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Technical Visit to Xiqu Centre, January 3, Hong Kong

by mkilmartin // Intern

Located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road, the Xiqu Centre is directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (Expre

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/20/2019

Free Webinar: Addressing Common Hazards During Energy Upgrades, February 16, 9am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Testing one's work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This course is designed to help participan

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,air sealing,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1716 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

2023 Pro Green Expo, January 31-February 2, Denver, Colorado

by samanthaklein // Intern

ProGreen EXPO is a green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region. More than 4,000 green industry professionals gather every year to gain knowledge and skills to improve business, educate

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Business Development,Education,Professional Networking

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Building Healthy Places Book & Film Club: Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It, Starts January 10, Free and Online

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The new book titled Arbitrary Lines by author M. Nolan Gray lays the groundwork for reshaping the city by clearing up common confusions and myths about how American cities regulate growth an

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/15/2022

Artificial Intelligence in HVAC system

by Arloid

Did you know that with the help of artificial intelligence in the HVAC system, you can reduce the carbon footprint in the building and save on electricity bills?

AI-powered energy efficiency. In Ar

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 495 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Online Course, June 4, 9-2 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

In this GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green online course, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

GPRO Fundament

Filed under: Online Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Real Estate,Construction,engineering,High-performance building

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

Webinar - Introduction to LEED v4 and v4.1, USGBC FL, April 30, 9-10:30 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Florida for a 101 introductory class on LEED v4 with project examples, an explanation of where LEED is headed in the future, and how how credit substitutions for v4.1 are allowed for B

0 replies | 1669 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Webinar: COVID-19, Considerations for Multifamily and Affordable Housing, April 7, 1-2:15 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

April 7th 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

The Urban Land Institute is hosting

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Living Future 20 Unconference (Now Digital!), May 7 - 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

**Due to the current health crisis, Living Future Institute has moved the Living Future 20 Unconference (LF20) online.  

The Living Future unConference is a platform for the gre

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Keywords: International Living Future Institute,Living Future

0 replies | 3550 views | Posted on: 03/16/2020 | Last updated: 04/28/2020

2021 Getting to Zero Forum , October 27-29, NYC, New York

by Connie NBI

Join building and energy industry leaders at this global event dedicated to defining a low-energy, low-carbon future for the built environment.

Getting to Zero aims to accelerate action by sta

Filed under: Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Policy,Energy Code,Zero Net Energy,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy,ZE

0 replies | 2385 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2021

Underwater Underwriting: Flood Insurance in the Age of Climate Change, Friday, February 28, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. and the UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about the intersection of flood insurance, risk management, and environmental justic

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Announces a Commitment to Carbon-Free Energy Production by 2050

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) CEO Jeff Guldner announced that the company will produce all electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050 and will produce 45% of power from renewable sources by 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Utilities,Carbon-Free

0 replies | 2595 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

What's New in the 2020 Stretch Energy Code? January 28, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

he 2020 NYStretch Energy Code, which will go into effect on March 3, will significantly change how buildings in NYC are designed and constructed. Buildings constructed under NYStretch will use 11

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code Update,NYStretch

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

A Window Into International Climate Policy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Since the 1970s, the climate community has worked tirelessly to establish a credible scientific basis for anthropogenic climate change. Though climate change deniers still exist, ever since the Intern…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,Climate News

0 replies | 4196 views | Posted on: 06/20/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

2019 Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge Final Presentations, December 10, Chicago, IL

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

The CNT Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge brings people form across Chicago together to identify urban sustainability issues and devise community-driven solutions. The theme of the 2019 Challenge is

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Penetrants,Development

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Development,Technology

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Rethinking Technologies for Regenerative Indoor Environments, December 5, Venice, Italy

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

The 4-days Autumn 2019 COST RESTORE Training School “Rethinking technologies for regenerative indoor environment” is taking place in Venice on December 2-5th and is open to European profes

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Keywords: green technology,Student,Teachers,Italy

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

GTM Webinar: The Road to Seamless DER Integration and Stops Along the Way (12/6 @ 2pmEST)

by aahassonjee

The road to seamless distributed energy resources (DERs) integration will follow different courses, but the state of disruption is a stop ahead for all utilities. DERs challenge traditional approaches…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: DERs

0 replies | 678 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

Green Building Advocacy/Policy Roundtable - USGBCMA, Thursday, November 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Advocacy/Policy Roundtable - USGBCMA Thursday, November 10 5:30 – 7pm 50 Milk Street 15th Floor " Aristotle" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy drives our indust…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

10th Annual Toxics Action Center Fundraising Party to Celebrate a Safer Energy Future - 7pm, Wednesday, November 30th, Duxbury

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

10th Annual Toxics Action Center Fundraising Party to Celebrate a Safer Energy Future 7pm, Wednesday, November 30th Duxbury, Massachusetts (address sent with RSVP) 10th Annual Massachusetts A…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Toxics Action Center

0 replies | 873 views | Posted on: 10/19/2016 | Last updated: 10/19/2016

Blue vs. Red: Who Will Solve America's Climate Problems?

by aahassonjee

As November 2nd approaches, Democrats and Republicans face an election day that follows quite an eventful election season of emotions and surprises, with the least surprising being the extreme divide …

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,Democrat,Democratic Party,Halliburton Loophole

0 replies | 2268 views | Posted on: 09/22/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

NH Home Builders Association - Cornerstone Awards, Thursday September 8, 6-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NH Home Builders Association - Cornerstone Awards, Thursday September 8, 6-8:30 pm Waterworks Cafe 250 Commercial Street Waumbec Mill rear entrance Manchester, NH 03101 NHHBA's annual Corn…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Get LEED Certified with courses at Nassau Community College!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Nassau Community College located in Garden City, NY will be offering Green Building oriented classes starting this fall! Classes include: LEED Green Associate Certification, LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep, an…

The EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016: Looks Like a Bright Future for Renewables

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Every July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) holds an annual conference to discuss current energy technology, market, and policy issues, and this year, they presented results from their Ann…

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company.

by aahassonjee

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company. Just six months in, 2016 has been quite an exciting year: countries have …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,SunEdison

0 replies | 4161 views | Posted on: 07/09/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical util…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,State Agencies,State Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Wind energy,Energy Policy,Omnibus Bill,State Policy

0 replies | 2141 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

 

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