

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Free Green Building Sustainable Design and Construction Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation, May 17, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/18/2023

Free Webinar: Resiliency L+L: New York City's Coastal Resiliency Initiatives, April 19, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/28/2023

LEED Building Tour + Networking Hour, Universal Life Insurance Building, April 20, 5:30-8pm, Nashville, Tennessee

by Hani // Social media manager

Participants will not only see LEED in action but learn about the process and lessons learned from project team members. They will discuss aspects, strategies and policies that contributed to car

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

Straw Bale Load Bearing Workshop, August 18-24, Temecula, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This workshop will be held on a large 20 acre lot with mountains on both sides and lots of room for camping and relaxation.  The project is a LOAD BEARING 1,500 sq ft straw bale ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes

0 replies | 2169 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/09/2019

CALGreen and Energy Code Seminar, July 19, 10:00-4:00pm, Irvine, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar,Energy Codes,Carbon Reduction,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 2130 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course will cover:

  1. High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach
  2. HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details
  3. High Performance Glazing – Ma

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 06/09/2019 | Last updated: 06/09/2019

Webinar: The 21st Century Geopolitics of Energy Thursday, June 13, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Designed for mid-level professionals, the webinar previews a new one-day onsite class exploring the little understood but compelling world of Energy and Geopolitics. 

International energy mark

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,energy markets,geopolitics

0 replies | 1882 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability,Webinar,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Open House, April 14, 1-4 pm, Weston, MA - 1897 Farmhouse Transformed info a Modern, Energy Efficient, Healthy Smart-Home

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This home combines the architectural integrity & character of the original 1897 farmhouse with advanced high-performance and smart home features.

-Registered under the LEED green building

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Materialize - Technology & Accessibility, April 11, 2-7 pm, San Francisco, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Mindful Materials for an inspiring afternoon affair!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

Introduction to Passive House, February 28, New Haven, CT

by AbbieKnight

Passive House is the world’s most rigorous building energy performance standard, requiring a significant reduction in energy consumption while yielding other benefits such as superior comfo

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Connecticut

0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

15th Annual SyracuseCoE Symposium Clean Energy Frontiers: From Lab to Market

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

This event is being held on November 9 @ 4:00 pm - November 10 @ 5:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel | 701 E. Genessee St., Syracuse, NY The number of new marketing opportunities in clean energy solution…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

Fort Collins Companies Spearhead Net Zero Water Management Tool

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Five Fort Collins companies led by sustainability engineering and planning firm Brendle Group have spearheaded the Net Zero Water (NZW) Initiative and have created the Net Zero Water (NZW) toolkit to …

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Net Zero Water Management,Fort Collins

0 replies | 2573 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado- 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado - September 1st, 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

September Sustainability Series 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado 6 - 8 pm Free and open to the public We are seeing an impressive increase in the number of entire countries, as well, ad…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Netzero

0 replies | 1575 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effec…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 2358 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs, Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in clean technology mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Greentown Labs,Energy Bar

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector 6/23 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main St (Bldg E62) Cambridge, MA, First Floor, Executive Education Suite June 23 5:3…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/04/2015

GreenHomeNYC Resume Workshop, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8PM Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GHNYC Green Careers Resume Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8 pm with networking afterwards National Grid, 1 MetroTech Roadway, Conference room 2-04A Brooklyn, NY Part 1. DISCUSSION: Volu…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals,GreenHomeNYC

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

 

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