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Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials | Green Building Training Program, March 22, 8 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This class will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are better

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials,HPDs

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

RENEW Wisconsin Summit, February 6, Madison, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As Wisconsin’s energy landscape rapidly evolves, the need for sustainable, community-focused solutions has never been more pressing. “Powering Tomorrow: Collaborative Innovations for Thriv

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 9, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems

California Green Building

0 replies | 965 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024 | Last updated: 12/20/2024

Free Green Builder Media Webinar: 2024 State of the Industry Analysis, December 4, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman as she explores hot-off-the-press COGNITION Smart Data market intelligence, revealing key insights into the state the building industry, sustainability grow

0 replies | 584 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free MassSave Webinar: Building Commissioning, November 26, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it’s the law.

According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 11/06/2024 | Last updated: 11/06/2024

EarthCraft Builder Training at Southface, November 7, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr

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

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 10/16/2024 | Last updated: 10/17/2024

Free Webinar: Certification Synopsis: Building Rating System Market Overview, October 9, 12-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Choosing which building certification to pursue can be overwhelming. This presentation will discuss why third-party certifications have become increasingly popular and provide an overview of the most

California Green Building

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 09/22/2024 | Last updated: 09/22/2024

Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, October 1, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/02/2024

Energy Modeling: Translating to Real World Decisions, Hybrid Event Online and in Chicago Illinois, August 28, 1:30-4:30 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop to explore why it’s critical to incorporate energy modeling
during the early design phase, examine accessible software to understand energy modeling ba

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 08/10/2024 | Last updated: 08/10/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Training with Urban Green Council, November 5, 11 & 19

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

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,Emerging Green Professionals,GPRO,GBCI,GPRO Certification,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 1778 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Architecture,California,Energy Code

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

Webinar Presented by Wakeman Town Farm: Is Solar Right for You? Learn about Connecticut Incentives, May 10, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you been thinking about getting solar panels installed on your house? This panel of experts will take you through the process. Discover the different possibilities in solar. Should you lease

Filed under: Solar

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Solar Panels,Connecticut

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

Webinar: Moving Toward Net Zero – Mass Transit Electrification, March 30, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Infrastructure webinar will explore the electrification of mass transit fleets as a key element in the transition to a sustainable, green transportation economy. Transit agencies have frequen

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Net Zero Energy,Electrification,Public Transit

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

Study Shows Just 100 Companies are source of more than 70% of global emissions

by AbbieKnight

According to a new report, just 100 companies have been the source of more than 70 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. The CDP Carbon Majors Report 2017 suggests there are 10…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5803 views | Posted on: 07/11/2017 | Last updated: 07/11/2017

AABC TAB Talk Webinar: Value of TAB to Building Performance & Project Closeout

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract:

The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) process, and the value it brings to building performance and successful project closeout, is often overlooked and under-valued. Key construction

0 replies | 583 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus, February 25, 8-10 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Water Management,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,Deep Dive,Geothermal Energy

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

Online: 2021 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, Presented by Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, February 16 - 19

by SarahA

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's premier energy efficiency event.

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the annual Midwest Energy Solutions

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Policy,Building Technology,Conference

0 replies | 1966 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/18/2021

The New Yorkification of Solar, October 18th, 6-8pm, New York

by Oyin

In New York City, the barriers facing solar implementation are outmatched only by the demand for solar. The result is an enormous amount of creativity applied to solar design and installment. In a cit…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

October Greenbuild Mixer with BCBS Massachusetts by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Oct 26th

by Oyin

Greenbuild 2017 is less than two months away here in Boston! We're nearing the end of our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking one more stop for our last Greenbuild networking night. Catch up with…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting, October 23–26, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

Retail real estate is being disrupted all over the world, and whether technology is friend or foe of the real estate retail owner remains the billion-dollar question for the industry. Real estate deve…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

2017 EcoDistricts Summit, Atlanta, October 10-11

by Oyin

The annual EcoDistricts Summit is where community and urban sustainability leaders come to re-imagine cities — from the neighbourhood up. The Summit is a participatory gathering to advance susta…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

3rd Annual Northeastern Energy Conference - Friday, September 29, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

3rd Annual Northeastern Energy Conference Facets of a Bright Energy Future: A 360° Perspective The topic of Northeastern's 3rd Annual Energy Conference this year is "Facets of a Bright Energy Fu…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Hitchcock Living Building Tour

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 08/24/2017

The Business of ZNE School Retrofits and Community Impact, 11/27, 1-4pm, Pasadena

by Connie NBI

This three-hour session focuses on the business of creating ZNE school retrofit projects within California’s K-12 and community college campuses. This interactive workshop will highlight the experie…

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other - Information and Resources,Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 08/03/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

2017 EP Career Fair, September 13 in New York City

by AbbieKnight

The 2017 EP Career Fair is a great opportunity to present your skills to New York City's green leaders in architecture, engineering, real estate and interior design. Presented by Urban Green Counci…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Careers

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

 

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