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Webinar: USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Scaling EV Infrastructure, June 18, 4 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

At our quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action-oriented solutions, and m

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Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Transportation,Sustainability,Leadership Series,Scaling EV Infrastructure

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 05/29/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Free Webinar, Economics of Financing Electrification, April 18, 9-10:30am

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This course is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the financial aspects of electrification, including the costs, benefits, and risks associated with investing in electrification pr

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Filed under: Online Courses

California Green Building

0 replies | 1905 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 03/27/2023

Original Green Building Tour: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, April 13, 2-3:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first food bank in the United States to become LEED certified – and one of our region’s first ever LEED certified buildings: The G

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

Free PG&E Online Course: Energy Audit Skills: Tools, Data Collection Techniques, and Calculations, March 9, 8:30am-4:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This training allows attendees to develop several specific energy reduction projects from conception to financial benefit analysis. Energy audit tasks that are conducted using videos, photographs and

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0 replies | 1882 views | Posted on: 02/23/2023 | Last updated: 02/24/2023

Free Traffic to your Online Presence

by randhampton // Owner of FootForward, a sustainability sector talent marketplace

If you're a certified or experienced green building professional we invite you to post your profile on FootForward.

Your provider listing is all you need to promote, book and receive payment fo

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Filed under: Energy Auditing - Commercial

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

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Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3115 views | Posted on: 01/20/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

Free CE Webinar: Hemp Insulation 101, February 1, 12pm - 1pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

An overview of the history of U.S. grown industrial hemp and new U.S. manufactured hemp fiber insulation. Participants will learn how this zero V.O.C. and negative embodied carbon product can create l

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Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Insulation

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Hemp Building Materials

0 replies | 2180 views | Posted on: 01/05/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series - Decarbonizing Building Heating, January 19, Online, 10-11:30 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

One of the toughest barriers to achieving net zero is how to decarbonize the thermal side of energy production (e.g. building heating). Electrification with heat pumps has been proposed as a broadly a

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0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 8, 10 am - 2 pm GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The const

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Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Technology,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

Azek - Recycled Content Decking and a More Realistic Grain Look (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


If you’re in the market for decking materials, check out Matt Hoots' interview with Patrick Barnds from Azek at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show!

Patrick


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Filed under: Decking

0 replies | 2763 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

Webinar: Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, August 5, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 wanted to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we&rsquo

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 2046 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

EarthAdvantage is Hiring - Business Development, Training Development Lead, Technical Field Consultant

by Rate It Green Team

Check out these recently posted positions with Earth Advantage:

Senior Business Development Manager - Green Real Estate Services

Under the direction of the senior management team, the Sr. Busine

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Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Jobs,EarthAdvantage

0 replies | 1897 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

How to Talk to your Clients about Going Green, A NeoCon Connect Webinar, June 17, 3 pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As our clients increasingly want to go green, we designers need a strategy to talk with them about how best to do so. Join us as we employ evidence-based design, which reveals how materials and produc

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Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,sustainable design

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/16/2020

Smart Water-Smart Cities: A Cleantech Event - Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Water-Smart Cities: A Cleantech Event Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02110 Can Smart Water Technologies…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Water

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Webinar: EP Career Campfire: Preparing for Jobs in the Green Building Industry, June 3, 4 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Explore the current green jobs landscape and how emerging professionals can grow their knowledge and differentiate themselves in the market.

The landscape of green jobs has continued to evolve sinc

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Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Building industry,Digital Badges,Green Credentials

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/23/2020

"Ask an Electric Vehicle Owner" During a FREE Webinar/Panel, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance, May 13, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

FREE Webinar, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance:

Thinking an electric vehicle (EV) is in you future, but want to learn more about these vehicles from experienced owners? Well look no furthe

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Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: EV,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 05/05/2020 | Last updated: 05/05/2020

North American Offshore Wind Market Outlook (Online) Tuesday April 28, 2020 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United States offshore wind energy market remains poised for explosive growth, with over 23 GW of new installations expected to come online by 2029. Demand is supported by robust state level offsh

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Keywords: Wind energy,Wind,Offshore Wind,Offshore Wind Energy

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

Free Webcast - Healthy Indoors Show: Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants - Managing COVID-19 Challenges, Thursday 4/9, 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 Challenges

HI Show April 9, 2020 — Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 Challenges

Contractor and con

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Healthy Indoors

0 replies | 1944 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/07/2020

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic Summary of Internship An NGS sustainability intern would support the Society’s efforts to operate sustainably and minimize negative…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Sustainability,National Geographic

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Event: Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo - Placing Cities First, June 26-28, Austin TX

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo - Placing Cities First June 26-28, Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 www.austinconventioncenter.com Building u…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,Texas Event

0 replies | 2211 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Check Out this Cool EV Chart by MassEnergy - Compare Top Brands and Learn about DriveGreen Discounts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassEnergy has created a quick comparison chart where you can preview information on the Chevy Bolt and Volt, the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul, Ford C-Max Energi, and the Ford Fusion Energi. https://www.…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles,Mass Energy

0 replies | 3385 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Event: The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems, February 16, 8:30 - 4PM, La Crosse, WI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems Thursday, February 16 8:30 am – 4 pm Lunda Center, Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI Tickets: $199 Presenter: John Murphy, …

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Ventilation Systems,Wisconsin Event

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 02/07/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2017

Massachusetts Bill Aims to Reach 100% Renewable Energy by 2035

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Last Friday, January 20th, three Massachusetts representatives filed a bill that would commit Massachusetts to obtain 100 percent of its energy from clean, renewable sources like solar and wind. State…

ASU Webinar: Why Companies Should Care About Biodiversity, Wed, Jan 18, 1:15 - 2:45pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Why Companies Should Care About Biodiversity Arizona State University Security and Sustainability Forum Wed, Jan 18, 1:15 - 2:45pm EST Corporations engage in sustainable practices for re…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Leadership,Biodiversity

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 01/10/2017 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

LEED for Homes vs. Passive House - What's the difference? USGBC MA, 12/15, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED for Homes vs. Passive House - What's the difference? Thu, December 15, 2016 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST USGBC MA 50 Milk St 16th Floor "Edison" Room Boston, MA 02109 Come to our Passive…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,LEED for Homes

0 replies | 2461 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

 

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