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Online: Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program: Outline & Guidance, February 3, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is offering this webinar to explain the Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program, which offers free onsite assistance

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,Green Schools

0 replies | 1486 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Free Webinar: Winter Heat Pump Reality Check: Is Yours Keeping Up?, January 9, 11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the l

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Webinar: USGBC Ohio Women in Green Discussion Forum, November 30, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to celebrate women working in sustainability and amplify their experiences. This online event will feature a lively panel discussion and small group discussions led by our panel

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Green Careers,Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: The Power of Partnership in Emissions Reduction Planning with Local Governments, October 31, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 10/13/2023 | Last updated: 10/13/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.

This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut

UK Green Building

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

Course overview

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

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 2014 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction, September 8, 10 am-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond?

This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and trans

California Green Building

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free Webinar: Designing an Optimized, Code-Compliant, Kitchen Ventilation System, August 17, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill ou

California Green Building

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

FREE Webinar: Are We Ready for the Sustainable Buildings of Tomorrow? March 24, 2 pm GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

With the Net-zero picture being complex and multi-faceted it’s critical that we as a community drill down into how each sector can play a part. On March 24th elemental will bring in the UK&rsquo

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Sustainable Building,UK,Net zero

0 replies | 1452 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

Webinar: Phasing Out Gasoline, February 25, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

You may have seen recent headlines about whole countries and major cities setting deadlines to phase-out gas-powered cars, and states like California following suit. But how do these phase-outs or &ld

Filed under: Transportation/Fleet Services

Keywords: Fossil Fuel Industry,Transportation,cars,gas

0 replies | 1379 views | Posted on: 02/13/2021 | Last updated: 02/13/2021

ENC Thought Leadership Series: Midwest Energy Strategies, February 17, 1pm EST

by SarahA

Join us for the first session of our quarterly Thought Leadership Series.

OVERVIEW:

Join the USGBC ENC Region for a virtual, interactive session on progressive, Midwest-specific energy strategie

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Net zero,Zero Carbon,Midwest

0 replies | 1560 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

Workshop for State Officials: Bringing the Benefits of Solar to Low- and Moderate-Income Residents, June 14

by AbbieKnight

The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) is offering a special opportunity for state officials to participate in a full-day workshop on low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar. The workshop will be held i…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 06/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/08/2017

Climate Mobilization Act Primer, Presented by Building Energy Exchange (BEEx), January 26, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Environmental Activism,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1919 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/28/2020

African Network of Green Ambassadors (ANGA), Green Webinar for the Natural and Built Environment, January 15, 7-9 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green webinar is designed for the purpose of using knowledge drive (Education) to foster green actions and reactions. The aim of the webinar is to actively involve passionate individuals in partak

Keywords: African Network of Green Ambassadors (ANGA)

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Webinar: Tech Transfer to the Built Environment - International Educational Series, December 14, 11 am EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Starting in June and running throughout 2020, USGBC will provide robust online programming comprised of live events and on-demand education sessions, with a regional focus on European and Latin Americ

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, December 10, 12 - 1 pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

Keywords: Polyiso,Air Barrier,Water Barrier

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Open Source Office

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

I was reading Data Smart by John Foreman. I read about LibreOffice as an alternative to MS Office. I am glad I stumbled on it because I just had to shell out some money for a new laptop and was really…

Filed under: Web-based Tools and Resources

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 09/18/2017 | Last updated: 09/18/2017

2017 Passive House Massachusetts Symposium, October 25 in Boston

by AbbieKnight

Passive house standards and strategies have come a long way in recent years and are now ready to transform the building and design industry and inform the next generation of building codes and policy.…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 2286 views | Posted on: 08/17/2017 | Last updated: 09/19/2017

Earth Ed- rethinking education on a changing planet Webinar, August 2

by AbbieKnight

The next webinar in SSF's "Science Literacy Webinar Series." In collaboration with the World Watch Institute and Island Press the webinar features contributors to WWI's latest State of the World publi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Education

0 replies | 1445 views | Posted on: 07/31/2017 | Last updated: 07/31/2017

SolarResilient: A New Tool for Resilient Solar & Storage Design Webinar on August 3

by AbbieKnight

Through a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative grant, the City and County of San Francisco has developed a publicly available online tool for sizing solar PV and battery storage systems design…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience

0 replies | 2545 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

2017 GreenBuilt Home Tour, July 22 &23

by AbbieKnight

This year, during the 5th annual GreenBuilt Home Tour, we are featuring exceptional, award-winning, and nationally-recognized homes which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building pra…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Green Homes Tour

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Getting to 80 x 50 in NYC Buildings, June 29

by AbbieKnight

The energy used in the City’s diverse building stock is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for more than two-thirds of the citywide total. Yet more than 90 percent of e…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Building Tour: Arup & Tsoi/Kobus – LEED, WELL, & FitWel in Boston June 28th 5:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Both located at 60 Street, Arup and Tsoi/Kobus have designed their offices with sustainability and wellness in mind. Join these two leading-edge firms for a joint presentation and tour on how they eac…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 06/20/2017 | Last updated: 06/20/2017

 

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