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Best of Greenbuild: Building the First LEED Platinum City Panel and Webinar, July 17, Jacksonville, FL

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Florida for the monthly Best of Greenbuild Webcast series. Greenbuild 2018 sessions will be rebroadcasted throughout the year until Greenbuild 2019 takes place November

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Communities,Webinar,Sustainability,LEED Platinum,LEED for Cities

0 replies | 2314 views | Posted on: 06/07/2019 | Last updated: 06/07/2019

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

Free PG&E Webinar, Introduction to Building Electrification Technologies, May 12, 10-12 PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Learn about the technologies utilized to turn your building into an efficient, clean, and healthy space to live and work. This period of transition will utiliz

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

There are more to toilets than just low flow

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

When low-flow toilets were introduced to the market decades ago, they were a complete failure.  Toilet manufacturers took older models and changed a few parts to be compliant.  I even rememb

Filed under: Other

0 replies | 2349 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education, March 27, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

TECH Overview, ENERGY STAR overview, Manufacturer Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency comparison t

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Education,Heat Pumps,Water Heaters

0 replies | 1372 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/11/2023

Top 5 reason induction cooking is safer than cooking with gas

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Induction cooking is superior to gas in many ways, and manufacturers are realizing this and adapting according. In 2021, Zline added induction cooktops to their appliance offerings. When I met them in

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Electrification,Safety,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Gas Cooktops,Kitchens

0 replies | 5458 views | Posted on: 02/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

2023 Housing Opportunity Conference, Urban Land Institute (ULI), March 27, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

The Housing Opportunity Conference is one of the nation’s premier meetings of the residential development, lending, investing, and policy community, and brings together a diverse mix of private

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 02/09/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Why everyone is confused about gas and electric cooktops

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Twenty years ago, I promoted gas appliances to my clients as the best option.  Gas was and is much better at heating the pot than electric options.  As a green builder, I ensured that t

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Electrification,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Gas Stoves,Gas Cooktops,Electric Cooktops,Kitchens

0 replies | 5104 views | Posted on: 01/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 4-8, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The ASHRAE Winter Conference will be held February 4-8, 2023, at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. The AHR Expo is February 6-8 in Buildings B and C of

Climate Mobilization Act Series - The IRA Meets New York, January 24, Online and In person, NYC, 9:30-11 AM

by Rushabh // Social media manager

The Inflation Reduction Act expedites New York State’s climate transition to a clean, renewable economy with a historic investment in City and State green infrastructure. The IRA provi

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Job Posting: Beneficial State Foundation Positions Available: Deputy Director and Program Associate, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Description, Deputy Director, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program:

The Deputy Director will lead the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and potential expansion to related programs with collabor

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Clean Vehicles,Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

West Michigan Sustainable Business August Forum: Sustainability at Consumers Energy with Patti Poppe, August 28, Grand Rapids

by AbbieKnight

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon and program featuring Sustainability at Consumers Energy with President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe on Wednesday, August 28 at

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 2010 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

LEED Fellow Education Series: "LEEDfulness" feat. Erik Ring, June 27, Irvine, CA

by AbbieKnight

In the spirit of the recent best seller Factfulness by Hans Rosling, LEED Fellow Erik Ring, Director of Engineering at LPA, will reflect back on twenty years of LEED buildings, discuss the state of gr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 5th - Activities run 12 - 4:30 pm at the State House

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 12:00 to 4:30 pm Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA Join NECEC for our 4th Annual Massachusetts Clean Energy Day on May 5 at the Grand Staircase of the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,New England Clean Energy Council

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

Net Positive Symposium at the R. W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event, June 19-20, Amherst, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Hosted by Hampshire and Amherst Colleges, the second annual Net Positive Symposium is intended to promote networking collaborative learning, in th context of creating Living Buildings and Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 05/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

3-Day GRIHA V Training Programme at Bengaluru, India, May 29-31

by AbbieKnight

A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 29th to 31st May, 2019 in Bangalore to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat A

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Training,GRIHA

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

An Evergreen Conversation: WELL & Fitwel, April 24, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

With LEED certification trending towards the industry standard, the new construction and fit-out market is also starting to focus on occupant and environmental health. The WELL and Fitwel certificatio

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Fitwel,WELL

0 replies | 2027 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/09/2019

CalGreen Seminars, March 29, 10am - 4pm, SanDiego, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

2019 Updates to CALGreen and the Energy Code, get prepared for the latest changes to California’s green building standards!

New Rules Forward California’s Commitment to Green Building

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Energy Codes,CALGreen

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019 | Last updated: 03/14/2019

World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo, Japan, February 27-March 1

by AbbieKnight

All kinds of technologies/products related to "hydrogen & fuel cell", "solar cell/module", "PV systems", "rechargeable battery", "smart grid", &qu

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar,Wind energy,Smart Grid,PV Systems,rechargeable batteries

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

PARIS 2015: World Leaders Must #ActOnClimate - Virtual March on Paris by Care2Petitions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join a virtual March on Paris, and send your message to world leaders at the COP21 Climate Change Conference. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/18318318 Due to recent tragic events, p…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Care2 Petitions

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 11/24/2015 | Last updated: 11/24/2015

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy - Webinar Series by the International Future Living Institute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A series of webinars that lay the foundation for local policy efforts by exploring three hot topics in the advocacy world: December 2, 9-10am PST: Certified Wood & Green Building Examining the …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,EPDs,HPDs,Declare,Certified Wood,Chemicals,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 11/02/2015

INhouse at the Solar Decathlon 2015

by SolarCalPoly // INhouse is an intuitive, interactive, and integrated approach to net-zero residential design in Coastal California

INhouse is intelligently designed to respond to the conditions of the climate in coastal California, such that the majority of its needs for heating, cooling, and lighting are addressed architectural…

Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor

by Chelsea W. // Student

The New York Times recently posted an article about how different organizations in New York are recycling used kitchen appliances. Organizations like Green Demolition and BIG Reuse, are in the busines…

EnerScore - Aiming to Rate every US Home on Energy Efficiency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congrats Brian and Kenn of Massachusetts-based Enerscore. Nice article in FastCompany! "Greater transparency in how much energy homes are wasting might provide a boost to the market. If we knew…

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,EnerScore,Green Homes

0 replies | 2662 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Cleantech Open Class of 2015 - 34 Companies Changing the Sustainable World

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congratulations to Cleantech Open Northeast’s 2015 class of 34 companies developing clean technologies to rock the sustainable world: http://northeast.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/cleantech-open-n

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast,Sustainability,Greenbiz

0 replies | 2826 views | Posted on: 06/26/2015 | Last updated: 06/26/2015

 

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