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GoGreen Seattle, Virtual Conference: Creating a Low Carbon, Prosperous, Equitable Economy, September 8, Seattle, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The GoGreen Conference Seattle, taking place on Sept. 8, 2020, empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organ

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Seattle,USGBC,Conference

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 08/13/2020 | Last updated: 08/14/2020

ULI Florida Summit, April 4-5, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

ULI is excited host the 2024 ULI Florida Summit – happening April 4 – 5, 2024 in downtown Tampa. ULi will bring together top land use leaders from across the state to examine the

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/12/2024

Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Green Building Alliance, Emerging Professionals Speed Networking, February 22, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Building Alliance invites Emerging Professionals for an evening of Speed Networking at Sly Fox at the Highline.  Meet someone new or build a stronger relationship with s

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/02/2024

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training, Building Energy Exchange, January 30, 9:30-11am, New York, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 26, 3- 4 pm, Woodinville, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!

You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/19/2023

Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Climate Change,Certification,Health,Transparency,Toxicity,Biodiversity,Circularity,Nature Positive,Habitat

0 replies | 3349 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Women In Green, December 6, 9am-12pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Leveraging our intergenerational community of  women for continuous learning and collective progress.

Our biggest woman-in-green event of the year!

Women are driving the sustainability of t

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Top Factors for Selecting New Windows

by Rate It Green Team


How do you decide what windows you need?  Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Windows,Home Building,New windows

0 replies | 4965 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2024

RE+ Midwest, November 14-15, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Midwest is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in t

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 764 views | Posted on: 10/18/2023 | Last updated: 10/18/2023

Webinar: Improving and Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors, October 13, 1 pm EDT

by SarahA

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most from finished concrete floors. Along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of fini

Filed under: Concrete

Keywords: Concrete Flooring,maintenance,Floors,Finished Floors,GreenCE

0 replies | 1459 views | Posted on: 10/01/2020 | Last updated: 10/01/2020

Webinar: Passivhaus for Educational Buildings: Schools, September 23, 11am EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

The fourth and final session in a four-part mini-series of interactive online events for local authorities, educational institutions and others involved with delivering educational buildings to the Pa

Filed under: Passive House

UK Green Building

Keywords: High Performance Building,Case Study,Passive House,Net zero,Schools,PassiveHaus,Climate Action,Scotland,Education Building,Net Zero Carbon

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 09/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Free Webinar: Net Zero Success Strategies: Building Science and Consumer Expectations, September 3, 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Efforts to achieve net zero and decarbonization are destined to fail if we maintain the status quo.  It’s not enough to advocate for high performance products and systems, like heat pump te

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Check Out this Cool EV Chart by MassEnergy - Compare Top Brands and Learn about DriveGreen Discounts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassEnergy has created a quick comparison chart where you can preview information on the Chevy Bolt and Volt, the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul, Ford C-Max Energi, and the Ford Fusion Energi. https://www.

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles,Mass Energy

0 replies | 3290 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Azek - Recycled Content Decking and a More Realistic Grain Look (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


If you’re in the market for decking materials, check out Matt Hoots' interview with Patrick Barnds from Azek at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show!

Patrick


Filed under: Decking

0 replies | 2750 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

Webinar: Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, August 5, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 wanted to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we&rsquo

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1943 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

EarthAdvantage is Hiring - Business Development, Training Development Lead, Technical Field Consultant

by Rate It Green Team

Check out these recently posted positions with Earth Advantage:

Senior Business Development Manager - Green Real Estate Services

Under the direction of the senior management team, the Sr. Busine

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Jobs,EarthAdvantage

0 replies | 1872 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

How to Talk to your Clients about Going Green, A NeoCon Connect Webinar, June 17, 3 pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As our clients increasingly want to go green, we designers need a strategy to talk with them about how best to do so. Join us as we employ evidence-based design, which reveals how materials and produc

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,sustainable design

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/16/2020

NECEC Presents Emerging Trends Series: Offshore Wind

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

NECEC Presents Emerging Trends Series: Offshore Wind May 11 | 8:30-11:00am Foley Hoag LLP 155 Seaport Blvd Boston , MA Struggling to stay up to date with Offshore Wind? After decades of speculati…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

Alliance to Save Energy Campaigns - To Support Energy Star and to Support Energy Efficiency Standards

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There are two Alliance for Energy petitions/campaigns open right now that relate to green building and energy efficiency. Add your voice! These camaigns are highly professional. Protecting the en…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo, 4/25 - 4/27, Burlington, VT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo April 25 - 27 NEBHX 2017 The Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo is an event for networking across industry, organizations, and govern…

Filed under: Vermont

Keywords: MassCEC

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM Downtown Portland, ME Friday, April 7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Passive House Tour,Portland Maine

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 04/03/2017 | Last updated: 04/03/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time) Using public outreach and education, Passive House Massachusetts seeks to educate the general public about and advance the use of hi…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Passive House

0 replies | 1931 views | Posted on: 03/20/2017 | Last updated: 03/20/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic Summary of Internship An NGS sustainability intern would support the Society’s efforts to operate sustainably and minimize negative…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Sustainability,National Geographic

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Event: Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo - Placing Cities First, June 26-28, Austin TX

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo - Placing Cities First June 26-28, Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 www.austinconventioncenter.com Building u…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,Texas Event

0 replies | 2062 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

 

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