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Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

ASES Solar Conference 2023: Transforming the Energy Landscape for All, August 8-11, Boulder, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

The National Solar Conference is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy.

The American Solar Energy Society’s c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 07/08/2023 | Last updated: 07/08/2023

Free Webinar: How to Appraise High-Performing Homes - And Why They Can Sell for More, July 19, 11:30am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will review a study of Pearl Certified homes that are marketed effectively by listing agents see an average 5.15% premium. This study provides a resource for stakeholders in the high

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/21/2023

GreenTown Climate & Equity in West Suburban Cook County, June 23, Triton College, River Grove, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On June 22, communities across the Chicago metropolitan area will come together to tackle climate change, promote equity, and achieve sustainability outcomes. The agenda covers a broad range of t

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/06/2023

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, Urban Green Council, Online, June 28, 2-3:30 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1713 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Free Webinar: Air Quality Related to Energy Efficiency, May 18, 10-11am CT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

City Efficiency Leadership Counci (CELC) webinars are intended to extend the conversation about public sector energy management best practices through education, training, and discussion. Webinar

Filed under: Webinars

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free Event: Phius 101, April 27, 1-5pm EDT, New York City

by Hani // Social media manager

The Phius live in NYC at Building Energy Exchange! Are you Phius curious? Have you heard about passive building but don’t really know what that entails? Lisa White and John Loercher open the aft

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/15/2023

Free CE Webinar: PREFAB For All, April 18, 12 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Smaller houses with quality amenities are trending. Koones’s latest features a variety of prefab homes from small to large, luxurious to modest, and includes modular, structural insulated panels

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

Free Webinar: Reliability, Energy Markets, & the Clean Energy Transition, April 6, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Climate change is creating new, unforeseen challenges to maintaining reliability for utility customers across the nation. From ice storms to heat domes, utilities face unprecedented operational challe

0 replies | 2041 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1799 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1901 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts Construction Tour - Check out the Future "Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction!" 8/8, Auburndale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 08/01/2017 | Last updated: 08/01/2017

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,built environment,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1752 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/18/2021

Urban Energy Forum, "Race to Zero Emissions: How to Decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector," Online, March 18

by BBenergynetwork

Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“

 

This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2021

USGBC North Carolina Presents: Leadership in Cities & Local Governments, Online, March 3, 1-2:30 pm EST

by Ashley Freeman

Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte

Filed under: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Communities

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC North Carolina,LEED for Cities and Communities

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 02/18/2021 | Last updated: 02/18/2021

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3246 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago

by Oyin

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2456 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/14/2017

Reveal High Performance Energy Label - Free Webinar by International Living Institute, 9/27 - 10-11am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Vincent Martinez from Architecture 2030, Jordan Goldman from ZeroEnergy Design and Jack Newman from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to learn more about how ILFI's Reveal ener

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Building a Circular economy in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region - September 28, 5:30-8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Hitchcock Living Building Tour, 10/6 4pm, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

 

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