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Illinois Green's Limelight Gala and Getting to Zero Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Getting to Zero Summit:

Illinois Green Alliance is hosting a pre-Limelight education event this year:
the Getting to Zero Illinois Summit. The Summit brings together local leaders — owners,

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Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Annual Gala,Awards

0 replies | 2113 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/05/2022

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation 2-Day Training, Hosted by 3C-REN, May 12, Arroyo Grande, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

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0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Webinar: Repurposing the Shipping Container-a Solution to the Housing Crisis, February 26, 12-1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Shipping containers are being constructed as durable, low-maintenance dwellings from recycled steel shipping containers, lower embodied carbon. They can be meticulously designed to meet diverse needs,

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Tour of Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center, February 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Domestic Hot Water – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 16, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts a

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024 | Last updated: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code, December 18, 2 - 3pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it’s the law. According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 20

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 11/27/2024 | Last updated: 11/28/2024

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training with Southface Institute, December 2-4

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 | 1421 views | Posted on: 11/06/2024 | Last updated: 11/06/2024

Free Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act for Realists Part 4: Homeowner & Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies, November 7, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help maximize their savings - on both their installat

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California Green Building

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 10/18/2024 | Last updated: 10/18/2024

National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.

Zero Waste Business is the focus on We

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Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Waste USA

0 replies | 2797 views | Posted on: 11/03/2022 | Last updated: 11/03/2022

London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Programs include: 

Putting Passivhaus into Practice

Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change

The UK’s Retrofit Revolution

My New Apartment Feels Like

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UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,networking,London

0 replies | 1779 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

CTGBC & CT Sustainable Business Council: Earthlight Net Zero Headquarters Tour, November 3, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha

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Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,Heat Pumps,Net zero,Battery Storage,Living Walls

0 replies | 2505 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/29/2022

WMGC Green Night Event: Outdoor Lighting for Health, Safety, and the Environment, 5-7pm Wednesday, June 13, Northampton, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Light pollution is unwanted and excessive light at night produced by poorly designed streetlights, porch lights, patio lights, parking lot lights, stadium lights, any light at night. Light pollution …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Night

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

Greenbuild Virtual Summits: Healthy Materials Summit, October 20, 8 am PT

by gracemorrison

The Healthy Materials Summit focuses on the development, transparency and use of healthier materials in our building and communities. 

It brings together building owners, designers, developers

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2038 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/30/2022

Online Series: Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholders -- Contractors and Manufacturers, September 6, 10 am BST

by gracemorrison

Join for an interactive workshop exploring the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Action Plans, to better understand how to implement the key immediate actions recommended, learn

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UK Green Building

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

World GBC Webinar: Resilience, Adaptation, and the Built Environment, September 13, 2 pm GMT

by gracemorrison

In WGBC's first Better Places for People webinar of 2022, participants discuss the actions we must take to accelerate resilience to the global effects of climate change.

Join WGBC for a discuss

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1722 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022, July 7, 5 - 9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 06/22/2022 | Last updated: 06/22/2022

Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1973 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

2018 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference - Environmental Justice: An Iowa Value, September 27, Des Moines, Iowa

by Aditya

Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Policy,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 1541 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19

by YijunW

Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and bever…

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Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,healthy living

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings, July 25 2018, San Diego, CA

by Aditya

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session will be a fast-paced pres…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Living,High Performance Building,AIA credits,Smart Buildings,Building Technology,GBCI

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 07/14/2018 | Last updated: 07/14/2018

Urban Green Fall Member Reception, Sept 25, NY

by YijunW

Join their at the Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and f…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 06/27/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

GR2030 Zero Net Energy Series: Energy Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pockets, July 11, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Grand Rapids, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

During this session, you will learn to calculate key financial equations and portray the value to upper management. You will learn to judge a good deal for your organization. Net Present Value, Savin…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

 

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