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Build + Buy Green Conference, Honolulu, HI, September 23

by gracemorrison

Build + Buy Green brings together architects, engineers, consultants, green building leaders, and contractors together in a unique opportunity to showcase brand, services, and products to a targeted a

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 08/09/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, October 1, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/02/2024

Energy Modeling: Translating to Real World Decisions, Hybrid Event Online and in Chicago Illinois, August 28, 1:30-4:30 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop to explore why it’s critical to incorporate energy modeling
during the early design phase, examine accessible software to understand energy modeling ba

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 08/10/2024 | Last updated: 08/10/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Training with Urban Green Council, November 5, 11 & 19

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

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

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,Emerging Green Professionals,GPRO,GBCI,GPRO Certification,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

RE+ Mid-Atlantic!, July 18-19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Mid-Atlantic is a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Free Webinar: The "Pretty Good House," A Student Built Net Zero House in Taylorville, Illinois, June 26, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THS students are building a net zero, "Pretty Good House" (PGH) in central Illinois. The home, based on Mottram Architecture's 1600sqft "Freeport Net Zero" design, is being bui

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 621 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Free Webinar Series: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily & Commercial Properties, May 31, June 27, 12-2 pm PT & July 25

by Hani // Social media manager

This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to install

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

NESEA Pro Tour of the World’s first Core Living Building Certified Project, May 17, 1pm - 5pm, Allentown, PA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

On May 17, attendees of this Allentown, PA, event will have the opportunity to meet members of the project team as they lead the tour of this newly-constructed 21,000 sf building on the Muhlenberg Col

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Housing 2.0 Workshop hosted by Green Builder Media at Coverings 2024, April 23, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Builder Media and building industry leader Sam Rashkin are offering Housing 2.0, a pioneering training and education program focused on disruption in the housing industry. Sam will be presenting

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

0 replies | 387 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA), December 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Cleantech Awards Celebration brings the cleantech community together to honor the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future put forth by Colorado’s entrepreneurs, edu

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 504 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/16/2022

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Online, November 10 (also available November 9), Urban Green Council

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energ

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Free Webinar: Increasing Building Performance and Resiliency through Simplified Energy Modeling, November 8, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Management Association is teaming up with Net Energy Optimizer (NEO) to host a free AIA-approved webinar discussing the advances in simplified energy modeling tools through case studies, wh

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 10/12/2022 | Last updated: 10/12/2022

Free Online Course Passive House Construction Primer, September 29, 1 - 2 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of Building

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: High Performance Building,Construction,Passive House,primer

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/16/2022

Top Sustainable Trend - The Electrification of Everything: Spotlight on Electric Vehicles

by YijunW

GreenBiz's 2018 report: "State of Green Business" identifies important emerging areas and technologies as companies address their environmental and social challenges and opportunities. The trends refl…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 3562 views | Posted on: 06/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

2022 Source Water Protection Conference, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, October 12-13

by gracemorrison

In partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research, Michigan Rural Water Association and community partners, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Ene

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Free Webinar: Healthy Indoor Air Guideline With Smart Strategies to Do It, July 27, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing or renovating buildings, it is relevant to have in mind healthy indoor air quality guidelines to select the proper heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that will hel

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 07/12/2022 | Last updated: 07/12/2022

Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, July 20, 21, 27, & 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm

by gracemorrison

New York has gotten serious about climate change and this will have a huge impact on architectural practice. Local Law 97 sets carbon caps on emissions from large buildings and will be enforced with f

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 351 views | Posted on: 07/06/2022 | Last updated: 07/08/2022

Online Energy Upgrade Workshop, Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, August 22, 6 pm

by gracemorrison

Attend this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/27/2022

The 41st World Energy Engineering Congress, Oct 17-19, 2018, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Aditya

The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held in the U.S. specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings toget…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Smart Buildings

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Look Forward Farm Tour, August 23, Sparks, MD

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The barn at Look Forward Farm in Sparks, MD is a laboratory for the use of local agricultural products in construction. Join USGBC Maryland and Polly Bart, PhD (Harvard/ Berkeley), President, Greenbui…

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Green Career and Networking Workshops and Green Jobs Forum, August 16, Washington DC

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Learn about opportunities for green jobs in the DMV Region from economic development and workforce development officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Get tips from Leaders i…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Job Forum

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 08/01/2018 | Last updated: 08/01/2018

Webinar: Understanding and Managing Power Quality Issues with LED lighting, August 8, 12pm–1:30 pm Central

by YijunW

LED manufacturers continue to develop products to reduce lighting energy and meet new energy efficiency standards. Join us to learn about LED lighting power quality specifications that should be consi…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

The Youth Climate March, July 21st, Washington, D.C.

by Eileen Flynn // Student

In Washington D.C., youth will march on the National Mall for the demands that we delivered to our leaders during The Youth Climate Lobby Day. Walkers will rally and highlight the voices and stories o…

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Washington, D.C.,Climate March,This is zero hour

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 07/10/2018 | Last updated: 07/10/2018

The Climate Action Business Association's Annual Cookout, July 12, 6-8 pm, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

It's that time of year again! Join the Climate Action Business Association for an evening of grilled cuisine, refreshments, and lawn games. Learn what the organization has been involved with this year…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Action Business Association

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 06/22/2018 | Last updated: 06/26/2018

Webinar: The Emerging Green Home Marketplace, Introduction to HELIX (Home Energy Labeling Information Exchange), June 27

by YijunW

Join NEEP and our guest speaker Craig Foley, Realtor, LEED Green Associate, for a free public webinar from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The real estate market often struggles with what to do with green ho…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Real Estate,Home Energy Labeling Exchange,HELIX

0 replies | 1718 views | Posted on: 06/12/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

 

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