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Decarbonizing Enterprise Real Estate with Large-Scale Renewables, Illinois Green Alliance Webinar: April 26, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Purchased electricity is typically a building’s single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Drops in costs of renewable energy over the past decade have made renewables competitive agains

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Real Estate,Renewable Energy,Electricity,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

Free Webinar: Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification, September 18, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This three-hour class will deal with Design, equipment choice, and layout issues. The relevant Performance Factors are: System Capacity, Refrigerant Charge, and System Airflow. We will review design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 276 views | Posted on: 08/19/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy

by Ruby Dawson

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also avai

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 320 views | Posted on: 07/31/2025 | Last updated: 07/31/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: Testing Residential Building Pressure, Part 6 August 6, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 439 views | Posted on: 07/04/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, Free 2-Part Series, July 16 &17, 1-2 pm PT (Pt 1 of 2)

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. This is part I of a free two-day series.  For pa

0 replies | 345 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

CalSHAPE (AB841) Funding Program Update (Round 3), August 18, 1:30 pm PST

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us for an overview of the CalShape funding program for School Districts in California with a discussion of the new changes for this funding round. California Energy Commission representatives wil

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

Keywords: Funding,CalSHAPE,Public Schools,AB841,Government funding

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 08/01/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Southeast Energy Summit, Atlanta, GA, October 2-5

by gracemorrison

After a two-year hiatus, the Southeast Energy Summit is returning to Atlanta for an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues, explore innovative efficient energy solutions, and plan for a

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

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable and Contemporary Locker Solutions for All Purposes, August 4, 12pm

by gracemorrison

In this one-hour course, the design professional will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the ass

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

Webinar: Accelerating Net Zero Homes: How Can Local Authorities Set Ambitious Local Plans and Policies?, July 19, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

Local authorities have the ability to drive up the sustainability of new homes and residential developments, through considered local plans and ambitious minimums standards. This session will bring to

UK Green Building

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/02/2022

Free GreenBuilding Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, August 3, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

During this webinar, GreenCE 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 m

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

Summer Solstice, Southface Celebration, June 23, 6PM, Atlanta, GA

by gracemorrison

Meet new Southface President James Marlow and mingle with Georgia’s sustainable building community at our 2022 Summer Solstice Celebration! Join in person for food, drinks, prizes, entertainment

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

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

Keywords: Southface Institute

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Disaster Ready Homes + How Some Regulations in Atlanta have unintended additional positive outcomes

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

#GreenInfluencerATL group members Grace and Corbett Lunsford interviewed YouTube superstar Matt Risinger about disaster-ready homes in Austin, Tex.  They were kind enough to allow me to react

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 02/01/2024

Mini Split Cold Weather Design Advice and Guidelines, with Mitsubishi

by Rate It Green Team


Your mini split might work better if you don’t bury it under the snow… In all seriousness, Shawn from Mitsubishi chats with Matt Hoots and gives some advice on optimal conditions fo

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 8870 views | Posted on: 04/20/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

RecyclingWorks 2018 Spring WasteWise Forum - Worcester, MA on May 10th

by AbbieKnight

The College of the Holy Cross will host the Spring 2018 WasteWise Forum. The WasteWise Forum, which is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Environm…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Business Development,Green Business

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

3rd Edition of International Conference on Materials Science And Engineering, Paris, France, September 21-22

by 3rd Edition of International Conference on Materials Science And Engineering

Magnus Group extends a warm invitation to join its prestigious event “3rd Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering” (MAT 2022) which is all set to take plac

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 03/14/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

New York Build Expo 2022, March 2 - 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York Build covers major construction opportunities in residential, commercial and infrastructure across New York and the Tri-state region. 

The show features: 300+

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 02/10/2022 | Last updated: 02/10/2022

Oil and Gas Cleantech Challenge, September 6, 2018, Denver, CO

by Aditya

The Oil and Gas Cleantech Challenge (OGCC) is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural gas ind…

Filed under: Cleantech

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/01/2018

NECEC's 11th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 25, Boston

by YijunW

NECEC's Green Tie Gala is the premiere clean energy networking event in the region. Each year the Northeastclean energy industry comes together in celebration of the industry’s growth and accomplish…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

2018 BIMforum, September 24-26 in Las Vegas

by AbbieKnight

In 2018 there will be one large consolidated BIMForum event in September in Las Vegas – Larger Audience than ever before Wider reach, including all aspects of Collaboration, Lean, and Technology…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Technology,design and construction

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit, June 21, The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The 2018 New Jersey Sustainability Summit will explore how individual and community behaviors can impact the quality of necessities for better or worse, such as our air, water, health, economy, and so…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Living,Sustainable City Network,Sustainable New Jersey,Sustainability Summit

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 06/01/2018 | Last updated: 06/03/2018

2nd International Conference on Building Materials and Materials Engineering, September 26-28, 2018, Lisbon, Portugal

by YijunW

Rapid development of modern technology needs the support of new material. New material together with information and energy are known as the three pillars of modern science and technology. The birth o…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 648 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

USGBC Massachusetts: Are You Ready for Solar-Ready? June 20 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am - Boston, MA

by YijunW

The 9th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) became mandatory on January 1, 2018, following a concurrency period from October 20 to December 31, 2017. This course will help code …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

2018 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo, May 21, Philadelphia, PA

by YijunW

This annual event is packed with professional development courses and educational sessions to help EHS professionals keep pace with the latest trends, technology, and best practices. Participants incl…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort Asia, Cooling, Water, Renewable Energy & Heating for Green Building Event, Sept 5 - 7, Singapore

by YijunW

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia is the first ever dedicated trade exhibition for the Cooling, Water, Renewable Energy and Heating Sectors of the Green Building Community in Southeast Asia. Asse…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The 9th Annual Women in Green Forum, August 16th, 2018, Los Angeles, CA

by YijunW

The 9th Annual Women in Green Forum will convene pioneers in the environmental movement, drawing an international audience of sustainability experts including academic researchers, CSR executives, ene…

California Green Building

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 05/24/2018

 

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