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Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a

Filed under: Real Estate

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Business Development,Architecture,Design,Real Estate,High Performance Building,Construction,engineering,Building Professionals

0 replies | 2311 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020

Passive House Construction Primer, Online, March 14, 1-2 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of our orig

0 replies | 536 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Free Building Energy Exchange Event: WISE Ask Me Anything with Florence MacGregor, New York City, February 16, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Florence MacGregor is the Executive Director of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, where she has contributed to advancing sustainability practices in the built environment during her seven

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York,Community Events,building energy exchange,built environment

0 replies | 1757 views | Posted on: 01/20/2023 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Course, February 2-28

by samanthaklein // Intern

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a long history of providing flexible, cost-effective, family-oriented housing. Recent regulatory changes in several states make ADUs a viable option to generate re

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Design,Green Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2023, Online and Complimentary, January 11, 1 - 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In late 2022, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of various sustainability-focused Product Councils in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe to inform an "o

0 replies | 1739 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Hotels of the Future: How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Hospitality Industry?

by Arloid

The use of AI in the hospitality industry is still in its relative infancy, but the possibilities for adoption are vast. Though technology will never entirely replace the human touch that is at the co

Filed under: Green Facilities

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Online Advocacy Day: Support the Hope for Homes Bill with the Building Performance Association (BPA) May 25

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Building Performance Association (BPA) and others in the green building and home performance industries on Tuesday, May 25 for a day of meetings with Congress in support of the HOPE for HOMES

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Development,Green Building Policies,government initiatives

0 replies | 1988 views | Posted on: 05/07/2021 | Last updated: 05/08/2021

The Gigaton Climate Challenge: Decarbonizing with Scale and Urgency, April 29, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Transitioning the United States economy toward deep decarbonization will have unequally distributed effects—both positive and negative—across socio-economic groups, geographies, and econom

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Resiliency,Economy,Resilience,Decarbonization,Equity,C3E,Economic Transition

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 04/24/2021 | Last updated: 04/24/2021

Green Schools Conference, Center for Green Schools, June 28-29

by PhoebeBeierle // Schools are the place to bring sustainability and green building to life and foster lifelong green skills

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the premier education and engagement opportunity for teachers, parents, students, school and district staff, educational leaders, building industry professionals,

Filed under: Green Schools

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 3958 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Free Domestic Retrofit Webinar Series Presented by the University of Salford, Session 1: Introduction to Building Retrofit, 4/13 1pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Deep Energy Retrofit

0 replies | 2742 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/30/2021

Free CE Webinar: Intro to Passive House 2021 & Source Zero, March 3, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

PHIUS+ 2021 is the next progression of the PHIUS+ passive building standards which were created to guide builders to success in the design and construction of passive buildings. It marks the next step

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Netzero,Passive House,Green Homes

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 02/20/2021 | Last updated: 02/20/2021

Webinar: Carbon Capture and Storage - Engineered Carbon Sequestration, March 8, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Carbon Capture and Storage is the process of capturing carbon dioxide, transporting it to a storage site, and depositing it where it will not enter the atmosphere. There are many different places CO2

Filed under: Engineering

Keywords: Carbon,carbon capture,Emissions,Carbon sequestration,carbon storage

0 replies | 2055 views | Posted on: 02/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

Webinar: Road to IMPACT - The Battle Between Budget and Well-Being, February 18, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment is an asset to maximizing human potential and cultivating well-being. This session explores the intersection between budgets, human health and energy conservation. We will share

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Energy,Affordable Housing,built environment,Energy Affordability

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan June 29 8:30am-10:30am

by Matt Z. // Student

Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Henrietta Davis (former Mayor of Cambridge). Join us for our Green Breakfast series with Henrietta Davis, former…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Netzero

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Climate Action In Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Recorded Webinar: Climate Action in Your Community, Presented by Illinois Green
Recorded: 9/30/2020, Available through 12/31/2021
Cost: Free

https://illinoisgreen.wildapricot.org/event-40329



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action Now,Community

0 replies | 1068 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Energy Storage Plus Solar: Building the New Utility Paradigm, October 12, Boston

by Oyin

BOSTON AREA SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION: Promoting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future A Presentation on the Progress and Potential by Geoff Sparrow, P.E., Director of Engineering at ReVision E…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

Optimizing Building Control Systems hosted by WE Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, 10/25, Brookfield, Wisconsin

by Oyin

Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 10/04/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Boulder Colorado Green Home Tour - Saturday, September 30, Rain or Shine, 10 am - 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Colorado Green Building Guild is proud to present the 3rd Annual Boulder Green Home Tour. Saturday, September 30, 2017 Rain or Shine! Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Last Home Tours start at 3:30…

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

USGBC Texas: Dallas Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, October 5, 1-6:30 pm

by Oyin

U.S. Green Building Council wants YOU to attend your Dallas Green Business Boot Camp! Hosted by USGBC and in partnership with the USGBC Texas Chapter, this highly-specialized, intensive, interactiv…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Support the Renewable Portfolio Standard (Sign on!) - 50% Clean Energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050 in Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN): "As you know, one important way we can make more clean energy in our state and region is to improve the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Bills ai…

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Portfolio Standard

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 08/31/2017

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9 in Point Pleasant Beach NJ

by AbbieKnight

Join for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Sponsorship opportunities available. BBQ Event Sponsorships will provide funding for the USGBC NJ …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 08/07/2017

Seminar A Guide to Material Health & the Evolution of Green Building Products July 25 12pm-1pm Richmond, VA

by Matt Z. // Student

One of the hottest topics in sustainability today is material health. Designers and end users value transparency and want to know more about what's in the building products they specify. This CEU c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 07/21/2017 | Last updated: 07/21/2017

Comparing Residential Green Building Certifications Seminar, September 12-13, Indianapolis, IN

by AbbieKnight

When it comes to (re)building residential buildings there are many green certification labels to choose from. During this session, we will discuss and compare the different rating systems identified …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Certifications

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 07/13/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

NY Wind Turbine Tours, July 10-12

by AbbieKnight

New York State is creating an Offshore Wind Master Plan to ensure that offshore wind is developed responsibly off Long Island's coast, join Long Island open houses to learn more.

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/03/2017

GreenerBuilder 2017, July 13

by AbbieKnight

GeenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important co…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

 

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