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Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Crash Course on NYC Local Laws, Online and FREE, December 17. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

by NYCsustainability.org // Free resource for building owners and property managers who have questions about NYC sustainability laws and procedures.

In this FREE, three-hour seminar for building owners, property managers, and consultants, we will discuss all of the greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact the majority of NYC’s larger bu

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Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2214 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/23/2021

Free Online Training by USGBC California, Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, April 16, 4:30-7:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str

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California Green Building

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 04/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency - IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perfor

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, March 28, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1734 views | Posted on: 02/27/2025 | Last updated: 02/27/2025

Free Webinar: A Circular Water Society - Greywater Recycling, February12, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

 

Water scarcity poses a significant challenge today, necessitating a society where both people and nature can thrive, irrespective of climate conditions. One promising solution is decentraliz

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Energy Pro Demo Day, February 5, Madison, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The MREA is proud to announce that Energy Pro Demo Day is back in 2025! Join MERA on Wednesday, February 5 in Madison, WI to stay up to date with industry best practices and top-of-the-line produ

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Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 01/20/2025

Better Buildings Better Business Conference, February 27-28, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Better Buildings Better Business is a two-day conference that gathers building science industry leaders, experts, and practitioners from around Wisconsin and the Midwest to enhance the residentia

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Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Free Webinar: Charged Up - Everything you need to know about EV Charging, December 18, 12- 1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 12/02/2024 | Last updated: 12/03/2024

Energy Efficiency Policy Forum, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), December 3, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Historic investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have set the stage for significant improvements in clean transportation, affordable housing, and industrial i

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0 replies | 1868 views | Posted on: 11/08/2024 | Last updated: 11/08/2024

Free Webinar: Growing Your Green Team: Engaging Residents and Staff for Successful Decarbonization Project, November 12, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonizing multifamily properties presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to involving residents and staff. Thoughtful engagement can lead to better use of new technologies, significan

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0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 10/21/2024 | Last updated: 10/21/2024

New Heat Pump Incentives, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online and Free, February 9, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn m

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Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 02/01/2022 | Last updated: 02/01/2022

Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19

by Richard Minasian // Student

It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e

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Filed under: The Smart Home

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Development,Smart Cities,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 12/31/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

The Roadmap to Net Zero: Moving from Ambition to Delivery in 2022 December 16, 2pm EST / 11am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Creating a joint approach to hitting Net Zero targets

Businesses called for governments to step up and help them lead on climate action at COP26, as companies could not “shoulder the burden a

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0 replies | 1740 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Sustainable Summer Opportunity: EDF Climate Corps Fellow, Environmental Defense Fund, Multiple locations incl. CA, FL, MA, NY, TX

by Oyin

EDF Climate Corps is currently looking to hire fellows to join them for a 10-12 week summer fellowship with an exclusive network of over a thousand EDF Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustai…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 11/01/2017

Design Practice Exchange - Navigating the [Post] Pandemic Design Terrain, November 19, 8 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Design + Practice Exchange (DPE) is a one-and-a-half-day symposium of compelling conversations and design presentations centering on the voices of women in architecture. The Women in Architecture

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Filed under: Designers

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,New York,Economy,Wellness,pandemic

0 replies | 3942 views | Posted on: 11/03/2021 | Last updated: 11/03/2021

Webinar: Getting to Carbon Neutrality: Reimagining Our Homes, November 4, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, the second in the Getting to Carbon Neutrality series, industry experts will describe the basics of zero carbon buildings and how to transform our homes and other buildings to meet th

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Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Carbon,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 10/14/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

Free Webinar: Costing the Earth: Embodied Carbon and the Race to Net Zero, October 14, 3 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Within the built environment, attention has tended to focus heavily on operational carbon, with little heed given to the carbon expended through the rest of the life-cycle.

Yet, over the lifetime o

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Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,UK,Net zero,Embodied Carbon Network

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 09/24/2021 | Last updated: 09/24/2021

Virtual Event: The Green Summit, September 23-24, 9 am PST / 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Green Summit is a two day virtual event taking place from 9 am to 2 pm featuring presentations from the leaders in cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainability with keynote speaker Hap Klo

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Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Renewable Energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 2104 views | Posted on: 09/02/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 21, 12-1pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2470 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ - A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Wednesday, Feb 21 - New York, NY

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Join NAPHN and NYPH for the first panel in a series of educational forums, that debunks the myths surrounding P…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Demystifying Passive House

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2018

An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 Fri, January 19 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

by Amy

An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global tem…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Executive Director - Groundwork Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Over the last ten years, Groundwork Denver has seen immense impact through its robust range of programs including energy efficiency, urban agriculture, urban waters, transportation, parks and green sp…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 11/16/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, August 5, Pittsboro, NC

by Oyin

Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1602 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Cultivate'18 An AmericanHort Experience, July 14 - 17, Columbus, Ohio

by Oyin

Cultivate is the industry's preeminent event for business, networking, professional development, trends, industry research, and business growth. It's where the entire green industry gathers for an eve…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Intersolar Exhibition & Conference India, Dec 5 – 7, Mumbai, India

by Oyin

Attend India's Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry Intersolar India is the country’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry. It takes place annually at …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

 

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