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Webinar: Solar Power Hour with Citizens Utility Board, July 23 - Learn about Solar Chicagoland

by AbbieKnight

Thinking about going solar? Join the Illinois Green Alliance and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about the basics of solar and its financial implications for a

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Clean Energy Financing

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 07/16/2019 | Last updated: 07/16/2019

Free Webinar: Building the Future: Electrification Strategies for Electricians, October 18, 8-9:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrification is taking form in California (and beyond!) - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. The mass

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California Green Building

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 09/16/2024 | Last updated: 09/23/2024

Free Webinar: Electrifying Industrial Process Heat, September 19, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Take a deeper dive into opportunities for industrial heat recovery to achieve energy savings. This class, offered in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE), is designed for industrial opera

California Green Building

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 08/27/2024 | Last updated: 08/27/2024

Net Zero Conference, September 17-18, Anaheim, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Verdical Group's Net Zero conference convenes climate leaders to re-envision the built environment and inspire a net zero future.  Lean about zero carbon opportunities across all in

California Green Building

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 08/07/2024 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Free Webinar: Revolutionizing the 'E' in ESG: Radical Climate Breakthroughs Taking Center Stage, August 8, 9-10:30 am PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Industry leaders must continually navigate the multifaceted challenges and notable achievements in measuring the environmental impact of commercial buildings. Accepted methods of monitoring, measuring

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California Green Building

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/18/2024

Free Webinar: Commercial Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, July 9, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Solar, storage and microgrids are not just for your home, in fact most solar modules (panels) are not on houses. This class will cover the basics and more about larger renewable energy systems. Topics

California Green Building

0 replies | 637 views | Posted on: 06/14/2024 | Last updated: 06/14/2024

Free Webinar: Future-Proof Carbon Removal Strategies That Make an Impact, June 13, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon removal—especially durable solutions—will be increasingly essential to meet global climate targets, but today’s voluntary carbon market lacks the supply of high-quality, durab

0 replies | 318 views | Posted on: 06/04/2024 | Last updated: 06/04/2024

Free Webinar: Implications of Green Technologies for Environmental Justice, June 12, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course will review disparities in access to green technologies, in the U.S. and across the globe. There are large disparities in access to green technologies between countries and among different

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 05/16/2024 | Last updated: 05/16/2024

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, May 20-22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 605 views | Posted on: 04/27/2024 | Last updated: 04/27/2024

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Stormwater Training Coordinator, Audubon, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Summary: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (Audubon) is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee the launch of the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center at Roger Williams Park (Innovation Center).

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

BuildingEnergy NYC, September 26, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Now in its seventh year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living,Building Energy

0 replies | 1899 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/09/2019

Advanced Energy Now | West, October 16-18, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What's the path to 100% clean energy in the West? Our first annual Western Regional energy policy conference brings together business leaders and policymakers from across the region to identify wa

0 replies | 480 views | Posted on: 08/09/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Knowing Your Sustainability Story - USGBC Northern California, August 14, San Francisco, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California for an interactive evening with Amanda von Almen, Head of Sustainable Built Environment for Salesforce, as she helps develop narrativ

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 07/25/2019 | Last updated: 07/25/2019

SaveOhno.org is in MIT's Climate CoLab finals!

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

My social venture, SaveOhno.org, is 1 of 4 teams to get this far in the competition, out of 75 total. The top 2 compete for $10,000 this fall! If you have 30 seconds, it'd be a HUGE help if you vote f…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems, Hosted by SDREP, July 8, Cajon, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Attend this free session in the San Diego Regional Energy Partnership's (SDREP) Education Series: Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems.

This session will highl

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Rating Systems

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

2019 Southeast Building Conference, August 1-2, Kissimmee, FL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The SEBC includes educational progr

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1886 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/15/2019

Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments, USGBC MA Green Building Tour, June 11, 5:30-7:00 pm, Somerville, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Learn about the benefits, design elements, installation considerations, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Gr

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Roofs

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

AWEA Wind Power, May 20-23, Houston, TX

by AbbieKnight

The wind industry was founded by visionaries and continues to embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. And the industry has always recognized the value of working together with partners that h

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Wind energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

WMGC Green Night - How Did Seven GREEN COMMUNITIES Do It?  Find out February 10, 5 pm - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night The Green Communities Act February 10 at 5pm Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA. Join us at the Platform Sports B…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Communities Act,WMGC

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Annual Meeting - Colorado Green Building Guild - 2/3 5:30 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild - Annual Meeting Join your fellow Guild Members at our Annual Member Meeting. You will enjoy refreshments, hear presentations from board member nominees, and meet ne…

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Chemical Sensitivity and the New Home Building Process – Free CE Webinar, December 9, 12-1 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chemical Sensitivity and the new home building process – Free CE webinar December 9th, 12 - 1 pm EST Since the mid 1990’s, Green building professionals have focused on energy efficiency and gl…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Homes,Chemical Sensitivity,Green Living

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Building Management - Strategies for Saving Energy, Saving Money and Reducing Complaints: Wednesday November 11 1:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Star Building Management: New (and Old) Strategies for Saving Energy, Saving Money and Reducing Complaints Wed, Nov 11, 2015 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST Aeroseal welcomes Jim Newman of Newman Cons…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Management,Facilities Management

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 11/11/2015 | Last updated: 11/11/2015

Downtown Tampa Area to become first Well Building Health and Wellness City District

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tampa's downtown Amalie Arena will be part of the world’s first health- and-wellness city district, to be certified according to the Well Building Standard. Partners in the project include Tamp…

Filed under: WELL Building Standard

Keywords: Well Building Standard,Florida

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 01/29/2016

Extending the Growing Season - A Green City Growers Workshop, October 8, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Extending the Growing Season - A Green City Growers Workshop, October 8, 6:30-8 pm 600 Windsor Pl, Somerville, MA 02143 The growing season in New England is short. In Boston, we typically grow fr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and op…

Filed under: Solar Decathlon

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar Decathlon

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

 

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