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Urban Green Gala, October 6, 6 pm EDT

by Urban Green Council

This networking event will host NYC's green building leaders. 

Please note, effective September 13, 2021, all indoor dining in NYC—including private events—will requi

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2651 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

Free Webinar: Solving Performance Demands Using Wood Fiber Insulation, August 23, 12-1:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Wood fiber insulation is now being produced in America. Learn how wood fiber insulation can help provide high performance above grade insulation products to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies of

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/02/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Here Comes the Sun: Innovative Community Solar Systems, August 15, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Community solar makes the benefits of solar energy accessible and creates a renewable energy pathway for those unable to install traditional rooftop solar systems. By utilizing this strategy, communit

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: The Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of fossil fuels. Beyond that, we explore how converting from gas to electric applian

California Green Building

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar: Future-Proofing New Construction, Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator, June 29, 10-11:30 am ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

What does it mean to future-proof your construction project? Developers, designers and builders are constantly tasked with designing our built environment amid new regulations and a changing climate.

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Industry Preview Event: Tour the First Net Zero Home in Georgia, June 20, 12-2 pm, Roswell, GA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Join Brighwater homes for a speciali industry preview event. 
SPECIAL INDUSTRY PREVIEW EVENT
JUNE 20, 2023 | 12PM – 2PM

Take a closer look at the first completed home in



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

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Free Webinar: Highway to Healthy Schools: Districts on the Road to Achieving Efficient, Carbon Neutral Schools, May 24, 10 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

To celebrate Earth Day in 2022, NBI released the Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decisionmakers. The guide outlines achievable goals that result in healthy, affordable, all-electric

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Earth Day,Carbon neutral,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Introduction to Building Electrification Technologies, May 12, 10-12 PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Learn about the technologies utilized to turn your building into an efficient, clean, and healthy space to live and work. This period of transition will utiliz

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

There are more to toilets than just low flow

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

When low-flow toilets were introduced to the market decades ago, they were a complete failure.  Toilet manufacturers took older models and changed a few parts to be compliant.  I even rememb

Filed under: Other

0 replies | 2354 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Free Webinar: Performance-Based Ventilation Design for Health, Efficiency, & Compliance, December 9, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BE-Ex and ASHRAE New York for a presentation on designing and operating buildings for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Learn how to achieve healthy, energy efficient buildings using

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Ventilation

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.

With a

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Jobs,Veterans

0 replies | 2488 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Symposium

0 replies | 2136 views | Posted on: 10/20/2021 | Last updated: 10/20/2021

Comparing Residential Energy Rating Systems - Free CE Webinar, October 20, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will review the main residential energy rating programs on how they compare and contrast. How do they work? What do they include? What don't they include? Which one is right for y

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Rating Systems,Home Energy Rating Systems

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Oct 30 - Nov 1, Arizona

by Oyin

At the premier utility-focused event, held every other year by ACEEE since 2001, we’ll address how utilities can best integrate energy efficiency into planning and operations. And we’ll do so in s…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry.

We are excited to announce th

Filed under: Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Resilience,Energy Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Building Resilience,Electrification,Safety

0 replies | 1424 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

Webinar: Innovative Sustainable Design - Kendeda Building Virtual Tour & Tech Talk, July 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This live event will include a discussion on Living Building Challenges and a Deep dive into the energy/other systems (i.e. HVAC, lighting, water, materials, etc.) in the building. This event will wra

Webinar: USGBC LA, Carbon Offset Playbook for the Greater Los Angeles Region, July 22, 4 pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

With time running out to avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, corporate climate commitments to go net zero are accelerating. Given many companies are not equipped with the finances or tec

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC LA,Carbon Offsets,Carbon Offset Playbook

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18.  It's easy! All you need to do is turn off the lights for one hour.

Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Bui

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 12/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/05/2017

The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 584 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/10/2017

Sustainatopia 2018, April 3rd – 6th, San Francisco

by Oyin

Impacting the World for Good ** 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION EVENT! ** With more 2,500 speakers since inception and a record attendance, San Francisco 2018 will be our biggest event ever. As well, sp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York

by Oyin

Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprin…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

CampusEnergy 2018, March 5 - 9, Baltimore, MD

by Oyin

This event enables utility directors, system designers, operators and safety professionals to develop an in-depth knowledge of the technology, operations, and maintenance of district heating and cooli…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC

by Oyin

The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our c…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Texas Solar Pioneer Awards: Dinner Ceremony, Nov 30, Austin, Texas

by Oyin

The Texas Solar Pioneer Awards ceremony is a unique high-level celebration and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry. Each year, the awards ceremony will recognize the vis…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1068 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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