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GalaVerde 2019 - LEEDership & Green Awards, USGBC Florida Saturday, October 12, 6-11:30pm, Miami, Florida

by Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

Celebrate USGBC South Florida 's 10th Anniversary GalaVerde LEEDership and Green Awards on the evening of Saturdy, October 12th at the LEED Silver, University of Miami Shalala Student Center.

The 

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 10/07/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

NESEA Pro Tour of the World’s first Core Living Building Certified Project, May 17, 1pm - 5pm, Allentown, PA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

On May 17, attendees of this Allentown, PA, event will have the opportunity to meet members of the project team as they lead the tour of this newly-constructed 21,000 sf building on the Muhlenberg Col

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 482 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Housing 2.0 Workshop hosted by Green Builder Media at Coverings 2024, April 23, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Builder Media and building industry leader Sam Rashkin are offering Housing 2.0, a pioneering training and education program focused on disruption in the housing industry. Sam will be presenting

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

0 replies | 396 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, April 18, 9am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Extreme Heat for Landscape and Construction Professionals

As one of the most climate-stressed places in the world, California experiences profound and varied impacts across its vast expanse. P

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

RE+ Southeast, April 17 – 18, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Southeast was designed to serve and advance the Renewable Energy market by bringing together buyers and suppliers in solar and energy storage to explore business solutions, new technologies,

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

0 replies | 571 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Online Course by PG&E: Basics of Lighting Controls, March 12, 9-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use contr

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 02/22/2024 | Last updated: 02/26/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections, February 27, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Electrify My Home continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 02/04/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar with Built Environment Plus: “Easy” Wins for Embodied Carbon Reduction, January 31,12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

There are many opportunities to reduce the embodied carbon of your building’s design, but it can be hard to know where to start. Questions such as “What tools do I use?” “What

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Electricians, January 30, 4-5:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrification is taking form in California, and everywhere!  In California aline, over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Solar, Storage, & Smart Energy Expo, January 16-17, San Francisco, CA

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

Solar, Storage, and Smart Energy Expo - Northern California will be the first major "Solar Power" event of 2020. California recently set a goal of having 100% of energy come from renewable s

Filed under: Solar Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Energy Storage

0 replies | 2159 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Workshop: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Accelerator, December 12, Rohnert Park, CA

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

Due to recent changes in State Legislation, Californians can look to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) as a way to create lasting investments for their families while building attractive,

Filed under: Modular Homes

Related to: Modular Homes,Education

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,ADUs

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

Multifamily Buildings Forum: Unlocking Barriers to High Performance, Nov 12, 7:30-10:30 AM, Madison, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join us for a special event focused on unlocking barriers to high performance buildings in the multifamily sector. Learn how to integrate success metrics such as lease rates, tenant retention, brand a

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Wisconsin Event,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon, December 4, Chicago, Illinois

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

Join regional leaders for an inspiring and energizing morning that celebrates women who are leading change in their industry and community. During this robust panel discussion, we will

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC,Leadership,Women in Green Building,Illinois

0 replies | 1888 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Studies Report: Green Construction Growth Outpaces Conventional Construction - More to Come

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2015 Green Building Economic Study by Booz Allen Hamilton reports that green construction spending is expected to grow 15.1 percent each year. Annual spending…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,Construction,Economy,USGBC

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Policy Internship with U.S. Department of Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 628 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

The Illinois Solar Tour, September 28, 10am - 3pm, Statewide (various locations)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE, public open houses all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: National Solar Tour

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

Community Solar - How it Works, Where it's Successful, and its Future in Rhode Island, by REI, August 15, Bristol, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) on Thursday, August 15th at North Farm Condominiums (right along Narragansett Bay), Bristol, RI for our summer celebration and discussion on the flo

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 08/12/2019 | Last updated: 08/12/2019

There is Hope for the U.S. - Updates on China's Recycling Ban

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

It’s been more than a year since China started cracking down on recycling imports from the U.S., forcing cities and communities to start taking initiative on their waste and recycling practices.

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Recycling,China

0 replies | 2519 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

JUNE 30th: San Diego Green Budiling Council Summer Social: 10th Anniversary Celebration

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the San Diego Green Building Council for their 10th anniversary Summer Social event at their new downtown location adjacent to Petco Park. When: Thursday, June 30th, 2016 (5:30-8:00 PM) …

2016 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, Monday, June 13, 2016 to Tuesday, June 14, 2016, (New Hampshire)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2016 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit Northeast Energy Efficiency Partners Monday, June 13, 2016 to Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mount Washington Road Bretton Woods…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Cast Stone

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,New Hampshire

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Pro Tour: Net Zero Ready Affordable Housing Community in Dennis, MA - May 6, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a Net Zero ready Affordable Housing Community in Dennis, MA Friday, May 6, 2016 - 1- 5pm Dennis, MA CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, pending approval Cost: $25 for NESEA Membe…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Communities,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

15th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo April 21,2016 8:30am-4:30pm

by alicia2390 // Admin

The Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo returns in its 15th year to offer knowledge, resources, recognition, and networking opportunities. The effects of global warming on water supply repres…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/17/2016

Position Available: MIT Sustainability Project Manager, Office of Sustainability (MITOS)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER, Office of Sustainability (MITOS) Provide leadership and implementation strategies on sustainable building design and construction, energy, water, stormwater, land ma…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability Project Manager,MIT

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego Manchester Grand Hyatt 1 Market Place San Diego, CA 92101 The International Living Future Institute is hosting its third an…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Water

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 02/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/08/2016

Connecting Space, Behavior and Health - USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch, 2/3/16 3:30-5 pm (Live and Online)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch Connecting Space, Behavior and Health 2/3/2016 3:30 - 5 pm MST Live and Online The environments we spend time in impacts us in numerous ways. Work environments a…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: CRE,Well Building Standard,Green Office

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

 

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