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Green Building Congress 2020, A Virtual Event Presented by Indian Green Building Council, October 29 - 31

by SarahA

How will delegates benefit:

  • Listen to experts in Green Built Environment in India and abroad
  • Learn the best practices of the Industry
  • Virtual Networking opportunities
  • Informative case stud

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: India,built environment,Green Building Congress,Indian Green Building Council,International Conference,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1767 views | Posted on: 09/28/2020 | Last updated: 09/29/2020

2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 4-9, Pacific Grove, California

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings is the 23rd biennial event. Summer Study will bring together professionals from around the globe to the Asilomar Conference Grounds to collabora

California Green Building

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/02/2024

Free Webinar: Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 31, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What are the benefits of an all-electric home? And how would you approach it?

In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of

California Green Building

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Free Webinar Series: Both Sides of the Meter: GridOptimal Building Strategies, June 6 and June 13, 10-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings are at the center of our energy systems and account for over 70% of US electricity consumption. To succeed in decarbonizing our grid, buildings and the systems within buildings can be part o

California Green Building

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 05/25/2024 | Last updated: 05/25/2024

Free Webinar: The Five Pillars of Lighting Controls, May 28, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Circularity, 2024: Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 22-24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and networking opportunities for leaders implementing circular solutions.

Join the growing com

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

Building Affordability: Homes for All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver, Online and in Vermont, April 24, 6:30-8pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Today, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing

California Green Building

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, April 5, 12-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/20/2024

Free Webinar: Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls, March 21, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

We know the concepts behind providing a great building envelope – air tight and well-insulated– but how, exactly, do we do that? In this course, 3C-REN will provide ‘sketch-level&rsq

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, Presented by Southface, March 4 - 5, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers

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

0 replies | 764 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, December 2, 12 pm EST

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 implementing

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Investing Your Firm in Social Justice Policies, Programs & Practices, November 18, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Learn how to to help your firm/organization optimize policies and practices that improve social equity and enhance employee engagement.

About the Event:

Join the Chicago Living Future Colla

Filed under: Advocacy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Policy,Social Justice,JUST,Farr Associates,Brininstool Lynch,Legat Architects,Valerio Dewalt Train

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

AIA 2030 Recognizes ZeroEnergy Design's Achievements in Portfolio-wide EUI Achievement

by Rate It Green Team

Congratulations to Rate It Green Member Zero Energy Design!  ZED was recently recognized by the American Association of Architects (AIA) for being one of only 27 US architectural firms where a 70

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2851 views | Posted on: 10/18/2020 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Denver to require rooftop gardens to reduce heat island effect

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Denver’s status as one of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands has spurred a group of activists to propose a “green roofs” ballot initiative — a measure that could animate environmen…

Filed under: Government Policies

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Roofs,Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 5286 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Social Justice,Energy Access,Equity,Energy Justice

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Beyond Redlining Webinar Series, Exploring Historical Patterns of Racism, Presented by the American Bar Association

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Real Estate,Community Development,Redlining

0 replies | 3497 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g

Filed under: The Smart Home

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Smart Homes

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new

June 22, R&T Forum and Public Exhibition, 3:30-5 pm, Syracuse

by AbbieKnight

A yearlong study identified multiple opportunities to promote adoption of multi-modal, sustainable transportation alternatives in the City of Syracuse. The study evaluated the feasibility of developin…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

USGBC NJ Central Branch Dinner Presentation, June 14, Hillsborough

by AbbieKnight

Hear from industry experts what you need to know about: -CURRENT CODE: Gain perspective on current codes and recently adopted increased standards. -INCENTIVES: Are there incentives to build beyon…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Building Codes

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 05/26/2017 | Last updated: 05/26/2017

Build Exchange Spring 2017: May 21-24

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Build Exchange Spring 2017 May 21-24 Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Build Exchange brings purchasing executives from some of the most highly respected residen…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: BuildExchange

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block May 13 | 10am-1pm Arnold Arboretum: Bussey Brook Meadow 395 South Street, Boston MA 02130 Join EPMA in supporting the City of Boston’s Love Your B…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Environment,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1475 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2381 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century, 4/14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Hunter College, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: EPA,EnergyStar,WaterSense,Safer Choice

0 replies | 3093 views | Posted on: 03/31/2017 | Last updated: 03/31/2017

 

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