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Free Green Building Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation: Sun Shading and Daylighting Canopy Systems August 12, 12pm

by gracemorrison

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/24/2022

Building Tour of Four All-electric Buildings to Reduce Carbon Footprints, October 3, 2-4:30 pm, San Luis Obispo California

by Hani // Social media manager

On this tour, you’ll have an inside look at all-electric green buildings that are energy efficient and powered completely or in part with renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprints. The

California Green Building

0 replies | 609 views | Posted on: 09/04/2024 | Last updated: 09/04/2024

Women in Green Breakfast, September 12, 7:30-8:30 am, Los Angeles, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Join us for our annual community gathering where we’ll enjoy a morning breakfast spread (caffeine included!), networking, an engaging panel discussion, and audience Q&A. We can’t wait

California Green Building

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 08/16/2024 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon + Electrification – Full path to Decarbonization, August 14, 10-11 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, we'll delve into the intricate relationship between electrification and embodied carbon, exploring how factors such as refrigerants, insulation, and thermal storage are pivotal to

0 replies | 1745 views | Posted on: 07/26/2024 | Last updated: 07/26/2024

Free Webinar: Global Heat Pump Best Practices: Strengthening the Global Heat Pump Policy Tool-Kit, July 10, 8-10 am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for smart and innovative solutions to heating, like heat pumps is becoming urgent in the wake of the climate crisis. By participating, you can help drive global adoption of this efficient, co

0 replies | 625 views | Posted on: 06/28/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Free Webinar: There's a Heat Pump for that: Multifamily Decarbonization Solutions, July 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonizing heating systems in multifamily buildings can seem insurmountable without the right information. Discover how to evaluate the efficacy of heat pumps and other decarbonized heating solutio

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Pride Month Celebration, June 6, 5:30-7 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In collaboration with Out in Climate and Saint-Gobain, Greentown Labs invites entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, students, and other climate champions to celebrate a

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Pittsburgh Passive House Construction Boot Camp, June 3, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Emu Passive along with host Green Building Alliance and co-host Passive House Pennsylvania June 3rd - 7th for a week long Passive House Training Boot Camp!

This course is geared toward build/d

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 698 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/04/2024

Green Things Summit

by IM-Rose

The Green Things Summit 2024 is bringing together innovators and changemakers to explore how IoT and emerging technologies can drive green initiatives and pave the way for a sustainable future.

Pro

Free Webinar: Tools for Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) into Registered Apprenticeship, April 23, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Apprenticeships are a time-tested and powerful tool for workforce development. Registered apprenticeships can support companies in meeting their needs for a trained workforce while opening doors to ne

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

13th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, San Diego, California, September 20 - 21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 13th Annual Forum will be held in-person in San Diego, CA, on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd. Offered at no cost to local governments, attendees will ha

California Green Building

Keywords: California Climate and Energy Forum

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 09/10/2022 | Last updated: 09/10/2022

Webinar: Unlocking the Full Potential of Heat Pumps to Decarbonize the Northeast, September 9, 1 pm ET

by gracemorrison

During this session attendees will gain a better understanding of what an inverter is, how it impacts heat pump and air conditioner operation, benefits inverters bring to occupants, and how inverters

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 08/04/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Southface LEED Green Associate Online, October 4, 9 am ET

by gracemorrison

This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam.

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Sustainable Brands 2018 Premier Conference: Purpose-Driven Brand Innovation, June 4 - 7, Vancouver, Canada

by YijunW

For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Exploring and Connecting with Nature-based Solutions, London, UK, August 4, 4 pm

by gracemorrison

The first in the UKGBC series of exploring NBS and the benefits of connecting with nature will be a site-visit of Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village learning and experiencing the value of NBS to

UK Green Building

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Southeast Building Conference, August 3-4, Kissimmee, Florida

by gracemorrison

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. SEBC includes educational programs

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/02/2022

Green Building Impacts from the Infrastructure Bill, Online, June 21, 12PM

by gracemorrison

The infrastructure bill is some of the largest sums of money toward bettering our communities in a long time. How is it being used and how can we ensure the projects consider the day-to-day lives of t

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Infrastructure,Infrastructure

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high

California Green Building

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Wind Turbines With No Blades, Less noise and Even More Efficient

by YijunW

More efficient, less noise, harmless to birds-- This is the new wind energy technology that is transforming Spain: Vortex Bladeless. David Yañez, David Suriol, and Raúl Martín reinvent the aerog…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 4025 views | Posted on: 07/18/2018 | Last updated: 07/27/2018

HEZ/Millrace Community Table with the Center for Ecotechnology, July 25, Woonsocket, Rhode Island

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join HEZ/Millrace Community Table for an informative discussion with the Center for EcoTechnology on Wednesday, July 25th at 1pm. As part of our roundtable discussions, they are inviting emergency foo…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Center for EcoTechnology,Saving energy,reducing waste

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 07/02/2018 | Last updated: 07/02/2018

Climate Week 2018, September 24 - 30, NYC

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Taking place between September 24-30, 2018, in New York City, Climate Week NYC is one of the key summits in the international calendar and has been driving climate action forward since it was first la…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Week NYC

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

Sustainable Investment Forum 2018, September, 26, NYC

by YijunW

Sustainable Investment Forum 2018 | North America Climate Action and UNEP-FI are pleased to announce that the Sustainable Investment Forum North America is back for its third edition on the 26th of…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

The Heat or Eat Dilemma: The Disparity in Gains of Energy Efficiency

by YijunW

For many residents in New Orleans, energy costs could take 20 percent of the money from their income (Michael Issac Stein). Andreanecia Morris, the executive director of a non-profit housing advocacy

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2852 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA

by Connie NBI

The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the busine…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 2070 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

ACEEE 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency, June 26, 2018, Washington, DC

by YijunW

ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy efficiency best practices, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement in the United States. Our research has show…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

 

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