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23rd In­ter­na­ti­on­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce Oct 9-11, Gaobeidi­an, China

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

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute that has played an especially crucial role in the development of the Passive House concept - the internationally recognised,

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Related to: Engineering,Architects ,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Passive House,Passivhaus,China

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Free Online Training: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, April 21

by Hani // Social media manager

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available!

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greene

California Green Building

0 replies | 2127 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

The Benefits of Induction Cooking, with SHARP Home Technologies

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why go with an induction stove? Green Builder Matt Hoots had the opportunity at the International Builders show to discuss the benefits of induction technology with Peter Weedfald with S

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Safety,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Electrification,Kitchens

0 replies | 4880 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Interpreting and Prioritizing Infrared and Blower Door Results, February 23, 9 - 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Testing your work is imperative to meet or exceed performance targets and to ensure a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. Instructor Gavin Healy of Balance Point Home Perform

California Green Building

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 02/13/2023 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training Live & Virtual, (Mailing List/Sign Up), February 24, 11:30am–2:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site verifi

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 01/27/2023 | Last updated: 01/28/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps: the What, the Where, and the How Much, January 24, 7 pm ET (and also on 1/25 at 12 pm!)

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green Energy Consumers, will interview Mike Simons, the Training and Develop

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 01/09/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Electrified Construction Coalition Roundtable, January 25, Online, 12–2 PM PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Together USGBC-LA is striving to increase awareness and access to these solutions to make clean construction a reality, position L.A. as a global leader on this issue, and change the narrative of

California Green Building

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 12/20/2022 | Last updated: 12/20/2022

December Bridge to 2030 Meeting, Green Building Alliance, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 13, 8:30-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Breakfast begins at 8:30 am, followed by the program at 9 am.  

Topics Include: 

  • Investment Grade Energy Audit Case Study – Tony Young, Carnegie Museums

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Celebration, January 22, Halethorpe, MD

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

The USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Program brings together the best in the business for an evening of networking and commendations for those at the forefront of the Maryland green buildi

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Awards,Leadership

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop, December 13, Santa Clarita, 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

Filed under: Resilience

Related to: Information and Resources ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Resilience,Workshop,USGBC LA

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

4th Annual Sustainability Symposium 2020, January 20, 2020, Las Vegas

by mkilmartin // Intern

The event, held on Martin Luther King Day will explore the nexus between sustainability and social equity; the impact of our changing climate on economic stability; and the resulting effects on n

Filed under: Green Living

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Green Cities,Water Conservation,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 2128 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

14th Annual North American Passive House Conference: December 4-8, Washington, DC

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

The number of passive buildings certified and built each year grows exponentially. They're hitting critical mass, so come tjoin Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in Washington, DC for the 14th An

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Washington, D.C.,Passive House Institue US,Passive House Tour

0 replies | 1932 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

BMRA Deconstruction & Reuse Conference, October 28-30, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

This national conference focuses on how construction and demolition waste can be turned into economic opportunities. There are dozens of speakers ranging from community development, architecture,

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 10/07/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

French President Francois Hollande Will Not Attend G20 Summit in Antalya, Turkey

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The G20, an inclusive grouping of countries at varying levels of development and income, is well placed to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is a universal framework to be pursue…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 11/14/2015 | Last updated: 11/14/2015

Boulder Green Home Tour 2019, Saturday, September 28, 10am - 4pm, After Party at 4:30, Boulder, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

People from Boulder and surrounding areas are invited to step inside and tour some amazing green homes. The Boulder Green Home Tour highlights innovative green building projects and helps to prom

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

Green Cleaning Your Home, September 17, Sarasota, FL

by AbbieKnight

This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our environment and your health. Register early at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to sa

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/13/2019

USGBC-LA Women In Green Committee Kickoff: September 4, Los Angeles, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This will be the kickoff event to launch the new Women In Green Committee within USGBC-LA, in advance of our fall event. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the mission statement for this c

California Green Building

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

VERGE 16 — Sept. 19-22, "Where Technology Meets Sustainability" - Santa Clara, CA

by alicia2390 // Admin

VERGE 16 - "Where Technology Meets Sustainability" Sept. 19-22 VERGE is an event series focusing on the technologies and systems that accelerate sustainability solutions across sectors in an int…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Verge,GreeBiz

0 replies | 1765 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

Women Revolutionizing the Face of Energy, Wednesday June 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women Revolutionizing the Face of Energy Wednesday June 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm IEEE PES Women in Power and EnerNOC are excited to host a panel event at the EnerNOC Corporate Headquarters in Boston on …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,Women in Green,Women in Energy

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Understanding LEED for Homes, a USGBCMA Workshop - April 26 8 am - 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how to ensure your next project is healthy, efficient, built to last and affordable through using the LEED for Homes rating system and 3rd party performance testing during the construction proce…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Spring Green Apple Day of Service April 9, 2016, 8 am - 2 pm St. Ritas School San Diego

by alicia2390 // Admin

Join the San Diego Green Building Council in partnership with St. Rita's School for a Spring Green Apple Day of Service. This project supports creating a space for learning and student and faculty …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 03/18/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

Did You know that Boston University has an "Earth House"?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

18 Boston University students are living at BU's Earth House this year as a part of a pilot living-learning community, that combines students' academic interests and studies. “All that stuff th…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Boston University,Earth House

0 replies | 1922 views | Posted on: 02/29/2016 | Last updated: 02/29/2016

CertainTeed’s partnership with YouthBuild Philly Charter School is all about the Green.

by Eva Blake // YouthBuild USA Green Initiative

http://buildingourfuturetogether.com/?p=2224 CertainTeed insulation is partnering with YouthBuild Philly to develop the next generation of green construction contractors by providing hands-on insulati

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: YouthBuild USA, Inc.

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 02/09/2016 | Last updated: 02/19/2024

2016 Kick Off Meeting - Northern Branch Steering Committee, 2/4/16 - 5 - 6:30 pm MST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Colorado - Northern Branch Steering Committee 2016 Kick Off Meeting February 04, 2016 5:00 PM MST to 6:30 PM MST Brendle Group 212 West Mul…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Colorado

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Community Shared Solar Event, MCAN Chapter Get Together Dec, 9 - 6 pm, Brookline

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Community Solar Panel/MCAN Event (Mass Climate Action Network) December 09, 2015 at 6pm - 9pm All Saints Parish Church 1773 Beacon St Brookline, MA We are holding a round table to get chapter…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: MCAN,Community Solar

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

 

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