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Justice in Urban Climate Plans: How & Where Cities are Integrating Equity and Climate, December 7, 12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing eq

Filed under: Equity in Green Building - Organizations

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Planning,Justice,Equity,Climate Plans

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021

Free Webinar: Overview of the 2024 IECC Residential Provisions, September 25, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Explore the key updates and changes introduced in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as they relate to residential buildings. This course provides a detailed comparison b

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 09/04/2024 | Last updated: 09/04/2024

Industrial Heat Pumps: Manufacturer’s Roundtable, September 11, 10-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The industrial sector is the second largest consumer of energy in the U.S., much of it going towards generating steam or hot water for manufacturing. Join us to learn how industrial heat pumps are ste

0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 08/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/15/2024

Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

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

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

Free Webinar: Academic ESG Research: Enhancing Green Building Practices in Illinois, July 22, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green for an examination of how Illinois universities are advancing cutting edge research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the built environment.

Thi

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Planning Your Home Electrification Project – Free 2 Part Webinar Series, July 15 & 22, 4:30-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can you make your home healthier, safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more resilient? This two-part class will equip homeowners to manage their own electrification project with a full unde

California Green Building

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS): NY Chapter Inaugural Event, June 26, 5:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) to celebrate the launch of WSC's New York City Chapter. This event, co-chaired by Emily Porro of The Bliss Group and Kirpa Grewal of WCS, will

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Thinking Differently About Adding Light to Outdoor Nighttime Environments, May 30, 9am-10:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

In this introductory class, we learn about a new approach to outdoor lighting that takes into account reducing light pollution and minimizing lighting to use only what's needed for the lighting go

California Green Building

0 replies | 497 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 550 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/17/2024

NECEC's 13th Annual Green Tie Gala, March 23, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

NECEC is looking forward to bringing clean energy business leaders together for a safe and fun Green Tie Gala, the premiere clean energy networking event in the Northeast. The In-Person 13th Annual Gr

Filed under: Fundraising

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: business,clean energy,Social Networking,Annual Gala

0 replies | 1756 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston, February 28-March 1

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy

0 replies | 3331 views | Posted on: 01/25/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Changes in recent editions of the International Building Code to allow taller wood frame structures and the use of Cross-laminated timber have significantly enhanced the ability to build taller housin

Filed under: Development

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Wood,Construction,Building Codes,Timber

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 12/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/30/2021

Greening the Holidays: Free, and Presented Online by Metrowest Climate Solutions, December 15, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin


Greening the Holidays:

Let’s green our gifting, downshift the décor, and compost the cookie crumbs!

 

Presented by Metrowest Climate Solutions.  Speakers: 




Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greening the Holidays,Green Holidays

0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

2018 ACEEE Hot Water Forum, March 20 - 22, Portland, Oregon

by Oyin

ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about efficiently making, distributing, and using hot water, regardless of its source. Since 2008, the Hot Water Forum has brought togethe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Home Electrification Series Webinar: Mechanical Systems, November 23, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The third session of Home Electrification Series will explore options for heating your home with electricity instead of fossil fuels. This webinar will explain different types of heat pumps

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Home,Electrification,Mechanical System

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 10/31/2021 | Last updated: 10/31/2021

Webinar: The 2019 California Green Building Intervening Code Cycle Update, November 3, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hosted by ID360 Academy, attendees will gain current knowledge about sustainability and green buildings in the context of the 2019 California Green Building Code. This webinar will bring awarenes

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Building Codes

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 10/14/2021 | Last updated: 10/14/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Why Use the Certified Water Rating Index (WRI)? October 6, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2020 ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) introduced the Water Rating Index (WRI) as a new optional path for homes to demonstrate compliance with water efficiency criteria. Like the HER

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water Supply,Water Efficiency,Water Managment

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 09/23/2021 | Last updated: 09/23/2021

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, Net-Zero Living: Two Coastal Connecticut Homes, August 3, Mystic and Pawcatuck, CT

by YijunW

BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited, half-day tours of high performance buildings all over the Northeast. These events are led by members of the project teams behind them, concluding with a recept…

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Dwell on Design, April 5-7, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design is a four day celebration of design featuring exhibits for modern interiors and exteriors, continuing education classes for design professionals, seminars for design-seeking consumers,…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Dwell on Design

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

April 12-14 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition, Macao

by Yishan

2018MIECF is now open for Exhibitor Registration. Register before 31/12/2017 to enjoy 10% off early bird discount! (Click to download “Exhibitor Registration Form”) To encourage local ente…

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day - February 14, 2018

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day February 14th, 2018, 10 am to 3 pm Massachusetts State House, Room 438 On February 14th, Massachusetts residents from every part of the state will meet …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

BASEA Forum Series 100% Renewables campaign February 11th Boston

by Amy

The BASEA Forum Series resumes on January 11th. We are pleased to welcome back Ben Hellerstein of Environment Mass. Ben has been traveling throughout the state for 100% Renewable Energy Summits, enga…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

High performance wall assembly and details - Webinar (Free, or $95 for credit), 11 am - noon Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wall assembly details like corners, deck connections, fastening schedules, tapes, window bucks, furring strips and cladding attachment present challenges. The webinar presenter is a nationally recogni…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Walls,Wall assemblies

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 11/14/2017 | Last updated: 11/14/2017

Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, June 3, Pittsboro, NC

by Oyin

Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

CitiesAlive, 16th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference, Sept 24-27, Brooklyn, NY

by Oyin

CitiesAlive is North America's leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance and works to influence policy discussion, development and i…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

 

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