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(New Dates!) National Institute of Building Sciences: Building Innovation Conference and Expo, August 16-19, Arlington, Virginia

by mkilmartin // Intern

The National Institute of Building Sciences Innovation Conference and Expo brings together a unique set of individuals to share ideas, initiatives, practices and policies to optimize buildin

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 2012 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

Green Building Tour at Hunter Saw, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 7, 4 - 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Hunter Saw & Machine Company holds a significant place in the industrial history of Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville.  Established at the turn of the 19th century, the company specialized in

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Green Things Summit, Online, April 25

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Things Summit returns in 2024 to highlight how IoT and other technologies will be used to drive green initiatives, optimize processes, reduce energy usage, empower the transition to renewabl

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 06/05/2024

Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors

by Rate It Green Team



As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly.  Exhaust fans can be a missed opportunity for improving Indoor air quality, or IAQ,

Filed under: Fans

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Bathrooms,Ventilation,Humidity,Kitchens,Bath fans,Kitchen Fans,Exhaust fans,Pollutants

0 replies | 6872 views | Posted on: 03/23/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, March 27, 1-2:30 pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

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California Green Building

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: Tools to estimate moisture and humidity risk, March 6, 12–1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Dive into moisture management for buildings with our hands-on app session. Learn how to tackle and predict moisture issues using an easy-to-use app built from a Google spreadsheet. Explore charts that

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 631 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Free Webinar: Understanding The Inflation Reduction Act’s Decarbonization Rebate Programs: HOMES, HEERA, and EBD, Febuary 14, 11:30am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Delve into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEEHRA) Program and Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program offered through the Inflation Reduction Act.

With an anticipated $582 million f

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

Free Webinar: Tracking and Tackling: Reducing Commercial Tenant and Scope 3 Emissions, February 13, 11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial organizations are increasingly accounting for tenant and scope 3 emissions, but reducing these emissions and tracking progress toward a target remains a challenge. Join this webinar to hear

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0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 01/06/2024 | Last updated: 01/06/2024

Free Webinar: Assembling the Zero-Carbon Home, January 25, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

USGBC-LA's 19th Annual Green Gala and Sustainable Innovation Awards!, December 7, 6-10pm, Los Angeles

by Hani // Social media manager

Transport yourself to the enchanting realm of the Secret Garden and immerse yourself in a truly exquisite evening!

USGBC-LA extend a warm invitation to you to join them in celebrating the 19th Annu

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

Building Resilience: Resilient Water Systems, March 30, Los Angeles (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

(canceled) Greenbuild Europe, March 24-25, Dublin, Ireland

by U.S. Green Building Council

Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues. Attend Greenbuild Europe to hear from leaders on their vis

Keywords: Green Building,Greenbuild,Europe,Ireland

0 replies | 1801 views | Posted on: 01/28/2020 | Last updated: 04/01/2020

Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution Webinar, Tuesday, January 28, 7-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you passionate about fighting climate change, while advocating for more affordable housing? Interested in learning from experts and local activists on why accessible and sustainable housing is a k

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

Greenovate Internship: USDN Building Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Global Philanthropy Partnership and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) are pleased to announce a summer 2016 fellowship opportunity with Greenovate Boston. Fellows will receive valuable…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 04/14/2016 | Last updated: 04/14/2016

FREE WEBINAR: Freddie Mac Study Finds HERS Rated Homes Sell for More Than Comparable Unrated Homes, December 18, 12:00PM EST

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

This course provides an overview of Freddie Mac's research on how energy efficiency relates to (1) house price premium and (2) mortgage performance, respectively.

Continuing Education Units (CE

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Information and Resources ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Freddie Mac,Green Certification

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop: Ventura, December 6, Camarillo, CA

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

USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience.

These workshop-style trainings, based on the

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors ,Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Social Equity,USGBC,Public Health

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

WEBINAR: December First Friday Webinar (USGBC) Materials Transparency & LEED, December 6, 12:15pm EST

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Education

Keywords: Certification,Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 2669 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Related to: Other,Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Recycling,USGBC MA,Waste Management

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

8th Massachusetts Green Careers Conference, Green Workforce Training Thursday, 9/29, at 8am, Worcester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

8th Massachusetts Green Careers Conference YOUR FUTURE IN CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Host, Green Workforce Training Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8am Worcester DCU Center 50 Foster Stre…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 799 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Massachusetts Passes Compromise Energy Bill: “An Act to Promote Energy Diversity”

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The Massachusetts State Legislature has devised a compromise energy bill to be sent Gov. Charlie Baker. Though significantly less specific than the original Senate draft bill, it still requires the st…

July 27th: CityCoHo's 1st Ever Green Walks in Philly

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join CityCoHo for a healthy alternative to Green Drinks! It's beautiful outside--so why go to a dark bar to network with like-minded people? Meet-up with sustainability professionals and eco-ge…

JULY 21st, 7 pm: "Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany New York

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food For Thought is a monthly evening in Albany, NY of food, film and discussion with a focus on films of social, political, environmental and community interest. Held on the third Thursday of each mo…

The Land Science Educator Network is Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation and developed by the …

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Online Courses

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Urban Planning,Education,Mass Audubon,University of Wisconson,Land Science

0 replies | 2232 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

June 22nd: RMI INNOVATION CENTER TOUR: BASALT, CO

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the tour to learn about how the Innovation Center was contracted, designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated and what RMI learned in the process. Quick Fun Facts: · 15,610 sq. f…

Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast - Thursday, June 9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston National Community Solar Partnership Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast Thursday, June 09 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EPA Region 1 Headquarters 5 Post Office Square Suite 100 Boston…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 06/07/2016 | Last updated: 06/07/2016

 

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