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Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, June 22

by AbbieKnight

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Energy Policy,Policymaker,Communities of Color

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 11/25/2020 | Last updated: 11/25/2020

Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Policy,Policy,climate policy

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23

by SarahA

The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from

Filed under: News

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building United,Green Workshop

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: The Role of Insurance in Risk Reduction and Infrastructure, October 6, 12 pm EDT

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

 

The risk to critical infrastructure and property from extreme weather and climate change is rising. According to NOAA, the U.S. has experienced 10 extreme weather/climate disaster events so

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Understanding risk,Community Resilience,Infrastructure,insurance

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 09/22/2020 | Last updated: 09/22/2020

Webinar: USGBC’s LEED Zero Program: Opportunities for Residential Buildings, September 9, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How do we get homes to net-zero and zero carbon and be able to ensure they are operating that way?

How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts o

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,USGBC,LEED Zero

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 09/03/2020 | Last updated: 09/03/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice, September 9, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na

Filed under: Wood

Keywords: Wood,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Webinar: Seeking Validation - A Look at Various Green Business Certifications, August 21, 9:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Most businesses get certified because they want to align their business with their values. The certification framework and process helps them to make sure that they are doing all they can to reduce th

Filed under: Company Certifications

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Certification,Green Business,Green Business Certification

0 replies | 1208 views | Posted on: 08/01/2020 | Last updated: 08/01/2020

Webinar- sustainABLE: Designing Equity, August 11, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Resiliency,Designing Equity

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 07/17/2020

ULI Boston Webinar: The Future of Urban Areas, July 15, 10-11am EDT

by AbbieKnight

Cities and urban areas have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.  Prior to this, they were the economic engines of the country.  Are cities down and out for the count?

Join on July 15th

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cities,COVID19,Urban

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 07/06/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

Webinar: Get In On The Ground Floor: Modern, Sustainable, Healthcare Flooring, July 21, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable, resilient fluid-applied flooring. It will discuss how it solves many issues present in both resilient floorin

Filed under: Flooring

Related to: Flooring

Keywords: Sustainability,Flooring,Healthcare

0 replies | 1828 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/18/2020

FREE Webinar hosted by USGBC LA: LEED Green Associates Exam Virtual Training, June 24, 12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC LA for a fast-paced & engaging LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Webinar, designed to give you the guidance, tools and direction needed to successfully pass the exam.  This

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Green Associate

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 06/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/07/2020

R56 Communication Site Installer

by varshasri // R56 Communication Site Installer

The R56 Communication Site Installer is the trained professional who would be involved in the set-up, supervision, routing, distributing, and switching as required by the telephone and dialing equipme

Filed under: News

0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 05/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Smart Cities Connect Webinar: Gigabit Community Ecosystem, January 19

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Smart Cities Connect (SCC) Webinar: Learn about the Gigabit Community Ecosystem When: January 19, 2017 Time: 1:00-2:00PM CST Join SCC this Thursday and gain knowledge about gigabit technology a…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,US Ignite,Gigabit Community Ecosystem

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House Design

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/22/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Commercial Solar Headquarters in Central Vermont, Friday, November 17, 1 to 5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Health of Place

by Melissa

Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 04/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2017

Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 - April 9 Kick Off! (Event runs live April 9 - 30!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Mission of the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 is to inform, share, and create a global social media experience online for learning and networking via the power of the Inter…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Dwell on Design LA 2017, June 23-25, Los Angeles Convention Center

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design, curated in partnership with the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 23-25, 2017. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled lea…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: LED Lighting- Evaluation & Selection (4/28 @ 9-10:30am @ 31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success, March 22, 6-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success March 22, 6-8pm Energize CT Center 122 Universal Drive North (Target Shopping Center) North Haven, CT 06473 Speakers: …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Smart Plug Instant Hot Water Control by Taco: Improves Existing Systems, AHR Product of the Year

by Rate It Green Team

Product Highlight/News: Smart Plug by Taco Product Name: SmartPlug Company: Taco Comfort Solutions News/Highlights: The SmartPlug by Taco Comfort Solutions has won Product of the Year rec…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: HVAC,Hot Water Heating

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Participate in Earth Hour 2017 from your Cities, 3/25, 8:30 PM your local time

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

What your city can do for Earth Hour? At 8:30 p.m. your local time on Saturday, March 25, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will turn off their non-essential lights for one hour durin…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Earth Hour 2017

0 replies | 2058 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Job Opportunity: New Ecology Seeking Project Manager (Connecticut)

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Connecticut) Company: New Ecology, Inc. Description: New Ecology, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager in its regional office in Hartfo…

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Energy Efficiency,Project Manager,Connecticut

0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance – Session 2. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance – Session 2 Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The capacity of the Earth's atmosphere to safely hold excess carbon without too much warming is…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,Carbon Balance

0 replies | 2262 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/31/2017

 

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