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Unlocking The Grid: Getting Renewables To NYC 2020 Conference, June 17, New York, NY (Now Online)

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Local Law 97 anticipates that NYC's electric grid will deliver far more renewable energy than is currently available. But where will this electricity be generated? When will it be available to New

Filed under: Electrical

Related to: Electrical,State Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Electricity,Energy Grid,Sustainable City Policy

0 replies | 2132 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/21/2020

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

0 replies | 4704 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Business: Electronics Recycling and Distributed Energy Production in the Circular Economy, February 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Steve Figgatt, Founder and CEO of Sycamore International, will explain how his firm leverages sustainable business practices as a competitive advantage and to increase value capture. A prima

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, with Urban Green Council, (Day 3/3), Online, March 13, 9 am - 1 pm

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

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,GPRO,AIA,GBCI,CEU,building operations,PDH

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 01/09/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

3-2-1 Action: Transforming Climate Plans into Action, a Free Better Buildings Webinar, January 30, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate goals and aspirational plans are a valuable first step in the climate planning process. Actionable pathways and milestones are key next steps to make those plans a reality. Join this webinar t

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 12/14/2023 | Last updated: 12/14/2023

RE+ Community Energy, January 10-11, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

In 2023, RE+ Community Energy was held in conjunction with RE+ Mid-Atlantic. This January, join leading community energy businesses, utilities, non-profits, and policymakers for an expanded, stand-alo

California Green Building

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training With Southface Institute, Online, December 4-6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

USGBC East North Central Communities Webinar: USGBC ENC Region 'Tech Talk', November 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC East North Central Communities online on November 15 for our regional 'Tech Talk'. Technical topics to be covered in this session will include the connection between lifecycle asses

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line, a USGBC Webinar, November 3, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

The world communities just starting their "Race To Zero" will need innovative financing solutions to reach their goals of achieving the triple bottom line. To facilitate this process, the LE

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 10/14/2023 | Last updated: 10/15/2023

Well Building Webcast Series: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions, May 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The recent spread of COVID-19 has brought how we acquire and interact with microbiota, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses to the forefront of global conversations on health. Join author and Professor

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1558 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/15/2020

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Course, July 22, 9-3:30 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

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

GPRO Fundamentals is designed fo

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Real Estate,Construction,engineering,High-performance building

0 replies | 1983 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

VERGE 20, Online Conference, Hosted by Greenbiz, October 26-30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate change is the most significant threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profita

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 1793 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Healthy Indoors Webinar, April 2, 1 pm, COVID-19 Precautions for Contractors: Procedures & Protection for Performing Services During the Crisis

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Pipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lockdown and self-quarantine. Can a contractor safely work in buildings during the pandemic? How should t

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

JULY 20th: Future Tech Women Seacoast Chapter Hangout

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Come join the next Future Tech Women Seacoast Chapter Hangout! Light refreshments and drinks will be available. Future Tech Women (FTW) exists today to serve women and girls in New Hampshire with t…

ADUs: A Green Infill Housing Solution in Your Backyard - Free CE Webinar, March 11, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an overview of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are becoming a rapidly popular housing form in expensive housing markets in the US.

This webinar will provide context

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/05/2020

Jumping in to the JUST Certification, February 26, St. Louis, MO

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

JUST is a voluntary disclosure tool developed by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) intended to help organizations optimize policies that improve social equity and enhance employee engag

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: LEED,Social Equity,Green Certification

0 replies | 1866 views | Posted on: 02/15/2020 | Last updated: 02/15/2020

Google's Henderson, Nevada Data Center to be Powered by a $1 Billion Solar Farm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Google’s new data center in Henderson, Nevada will be powered largely by a $1 billion solar farm.  The project is one of the largest corporate solar deals signed in the US, and maybe t

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,google,Nevada

0 replies | 6347 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2020

Green Building Trend Watch, January 28, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Join GBA staff for an overview of notable trends in the green building industry.  Speakers Kara Magoolaghan and Leslie Montgomery will discuss topics such as but not

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Trends,Climate Demand,Standards

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

Intro to High Performance Green Buildings - Thursday January 12, 5:30-8:30 pm, Hopkinton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performing Green Buildings Thursday, January 12, 2017 5:30-8:30PM TechSandBox Inc. 105B South St Hopkinton, MA 01748 Expand your knowledge of how integrated efficiency technologies imp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 12/19/2016 | Last updated: 12/19/2016

City of Providence -Building Energy Advisor Position

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

City of Providence - Building Energy Advisor The City of Providence, in partnership with the City Energy Project, seeks to retain a Building Energy Advisor to work in the Office of Sustainability. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Building Energy Advisor

0 replies | 2026 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party - Thursday, December 15, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party Thursday, December 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Nitsch Engineering 2 Center Plz #430 Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02108 In 2008, Boston made history with …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild 2017

0 replies | 810 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20, 6-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20 Thursday, October 20, 6-8:30pm University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Join green bui…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC MA

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 10/19/2016 | Last updated: 10/19/2016

MIT Climate CoLab Crowds and Climate Conference Thursday, September 29, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crowds & Climate Climate CoLab Wednesday, September 28 8:30 AM - Thursday, 29 September 12:30 PM (EDT) Cambridge, MA The MIT Climate CoLab is an online community of over 75,000 people, where exp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,MIT Climate CoLab,Environment Crowdsourcing

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 09/25/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

Cleantech Energy Storage Finance Forum Thursday, September 15, 5- 8 PM, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Cleantech Energy Storage Finance Forum Thursday, September 15, 5- 8 PM Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02110 Please join a broad range of energy s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Get LEED Certified with courses at Nassau Community College!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Nassau Community College located in Garden City, NY will be offering Green Building oriented classes starting this fall! Classes include: LEED Green Associate Certification, LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep, an…

Filed under: Education

Related to: Continuing Education Programs,Exam Preparation,LEED Exam Preparation,Continuing Education Courses,Safety

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED Certification,GPRO,Long Island

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 08/01/2016 | Last updated: 08/01/2016

 

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