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WELL Workshop: Decarbonizing the Planet through People, November 2, 12 - 4:30 pm, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What is the WELL Building Standard and how can it work towards nurturing health and well-being through sustainability?

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recognizes that human health

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Well Building Standard Workshop

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 10/11/2022 | Last updated: 10/11/2022

LEED GA Exam Prep Course, December 6, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic knowledge and understanding of green building design and construction. The LEED Green Asso

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 11/11/2024 | Last updated: 11/11/2024

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

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The construction community has an opportunity to help reduce residential water use in ways that do not feel like conservation to our customers. In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perform

California Green Building

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 10/22/2024 | Last updated: 10/22/2024

Free Webinar: Solar PV: Technology and Valuation, October 23, 9am - 12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Appraisers and Realtors will advance their credibility and competency to better serve their clients with solar-powered homes. Newly constructed homes have been required to have solar as of 2020 and ex

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California Green Building

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 09/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/25/2024

Free Webinar: Overview of the 2024 IECC Residential Provisions, September 25, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Explore the key updates and changes introduced in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as they relate to residential buildings. This course provides a detailed comparison b

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 09/04/2024 | Last updated: 09/04/2024

Industrial Heat Pumps: Manufacturer’s Roundtable, September 11, 10-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The industrial sector is the second largest consumer of energy in the U.S., much of it going towards generating steam or hot water for manufacturing. Join us to learn how industrial heat pumps are ste

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 08/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/15/2024

Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

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

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

Free Webinar: Academic ESG Research: Enhancing Green Building Practices in Illinois, July 22, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green for an examination of how Illinois universities are advancing cutting edge research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the built environment.

Thi

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Planning Your Home Electrification Project – Free 2 Part Webinar Series, July 15 & 22, 4:30-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can you make your home healthier, safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more resilient? This two-part class will equip homeowners to manage their own electrification project with a full unde

California Green Building

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS): NY Chapter Inaugural Event, June 26, 5:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) to celebrate the launch of WSC's New York City Chapter. This event, co-chaired by Emily Porro of The Bliss Group and Kirpa Grewal of WCS, will

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Thinking Differently About Adding Light to Outdoor Nighttime Environments, May 30, 9am-10:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

In this introductory class, we learn about a new approach to outdoor lighting that takes into account reducing light pollution and minimizing lighting to use only what's needed for the lighting go

California Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, December 8, Greenwich, CT

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is a course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and design

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, Online, November 29

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Sustainable Florida Forum, July 19th, Orlando, Florida

by Eileen Flynn // Student

This dynamic one-day event, designed exclusively for sustainability professionals will include: Hot Topic - Plastic Waste & Marine Debris-- What is the scope of the problem? What are the solutions…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Florida,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 1811 views | Posted on: 07/10/2018 | Last updated: 07/10/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, September 28, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,canopy systems,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/16/2022

Getting to Zero — Illinois Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6

by gracemorrison

It’s time to make net zero buildings feasible, affordable, and so commonplace that every building in Illinois by 2050 is net zero. To help advance Illinois toward this goal, we are bri

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 545 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 09/24/2022

Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Free

0 replies | 8442 views | Posted on: 11/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Somerville Climate Forward Plan Release Celebration at GreentownLabs, Nov 28, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join Mayor A. Curtatone and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment at Greentown Labs to celebrate the release of Somerville's community climate change plan, Somervi

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Farmers for America, Film Screening, Nov 1, 6-8 pm (with dinner!), Farmers Market, LA

by Yishan

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!**

This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1208 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/29/2018

Annual Sustainable Roundtable - USGBC Wisconsin, October 25, 5-8 pm, Madison

by AbbieKnight

Join the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Wisconsin community for our third annual Sustainability Roundtable event on Oct. 25. This is your opportunity to network and gain career insight with s

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Roundtable

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

Power & Renewables Summit 2018, November 13-14, Austin, TX

by Aditya

Power & Renewables Summit 2018 will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,renewables,Power,Decarbonization,Power Markets

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

7th International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering and Technology, Sep 20-21, 2018, Berlin, Germany

by Aditya

EuroSciCon welcomes you to attend the 7th Edition of International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering, and Technology during September 20-21, 2018 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially invite al…

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,green technology

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting- September 10th

by AbbieKnight

If you are interested in getting involved with the USGBC Detroit Region and helping to make an impact in the local community then please join for an active discussion.

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/15/2018

Greenbuild: Building Tours, November 13, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Green Building Tours are one of Greenbuild's most popular and exciting features, providing the opportunity to explore green buildings ranging from higher education facilities to sports venues. In 2…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Greenbuild,Chicago Green Building Tour

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 07/30/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018

Energy Efficiency Design Course, August 6 - 13, Available in person in Morristown, NJ or as a live Webinar

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Open to the public + to qualifying grantees: *Employees of NJ businesses may qualify to take this course fully-funded. Interested companies should contact Mary Ellen Garrigus at coordinator@usgbcnj.o…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency Design Course

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

 

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