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USGBC Webinar: The Zero-Energy Economy, April 21, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by our four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity.  Now more than ever it is important to examine our programming through each

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Economy,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 2451 views | Posted on: 03/13/2021 | Last updated: 03/13/2021

2024 Women Shaping the Agenda: Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience, July 18, Worcester, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Join at College of the Holy Cross for NEWIEE's 10th Annual Women Shaping the Agenda Event for a networking reception and interactive panel discussion.

Panel Topic: This years topic is Breaking

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/05/2024

Free Webinar: Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, September 20, 9 - 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 1308 views | Posted on: 06/08/2024 | Last updated: 06/13/2024

Free Webinar: Ductless Heat Pumps - Part 1 in a 5-Part All-Electric in Design and Construction Series, June 20, 9:30-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric in Design & Construction Series

Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci

California Green Building

0 replies | 1435 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024 | Last updated: 05/29/2024

Free Webinar: Navigating Organizational Funding for Home Energy Upgrade Programs in Justice 40 Communities, May 21, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The federal government is releasing historic amounts of funding to advance home energy upgrades in the United States right now, with many specifically dedicated to delivering energy savings, comfort,

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 05/07/2024 | Last updated: 05/07/2024

Smart Cities Connect Conferance & Expo, May 7-10, Raleigh, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

0 replies | 707 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/24/2024

The Energy Evolution Summit, Hosted by SEPA, April 28-30, Coronado, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This in-person only summit is tailored for energy leaders and decision makers who are prioritizing decarbonization and driving the transformation of the energy sector. The Energy Evolut

California Green Building

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 04/05/2024 | Last updated: 04/05/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life, March 27, 8 am CT, 9 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide you with an introduction to the design of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and their applications in real life. This one-hour webinar will review the basics of heat pump techno

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/22/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments - Examples for Heat Pump Installers, March 26, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

Free Webinar: Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating, February 23, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we enter the next era of work, there is a critical lens on how office spaces will be designed to recruit people back and make people stay. In the past, offices were often designed for work, but not

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 02/14/2024 | Last updated: 02/14/2024

Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, 31st Annual Conference: Building Local, Green, and Fair Economies, June 4, 9am-12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) has had a mission to create local, green, and fair economies for over thirty years and hosts an annual conference to promote this mission. This year t

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Economies

0 replies | 1807 views | Posted on: 05/14/2021 | Last updated: 05/14/2021

Healthy Materials Advanced, Online Training, May 19, 9 am - 4 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course, participants will learn which Materials & Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve, and what you need to know to get them. TheMR credits in LEED v4 move us

Filed under: Materials Recovery

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building Materials,built environment

0 replies | 1855 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, March, 1pm-5pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Kitchen Cleaners

Keywords: Green Building,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 03/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/23/2021

California Continues to Cut Emissions as it Extends its Cap-and-Trade Program

by Matt Z. // Student

California has had a cap-and-trade system up and running since 2013, and now Gov. Jerry Brown wants to extend the program to 2030. The initial program, which was meant to run until 2020, has been succ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Architects

Keywords: Carbon Pricing

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 07/14/2017 | Last updated: 07/14/2017

Buildings and Carbon | Green Building Online Training Program, March 17, 9 am - 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related ca

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Emissions,Carbon,Carbon Cycle

0 replies | 1890 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

FREE Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, March 15, 8 am EDT/1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the functions and applications of the various types of entrance matting, fire safety standards, how sustainable entrance matting can contribute towards

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: High Performance Doors,entrance

0 replies | 2165 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/05/2021

Build A Better House Series: HVAC, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 23 - 24

by SarahA

About the Program:  Building and renovating homes in Maine’s climate is a challenge. While most customers demand that their homes be constructed and renovated to minimize heat loss –

EBC NH Webinar: Department of Environmental Services Division Directors, February 5, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC New Hampshire Leadership Webinar will provide EBC members from throughout New Hampshire and New England with the opportunity to learn directly from each of the three division directors at the

Filed under: Environment

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Environment,New Hampshire

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 01/05/2021 | Last updated: 01/06/2021

Solar Power New York, December 11-12, Brooklyn, New York

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast debuted in 2015 as part of Solar Power Events with a strong focus on trends and policy in New York state. The event drew 300+ attendees, with a majority hailing from the host sta…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

ASES Solar Conference 2017, October 9-12, Denver, Colorado

by Chill28

SOLAR 2017 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 46th annual National Solar Conference. It will be held at the University of Colorado, Denver, October 9-12, 2017. It will include technical sessions…

Filed under: Energy

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

CPES Conference and Exposition: The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal? October 17, Connecticut

by Oyin

The Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) will host its 18th annual signature conference and exposition for business and energy professionals. This year’s event, titled: “The Future of Energ…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

The Value of Green Infrastructure in Schoolyards, Webinar, Oct 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

by Oyin

In this webcast, speakers from Green Schoolyards America, the Wichita State Environmental Finance Center, and The Children & Nature Network will discuss the multiple benefits of integrating green inf…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

IGEM 2017: Powering Green Cities, October 11-13, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by Oyin

IGEM is ASEAN’s largest green technology business and innovation platform has attracted over 300,000 visitors and facilitated over USD 2.25 billion in business leads since its inception in 2010. …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

CALGreen for Non-Residential Projects Explained - September 14, Sacramento

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZC Sr Project Manager Susan Di Giulio and Isaac Chambers, partner with the Harrison Thomas Group, will be teaching a course on CALGreen for non-residential projects, commissioning and aspects of the C…

California Green Building

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Best in the West Regional Webinar Series: Autonomous Vehicles Revolution on August 25

by AbbieKnight

Learn about the future as autonomous vehicles, expected to help create a global transportation revolution, similar to the one created when the first automobiles replaced the horse and buggy. Most c…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: Transportation

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 07/23/2017

 

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