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Montgomery County Energy Summit "A Path to Zero", April 1-2, Silver Spring, MD

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

HEALTH UPDATE: Due to concerns about COVID-19, the Montgomery County Energy Summit has been postponed from April to November 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation keeping public health as ou

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Building Energy Exchange: Climate Ready Buildings Training, January 23, 9am-12pm, New York, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

This training is a prerequisite to the certification process for the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for projects financed by NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). 

The Climate

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 01/10/2024 | Last updated: 01/11/2024

Certified Passive House Designer Training (Hybrid, Live and On Demand), Cohort Starts January 18

by Hani // Social media manager

The CPHD course provides core Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers, and more. The course is supported by the 30-year history of glo

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 12/15/2023 | Last updated: 12/15/2023

RE+ Hawaii, January 22-23, Honolulu, Hawaii

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Hawai’i, in partnership with Solar Coaster LLC, is the new forum for clean energy professionals dedicated to overcoming challenges and discovering business opportunities unique to Hawai&rsqu

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium 2023, December 5, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The biggest Passive House event in New England returns this December. Join Passve House Massachusetts in-person for a day of case studies, lessons learned, deep dive presentations, innovation showcase

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom

by Rate It Green Team

 

Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with M

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

0 replies | 3354 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, November 8, 9-11 am, PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 10/15/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

Free Webinar: Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction, October 19, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Electrify Portland: Home Electrification Fair, October 7, 11am - 3pm PDT, Portland, Orgeon

by Hani // Social media manager

The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric.

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/13/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and Its Impact on Global Health, May 21, 12pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,CRE,Health,Healthy Buildings,Handwashing,Hand Washing

0 replies | 2490 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: LEED and Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance, May 19, 1-5pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: New England Region

LEED and Existing Buildings: Understanding certification, performance and LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance

GBCI Credit: 3

Filed under: Other Green Building

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Free Webinar: TRUE Zero Waste and Circular Economy Overview, May 13, 11 am PST

by mkilmartin // Intern

This webinar is a complimentary event open to the USGBC-LA community: members and general public. 

Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, ac

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 2489 views | Posted on: 04/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/14/2020

IWBI Announces 3 Impressive Initiatives to Support the Green & Healthy Building and Wider Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a number of initiatives designed to help and support the green and healthy building and wider communities in the time of crisis surroundi

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…

Climate Data in a Warming World, March 10, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Please join the Building Energy Exchange and the ASHRAE New York Chapter for the second installment of our joint ASHRAE Standard technical series — providing a deep dive for their development, i

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Climate Data

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2020

(Now Online!) 2020 National Home Performance Conference, April 27-30

by mkilmartin // Intern

Announcing the 2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference!

Virtual Conference will include Live and Recorded Sessions, Networking Opportunities

The 2020 National Home Performance Conferen

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 3116 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2020

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu

Filed under: Fundraising

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1556 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch - Wintergreen 2017 - March 2, 2017 - 5:30-7:3-, Colorado Springs

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch is hosting its annual Wintergreen event on March 2. Please join us at the Plaza of the Rockies for a fun event full of networking, drinks and appetizers. We will a…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Nice Piece by Matthew St. Onge on Lessons Learned from Running Boston Building Resources Reuse Center

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out this article by Matthew St. Onge, Executive Director or Boston Building Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-have-learned-from-running-reuse-center-matthew-st-onge?trk=hp-feed

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Reuse,Boston Building Resources

0 replies | 1699 views | Posted on: 11/10/2016 | Last updated: 11/10/2016

BEx: Code Update- Lighting, November 9, 6-8 pm, Manhattan

by aahassonjee

BEx: Code Update- Lighting November 9, 6-8 pm Building Energy Exchange 31 Chambers St, Suite 609 New York, NY 10007 Join the Building Energy Exchange for a summary dialogue and panel discussi…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/01/2016

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data - Friday, November 18, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data Friday, November 18, 2016 - 12:30 - 5pm Lancaster, NH CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 3.25 BPI, and certificates of participation are available …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: NESEA,Passive House,New Hampshire,Net zero

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST This webinar will be presented by Paulo Sergio Custodio, an eminent transport consultant from Brazil. Pawa…

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,India

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - FREE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation will provide an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcomers a…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 08/17/2016 | Last updated: 08/17/2016

Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options

by Higgins_James // Student

It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 3526 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

 

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