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Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Mexico

0 replies | 2624 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/04/2020

Free Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, April 9, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de

California Green Building

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC

by JessicaJoaquim

The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Campus Sustainability,Facilities Management,Higher Education,Life Science,Facilities,Healthcare,hospitals

0 replies | 1630 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY

by Shivani // 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 | 835 views | Posted on: 02/15/2025 | Last updated: 02/15/2025

Decarbonizing Your Building: A Free Online Workshop to Help You Strategize & Electrify, February 10, 6-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.

Sust

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 01/05/2025 | Last updated: 01/05/2025

Carbon Literacy Training for Change Agents, Online, January 28 & February 4, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Do you want to become an age

UK Green Building

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/19/2024

Free Online Class: Specifying a Lighting Control System, December 13, 1-5 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Specifying an advanced lighting control system can be a challenge for any designer, new or experienced with lighting controls. This class offers an intensive review of the most common documentation on

California Green Building

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: From Smart to Smarter: Advances in Industrial Control Systems Improve Efficiency, November 19, 11 am -12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advanced control systems are transforming the manufacturing industry by boosting efficiency, reducing energy demand, and cutting costs. With innovations like wireless communication, machine learning,

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Free Webinar: How CPC Climate Capital Supports New Construction & Retrofits for #Clean Energy in Multifamily Housing, October 30, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

How CPC Climate Capital Supports New Construction and Retrofits for Clean Energy in Multifamily Housing

Learn about CPC Climate Capital and how they're financing carbon-reducing work on existin

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 10/10/2024 | Last updated: 10/11/2024

Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In Wayland, March 3, Wayland, MA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Related to: Energy Management,Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Geothermal,Heat Pumps,Workshop

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 02/01/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House, February 12, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for the third NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Sendero Verde and Cornell Tech, two transformative Passive House buildings and Buildings of Excellence

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA,Buildings of Excellence,BE-Ex

0 replies | 2204 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

The 4th IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, January 10-12, Honolulu, HI

by mkilmartin // Intern

Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Social Justice

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,California

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.

Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1465 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK

by mkilmartin // Intern

Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Pass

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,UK Green Building

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

USGBC NY Upstate: 8th Annual Green Building Expo, October 16, SUNY New Paltz

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate
8th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO and ED

 

Join USGBC Upstate NY for an educational, informational event showcasing green building products a


Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 09/26/2019 | Last updated: 09/26/2019

Community and Urban Gardening: Both An Environmental And Healthy Choice

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Over the past few years, urban farms and community gardens have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports t…

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…

California Green Building

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 07/05/2016 | Last updated: 07/05/2016

Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health

by Higgins_James // Student

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…

Filed under: Other Green Building Air

Keywords: Pollution,Indoor Air Quality,Air Pollution

0 replies | 2813 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …

Filed under: Concrete

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Biomimicry,Concrete

0 replies | 2988 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

 

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