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Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologies delivering ESG solutions that owners & developers should focus on to maxim

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: ESG

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

Home Energy Rater System (HERS) Rater Training, Online, July 21 - August 6, 8:30 am -12:30 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

With Southface Institute, attendees can become a certified RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater, one of the highest residential energy credentials that can be earned by an individual. Led in

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

0 replies | 81 views | Posted on: 06/19/2025 | Last updated: 06/19/2025

Exploring and Connecting with Nature-based Solutions, London, UK, August 4, 4 pm

by gracemorrison

The first in the UKGBC series of exploring NBS and the benefits of connecting with nature will be a site-visit of Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village learning and experiencing the value of NBS to

UK Green Building

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Southeast Building Conference, August 3-4, Kissimmee, Florida

by gracemorrison

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

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/02/2022

Green Building Impacts from the Infrastructure Bill, Online, June 21, 12PM

by gracemorrison

The infrastructure bill is some of the largest sums of money toward bettering our communities in a long time. How is it being used and how can we ensure the projects consider the day-to-day lives of t

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Infrastructure,Infrastructure

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high

California Green Building

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Circularity 22, May 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s time for transformative change — and the circular economy is key to a just, resilient and prosperous world. To meet this critical moment, forward-thinking leaders are embracing circul

The Future of GHG Emissions Measurement in Cities, Free Webinar, March 22, 12pm ET / 10am MT / 9am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The nature of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement in cities is changing. New advancements in remote sensing and increasing amounts of available urban data have introduced a new opportunity for

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 03/14/2022 | Last updated: 03/14/2022

Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session is a deep dive for Lighting Advocacy Letter signatories and designers interested in advocating for holistic health in lighting; plus, lighting manufacturers looking to meet lighting susta

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2025 views | Posted on: 02/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/15/2022

Free Webinar: Prescription for Better Buildings: Phius 2021 Core Prescriptive Path, February 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course presents the new Phius 2021 core prescriptive path and prepares Passive House practitioners to certify their buildings with it. It covers background context, origin of the prescriptive che

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Certifications

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5233 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Decarbonization of Existing Commercial Buildings, Part II (Part 1 available Online), December 3, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ISE Energy of the Future Webinar Series

In the race to decarbonize, the U.S. commercial building sector offers significant potential to pay early dividends on climate action. At stake is seven perc

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Decarbonization,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1558 views | Posted on: 11/11/2021 | Last updated: 12/01/2021

Powering Your Home With The Sun, Feb 27, Northbrook, IL

by Oyin

Join Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)'s Solar Ambassadors at the Northbrook Public Library to learn about how to go solar and to hear their personal solar stories. The Illinois Solar Energ…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2017

The Heat or Eat Dilemma: The Disparity in Gains of Energy Efficiency

by YijunW

For many residents in New Orleans, energy costs could take 20 percent of the money from their income (Michael Issac Stein). Andreanecia Morris, the executive director of a non-profit housing advocacy

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2654 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA

by Connie NBI

The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the busine…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 1972 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

ACEEE 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency, June 26, 2018, Washington, DC

by YijunW

ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy efficiency best practices, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement in the United States. Our research has show…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 813 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Sustainable Brands 2018 Premier Conference: Purpose-Driven Brand Innovation, June 4 - 7, Vancouver, Canada

by YijunW

For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 707 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

International Fair for Building, Interior Design and Energy Saving, Bauen & Wohnen Salzburg, Feb 7 - 10, Salzburg, Austria

by YijunW

One of the largest building and living events in Austria, featuring a comprehensive range of building and renovation systems and equipment, interior design products, energy saving devices and wellness…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The 5th Annual WCS Talks Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM (PDT), Sunnyvale, CA

by YijunW

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men fr…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Do architects suffer from narcolepsy when viewing your Death by Powerpoint presentation? Have you paid thousands of dollars to develop an AIA course with bad ROI? In this 30-minute presentation, we wi…

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 04/06/2018 | Last updated: 04/06/2018

Webinar - Updates and Resources for Building EnergyStar Homes, Tuesday, March 29, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Updates and resources for building ENERGY STAR certified homes Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST Environmental expert Rebecca Hudson will provide information on ENERGY STAR cer…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1912 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3671 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

USGBCMA - Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting, Monday December 11 - 6-7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on December 11th to close up another great year with EPMA! Come ready to celebrate, reflect and brainstorm for the year ahead. We will have a group discussion on EPMA's impact in 2017 and brea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 12/06/2017 | Last updated: 12/06/2017

 

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