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Illinois Green Alliance, Winter Networking Night, February 7, 5:30-8pm, Chicago

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Illinois Green Alliance Emerging Professionals invite you to the 2019 Winter Networking Night! Join us for an evening of networking with a diverse group of professionals working to make our city,

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

NABCEP CE Conference, March 24-27, Reno, Nevada - The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The advanced-level content presented at the annual NABCEP CE Conference is geared toward PV industry professionals who have experience with PV installation, solar+storage, technical sales, design, O&a

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/27/2025

Free Webinar: The Latest Technology in Air Tightness Testing, January 15, 3:30-5 ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building diagnostic tools continue to improve with new advances in technology. Join NEHERS (Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance) for this webinar to learn how the newest generation of to

0 replies | 367 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/08/2025

Phius Project Certification Workshop, Online, January 15, 1-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Project Certification Workshop offers best practices and useful tips for the Phius project certification process.

 

About Phius:

Phius is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committe

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training, Online Training, December 20, 12 - 3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater, and demand is growing. Now, residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, November 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Material conversion from source to useful products often has tremendous detrimental environmental implications in terms of energy demands, greenhouse gas emissions, and other toxic waste releases. Thi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 11/05/2024 | Last updated: 11/05/2024

Free Webinar: Electrifying Restaurants, November 6, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class is an introduction to electric options for restaurant kitchens, from hole-in-the-wall diners to Michelin Star fine dining, with an emphasis on culinary traditions from around the world, inc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building.  I imagine many people in our wider cir

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Sustainability,Healthy Materials,Building Materials,Sustainable Materials,Healthy Buiilding

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 09/21/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Tour a Passive House Historic Renovation in New Haven, CT, September 6, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a recently renovated historic building in New Haven, CT! During this event, attendees will learn how the project team transformed this building, originally a hotel fr

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 09/01/2024 | Last updated: 09/01/2024

USGBC Online Summit: Workforce Development in Green Building, September 3-5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can we recruit, train and connect with a skilled green workforce? The U.S. has seen a 50% increase in green jobs since 2019, and the Inflation Reduction Act is anticipated to create an a

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 9, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you’ll learn

B

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mah

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,USGBC,Living Standard

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal, Hartford, CT, March 28

by AbbieKnight

Join for a dynamic discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos and hear her thoughts on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal. Take this opportunity to share your thoughts on Section 7 and the impor

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Efficiency

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency - Wednesday 11/12, 5:30 pm

by admin

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency November 12, 2014, 5:30PM Richard C. (Rik) Master, AIA Sr. Manager of Sustainability, USG Corporation This presentation will focus on LEED v4 Mate…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

Green Building Alliance Emerging Professionals Annual Kick-Off Event, January 23, 6-8 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GBA’s Emerging Professionals will have their annual kick-off event at IKM’s beautiful LEED certified office space atop 11 Stanwix in downtown Pittsburgh. Join the Emerging Professionals co

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NorthEast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment, Mar 8-9, 2019, New Haven, CT

by Aditya

NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers and

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 2520 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

World Future Energy Summit (WFES), January 14-17, Abu Dhabi

by Yishan

WFES (World Future Energy Summit) is a global industry platform connecting business and innovation in energy, clean technology and efficiency for a sustainable future.

WFES Expo hosts over 850 exhi

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

Operating in High Performance Buildings, November 27 6-8pm, New York, NY

by Yishan

High performance buildings often have complex, interrelated systems that require skilled facility managers who can balance the requirements of end-users with the demands of running the build

Filed under: Green Facilities

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Union Point—Smart City: Technology, Security and the Emerging Future of Cities, Nov 8,

by Yishan

Join Ryan Blackmon from LStar and Linn Freedman from Robinson+Cole as they discuss the tremendous potential of smart cities in general and the concept’s particular application to LStar’s U

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/06/2018

Cornell Energy Connection Conference, November 2, 10am-5pm, New York City , NY

by Aditya

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Cornell University’s premiere conference on energy, Cornell Energy Connection, will feature keynote and panel experts discussing the role energy startups, new investment strategie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Industry

0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/24/2018

45th Annual Environmmental Congress, Oct 12, 2018, West Windsor, NJ

by Aditya

The Environmental Congress is an annual statewide gathering of environmental commissions, local officials, agencies, citizen groups and environmental organizations.

Highlights:

  • 2018 ANJEC

Filed under: Environment

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Environment,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Climate Action

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 09/28/2018 | Last updated: 09/28/2018

Introduction to the Living Building Institute's JUST Program (Webinar):, June 16, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Online via WebEx The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool for all types and sizes of…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Small Scale Composting for Restaurants?

by Hill Energy Services LLC // Energy Management Guru

Does anyone out there know of any small-scale composting solutions available for restaurants? I'm looking for something about the size of a paper-recycling bin that can be kept inside, but is still wi…

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other

Related to: Services,Waste Management & Collection/Recycling

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 05/03/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply! The Greenovate Boston Awards, which are in their 9th year, recognize businesses, community organizations, and individuals who are helping Boston a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Greenovate Boston,Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

International Living Future Institute (ILFI) - Three Positions Available - Netzero Program and Living Building Challenge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

http://living-future.org/jobs The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic and fast-growing non-profit with a critical ecological mission looking for dedicated, hard working individuals…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,Netzero

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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