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USGBC MO: Transforming the Built Environment, October 29, 8 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Dig into the Living Building Challenge through an interactive exploration of how this sustainable design framework might be applied to a building within the St. Louis region.

Filed under: Development

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Sustainability,USGBC,built environment

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Green Careers Training and The Future of Work, Online, January 22, 1-4 pm GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With the scale of the industrial revolution and speed of the digital revolution, the 'green revolution' is already transforming the landscape of work. What does this mean for careers and the a

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UK Green Building

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/14/2024

IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, December 13, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a one-day summit dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the "S" in ESG, social sus

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour

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

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 11/02/2024 | Last updated: 11/02/2024

Free Webinar by Southern California Edison: Green Building: Hype or Help? October 31, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,

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California Green Building

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 10/10/2024 | Last updated: 10/10/2024

How Data Centers Pave the Way for a More Sustainable World, Hybrid Event Online and in San Francisco, California, October 17, 4-5:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, data center operators must continue to drive down their carbon footprint, which is now estimated to be larger than the airline industry. This challenge pres

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/22/2024

GreenHome Institute Webinar: Intro to Heat Pump Sizing With The New Manual H, September 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?

This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 08/26/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Green Building Tour: Phased Construction: Affordable, Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn, NY, August 23, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 08/06/2024 | Last updated: 08/06/2024

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now?  If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin

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Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/17/2024

Webinar: What is the West Michigan Green Affordable Housing Program? December 16, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

For the 6th year in a row the GreenHome Institute is excited to continue their Green Affordable Housing program, this time assisting project all throughout West Michigan and Kalamazoo through 2023.

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Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Michigan

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020

Free Green Building Webinar by GreenCE: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, November 23, 12-1pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Today, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

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Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Openings,Vertical Operating Systems

0 replies | 2230 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Virtual Conference: MEGA Navigating the Emerging Energy Environment, November 17-18

by SarahA

Join A&WMA for the 13th MEGA Symposium on the emerging energy environment! 

The A&WMA MEGA Symposium will examine the various perspectives on electric power issues as the ind

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Policy,Air Quality,renewables,Waste,Regulation,Batteries,Electric power industry,Water Quality,Electric Power

0 replies | 2094 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Challenges of Assessing Lifecycle Impacts of Buildings, October 29, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a part of Building Technology Office's webinar series on the life cycle of energy. This webinar will discuss the importance of data and measuring lifecycle impacts of buildings, as

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Buildings,Life Cycle Assessment

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 10/19/2020 | Last updated: 10/19/2020

LEED Pilot to certify Cities and Communities

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Did you know that LEED doesn't just work for buildings, but it works for cities and communities too? In addition to building certification, LEED also includes a certification pilot structured for c…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: Green Communities,LEED for Cities,LEED Pilot

0 replies | 3540 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

EBC Solid Waste Management Webinar: Landfill Post Closure Care, September 29, 9 AM EDT

by SarahA

Under the EPA’s 1991 Subtitle D and state regulations landfill owners must conduct post-closure monitoring and maintenance activities at closed landfills and have financial assurance mechanisms

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Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Waste Management,Solid Waste Event,Landfill

0 replies | 2312 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

FREE Webinar: Marketing the High-Performance Home, September 15, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical.&n

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California Green Building

Keywords: business,High Performance Building,Marketing

0 replies | 1766 views | Posted on: 08/25/2020 | Last updated: 08/25/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Keep Glass Looking Beautiful and Reduce Maintenance Costs with a Protective Coating, August 27, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one hour course, participants will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recogni

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Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Glass

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

India Ends Plans to Build Coal Power Stations Due to Low Solar Energy Prices

by AbbieKnight

The recent plummet in solar prices has resulted in India cancelling plans to build almost fourteen gigawatts of coal-fired power station. According to Tim Buckley, Director of Energy Finance Studies …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 06/16/2017 | Last updated: 06/16/2017

Solar Power - Texas, June 13-14, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With solar booming in the Lone Star state, leading the U.S. in use of renewable energy, increasing your visibility and company in the Texas market is more important than ever.The event will provide an…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/07/2017

SEBC Expo & Education on July 27 & 28

by AbbieKnight

Hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is a two-day (July 27 & 28) Expo and Education Show featuring various networking opportunities, profess…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 05/26/2017 | Last updated: 05/26/2017

New Research Supports the Business Case for LEED

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently shared research supporting businesses that have LEED certified buildings. Several studies show the impact of LEED and EnergyStar labeled buildings, and…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,EnergyStar

0 replies | 2601 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference May 9-10 Theme: "Energy Efficiency in a Changing Environment" Location: Oregon Convention Center - 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, …

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Event: Intersolar and ees North America 2017, 7/10 - 7/13, San Francisco, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Intersolar North America, the most attended solar event in North America, takes place each July in San Francisco. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, smart renewable energy and solar…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 2396 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/10/2017

Webinar: The Village Centre - Multifamily Passive Building in a Cold Climate, 4/13, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: The Village Centre - Multifamily Passive Building in a Cold Climate Thursday, April 13, 1 - 2 pm PT / 2 - 3 pm MT / 3 - 4 pm CT / 4 - 5 pm ET 1 CPHC CEU (AIA pending) The webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: PHIUS,Multifamily Housing

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 04/15/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

New Group Created for Greenbuild/ABX Posts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that we now have a group for posts about Greenbuild and ABX - joining forces in Boston this November! http://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-commu…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 03/30/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

 

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