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Facades +, High Performance Building Enclosures, June 7, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Facades+ in its 10th year and back in Boston for the first time since 2019. The conference brings together building professionals focused on high perforance building enclosures.

Green Bui

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 05/27/2022 | Last updated: 05/27/2022

Free Webinar: Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) & Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Code Compliance, December 18, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this advanced class, the instructors will cover in detail all the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in all secto

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1534 views | Posted on: 11/23/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV Basics, November 21, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the fol

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 11/04/2024 | Last updated: 11/04/2024

Southern California Edison: Tour of the Energy Education Center, November 6, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webcast: Powering a Sustainable Future with Community Solar, October 3, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As utility rates continue to climb and traditional power agreements become increasingly complex, community solar is emerging as a strategic solution for companies and municipalities aiming to achieve

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0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 09/19/2024 | Last updated: 09/19/2024

Free Green Builder Webinar: Important IECC Residential Code Update, September 25, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, code expert Shaunna Mozingo will focus on the compliance paths, key changes, and implementation of the residential section of the 2021 IECC. She will provide an overview of the 2021 I

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0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 08/30/2024 | Last updated: 08/30/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials Training with Southface, September 16-17, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials Course. This training provides building professionals with strategies to reduce ene

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

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Training with Urban Green Council, September 11, 18 & 25

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave

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Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 2133 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Sustainable Products of the Year from Green Builder Magazine, A Free Online Event, June 26, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Builder's Editor-in-Chief, Matt Power, for a review of our 2024 Sustainable Products of the Year.  At one time, everything we now buy, use or own was new and grounbdbreaking. Most

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0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 06/21/2024 | Last updated: 06/21/2024

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Home Comfort Part 2 in a 2-Part Series, July 17, 4 - 6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You want to save money, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. In this sesession, we’ll dive into the enclosures and major systems that are affecting your home’s energy u

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

World GBC Webinar: Resilience, Adaptation, and the Built Environment, September 13, 2 pm GMT

by gracemorrison

In WGBC's first Better Places for People webinar of 2022, participants discuss the actions we must take to accelerate resilience to the global effects of climate change.

Join WGBC for a discuss

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1719 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022, July 7, 5 - 9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1635 views | Posted on: 06/22/2022 | Last updated: 06/22/2022

Webinar: Financing Solutions that Drive Energy Efficiency in the Water Nexus, July 12,11AM

by gracemorrison

The efficient use of water results in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Join the US DOE to learn how market leaders in the hospitality sector finance and

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Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 06/09/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Greenovate City of Boston, Lunch and Learn with Greenovate April 19, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting their work, focusing on Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials, …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Cape Cod Hemp House, May 20, Harwich Port, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This May Pro Tour will showcase a recently built hemplime-insulated home on Cape Cod. The project team is eager to share their collaborative approach for creating a home that met their client’s

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 05/10/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

Webinar: Building Net-Zero Energy Homes, May 3, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will provide insight into net-zero energy homes: what they are and how they can be achieved using both commonplace building practices and emerging technologies. Topics will include:

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Workshop,Technology,Ventilation

0 replies | 1599 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

Chicago Build 2022, Chicago, IL, October 13 - 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago Build is attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more.  

Chicago Build

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1830 views | Posted on: 03/23/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Webinar: Passive House for Builders & Contractors, March 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Eversource and UI, CNG, SCG, in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, are pleased to offer the Energize CT Passive House webinars at no cost! Please see below to reserve your virtual s

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Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Project Manager,Connecticut,Contractors,Home Builders

0 replies | 2073 views | Posted on: 03/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

GR2030 Zero Net Energy Series: Energy Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pockets, July 11, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Grand Rapids, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

During this session, you will learn to calculate key financial equations and portray the value to upper management. You will learn to judge a good deal for your organization. Net Present Value, Savin…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

WMGC Green Night Event: Outdoor Lighting for Health, Safety, and the Environment, 5-7pm Wednesday, June 13, Northampton, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Light pollution is unwanted and excessive light at night produced by poorly designed streetlights, porch lights, patio lights, parking lot lights, stadium lights, any light at night. Light pollution …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Night

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

40 Largest U.S. Cities Get a Health Rating - CityHealth's 2018 Report

by YijunW

CityHealth, which is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, supports cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2013 views | Posted on: 05/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/06/2018

International Passive House Open Days 2018, June 8 - 10

by YijunW

From 8 – 10 June 2018, the mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its international Affiliates, will once again take place. By participating with your own Passive Hous…

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

A Northern Philippines Organization is Turning Plastic Trash into Reusable Buildings All Around the World

by YijunW

In 2012, there people, named Russell Maier, Irene Bakisan, and Pi VIllaraza, put plastic and wastes into a bottle. They study, think, and practice. They invent the Ecobrick. An Ecobrick is a plastic b

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Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 8585 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

USGBC Massachusetts's How to Engage: Networking + Making the Sustainability Case Monday, May 14, Cambridge, MA

by YijunW

So you’re passionate about the environment, you’ve learned about the issues, and you have some great ideas on how to make the world a better place. What’s next? Join us Monday, May 14th and lear…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Introduction to LEED v 4.1, April 26, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you been hearing about LEED v4.1? Announced at Greenbuild, the update will be improved and agile, ensuring we deliver on the vision of green buildings for all. In this introductory course, we wil…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/24/2018

 

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