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NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Cape Cod Hemp House, May 20, Harwich Port, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This May Pro Tour will showcase a recently built hemplime-insulated home on Cape Cod. The project team is eager to share their collaborative approach for creating a home that met their client’s

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 05/10/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

Free Webinar: Green Business Solutions, February 12, 10 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wondering how to make your workplace more sustainable? Attend this informational and interactive presentation focusing on zero waste business practices. Whether you work in an office, remote

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Colorado Green Building Symposium, January 16-17, Westminster, CO

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building off of the wildly successful Building Science Symposium, produced by BS and Beer KC, that occurred in Denver in 2023, BS and Beer Denver Metro is striving to create an annual residential buil

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 12/06/2024

Free Webinar: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Carbon Conversion, December 6, 11:30am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. Transforming carbon dioxide through chemical reactions enables the creation of more valuable

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 11/16/2024 | Last updated: 11/16/2024

Free Webinar: Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code, November 14, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will

California Green Building

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 10/27/2024 | Last updated: 10/27/2024

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, October 31, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1463 views | Posted on: 10/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

Annual Eversource Net Zero Energy Conference, Free & Online, October 16, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn from the experts at B2Q Associates, CMTA, SMMA and Lincoln Schools about how net zero energy buildings are being designed and constructed today. The agenda for this event includes a sp

0 replies | 1912 views | Posted on: 09/10/2024 | Last updated: 09/10/2024

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, September 10, 9-11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insula

California Green Building

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Free Webinar: The RESNET Carbon Trifecta: Embracing Environmental Justice through the Lens of Carbon Use Intensity, August 20, 2 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Three RESNET standards combined: 1 - operations (HERS Index), 2 - the grid (CO2 Index) and 3 - embodied carbon (currently being written) provide capacity to analyze Carbon Usage Intensity. This webina

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 08/01/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulation Installation, July 31, 1-2 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation (1 hour)

The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/05/2024

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

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 06/22/2022 | Last updated: 06/22/2022

Webinar: Financing Solutions that Drive Energy Efficiency in the Water Nexus, July 12,11AM

by gracemorrison

The efficient use of water results in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Join the US DOE to learn how market leaders in the hospitality sector finance and

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 06/09/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Facades +, High Performance Building Enclosures, June 7, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Facades+ in its 10th year and back in Boston for the first time since 2019. The conference brings together building professionals focused on high perforance building enclosures.

Green Bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 05/27/2022 | Last updated: 05/27/2022

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 21, 12-1pm, Amherst, MA

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 | 2319 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Webinar: Building Net-Zero Energy Homes, May 3, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will provide insight into net-zero energy homes: what they are and how they can be achieved using both commonplace building practices and emerging technologies. Topics will include:

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Workshop,Technology,Ventilation

0 replies | 1480 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

Chicago Build 2022, Chicago, IL, October 13 - 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago Build is attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more.  

Chicago Build

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1690 views | Posted on: 03/23/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Webinar: Passive House for Builders & Contractors, March 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Eversource and UI, CNG, SCG, in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, are pleased to offer the Energize CT Passive House webinars at no cost! Please see below to reserve your virtual s

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Project Manager,Connecticut,Contractors,Home Builders

0 replies | 1880 views | Posted on: 03/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

New Heat Pump Incentives, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online and Free, February 9, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn m

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1208 views | Posted on: 02/01/2022 | Last updated: 02/01/2022

Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19

by Richard Minasian // Student

It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e

Filed under: The Smart Home

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Development,Smart Cities,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1629 views | Posted on: 12/31/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

40 Largest U.S. Cities Get a Health Rating - CityHealth's 2018 Report

by YijunW

CityHealth, which is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, supports cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2003 views | Posted on: 05/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/06/2018

International Passive House Open Days 2018, June 8 - 10

by YijunW

From 8 – 10 June 2018, the mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its international Affiliates, will once again take place. By participating with your own Passive Hous…

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

A Northern Philippines Organization is Turning Plastic Trash into Reusable Buildings All Around the World

by YijunW

In 2012, there people, named Russell Maier, Irene Bakisan, and Pi VIllaraza, put plastic and wastes into a bottle. They study, think, and practice. They invent the Ecobrick. An Ecobrick is a plastic b

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 8509 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

USGBC Massachusetts's How to Engage: Networking + Making the Sustainability Case Monday, May 14, Cambridge, MA

by YijunW

So you’re passionate about the environment, you’ve learned about the issues, and you have some great ideas on how to make the world a better place. What’s next? Join us Monday, May 14th and lear…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Introduction to LEED v 4.1, April 26, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you been hearing about LEED v4.1? Announced at Greenbuild, the update will be improved and agile, ensuring we deliver on the vision of green buildings for all. In this introductory course, we wil…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/24/2018

Greenovate City of Boston, Lunch and Learn with Greenovate April 19, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting their work, focusing on Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials, …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

 

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