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Better Buildings Webinar: Put Your Money on It -- Investing in Energy Efficiency, November 30, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Investing,Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

Free Webinar: Overview of the 2024 IECC Residential Provisions, September 25, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Explore the key updates and changes introduced in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as they relate to residential buildings. This course provides a detailed comparison b

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 09/04/2024 | Last updated: 09/04/2024

Industrial Heat Pumps: Manufacturer’s Roundtable, September 11, 10-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The industrial sector is the second largest consumer of energy in the U.S., much of it going towards generating steam or hot water for manufacturing. Join us to learn how industrial heat pumps are ste

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 08/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/15/2024

Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

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

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

Free Webinar: Academic ESG Research: Enhancing Green Building Practices in Illinois, July 22, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green for an examination of how Illinois universities are advancing cutting edge research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the built environment.

Thi

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Planning Your Home Electrification Project – Free 2 Part Webinar Series, July 15 & 22, 4:30-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can you make your home healthier, safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more resilient? This two-part class will equip homeowners to manage their own electrification project with a full unde

California Green Building

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS): NY Chapter Inaugural Event, June 26, 5:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) to celebrate the launch of WSC's New York City Chapter. This event, co-chaired by Emily Porro of The Bliss Group and Kirpa Grewal of WCS, will

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Thinking Differently About Adding Light to Outdoor Nighttime Environments, May 30, 9am-10:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

In this introductory class, we learn about a new approach to outdoor lighting that takes into account reducing light pollution and minimizing lighting to use only what's needed for the lighting go

California Green Building

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/17/2024

Passive House as an Ecosystem, by Connecticut Passive House, Online, March 3, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Description

Carbon Reduction Goes Beyond the Envelope. Carbon reduction in the Passive House ecosystem involves three distinct systems: the Passive House, the renewable energy components, and the s

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 02/24/2022 | Last updated: 02/24/2022

FREE Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Safety

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 12/20/2021 | Last updated: 12/20/2021

Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.

Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

28th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, March 19-22, San Diego, California

by Oyin

The International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air and AEHS Foundation Semi-Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations in a professional …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

America Recycles Day TRUE Zero Waste Precertification Training, Presented by USGBC LA, November 15, 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.


TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso

California Green Building

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 10/25/2021 | Last updated: 10/25/2021

Webinar: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage, Resilient World Institute of Ontario, Canada, October 28

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Thermal Energy,engineering

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Free Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - Getting to BEPS, October 6, 8 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the City of St. Louis for an interactive event providing real details on how to save energy in buildings. Attend multiple quick presentations to gain insigh

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Missouri

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

World Green Building Week, 2021, September 20 - 24: Building Resilience to Climate, People and Economies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

World Green Building Week, 2021

#BuildingResilience to Climate, People and Economies

In a year of disruption, it would be easier to focus on the challenges.
And building resilience doesn&r

Keywords: Green Building,WorldGBC,World Green Building Week

0 replies | 2608 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Webinar - Being Green, Made Easier! LID and GI Monitoring, Maintenance & Tracking, March 13

by AbbieKnight

Enhance the effectiveness and capacity of your Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) systems! Join Daniel Apt, president of Olaunu and experienced LID professional, for a live …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: GI Systems,LID Systems

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

arpa-e Energy Innovation Summit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about Americ…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Off-Shore Wind in RI and Beyond: The Story of Deep Water Wind, February 12, 12-2pm, Providence, by RENEW Energy Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Renew Energy Initiative in partnership with the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals in welcoming Jeff Grybowski and colleagues for an update on Deep Water Wind’s work over the p…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Renew Energy Initiative

0 replies | 2042 views | Posted on: 01/22/2018 | Last updated: 01/22/2018

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, January 5, 4-5 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

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 | 1889 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME

by Oyin

At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2532 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois

by Oyin

The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Energy, Utility & Environment 2018 Conference & Expo, March 5 - 7, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

2,000 ATTENDEES + 400 SPEAKERS + 200 EXHIBITS USA’s largest professional educational training, & networking event, of its kind, will hold in beautiful San Diego Harbor, with fantastic balmy wea…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2186 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

 

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