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Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST

by SarahA

How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?

As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Residential Green Building,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Deployment and Electric Construction: A Data-Driven Approach to Building Electrification, August 21, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this session, the speakers will distill insights from the Atlas Buildings Hub tool to provide key takeaways on the state of the electric HVAC environment in the United States. Using clear data visu

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 07/31/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

Free Webinar: Geothermal Heating/Cooling Lunch & Learn, July 29, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this lunchtime session, Jonathan Hernandez and Lauren Hildebrand from Brightcore Energy discuss Geothermal heating and cooling, from installation questions to challenges and solutions, they’l

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/10/2024

Free Webinar: How to Electrify Your Home – Planning Considerations, September 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly, home electrification brings a plethora of benefits

California Green Building

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 06/08/2024 | Last updated: 06/08/2024

Free Webinar: Ducted Heat Pumps - Part 2 in a 5-Part All-Electric in Design and Construction Series, July 18, 9:30-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric in Design & Construction Series

Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci

California Green Building

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024 | Last updated: 06/02/2024

RecyclingWorks 2024 Spring Forum, Online and in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, June 10, 9 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassDEP and RecyclingWorks Massachusetts will share resources to help businesses and institutions comply with the commercial organics waste ban and updates on the develop

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 05/10/2024 | Last updated: 05/10/2024

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training (Free Event), May 14, New York

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 | 908 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/24/2024

Sustainability Tour at Pittsburgh International Airport, April 30, 9-11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Allegheny County Airport Authority is leading the way with its innovative projects and ideas on clean energy.  On their 8,800-acre campus located west of Downtown Pittsburgh, they are creatin

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 683 views | Posted on: 04/05/2024 | Last updated: 04/05/2024

Free Webinar: Selecting Retrofit or Replacement Lighting, April 17, 9-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

This class provides a comprehensive approach to lighting retrofits to comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards to evaluate all energy efficiency opportunities while delivering

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable Parts I & II, March 11 and March 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Marketing Roundtable Part 1: Green REsources Council Resources
Monday, March 11, 10 am - Noon

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with sur


0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 03/02/2024 | Last updated: 03/26/2024

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 | 1809 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 | 1025 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 | 1207 views | Posted on: 02/18/2021 | Last updated: 02/18/2021

Recycling Organic Waste in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Almost one third of waste that the NYC Department of Sanitation collects is organic waste (Food scraps, spoiled food, food-soiled paper, plants, etc.) Rather than throwing it away as garage, NYC wants…

Filed under: Resilience

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Recycling

0 replies | 1851 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

More Renewables, or Improved Envelope? Exploring Paths to Net-Zero Energy in Affordable Housing, February 19, 5pm CST

by SarahA

When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Solar,Sustainable Energy,Passive House,Geothermal,renewables,Net zero,Building Envelope,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1687 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Demolition,Materials,Green Construction

0 replies | 2013 views | Posted on: 12/29/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...

In any case, you

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Heating and cooling systems,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

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 | 2477 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 | 1164 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 | 1108 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 | 1204 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

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 | 1304 views | Posted on: 08/01/2017 | Last updated: 08/01/2017

Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar

by AbbieKnight

Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…

Filed under: Webinars

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27

by AbbieKnight

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 1723 views | Posted on: 07/10/2017 | Last updated: 07/10/2017

Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st

by Matt Z. // Student

Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Competition

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

 

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