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GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 3, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar 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 maintenance coati

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: High Performance Building,Glass,Windows

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/14/2021

Free Webinar: Resiliency L+L: From Homes to Infrastructure, Building Community Resilience, March 8, 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

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 02/16/2023 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Green Schools Conference, February 27 - March 1, New Orleans

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in schools. Designed to educate, connect and in

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Virtual Event: Electrify Efficiently -- Good Electrification for Policy and Program Professionals, January 24, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrify My Home (EMH) will kick off a 6-part ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous

Filed under: Online Courses

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Policy,Education,Residential Green Building,Electrification

0 replies | 1686 views | Posted on: 12/24/2022 | Last updated: 01/06/2023

Deeper Learning Through Ecology, Ecological Landscape Alliance, January 11, Online, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Green infrastructure, pollinator gardens, food gardens are increasingly integrated in PK-12 learning environments. This session will describe how the built environment and natural settings can facilit

0 replies | 1598 views | Posted on: 12/06/2022 | Last updated: 12/07/2022

Circularity '21, Accelerating the Circular Economy, Online, June 15-17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 1813 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Webinar: Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes, May 11, 2 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation,Envelopes

0 replies | 2253 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

Free Webinar: Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to New York's Local Climate Laws, May 13, 9:30 am 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: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,New York,Government,CUNY,laws

0 replies | 2272 views | Posted on: 04/19/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: Historic NYC Firehouse to Modern Passive House, Friday, April 16

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

his virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at a unique renovation currently underway in Manhattan: the transformation of a historic firehouse into 4 units of PHI-certified p

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

Virtual Course: New Home Construction 101, April 16, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, you will build foundational knowledge about:

  • Land Acquisition & Home Site Development   
  • Discover The Advantages Of New-Built Homes   
  • Energy Efficie

Filed under: Real Estate

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Real Estate,Construction,Green Homes

0 replies | 2013 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

FREE Webinar: Defining & Verifying Material Circularity: Role of Certification Program, March 25, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this exciting Circular City Week panel as we discuss a variety of tools available for facilities, haulers, and municipalities to achieve large-scale reductions in landfilling waste through emergi

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management,Zero Waste Pledge,Landfill,Circular Material Use

0 replies | 1720 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

Utilizing a Distributed Data and Computing Architecture in Analytics Applications

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

Advances in analytics for equipment and device data have proven their value in the sustainability arena by dramatically improving energy efficiency, comfort and reducing operational costs.

0 replies | 587 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Free Webinar: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures Webinar Series, February 25, 9-10:30 pm GMT

by SarahA

This webinar series brings together speakers from the three universities to discuss the future role of infrastructure in cities.

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight

Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urban Planning,Cities,Sustainable Cities,Building Technology,Urban Infrastructure,Infrastrucutre

0 replies | 1773 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

Pests and Pollinators, July 20, Sarasota

by AbbieKnight

What is that bug? Learn all about common yard pests and pollinators. Identify several pests and discuss the many ways to utilize and identify beneficial insects in our landscapes.

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Beneficial Insects

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef

Webinar: David & Goliath: Financing Energy Retrofits from the Tiny to the Giant, January 19, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will explore the successful implementation of two energy efficiency projects, one small (less than $150,000) and one large (greater than $10 million); attendees will learn about the finan

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Deep Energy Retrofit

0 replies | 1512 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/17/2020

4th annual MnSEIA - Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference, November 14 - 15, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Oyin

In year’s past, the Gateway to Solar Conference celebrated the 2013 legislation and its implementation. Now MnSEIA is looking to the future. This year’s conference will highlight the next wav…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

It's Electrifying: Converting Heating Systems, December 7th, New York, NY

by Oyin

The second installment of Urban Green’s series, It’s Electrifying, explores the promise and practical barriers to electrifying heating systems in multifamily buildings. As buildings of the futu…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Cleantech Awards Celebration, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association October 25, Boulder

by Oyin

Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration brings the cleantech community together to honour the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future put forth by Colorado’s entrepreneurs, e…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 8, 8-10 am, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

FUSE Cambridge Building Tour with USGBC Massachusetts, October 19, 5:30 pm, Cambridge

by Oyin

Join USGBC MA for an upcoming building tour of Fuse Cambridge. This property is LEED Silver Certified and the notable/unique green features include 1) a living green wall and 2) the first propert…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Solar Connect - October 2-4, 2017, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

Solar Connect October 2-4, San Diego, CA. Solar Connect provides coverage of ongoing developments in utility scale solar project origination and financing by the leading utility scale solar devel…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

The Green Building Convention 2017 in Cape Town South Africa, October 9-11

by AbbieKnight

The Green Building Convention is the definitive event on the sustainability calendar and will take place from 9 – 11 October 2017 in Cape Town. For the last 9 years, we’ve built a reputation as…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training Online, September 20-21

by AbbieKnight

With over 300,000 LEED® for Homes™ spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential building are better. LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performanc…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1653 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2017

Veolia Tour on July 27

by AbbieKnight

Join us for a tour of Veolia at Kendall Cogeneration Station on Thursday, July 27th. Kendall cogeneration station has been a source of reliable energy for the city of Boston since 1949 through the use…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 07/11/2017 | Last updated: 07/11/2017

 

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