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February Green Light Training: Advanced Controls – Types & Functions, Feb 22 in NYC

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Building Energy Exchange for our four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technolog

Filed under: Lighting

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Lighting,LED Lighting,retrofits

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 01/28/2019 | Last updated: 01/28/2019

High-Performance Building for Carpenters, 4 Part Course, September 21- October 12, 1-6 pm, Newton, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

This in-person training over four 5-hour sessions teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 08/26/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Building Innovation 2023, September 5 - 7, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Innocation 2023 brings together a unique set of individuals – government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists and more – to improve the built environm

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 08/10/2023 | Last updated: 08/10/2023

Free Webinar: How to Recognize a Green Built New Home, August 15, 10am - 12pm CDT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Green building is the hottest term in new home construction today, but what is green building? If you ask 100 people, you may get 100 different answers. 

This course is designed to equip agent

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 07/18/2023 | Last updated: 07/19/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Emerging Space Conditioning Technologies, July 27, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies are evolving and will soon develop into useful efficiency innovations that can be used to reduce the carbon footprint and energy use

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

2023 Industry Summer Study, Detroit, Michigan, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.

The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 475 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/12/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Climate-Wise Commercial Landscape Practices, June 15, 11am-12:30pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Climate change has catastrophic consequences if left unchecked. We are facing water scarcity, severe erosion, harmful air quality, mass biodiversity loss, invasive plant proliferation, and rising sea

California Green Building

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 05/31/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City, June 8, 1-5 pm, New York, NY

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

At our 2023 conference, we’re bringing together experts to explain three key trends that will shape the future of NYC.

Getting to net zero, housing conversions, and resilient all-electri

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,NYC,AIA NYC,GBCI,PDH,LU-HSW,LU,HSW

0 replies | 1877 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/13/2023

What is a "water resistant barrier" (WRB), examples and misconceptions

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

A water-resistant barrier (WRB) is a material used in construction to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the interior of a building. It is an essential component of the building envelope, designed

Filed under: Weather Barriers

0 replies | 4936 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Free Webinar: Making Fenestration Part of your Overall Energy Management Plan, April 18, 2 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This presentation will outline the impact of energy efficient fenestration in commercial buildings, the opportunities for new construction and full fenestration retrofits, and how you can make fenestr

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Construction,High Performance,Commercial Buildings,High Performance Windows,fenestration

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 04/06/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

USGBC Florida: Tour at Tampa International Airport, April 21, 10am-12pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Tampa International Airport is going green! This walking tour features the LEED Platinum SkyCenter One office with the airport’s new Sustainability and Resilience Director, Eric Caplan. Built wi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 03/18/2023 | Last updated: 03/22/2023

High Performance Heating, Cooling, and Domestic Hot Water (DHW), November 17, 5-7 pm, Building Evolution Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.

Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 855 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Job Postings for Rate It Green Member, Power n Sun

by AbbieKnight

About the Company:

Power n Sun is an Engineering, Procurement & Solar Project Management Company operating throughout Middle East, South Asia, Burkina Faso, Camaroon, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda,

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1452 views | Posted on: 02/20/2019 | Last updated: 02/20/2019

Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap 11/18 8 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap November 18, 8-9:30 am 50 Milk Street, 17th floor If you were in New Orleans we'd love to hear your thoughts. And if you missed it, come hear what's …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Lighting,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2537 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NEW FREE COURSE: Walking the Talk: The Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

NEW FREE ONLINE COURSE Sponsored by TOTOUSA

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals                         

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Continuing Education

0 replies | 4904 views | Posted on: 12/07/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

RESNET Building Performance Conference || February 26-28, 2019 - New Orleans, LA

by Yishan

“Over the years it has been my experience that attending the RESNET conference is essential to personal development and staying on the edge of what’s going on. If you haven’t been, d

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 01/07/2019

Flixo Course - Modeling Thermal Bridges for High Performance Buildings, December 17 - 18, NYC

by Yishan

DESCRIPTION

In this 2-day course, participants will explore thermal bridge modeling using Flixo, to be able to understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of High Performance

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting, Nov 19, Boston

by Yishan

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA)
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across th

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Urban Green Council, Annual Gala, November 7, 6:30pm, NYC

by Yishan

Urban Green Event Gala 2018 where Peter Riguardi will be speaking

Cocktails | Gourmet Food Stations | Seated Dessert and Program
Business Attire

More information o


Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/25/2018

Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/19/2018

Achieving Ultra-Low And Zero Energy Buildings And Portfolios In Providence, Stakeholder Workshop, September 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Providence, RI

by Connie NBI

In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…

Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) Products/Services show 4/8, 3-7:30 pm:

by kat m

Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOW Wed, April 8th 2015 3–7:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 550 Winter Street , Waltham, MA Exit 27 B Route 128/I-95 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,AEENE,Association of Energy Engineers of New England

0 replies | 2207 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/28/2015

Sustainable and High Performance Building for Real Estate Professionals - 2/19 at 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

180 Old Colony Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 6-8pm Join us for a BuildingEnergy Local event hosted by NESEA member David Kelman a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. The …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,NESEA

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 02/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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