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Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST

by SarahA

WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House,Green Buildings

0 replies | 2115 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Grey to Green Conference, August 14-15, Denver, Colorado

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Denver Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Denver

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/21/2025

Free Webinar: Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities, July 31, 2-3 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coast

0 replies | 603 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Therapeutic Landscapes: Exploring the Connection Between Nature and Healing, May 22, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session is organized in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. It will feature insights from Baptist Health leadership and experts from Gresham Smith.

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Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, May 23, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 790 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

California Green Building

0 replies | 998 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

California Green Building

0 replies | 1634 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

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Webinar: Sustainability in Higher Education, April 14, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) on April 14th at 12pm for a virtual event with representatives from Endicott College - Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, and Megan Wrenn

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Higher Education,Sustainable Campuses

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

Virtual Passive House Workshop, April 16, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building on previous sessions in this series, this module will focus on the quality control and quality assurance techniques for high-performance construction. The need for oversight on the constructi

Filed under: Passive House

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Training,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 2340 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Certification,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Residential Real Estate

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

First Steps for Improving Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chiller Performance and Energy Efficiency

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

In this webinar, presenters explore the major factors that impact the efficiency of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and discuss several strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

CT Net Zero Farm House Tour on July 8

by AbbieKnight

Take an open wall, open house tour of a great net zero home we’re in the midst of building in Mansfield. The home achieves high performance and affordability by integrating today’s most advanced b…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Net zero

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 06/16/2017 | Last updated: 06/16/2017

FREE Green Building Webinar, Presented by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction: Daylighting by Design, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Designers

Keywords: Design,Daylighting

0 replies | 1729 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/25/2021

FREE Webinar: Green Cleaning Your Home, January 13, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you ever thought about all the different cleaning products you use in your home? This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1765 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions 
Recorded: May 21, 2020 
Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert
Cost: Free

Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious




Filed under: Biomass

0 replies | 2633 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020

NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

The leading ESCOs will be represented at the NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017 plus our Vendor Showcase which will display the latest innovations, technologies, and serv…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4

by Oyin

10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

New York Rev Future- September 26-27

by AbbieKnight

Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Show Your Opposition to new Offshore Drilling off US Coastlines

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with EarthJustice and others to keep our oceans and coastal communities clear of new offshore drilling: To sign on and send a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: http://bit.ly/2u

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Offshore Drilling

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 08/03/2017 | Last updated: 08/03/2017

GPro Operations & Maintenance Class, September 19, 20, & 26

by AbbieKnight

Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Training, August 14-18

by AbbieKnight

NAPHN's Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for low-energy, net zero and Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year history of global …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

LEED Tour: Spire Building at 700 Market in St. Louis, July 11

by AbbieKnight

The Annual Green Building Tour will feature Spire’s new office space at 700 Market in St. Louis. The re-purposed Postmodern building which is on the National Register of Historic Places, received LE…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

San Diego GAP Meeting #10 (Waste Audit) - Ronald McDonald House Project, June 29

by AbbieKnight

This will be Meeting #10 for the RMHCSD GAP Project. We will meet at the south end of the building on the first floor. The meeting will include: 1) Meeting #9 follow up 2) Waste Audit Please note…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Waste Management

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

 

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