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10 Pro Tips to Get Your Next Project to Low Carbon Net Zero Energy - Free CE Webinar GreenHome Institute, April 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this course, we will go over these 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1820 views | Posted on: 04/02/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

Women in Green Breakfast, September 12, 7:30-8:30 am, Los Angeles, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Join us for our annual community gathering where we’ll enjoy a morning breakfast spread (caffeine included!), networking, an engaging panel discussion, and audience Q&A. We can’t wait

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 08/16/2024 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon + Electrification – Full path to Decarbonization, August 14, 10-11 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, we'll delve into the intricate relationship between electrification and embodied carbon, exploring how factors such as refrigerants, insulation, and thermal storage are pivotal to

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0 replies | 2006 views | Posted on: 07/26/2024 | Last updated: 07/26/2024

Free Webinar: Global Heat Pump Best Practices: Strengthening the Global Heat Pump Policy Tool-Kit, July 10, 8-10 am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for smart and innovative solutions to heating, like heat pumps is becoming urgent in the wake of the climate crisis. By participating, you can help drive global adoption of this efficient, co

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0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 06/28/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Free Webinar: There's a Heat Pump for that: Multifamily Decarbonization Solutions, July 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonizing heating systems in multifamily buildings can seem insurmountable without the right information. Discover how to evaluate the efficacy of heat pumps and other decarbonized heating solutio

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0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Pride Month Celebration, June 6, 5:30-7 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In collaboration with Out in Climate and Saint-Gobain, Greentown Labs invites entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, students, and other climate champions to celebrate a

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Pittsburgh Passive House Construction Boot Camp, June 3, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Emu Passive along with host Green Building Alliance and co-host Passive House Pennsylvania June 3rd - 7th for a week long Passive House Training Boot Camp!

This course is geared toward build/d

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/04/2024

Green Things Summit

by IM-Rose

The Green Things Summit 2024 is bringing together innovators and changemakers to explore how IoT and emerging technologies can drive green initiatives and pave the way for a sustainable future.

Pro

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Free Webinar: Tools for Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) into Registered Apprenticeship, April 23, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Apprenticeships are a time-tested and powerful tool for workforce development. Registered apprenticeships can support companies in meeting their needs for a trained workforce while opening doors to ne

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0 replies | 855 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

Virtual Training Webinar: Green Advantage Green Builder Certifications (GACA + GACP) - EXAM PREP, June 9 & 10

by Richard Minasian // Student

Green Builder Certifications

Green Advantage Certified Practitioner® (GACP®)

&

Green Advantage Certified® Associate (GACA®)

Session 1: June 9th, 10am-1pm PST

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Filed under: Online Courses

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Advantage Certification,GACA,GACP,Green Builder Certifications,Exam Prep

0 replies | 1433 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's) Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, May 26, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

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Webinar: USGBC NCR: A Net Zero Retrofit Idea Exchange, May 8, 1pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Explore the opportunities and challenges of the American Geophysical Union Headquarters, landmark net-zero energy retrofit.

The U.S. Green Building Council National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR) is wo

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,USGBC,Retrofit

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar - Keep Glass Looking Beautiful and Reduce Maintenance Costs with a Protective Coating, May 12, 12 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recognized benefi

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Keywords: coatings,Glass,maintenance

0 replies | 2182 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

2016 Summit - National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations - August 29-31 - Cleveland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

National Alliance of Community Economic Development Association August 29-31 at the Wyndham Cleveland Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio This full, three-day summit also has ses…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Development,Heathy Housing,Livable Commuities

0 replies | 1664 views | Posted on: 08/02/2016 | Last updated: 08/02/2016

(Canceled) Energy Efficiency Forum: Dialing it in-building tuning strategies, April 23, Ladysmith, WI

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

Join for an informative half-day event dedicated to helping industrial and commercial customers “dial it in” by improving the energy efficiency and productivity of their facility. The feat

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Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Global GreenTag Launches the World’s First Modern Slavery Transparency Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

“The time has come for Modern Slavery to be removed from history,”  
 -Mary-Lou Kelly, Global GreenTag, Managing Director
 

The Global GreenTag Modern Slavery Tran



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Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

0 replies | 3048 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

The Economic Value of Urban Parks & Public Spaces, March 6, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

I. What is Landscape Architecture?
Phil Barlow helps us understand what landscape architects do and how they serve society, highlighting the professionalism and

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Filed under: Green Living

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 02/19/2020

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: LED Light- Evaluation & Selection (2/14 @ 9-11 am @ 31 Chambers St., NY, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technology, t…

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LED,System Evaluation

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

USGBC Public Policy Library

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Do you ever find yourself wondering what policies are in place for Green Building across the nation? The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently released a resource to help with t…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: USGBC,Public Policy Library,Green Building Policies

0 replies | 3383 views | Posted on: 01/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Discuss Exponential Thinking in Creating Healthy Buildings with Eric Corey Freed, January 11, 8:30-10:15 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discuss Exponential Thinking in Creating Healthy Buildings with Eric Corey Freed How is the XPRIZE Foundation establishing a “moonshot” for the construction industry - and the planet? Wednesda…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Buildings,XPrize

0 replies | 1991 views | Posted on: 01/03/2017 | Last updated: 01/03/2017

Addressing Sustainability Issues, Post-Election: Greening USA, December 9, Noon – 1:30pm, Syracuse

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Addressing Sustainability Issues, Post-Election Greening USA December 9, Noon – 1:30pm Syracuse Center of Excellence, ROOM 508 727 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13244 Participan…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Training - Tuesday, November 15, 8:30 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Training Tuesday, November, 9 am - 1 pm Registration & Breakfast 8:30 AM Eversource Energy 107 Selden Street Berlin, CT 06037 Join Eversource,…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach - NSTC October Business Breakfast, 10/26 - 7 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach NSTC October Business Breakfast Co-Produced by NSTC Sustainability Forum Wednesday, October 26 - Registration start…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,NSTC,Tidal Energy,River Energy

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals, November 1, 10am - 4:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals November 1, 10 am - 4 pm Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 United States This day-long t…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee 9/12 5:45 pm - Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Boston Green Retrofit Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting September 12th, 2016 5:45-8 pm 50 Milk St, 15th Floor "Aristotle" Conference Room Boston, 02109 United States Mike Davis of the Local …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

 

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