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Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes

by Aditya

Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to va

Filed under: Appraisers

0 replies | 4916 views | Posted on: 12/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, March 15, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Free Webinar: More Than a Blower Door: Top Lessons Learned from Phius Raters and Verifiers, February 15, 5-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you wrapping up Pre-Cert and want a better idea of what’s next? Curious on what’s really in store with Phius projects? Prepare Thyself!

Presenters from Eco Achievers will 

0 replies | 873 views | Posted on: 01/19/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

ESG Innovators in Real Estate, A Free Online ULI (Urban Land Institute) Event, February 2, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What innovative technologies and services are driving sustainability in the real estate sector? The industry is in a state of continuous innovation to evolve with the growing standards of building per

Keywords: investments,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,High Performance Building,Innovation,Technology,ESG

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar, Tapping Into the Power of Utility-Scale Solar: State and Local Perspectives, January 31, 11 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

In this webinar, you will learn about the strategic partnerships used by state and local governments to meet ambitious climate and energy goals through utility-scale solar investments.

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

How to Achieve a Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?

by Arloid

The built environment is the center of human life on earth – responsible for an estimated 40% of global GDP, and where we spend the majority of our work and leisure time. However, the built envi

Filed under: Green Building Finance

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, December 27, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

Keywords: Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 2711 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Green Building United: 2022 Groundbreaker Awards, November 17, Philadelphia, PA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards honors our area’s outstanding teams and leaders committed to a sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment. 

Nominations are now op

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

Daylight and Glare Analysis, Presented by cove.tool, Hosted by Built Environment Plus, November 8. Online, 3-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Daylight Modeling is the practice of using 3D simulation software to predict the pattern of natural light used to illuminate the inside a building. Designing for optimal daylight quantity is a critica

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1722 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Bellingham Green Building Slam, September 23, 5:30 pm, Bellingham, Washington

by Katy C

Green Building Slam 2022

8 presentations, 10 slides, 10 minutes

The Green Building Slam is a fast-paced presentation style event that combines networking opportunities with the experti

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/14/2022

CalSHAPE (AB841) Funding Program Update (Round 3), August 18, 1:30 pm PST

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us for an overview of the CalShape funding program for School Districts in California with a discussion of the new changes for this funding round. California Energy Commission representatives wil

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

Keywords: Funding,CalSHAPE,Public Schools,AB841,Government funding

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 08/01/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Southeast Energy Summit, Atlanta, GA, October 2-5

by gracemorrison

After a two-year hiatus, the Southeast Energy Summit is returning to Atlanta for an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues, explore innovative efficient energy solutions, and plan for a

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

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable and Contemporary Locker Solutions for All Purposes, August 4, 12pm

by gracemorrison

In this one-hour course, the design professional will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the ass

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 873 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

2018 BIMforum, September 24-26 in Las Vegas

by AbbieKnight

In 2018 there will be one large consolidated BIMForum event in September in Las Vegas – Larger Audience than ever before Wider reach, including all aspects of Collaboration, Lean, and Technology…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Technology,design and construction

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

Solar & Storage Finance April 1 - 2, 2019, Austin Downtown, TX

by Yishan

SEIA predicts an additional 4,671 MW of new solar installations over next 5 years in Texas, ranking the state second in the USA for growth after California. In the last 3-months of 2017, Texas added 2

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1883 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

Solar Roundtable, December 17 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Boston MA

by Yishan

USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

2018 HELIX Summit, December 07, 2018, Providence , RI

by Yishan

Please join for our third annual Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Summit this December 7 in Providence, Rhode Island. NEEP is also organizing a reception on the evening prior to

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 13, 4:30-8:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2018 NEWIEE Fall Fête and Annual Meeting

Please join New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) for its Annual Meeting of members and Fall Fête. At this year’s event

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NIEWEE

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

USGBCA MA, Green Building Showcase, October 25, 5:30-8:30pm, UMass Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovat

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Accessible Design, Universal Design, and Social Equity--are we hitting the mark?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I'm new to the sustainable industry, and have been exploring ideas that are new to me but probably not all the experts. Recently, I posted a blog exploring accessible, universal, and equitable des

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 3409 views | Posted on: 09/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar - Mission Possible! Southern California Prop 39 ZNE School Retrofit Pilot Case Studies, September 27

by Connie NBI

This one-hour webinar will highlight two ZNE school retrofit projects – one at a district scale and another at a community college. Featured projects include Garden Grove School District and San Ber…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Green Schools,Zero Net Energy,Sustainable Schools,ZNE,zero net energy schools

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 08/29/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Webinar: What Drinking Water Owners and Operators Need to Know, 10 - 11 am, August 30

by Aditya

During this webinar Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) staff will provide an overview of the newly promulgated Lead and Copper Rule of Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act. The webina…

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 08/10/2018 | Last updated: 08/12/2018

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo, September 21, CA

by YijunW

2018 San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo 2018 Conference sessions will discuss local projects, policies and programs that put our community on the path towards meeting California’s and …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 08/22/2018

Oil and Gas Cleantech Challenge, September 6, 2018, Denver, CO

by Aditya

The Oil and Gas Cleantech Challenge (OGCC) is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural gas ind…

Filed under: Cleantech

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/01/2018

NECEC's 11th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 25, Boston

by YijunW

NECEC's Green Tie Gala is the premiere clean energy networking event in the region. Each year the Northeastclean energy industry comes together in celebration of the industry’s growth and accomplish…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1765 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

 

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