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Residential Energy Services Network 2019 (RESNET) Conference, Feb 25-27 in New Orleans, LA

by AbbieKnight

The 2019 RESNET Building Performance Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, existing home retrofits, building codes and energy policy.

The RESNET Building Performance Conf

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Policy,Retrofit,Home Energy Rating

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

Why Chicago Needs The Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance, Free and Online, May 2, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Angela Tovar and Jared Policicchio from Chicago’s Department of Environment will join AIA Committee on the Environment + 2030 Commitment and Illinois Green Alliance to provide an exclusive updat

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 514 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Free Webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, April 26, 9 am -12:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 04/08/2024

Solar + Storage Mexico, April 17-19, Guadalajara, Jalisco

by Hani // Social media manager

SOLAR + STORAGE MEXICO is a leading exhibition specializing in the energy storage and solar technology sectors in Mexico and North America. This event presents and explores the technolo

0 replies | 508 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

Net Zero Construction Conference 2024, Online, March 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Net Zero Construction Conference is a virtual hub for industry leaders in sustainable construction to discuss the advanced technologies, challenges, and progress toward reducing the construction i

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 02/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/26/2024

Free Webinar: Affordable & Equitable Home Electrification Retrofits: QuitCarbon's Lessons Learned from 1,500+ Homes, March 5, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

QuitCarbon has been offering free, expert home electrification retrofit planning, contractor referrals, bid benchmarking, rebate optimization, and more to homes across California for nearly two years.

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 02/09/2024 | Last updated: 02/10/2024

Free CE Webinar: Modular housing & Zero Energy Ready, February 7, 12–1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

While offsite construction holds much promise, the reality of factory-built housing over the past few decades has seen a focus on least cost, not best performance. How does modular construction delive

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 712 views | Posted on: 01/19/2024 | Last updated: 01/19/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for General Contractors & Architects, January 31, 4-5:30 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California, and elsewhere as well. In Califorina, 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliance

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/29/2023

Tiny House Design: A Yestermorrow Design/Build School Online, Course, 8 Sessions 6:30-8:30pm, Starting January 16

by Hani // Social media manager

Tiny House Design will help you envision and design an enriching small home on a foundation or on wheels.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School willll virtually tour noteworthy houses, spark a dialogue

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Site Analysis and Installation, December 11, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This is intermediate class for anyone interested in understanding the specific issues associated with PV site analysis and system sizing. It focuses on design, installation and support. The objective

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Technology,Energy Storage Systems

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

PHWPA: Passive House 101, May 29, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Want to learn about Passive House?

Not sure where to start or who to ask?

Join PHWPA and local Passive House trainers for an informal and informational evening.
( also …&n

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Passive House,PHWPA

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials (Supplement to "Making Affordable Family Housing More Efficient...")

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials” was produced by Healthy Building Network (HBN) as a supplement to the report by HBN, Efficiency for All and others,

Filed under: Guidelines, Resource Guides, Handbooks

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,air sealing

0 replies | 3774 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Women in Cleantech: Executive Leadership Workshop - Negotiation, March 30, 9:30am-12:30pm, San Fransisco, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Negotiating skills can be enhanced. Women in Cleantech designed this Negotiation Workshop to learn and practice new techniques to get what you want or know what you can let go to come to a satisfying

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Green,Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 03/24/2019 | Last updated: 03/24/2019

What is the Living Building Challenge? Nov. 6, 6-8 PM, Boston

by admin

Come find out more about the Living Building Challenge November 6th, 6 - 8 pm. 50 Milk Street, 15th Floor, Boston. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification program; advoca…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

PHAUS Webinar: Passive House Marketing 101 on January 30th, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

This webinar will help prepare attendees to address the unique, but solvable, challenges of marketing and selling passive houses. James Geppner, Executive Director of Erase40.org, will talk

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House,Marketing,PHAUS

0 replies | 2425 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

NECEC's Emerging Trend Series - Visions for a Clean Energy Economy, Wednesday, January 30, 8:30-10:30am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC is pleased to announce Kevin Self, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Government Relations, Schneider Electric, as the final speaker at the upcoming Emergin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Energy Economy

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Climate Change, Part 3: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I used to love reading dystopian fiction, particularly when the fall of humanity could be attributed mostly to climate change or a weather catastrophe. I think this was because of all the possibilitie

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Electricity,sustainabliity

0 replies | 6424 views | Posted on: 12/03/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

USGBC New York Upstate: Conquer the Energy Code: Commercial - For Architects and Engineers, Nov 30, East Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and desig

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/21/2018

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Course, November 12-16, New York, NY

by Yishan

DESCRIPTION
This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofi

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 11/08/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

Green Marine Solar Transportation

by Chelsea W. // Student

Learn about the design process and hands on experiences in building Green Marine Solar Transportation fit for moving serious cargo along the Mohawk River. How does this work fit our future cargo busin…

Filed under: Transportation

Related to: Transportation,Safety,Education ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Transportation,New York Events,Albany

0 replies | 1814 views | Posted on: 08/06/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

March for Jobs, Justice and Climate in Toronto, Canada July 5th - Join the Action!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On July 5th thousands will gather in Toronto to March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate. The march will tell the story of a new economy that works for people and planet. It starts with justice, create…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 07/02/2015 | Last updated: 07/02/2015

Public Hearing: State of Energy in the Commonwealth, May 12th, 2-4:30 pm, State House

by Mark413

This event is part II of a set of hearings convened to educate legislators on the state of energy issues in Massachusetts. The first State of the Energy hearing was held on April 14. The agenda f…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Massachusetts

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

Have Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Spartan Giordano, May 6, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6-8 pm Yarde Tavern 3 Hadley St 01075 South Hadley, MA This event features a presentation by special guest Sparta…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

(Volunteer) Grantwriter for Green Streets Initiative - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Grant Writer for a sustainability/green-transportation non-profit. Must be a good writer, supportive of mission, and available during business hours at least 10 hours/wk. Responsibilities include rese…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Volunteer Position,Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion, Feb 4 at 5:30 pm - PrinceLobel in Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 5:30 - 10 pm Event Location Prince Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge St. 02114 Boston , MA United States See map: Google Maps Join NEWIEE…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Tax

0 replies | 1208 views | Posted on: 01/31/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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