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"Be Well!' Virtually Visit Maryland's First WELL Gold certified New interiors Project, April 21, 4 pm

by AbbieKnight

Hord Coplan Macht’s new Baltimore office is the first WELL Gold Certified, New and Existing Interiors, project in the state of Maryland. The project also achieved Gold Certification under the LE

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Green Building Tour,WELL Gold Certified,Maryland

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020

Electric Vehicle Car Show & Workshop, June 29, 10 am - 3 pm, Plymouth, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Poke around fellow community members’ EVs as well as cutting edge models from local dealerships and new EVs from the Town of Plymouth’s Fleet. At a 1pm EV workshop in the Fehlow Room, lear

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 06/14/2024 | Last updated: 06/14/2024

Dreaming, Planning, Designing & Building: Two Passive House Case Studies, New Construction in Vermont and a New Jersey Retrofit, June 20, 7-8:15 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jacob Brown wiill present step-by-step construction photos of his two houses.  Saltwoods is in the woods near Mount Snow, vermont,  Salwdoods is a high efficuency, passive design inspired, n

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum, June 12, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 7:30-11, plus Option to Tour Lambeau Field

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Take your business to the next level by discovering strategies to enhance the energy efficiency of your facility. Attend what primises to be an engaging morning of technical sessions offered for

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 05/18/2024 | Last updated: 05/18/2024

Solar 2024: Connecting Technology & Policy, May 20-23, Washington, DC (Online registration available as well)

by Hani // Social media manager

The National Solar Conference is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. The American Solar Energy Society’s cutt

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Boston Passive House Tradesperson Training and Bootcamp, May 6-9, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). 

At the future site of none other than the Northland Newt

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 04/12/2024 | Last updated: 04/13/2024

Free Webinar: Illinois Low-Impact Solar Development Opportunity on Brownfields and Mined Lands Workshops, April 8, 11:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the clean energy future, every community is a host community for energy generation. Former mine lands and brownfields in our communities present an opportunity to host low-impact renewable energy d

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024 | Last updated: 03/28/2024

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 2-4, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be held April 2-4  at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Attend for engaging and interactive sessions, as

0 replies | 630 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/11/2024

Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials, Online Luchtime Series, (6) 1-hour sessions March 7 to April 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

USGBC Colorado Webinar: Financing Resilience with C-PACE Loans, June 24, 11:45 AM MDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

On September 20, 2019, school children in the Solomon Islands arrived by canoe to their demonstration site to join the 4 million others around the world in the School Strike for Climate. In 2019, 906

FREE Green Building Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof Systems, June 9, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c

Filed under: Concrete Roof Tile

Keywords: Concrete,Roofing,Concrete Roof TIle,Roof Tile

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

FREE Webinar: A Deeper Dive into Zero Net Carbon Schools, Hosted by NBI, May 14, 10 am-12 pm

by Connie NBI

Building on the overview provided in the Zero Net Carbon Schools webinar hosted on April 1, 2020, this 2-hour webinar will take the place of the previously scheduled in person workshop for S

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Zero Net Carbon Schools

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof Systems, May 13, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c

Filed under: Roofing

Keywords: Roofing,Concrete Tile Roofing

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 04/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

A Turning Point in California's Clean Energy Future - Webcast - September 6th, 2016

by JackSawyer // Student

This hour long webcast will cover the proposal to phase out PG&E's production of nuclear power in California by 2025. A coalition of labor leaders, environmental groups, and Pacific Gas and Electr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz,California,Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,Webcast

0 replies | 1223 views | Posted on: 08/31/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

Nixon Peabody has shared Covid-19 Guidance for Owners and Managers of Multifamily Residential Properties

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Owners and managers of multifamily housing properties face the same challenges that all business owners face from the Covid-19 virus—“How do I insure I can keep my business running?&

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1537 views | Posted on: 03/25/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

(postponed - Stay Tuned for New Dates) Michigan Energy Summit, April 21, Grand Rapids, MI

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Michigan Energy Summit celebrates the 2019 Michigan Battle of the Buildings ‘biggest losers’ and welcomes the 2020 competitors. The full-day event brings leading building owners &

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Energy Management

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: High Performance Building,Energy Ideas Contest,collaboration

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

New Jersey Future - Redevelopment Forum 2020, March 6, New Brunswick, NJ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum attracts more than 500 local and state officials, citizen activists, development professionals, architects, attorneys, planners, business lead

Filed under: New Jersey

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1368 views | Posted on: 03/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/02/2020

NEWIEE Boston's Carbon Capture and Storage Expert Panel and Networking Event, February 24, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter to learn about the technology of carbon capture and sequester and upcoming carbon capture incentives. Joining will be two expert panel members:

  • Dr. Jennifer Wi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Technology,carbon capture,Sequester

0 replies | 2001 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020 | Last updated: 02/05/2020

Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability: Building a Leadership Career in Business, NGOs and Government. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST. Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,Sustainability

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study, 1/19 1-2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST This webinar will explore how distributing trees through a co…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Trees

0 replies | 1646 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

Check out the Living Future Institute's Affordable Housing Toolkit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has created an Affordable Housing Toolkit. "Everyone, regardless of economic status, should have access to housing that is healthy, safe, affordab…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 4155 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

GTM Webinar: Advancing Utility Scale Solar to 1500V and Beyond (12/1 @ 2pmEST)

by aahassonjee

The design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale PV projects present unique challenges that can only be overcome through effective partnerships up and down the solar value chain. In this Gre…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 11/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

Sign to Join Toxics Action in Congratulating "Action for a Healthy Holyoke" - From Coal to Solar!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Toxics Action to say "Great Job!" to Action for a Healthy Holyoke! How often do we just get great eco news to make you smile? Here's a chance to join a celebration and congratulation just by …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Farm

0 replies | 942 views | Posted on: 11/02/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

AIA - Energy Modeling Sessions

by aahassonjee

The American Institute of Architects in New York will be hosting sessions entitled "Demystifying Energy Modeling" to give architects training experience with the modeling process for whole buildings a…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Architects

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Modeling

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 10/15/2016 | Last updated: 10/16/2016

Sustainable Business for Food, Fuel & Energy, Northeast Conference, October 25-26, Lincoln

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Business for Food Fuel and Energy NorthEast Conference 2016 October 25 & 26 Twin River Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln, RI 02865 This conference will heighten your awareness…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

 

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