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(New Dates!) 2020 NY GEO: Electrify! With Heat Pumps, September 9 & 10, Albany, NY

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

Whether you’re interested in heat pumps for your home, your business or as a career, this is the place for you! NY-GEO has been named to the City & State's Energy & Environment Power

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Geothermal Energy ,Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Upstate New York,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1460 views | Posted on: 03/08/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.

 

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Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Florida,Georgia,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/24/2023

Free Webinar: All-Electric Homes Case Study: Efficient, Electric, and Low-Cost, September 26, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipm

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Free Webinar, The ESG Imperative, Presented by Green Builder Media, September 13, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a business imperative to minimize risk, enhance long-term performance, and improve resiliency against market volatility and idiosyncratic events.

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 08/20/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2023

Free Webinar: Solving Performance Demands Using Wood Fiber Insulation, August 23, 12-1:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Wood fiber insulation is now being produced in America. Learn how wood fiber insulation can help provide high performance above grade insulation products to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies of

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/02/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Here Comes the Sun: Innovative Community Solar Systems, August 15, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Community solar makes the benefits of solar energy accessible and creates a renewable energy pathway for those unable to install traditional rooftop solar systems. By utilizing this strategy, communit

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: The Electrification Course for Homeowners, July 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In The Electrification Course for Homeowners, we debunk many of the myths that people believe regarding superiority of fossil fuels. Beyond that, we explore how converting from gas to electric applian

California Green Building

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar: Future-Proofing New Construction, Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator, June 29, 10-11:30 am ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

What does it mean to future-proof your construction project? Developers, designers and builders are constantly tasked with designing our built environment amid new regulations and a changing climate.

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Industry Preview Event: Tour the First Net Zero Home in Georgia, June 20, 12-2 pm, Roswell, GA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Join Brighwater homes for a speciali industry preview event. 
SPECIAL INDUSTRY PREVIEW EVENT
JUNE 20, 2023 | 12PM – 2PM

Take a closer look at the first completed home in



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

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Free Webinar: Highway to Healthy Schools: Districts on the Road to Achieving Efficient, Carbon Neutral Schools, May 24, 10 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

To celebrate Earth Day in 2022, NBI released the Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decisionmakers. The guide outlines achievable goals that result in healthy, affordable, all-electric

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Earth Day,Carbon neutral,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Webinar - 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Virtual Leadership Symposium, June 8-11

by Richard Minasian // Student

The 2020 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is transitioning to a virtual leadership symposium. Come join June 8-11, 2020 for 4 days of timely webinars and peer exchanges with fellow ind

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: BetterBuildings

0 replies | 2801 views | Posted on: 04/20/2020 | Last updated: 05/27/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials: April 10, 12 noon

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 04/05/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Webinar - LEED Zero Energy & LEED Zero Carbon Workshop, Presented by Illinois Green Alliance, April 20, 1-4 pm

by mkilmartin // Intern

How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts of climate change?

This new workshop shows you how LEED Zero supports the goals of LEED an

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 2533 views | Posted on: 03/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

Report Shows California's Push for Clean Energy is on the Right Path

by JackSawyer // Student

The California Green Innovation Index has come out with a report that supplies outstanding statistics to support California's progress on its renewable energy goals. The report examined California's e…

Filed under: Industry Research Organizations

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Wind energy,Solar Energy,California,report,biomass,state,data,statistics

0 replies | 3199 views | Posted on: 07/04/2016 | Last updated: 07/04/2016

(Postponed) NEWIEE's 10th Annual Awards Gala, April 30th, 6 - 9 pm, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

"All of us at NEWIEE were very much looking forward to our 10th Annual Awards Gala that was planned for April 30th, and we regret that the current circumstances in which we find ourselves ma

Filed under: Fundraising

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Connecticut Passive House Green Building Tour, February 5, East Haven, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

WinnDevelopment is in the process of redeveloping the long vacant East Haven High School building into 70 new mixed income, elderly apartments. Originally constructed in 1936, The Tyler, financed in l

Filed under: Green Facilities

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2020

RIEEA Annual Summit 2020: Effective Practices for Climate Change Communication and Education, February 8, Providence, RI

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

The RIEEA Summit includes breakfast, breakout sessions led by a variety of respected leaders, RIEEA’s Annual business meeting, a raffle to support professional development scholarships, and a ke

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,RIEEA,Communication

0 replies | 1578 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

Turf Removal Class, February 22, Torrance, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Learn how to remove your turf and succesully convert your landscape into a sustainable drought-tolerant garden. The class will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Gardening,Training Green Building,California Events,Green Landscaping

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 12/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Acccelerating The Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy, NSTC, December 7, 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How the Mass Energy Bill & A Sensible Carbon Policy Can Accelerate the Shift to a Thriving Renewable Energy Driven Economy December 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm North Shore Technology Council 100 Cumming…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: North Shore Technology Council

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Microgrids: The New Shape of Electricity? Thursday, November 17 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street Somerville , MA 02143 As our power system becomes increasingly decarbonized, dec…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Microgrids,Electric power industry

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online), November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online) November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London) Green buildings, despite their more environmentally friendly design, will suffer…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Circular Economy,Cradle to Cradle

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 10/27/2016 | Last updated: 10/27/2016

Help Build What’s Next - California - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 16, 1:30-4:30 pm, San Franciso

by JackSawyer // Student

Help Build What’s Next - California November 16, 1:30-4:30 google 345 Spear St San Francisco, CA 94105 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out this pr…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

Webinar: Biting the Hands that Feed Us: September 28, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biting the Hands that Feed Us September 28, 2016 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT Environmental regulations, for the most part, have lead to healthier lives and better environmental conditions. Food wa…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 09/02/2016 | Last updated: 09/02/2016

Clinton looks to California Regulators for Green Fuel Standards

by JackSawyer // Student

Hillary Clinton is looking to find new ways to revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a regulation that was created in 2005 to try and promote renewable energy fuels, in order to do this she has so…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,California,Hillary Clinton

0 replies | 1927 views | Posted on: 08/08/2016 | Last updated: 08/08/2016

July 28th: Green Your Workplace: Sustainable Practices For Businesses

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Are you a business owner looking to save money on utility and fuel bills? Or are you an employee of a local business or organization interested in working with your fellow employees to be more sustain…

 

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