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Electricity Transformation Canada, Toronto, October 26 - 28

by gracemorrison

Global, national and provincial markets are constantly changing. Without a plan or strategic
connections, it’s hard to participate and invest in Canada’s electricity transformation.
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Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/31/2022

Energy Modeling: Translating to Real World Decisions, Hybrid Event Online and in Chicago Illinois, August 28, 1:30-4:30 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop to explore why it’s critical to incorporate energy modeling
during the early design phase, examine accessible software to understand energy modeling ba

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 08/10/2024 | Last updated: 08/10/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Training with Urban Green Council, November 5, 11 & 19

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

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,Emerging Green Professionals,GPRO,GBCI,GPRO Certification,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 1602 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

RE+ Mid-Atlantic!, July 18-19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RE+ Mid-Atlantic is a forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Free Webinar: The "Pretty Good House," A Student Built Net Zero House in Taylorville, Illinois, June 26, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THS students are building a net zero, "Pretty Good House" (PGH) in central Illinois. The home, based on Mottram Architecture's 1600sqft "Freeport Net Zero" design, is being bui

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Free Webinar Series: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily & Commercial Properties, May 31, June 27, 12-2 pm PT & July 25

by Hani // Social media manager

This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to install

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

NESEA Pro Tour of the World’s first Core Living Building Certified Project, May 17, 1pm - 5pm, Allentown, PA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

On May 17, attendees of this Allentown, PA, event will have the opportunity to meet members of the project team as they lead the tour of this newly-constructed 21,000 sf building on the Muhlenberg Col

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Housing 2.0 Workshop hosted by Green Builder Media at Coverings 2024, April 23, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Builder Media and building industry leader Sam Rashkin are offering Housing 2.0, a pioneering training and education program focused on disruption in the housing industry. Sam will be presenting

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

0 replies | 488 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, April 18, 9am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Extreme Heat for Landscape and Construction Professionals

As one of the most climate-stressed places in the world, California experiences profound and varied impacts across its vast expanse. P

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Green Buildings Webinar, Presented by 100percentrenewableuk, November 16, 18:00-19:45 GMT (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hear about the latest in the campaign for energy efficiency and solar pv in buildings. 

100percentrenewableuk has launched a petition for mandatory solar pv and banning fossil fuel boilers in

UK Green Building

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Free Webinar: Latest Advancements in Solar Tracker Technologies, November 23, 15:00 - 16.30 HRS Indian Standard Time

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar discusses:

* the latest advances in tracker-based mounting structures

* how to elect the type of trackers for your solar projects

* which trackers are more favorable for the Indi

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/26/2022

Green Building Showcase, Built Environment Plus, October 27, 5 – 9:30pm Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at the organization's annual Green Building Showcase. This year the e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 10/03/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

Community Solar and Affordable Housing - Free CE Webinar, October 5, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Solar energy programs can be a solution to address both climate and housing disparities, but the benefits from traditional solar programs have difficulty reaching residents of subsidized affordable ho

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Solar

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

Net Impact, Boston Sustainability Breakfast, June 20, Boston, MA (Free)

by YijunW

Join us every month for Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 06/09/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

Free Online Course: Integrating Performance-based Compliance into the Design Process, September 20, 11 am ET

by gracemorrison

The training illustrates the use of energy modeling following the framework of ASHRAE Standard 209 – Computer Simulation Aided Design throughout design development, including the schematic desig

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Urban Green Gala 2022, NYC, September 29, 6 - 10pm

by gracemorrison

20 years of green Celebration, Urban Green Gala, New York City. This year's gala honors Gary LaBarbera, who has served since 2009 as president of the Building and Construction Trades Council

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/24/2022

Free CE Webinar: Energy Efficient Homes. Guaranteed, August 24, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Why guess when you can know?

Residential Energy Guarantees give builders a way to give homeowners peace of mind. Having an energy guarantee can also validate your standing as a builder who is

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance

0 replies | 1865 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 07/26/2022

More Green Buildings = More Jobs

by Aditya

The green building industry is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030, according to predictions by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Next to energy, this will

Filed under: News

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Buildings

0 replies | 6027 views | Posted on: 10/01/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Introduction to Living Building Challenge, USGBC MA, October 12, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge - a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Livi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

KISS: Keep It Simple, Smartypants: A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home: 9/18, Branford, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

KISS: Keep it Simple, Smartypants A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home. Rhode Island’s first PHIUS certified passive house was built for $160/sq. ft. In th…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Connecticut Passive House,low cost

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 08/22/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Sustainable Job Posting: Sustainability Manager at Lyft - San Francisco, California

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Position Overview: Lyft is seeking a Sustainability Manager to implement Lyft’s sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainable practices throughout the company. Reporting to the Director of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Lyft

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2018

Passive House Happy Hour, August 15, Bridgeport, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Take a break from the summer heat and join CTGBC and CT Passive House (CTPH) for a networking happy hour at the Brewport Brewing Co. in Bridgeport. Brewport is known for its Connecticut style beers, t…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 07/26/2018

ISSP Chicago Area: NCC Sustainability Tour, August 7th, 2018

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Would you like the opportunity to make real connections with other sustainability professionals in the Chicagoland area? Sign up for ISSP Chicago area’s upcoming sustainability site tour and in-per…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

Meet (and Mingle with) the Press: ecoRI News Open House, July 20th, 6:00 - 8:00pm, Providence, RI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

EcoRI supplies environmental news for southern New England. Come meet and mingle with the ecoRI News editorial team; share your feedback and news tips, and hear about our coverage plans and upcoming p…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: EcoRI

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 06/29/2018 | Last updated: 06/29/2018

High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, July 9 - 18, New York

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the essential global forum for reviewing successes, challenges and lessons learned on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Politcal Forum,United Nations

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 06/18/2018 | Last updated: 06/18/2018

 

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