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Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Virtual UGSBC Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 6-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Community Development,Technology,Wellness

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

Free Webinar: Remote Monitoring and Control for Irrigation Systems- Fresno State Wine Grapes, November 16, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Remote monitoring and control are key to help farmers irrigate efficiently and maintain plant health. These systems are becoming more advanced AND more user friendly. Learn about the newly installed s

California Green Building

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Building Energy Exchange: Decarbonization Pathways for Affordable Housing, New York, NY and Online, October 31, 9:30-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Join BE-Ex for a presentation and panel on affordable housing retrofit measures that chart a clear course to meaningful decarbonization in New York City. A panel of affordable housing developers, poli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 10/19/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Training: GPRO Construction Management – 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, October 25 & 27, 3-7 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/01/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, December 21, 12 -1 pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. We will also consider features that

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Vertical Opening Systems

0 replies | 2073 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

Built Environment Virtual Discussion Series: California’s Landscape, November 30, 11:30 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

With an increasingly urgent need to adapt to our changing climate, the built environment offers unique opportunities for programs and new practices that can protect and improve human health. In order

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Living,Resilience,built environment

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story 

by RichardL // Improving NOI through water/energy conservation

It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with oce

Filed under: Water Conservation

Keywords: Water Conservation,Plumbing,Green Plumbing,Leak Detection,Leak Monitoring,Scary Building Stories,Toilet Sensors

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

2021 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Virtual Event, Oct. 19-21 and 26-27

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy efficiency’s role in a transforming utility industry has never been more essential. More and more utilities have set ambitious corporate carbon reduction goals. Policymakers are expanding

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Utilities,Electricity,Policymaker

0 replies | 2268 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1447 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2317 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance, Webinar, January 31, 8 pm - Attend, and Host a Watch Party if You Can

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What can I do to protect our environment in 2018? How do I keep up the fight for climate justice? How can my town or city still make progress? If you're asking these questions, you're not alone. Al…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 3349 views | Posted on: 01/21/2018 | Last updated: 01/21/2018

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, December 20, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

Annual Golf Tournament 2018 - Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, June 5, Poland, Maine

by Oyin

Join the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council for an afternoon of fun and the great Maine outdoors—all to support their mission “to create healthy, productive, and environmentally sustainable indoor e…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

North/East Roofing Contractors Association’s 92nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, March 28 - 29, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) represents premier roofing professionals. Our territory is made up of the northeast region including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Ham…

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1893 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component), Jan 22 - Feb 16, Springfield, MA

by Oyin

The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a classroom t…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2742 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

 

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