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Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Annual Meeting & Babcock Ranch Tour , November 13-14, Punta Gorda

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th 2019 at Babcock Ranch 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL  3

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Free Webinar: What the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Means for All-Electric Construction, January 26, 12pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

With cutting edge technologies like heat pumps, electric fireplaces, induction stoves and heat pump water heaters, the all-electric home is already the less expensive, decarbonized and more premium op

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Heat Pumps,Technology,Decarbonization,Electrification,inflation,Inflation Reduction Act

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Intermediate Lighting, Online Series - Mod 2: Sustainable Lighting, February 1, 5:30 pm - 8:30pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate-level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Electric,Architects,Title 24 Energy Code,BOC,Lighting Designer

0 replies | 1966 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Free Webinar: Future proofing: How climate data and tech can reduce asset risk, January 13, 10 - 11 am ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Value-at-risk from extreme weather events is at an all-time global high, with loss estimates from climate change-driven natural disasters reaching a half trillion per year since 2020. To price an

0 replies | 1980 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/15/2022

How Can Hospitals Reduce Carbon Footprint?

by Arloid

The healthcare sector accounts for 4.4% of net global emissions. In the US, this rises to 10% of total national greenhouse gas emissions. In the UK, the carbon footprint of the NHS stood at 6.1MtCO2e

Filed under: Green Building Finance

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 11/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

(Canceled) Energy Efficiency Forum: Dialing it in-building tuning strategies, April 23, Ladysmith, WI

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

Join for an informative half-day event dedicated to helping industrial and commercial customers “dial it in” by improving the energy efficiency and productivity of their facility. The feat

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Global GreenTag Launches the World’s First Modern Slavery Transparency Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

“The time has come for Modern Slavery to be removed from history,”  
 -Mary-Lou Kelly, Global GreenTag, Managing Director
 

The Global GreenTag Modern Slavery Tran



Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

0 replies | 2870 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

The Economic Value of Urban Parks & Public Spaces, March 6, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

I. What is Landscape Architecture?
Phil Barlow helps us understand what landscape architects do and how they serve society, highlighting the professionalism and

Filed under: Green Living

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 02/19/2020

Green Schools Conference & Expo, March 2-4, Portland Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference & Expo brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools.Three days of program

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2020

Driving Demand for Healthy & High Performing Materials, Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative for a panel discussion focused on driving consistent demand for healthy, high performing materials on building proje

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

Smart Cities Connect 2020 (New Dates!), November 17-19, 2020, Denver CO

by mkilmartin // Intern

We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in pr

Filed under: Green Living

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 3233 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour, December 18, 5:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

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

GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Information and Resources

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: networking,Green Building Alliance,Happy hour

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA San Fernando Valley Branch: Green Tour of Groundwork Coffee Roasting Facility, December 4, North Hollywood, CA

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

Nearly 30 years ago, Groundwork opened its doors in Venice Beach, CA with a small-batch roaster and a big mission: to source and share the very best organic coffee that is fairly traded, and ethically

Filed under: Retail/Distribution

Related to: Retail/Distribution ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Business,Coffee

0 replies | 2384 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: 450 Kendall, March 24, 5:30 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

March 24th, 2016 5:30 - 8 pm Biomed Realty 451 Kendall St. Cambridge, MA Chapter Members $ 0.00 Non-Members $ 25.00 Join USGBC MA for a tour of 450 Kendall, led by sponsoring partners AHA …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 03/14/2016 | Last updated: 03/14/2016

Topping Out Awards 2019, November 7, Dallas, TX

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

Topping Out is a DFW Metroplex annual networking event and awards programs in the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (A/E/C) and allied fields.Topping Out started in 2003,  by then HKS Arc

Filed under: Architects

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Engineers,USGBC Texas

0 replies | 1630 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Grey to Green Conference, October 29-30, Washington D.C.

by mkilmartin // Intern

Chesapeake Bay has provided an important focal point for many of the innovative policies and programs that have been implemented to accelerate the adoption of green infrastructure in the D.C. Metro Re

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Green Communities,Washington, D.C.,Building Technology

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals, November 1, 10am - 4:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals November 1, 10 am - 4 pm Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 United States This day-long t…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee 9/12 5:45 pm - Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Boston Green Retrofit Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting September 12th, 2016 5:45-8 pm 50 Milk St, 15th Floor "Aristotle" Conference Room Boston, 02109 United States Mike Davis of the Local …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

2016 Summit - National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations - August 29-31 - Cleveland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

National Alliance of Community Economic Development Association August 29-31 at the Wyndham Cleveland Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio This full, three-day summit also has ses…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Development,Heathy Housing,Livable Commuities

0 replies | 1440 views | Posted on: 08/02/2016 | Last updated: 08/02/2016

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment - July 20, Salem, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment July 20th 5 - 8 PM Salem Five Community Room 210 Essex St Salem, MA Find out how you can make your home more energy efficient through the use of green…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r

NESEA Pro Tour: Two New Living Building Challenge Designed Projects/Centers at Hampshire College - Friday August 5, 1-5 pm, Amherst MA

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see Hampshire College's two new Living Building Challenge centers up and running. Friday, August 5th - 1-5 pm Hampshire College Campus 893 West Street, Amherst MA, 01002 With constructio…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Schools,Sustainable Campus

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

Spark Clean Energy National CleantechUP

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Spark Clean Energy, in partnership with the Dept. of Energy, will host the first National Conference and Cleantech University Prize business plan competition for students from across the country. …

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things - Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

by JackSawyer // Student

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer St Boston, Massachusetts United States MassTLC is ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: IoT,Internet of things,MassTLC,Event MA

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 06/05/2016 | Last updated: 06/05/2016

RenewBoston Workshop in Allston MA, Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Monday, April 25 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM Honan-Allston Library 300 N Harvard St, Allston, Massachusetts 02134 Attention owners of single famliy homes, landlords, renters: Save money by saving energy!…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

 

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