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Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Creating an Effective, Code-Compliant, Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System in Vented and Ventless Applications, May 9, 10-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system - whether vented or ventless, know when and how to use ventless exhaust, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements, and des

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/24/2024

NESEA Pro-Tour: All-Electric, Affordable Passive House Development in Boston, Massachusetts, April 26, 1-5 pm

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2024, a new construction passive house project that will bring 50 units of affordable senior housing to the community of Roxbury, Massachusetts.

On April 26, th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 04/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Free Webinar: A Study Overview: State-by-State Green Tax Credit Affordable Housing, April 10, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In early 2023, NHT embarked on the process of reviewing the Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) from all 50 state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and three local allocating agencies (Chicago, New York C

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

Design for Freedom Summit, March 26, 10am-6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Design for Freedom by Grace Farms for the 3rd annual Design for Freedom Summit — a momentous day of action and awareness. Hear from leading experts across sectors who are working to eradica

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

Reimagine Buildings ’24, A Free Online Event, March 7 - 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House Accelerator on March 7th for Reimagine Buildings ’24, a one-of-a-kind event that will highlight the global movement towards healthy, resilient buildings.

Reimagine Building

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Green Building Alliance: Hard Hat Tour at The Distillery, February 13, 9:30-11am EST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

On the Southshore of Pittsburgh stands the last existing pre-prohibition era distillery.  Originally owned and operated by Jos. S. Finch & Co., this 170-year-old structure

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 01/24/2024 | Last updated: 01/25/2024

Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa

by Hani // Social media manager

South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Free Event: The Basics of Solar Energy for Florida Homeowners, December 8, 5:30 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology work

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Homes,Florida,Solar Hot Water,Technology

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

Urban Green Council: Refrigeration Cycle 101: The Key to Electrification, November 30, 4:30 pm

by Urban Green Council

This course explains the basic refrigeration principles to help architects and non-engineers better understand the basics of heat pumps, refrigerants, environmental legislation and their importance in

Filed under: Refrigeration

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Refrigeration,Heat Pumps,Electricity,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1874 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

GreenCE Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions in Commercial Restrooms, November 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Facilities Management,Commercial Restrooms,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/18/2021

Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Online Training by ecomedes, October 19, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Architects,Building Designers

0 replies | 1935 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Resilience & Our Built Environment by Boston Area Sustainability Group, Nov 7th, Boston

by Oyin

In the wake of an unprecedented season of concentrated and extreme environmental disasters – hurricanes, earthquakes, heat waves, drought, flooding and forest fires – one question looms large for …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Residential Design, August 23, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. 

Boston cannot meet its climate goals without utilizing its greatest built and cultural assets: exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 3: Health and Materials, August 4, 12pm- 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Session 3 will continue our dicussion on another key pillar of Green Building: Health

Healthy and comfort are top priorities, especially with more people working from home. Event companie

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Air Quality,Water Quality,Ventilation,Accessibility

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Online: EBC Third Annual New England Energy Leadership Conference, July 16, 9am -12:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join EBC for the third annual New England Energy Leadership Conference bringing together state leaders in energy policy and programs from across New England. This virtual conference provides an opport

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Sustainability

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021

Solar panel lifespan (brief)

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

What we do know today is that a panel will continue to lose about 0.5% efficiency each year over it´s lifetime, and this is what makes solar panels manufactured today, come with a warranty that guara…

Filed under: Environment

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 2164 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Business of Local Energy Symposium, June 4-5, Sacramento

by Oyin

The Center for Climate Protection along with the Local Government Commission and the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition offers the fourth Business of Clean Energy Symposium at the Hyatt Reg…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1297 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

The Ninth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT 2018) Feb 19-22, Washington, DC

by Oyin

The Conference will focus on the advancements and applications of both technologies and practices as applied to grid planning, operations, markets and policies to address the effective integration of …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1171 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo is an important platform created to show case products, services and solutions available in the water industry worldwide. The event will provide comprehensive insight …

India Green Building

0 replies | 1729 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Green Building Job Opportunity: Solar Sales Representative, Miami, Florida

by Oyin

Solar Sales Representative Position with ACNS-Solar Energy Consultants - Miami, Florida The successful candidate will be responsible for solar business development in the USA and worldwide, advance…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Renewable Natural Gas 2017 Conference, Nov 27 - 30, Dana Point, CA

by Oyin

RNG Coalition members and non-members are invited to attend this year's RNG 2017 Conference - the premier policy, market and networking event hosted by and for the North American renewable natural gas…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Greenbuild India: EDGE Technical Workshop, Nov 1, India

by Oyin

EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings in over 130 emerging market countries more resource efficient. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE is…

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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