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Webinar - Rethink Water Heating, Tuesday, February 25, 12- 1pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficiency in water heating systems. A review of pluming code requirements and insights into specif

Filed under: Electric Water Heaters

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced Course hosted by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, January 27 - March 21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/23/2025

GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 810 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Making Green Sustainable... Again

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I've been a builder since the 90s and a green builder for close to 20 years now.  I enjoyed a nice increase in business in the early 2000s during that green bubble before the crash in 2008.&n

Filed under: Advocacy

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

0 replies | 2972 views | Posted on: 04/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/23/2023

IWBI Lowers 2020 WELL AP Exam Registration Fees and will Donate 20% of all 2020 WELL AP Registration Fees

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced that through 2020, the organization is lowering the cost of registration to pursue the WELL AP credential by over 50 percent, to $299. S

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Well AP

0 replies | 4820 views | Posted on: 04/05/2020 | Last updated: 04/05/2020

(Now Online!) Building Tech Forum 2020: Roadmap to 2050, April 29, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

COVID-19 Update from Built Environment Plus / USGBC MA
Location: Remote Web Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

** In response to the increasing spread o



Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,green technology

0 replies | 2229 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

USGBC Arizona: March into Spring, March 19, Phoenix, AZ

by AbbieKnight

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona for an evening of networking and brainstorming.

USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated,

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Social Networking,Brainstorming

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

July 16th: Rain Barrel Workshop – Urban Roots, Downtown Grand Rapids

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is excited for their Rain Barrel Workshop in partnership with Urban Roots, July 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Madison Ave, SE! Get your ticket for this Rain Barrel Workshop today! A tic…

City Buildings in River Falls, Wisconsin are now Powered with 100% Renewable Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On January first and after years of effort to cut dependence on fossil fuel use, River Falls Wisconsin “flipped a switch” to power all city buildings with 100% renewable energy.  This

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: 100% Renewable Energy,River Falls,Wisconsin

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 01/05/2020 | Last updated: 01/26/2020

The World’s First LEED Zero Water Certification

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The USGBC has on August 14th, 2019, certified the first LEED Zero Water to the Eurobusiness, a commercial office building located in Curitiba, Brazil. The building had already achieved the Platinum ce

Filed under: Green Building News

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Net Zero Water,LEED Certification

0 replies | 7144 views | Posted on: 01/12/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

RESNET Conference 2020, February 24-26, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

The RESNET Building Performance Conference provides a diverse and dynamic venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Get up to date on strategic solutions for you and your bu

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Arizona

0 replies | 1996 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

Women In Green Breakfast, USGBC - LA, Friday, December 9th, 7:30 – 10:00 AM, Los Angeles

by alicia2390 // Admin

Women In Green Breakfast hosted by USGBC-LA City Club Los Angeles - 555 South Flower Street Friday, December 9th, 7:30 – 10:00 AM Please join us for a post-election discussion on climate po…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium - Solar Hot Water – Overlooked Potential for Carbon Reduction, November 9, Greenfield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium Solar Hot Water – Overlooked Potential for Carbon Reduction, Wednesday, November 9 5-7 pm - and beyond Platform Sports Bar at Union Station 125A Plea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Western Massachusetts Green Consortium,Solar Hot Water

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

San Francisco Green Festival Celebrates 15 Years:

by JackSawyer // Student

San Francisco Green Festival Celebrates 15 Years! SAN FRANCISCO GREEN FESTIVAL Friday, November 11 at 12:00 PM - to - Sunday, November 13 at 5:00 PM (PST) Pier 35 1454 The Embarcadero…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 10/25/2016 | Last updated: 10/25/2016

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City, The Earth Institute at Columbia University - October 19, NY NY - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City The Earth Institute at Columbia University Wednesday, October 19, 6 - 7:15 PM Low Library 535 W. 116 St. New York, NY 10027 Hurricane Sandy was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?

by aahassonjee

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…

Filed under: Passive House

Related to: Other Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,EcoCor,Richard Pedranti Architect

0 replies | 3071 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

Free Well AP Building Standard "Crash Course" Webinar - September 6, 2:30 pm EST -

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingGreen & GreenStep's WELL AP Exam Training Webinar September 6, 2:30 pm EST - This one-hour crash course will review the concepts and key facts within the WELL Building Standard that are c…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events su

AUGUST 20th: Seed School in a Day W/ Denver Urban Gardens

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Seed School is a one-day workshop that offers a comprehensive overview of seed saving. Practical, hands-on activities are balanced with engaging lectures to provide a fun and interactive learning expe…

 

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