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Free Virtual Symposium: In Pursuit of Equitable Development: Lessons from Washington, Detroit, and Boston, Friday, September 25, 12:30-4:30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GSD is pleased to present a series of talks and webinars broadcast to audiences via Zoom.

*This lecture will be ONLINE ONLY. For security reasons, virtual attendees must register. 

Filed under: Advocacy

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Social Justice,Equity,Equitable Building,Equitable Development

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently - Electrification Opportunities for Solar Installers, June 24, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energy sphere. Solar contractors, designers, and affiliated trades have the opportunity to capt

California Green Building

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/14/2025

Free Webinar: Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, May 29, 10 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Preparing for climate change requires learning how to adapt in the face of this change in order to increase the resilience of communities, natural systems, and our built environment to withstand and r

California Green Building

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 04/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/06/2025

Free Online PG&E Course: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 2, 12-3pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becom

California Green Building

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 03/20/2025 | Last updated: 03/20/2025

Reducing Polluted Stormwater Runoff in Boston Rivers: “Residual Designation Authority,” Online, March 11, 11:45am - 1:15pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. EPA has proposed a new stormwater permit and is accepting public comments until March 17. This permit would apply to privately-owned industrial, commercial, and institutional properties in th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 03/03/2025 | Last updated: 03/03/2025

Online 2-part Series: Electrify Efficiently: The Homeowner’s Perspective, March 11 & 25, 12 - 1:30 PM

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Presented by Electrify My Home, this two-part mini-series focuses on the critical shift towards building electrification. Participants will explore the benefits of transitioning to all-electric homes,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 02/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, March 26, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable's for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes, electricity becomes

California Green Building

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Engineered Wood, Online, January 22, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join USGBC California for an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the growing role of engineered wood in the construction, design, and engineering industries.

This event will delve into th

California Green Building

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Online Training: Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Massachusetts Energy Code, January 9, 3 - 5 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

The MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successful

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 12/04/2024 | Last updated: 12/05/2024

Green Building Job Opportunity: HVAC Designer with Energy Vanguard

by Rate It Green Team

Energy Vanguard is looking for an experienced HVAC designer.  If you have strong technical skills and are interested in working for a leader in the field of high performance residential buildings

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,HVAC,HVAC Designer,HVAC Design

0 replies | 1698 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Seventh Annual Four Generation of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability Solutions Awards, Online, December 4, 6-9pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability for the 2020 Seventh Annual Four Generation of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability Solutions AWARDS CELEBRATION.   The &ldquo

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/12/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar: Get In On The Ground Floor: Modern, Sustainable Healthcare Flooring, November 18, 12pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable, resilient fluid-applied flooring. It will discuss how it solves many issues present in both resilient floorin

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Cork,antimicrobial

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

2nd Annual Residential Michigan Net Zero Conference - Virtual, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

The 2nd annual Zero Net Energy Residential Conference is bringing together State and Regional experts to discuss and share what a Zero-Net home is and ways to break down the barriers to get new and ex

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Conservation,Net Zero Energy,Zero Net Homes,Zero Net Energy Homes,utilization,generation

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home, Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm, East Greenwich

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm East Greenwich, RI CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certif…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Fine Homebuilding

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

A Quick Look at Mitsubishi Electric's Residential HVAC Models - Great Gains in Energy Efficiency (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their resi

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Air Conditioning,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits

0 replies | 10733 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

Webinar: Legionella Basics in a COVID-19 World, August 27, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of Legionnella, the bacteria that can grow in building HVAC and water systems and causes Legionnaires Disease, a se

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Water,Air,Legionnaires Disease,Legionnella

0 replies | 1826 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Process and Firm Culture, August 24, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1596 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

June 6 Webinar: Solutions for the Future: How Three Companies Pave the Way for Smart Communities

by AbbieKnight

Join to learn more about three companies with a vision for the future of the smart city and a solution to get us closer. All three guest panelists will speak at Smart Cities Connect Conference and Exp…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 06/01/2017 | Last updated: 06/01/2017

The Architect's Newspaper: Facades + Boston Conference, June 6

by AbbieKnight

Facades+ returns for a second time to Boston, this time expanding the morning forum with an afternoon of workshops. Facades+ brings together top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication, a…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1534 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Clean Tech Trialog: A New Format to Bring Together Investors, Corporations & Startups! June 8, TechSandbox

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trialog is where Customers/ Investors/ Clean Tech/Energy Startups are organized at tables for fruitful conversation! As a Startup, you get input from investors and prospective customers who are fro…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Green Building Tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, May 17, Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With a pending LEED Platinum certification, the MLK public school has proven to raise the bar when it comes to energy efficiency. In 2015, a solar PV system was installed on the school with the hel…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 04/25/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Free Event: MIT Water Innovation Prize Final Pitch Night, 5/1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cambridge, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Watch finalists compete in the MIT Water Innovation Prize for their chance to win up to $30K in innovation grants. See how these students' innovations address the world’s water challenges. Also,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum - April 26-28, Santa Clara, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum features leading experts and organizations involved in the integration of intelligent building syste…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala: April 6, 6-9pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Seventh Annual New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala When: Thursday, April 6, 6-9pm Where: Boston Park Plaza - 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 The…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NEWIEE

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30 "800 Congress" 800 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Energy Thought Summit (ETS) events bring together the world’s thought leaders to debate the sta…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Thought Summit - ETS,Energy Infrastructure

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

 

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