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USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop: Ventura, December 6, Camarillo, CA

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

USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience.

These workshop-style trainings, based on the

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Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors ,Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Social Equity,USGBC,Public Health

0 replies | 1914 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Free Webinar: Implications of Green Technologies for Environmental Justice, June 12, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course will review disparities in access to green technologies, in the U.S. and across the globe. There are large disparities in access to green technologies between countries and among different

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Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 05/16/2024 | Last updated: 05/16/2024

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, May 20-22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 04/27/2024 | Last updated: 04/27/2024

Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium, May 2, 8:30am-1:30pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?

You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue, the building industry is waking up to a new landsc

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024 | Last updated: 04/11/2024

Free Webinar: Engaging Time and Tradition: Indigenous Design with Architect Wanda Dalla Costa, April 3, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab welcomes Wanda Dalla Costa, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and a practicing architect and educator, on her design methodologies incorporating Indigenous generati

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 03/27/2024 | Last updated: 03/27/2024

Free Webinar: Zero for Lower Cost: 5 No Cost/Lower Cost Best Practices, March 21, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The zero energy home ready train has left the station. Consider that tens-of-thousands of homes already constructed to zero energy or zero energy ready certifications. If you’re a buildering pro

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0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 03/08/2024 | Last updated: 03/08/2024

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

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Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

0 replies | 4883 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Business: Electronics Recycling and Distributed Energy Production in the Circular Economy, February 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Steve Figgatt, Founder and CEO of Sycamore International, will explain how his firm leverages sustainable business practices as a competitive advantage and to increase value capture. A prima

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Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, with Urban Green Council, (Day 3/3), Online, March 13, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

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HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,GPRO,AIA,GBCI,CEU,building operations,PDH

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 01/09/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

3-2-1 Action: Transforming Climate Plans into Action, a Free Better Buildings Webinar, January 30, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate goals and aspirational plans are a valuable first step in the climate planning process. Actionable pathways and milestones are key next steps to make those plans a reality. Join this webinar t

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0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution Webinar, Tuesday, January 28, 7-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you passionate about fighting climate change, while advocating for more affordable housing? Interested in learning from experts and local activists on why accessible and sustainable housing is a k

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Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 2028 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

(New Dates!) National Institute of Building Sciences: Building Innovation Conference and Expo, August 16-19, Arlington, Virginia

by mkilmartin // Intern

The National Institute of Building Sciences Innovation Conference and Expo brings together a unique set of individuals to share ideas, initiatives, practices and policies to optimize buildin

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Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 2318 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

FREE WEBINAR: Freddie Mac Study Finds HERS Rated Homes Sell for More Than Comparable Unrated Homes, December 18, 12:00PM EST

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

This course provides an overview of Freddie Mac's research on how energy efficiency relates to (1) house price premium and (2) mortgage performance, respectively.

Continuing Education Units (CE

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Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Information and Resources ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Freddie Mac,Green Certification

0 replies | 1904 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Mass Moving on Up at #3: Top LEED State in the Nation

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its national ranking of the top states in the country for LEED green building and Massachusetts is the third state in the nation for 2015. The rankings…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,LEED

0 replies | 1984 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

WEBINAR: December First Friday Webinar (USGBC) Materials Transparency & LEED, December 6, 12:15pm EST

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the

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Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Education

Keywords: Certification,Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 2950 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat

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Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Related to: Other,Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Recycling,USGBC MA,Waste Management

0 replies | 2276 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Urban Green Presents Gingerbread Passive House Competition, 12/10, 6-9pm, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Come to Urban Green Council's second annual Gingerbread Passive House Competition and show off your building skills!

Urban Green Council and New York Passive House members are encouraged t

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Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Green Council NY,Passive House,NYC

0 replies | 2202 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Sustainability Manager

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Duties & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University communit

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Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1704 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/09/2019

JULY 21st, 7 pm: "Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany New York

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food For Thought is a monthly evening in Albany, NY of food, film and discussion with a focus on films of social, political, environmental and community interest. Held on the third Thursday of each mo…

The Land Science Educator Network is Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation and developed by the …

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Online Courses

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Urban Planning,Education,Mass Audubon,University of Wisconson,Land Science

0 replies | 2596 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

June 22nd: RMI INNOVATION CENTER TOUR: BASALT, CO

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the tour to learn about how the Innovation Center was contracted, designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated and what RMI learned in the process. Quick Fun Facts: · 15,610 sq. f…

Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast - Thursday, June 9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston National Community Solar Partnership Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast Thursday, June 09 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EPA Region 1 Headquarters 5 Post Office Square Suite 100 Boston…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1737 views | Posted on: 06/07/2016 | Last updated: 06/07/2016

Greenovate Internship: USDN Building Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Global Philanthropy Partnership and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) are pleased to announce a summer 2016 fellowship opportunity with Greenovate Boston. Fellows will receive valuable…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 04/14/2016 | Last updated: 04/14/2016

USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard, March 31, 8 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard March 31st, 2016 8 AM - 12 PM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" room Boston, MA Non Member - USGBC MA Chapter $ 65 USGBC MA Chapter Me…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 03/14/2016 | Last updated: 03/14/2016

Free LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Offered by GreenCE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Free LEED Exam Prep course is composed of 10 modules. The 10 modules include an Introduction, the LEED credit categories, and a Conclusion with exam study strategies. Each module is 3-70 minutes a…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,USGBC,LEED V4,Green Associate

0 replies | 2096 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

 

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