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The 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum, Wednesday November 13, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UMass Dartmouth will host the 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum on Wednesday November 13, 8:30AM – 12:00PM. The WasteWise Forum is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massa

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019

Free Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act for Realists Part 4: Homeowner & Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies, November 7, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help maximize their savings - on both their installat

California Green Building

0 replies | 651 views | Posted on: 10/18/2024 | Last updated: 10/18/2024

Built Environment Plus, Green Building Showcase, October 29, 4-9:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at its annual Green Building Showcase. Join BE+ for a night of project boards,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 09/24/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Free Webinar: Fundamentals of Lighting (IES) - Daylighting - Part 3 of a 10-part series, October 2, 5:30-8 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 09/02/2024 | Last updated: 09/05/2024

Free Webinar: Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field, 2 Part Series, 9am-12:30 pm PT, August 22 & 23

by Hani // Social media manager

Seismic shifts in building energy policy and design are taking place in California, and across the country - and world. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 08/10/2024 | Last updated: 08/11/2024

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training with Urban Green Council, December 3, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you’ll learn

B

Free Outdoor Lighting Workshop, Online, July 23, 9 am - 2:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Outdoor lighting is now dominated by use of LEDs and lighting controls as standard practice.  LED benefits include better energy efficiency, improved quality of light and environmentally friendly

California Green Building

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 06/24/2024 | Last updated: 06/24/2024

Free EEBA Webinar: Choosing a low carbon, high performing Insulation, June 26, 3 -4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and str

0 replies | 640 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 17 - 18, Washington, DC.

by cecilia.lopez // Event Management

The 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together leaders from the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and more for important conversations around adv

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Flooring,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 05/21/2024 | Last updated: 05/22/2024

California Green Building Conference, May 23, South Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year, the California Green Building Conference expands to all of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join USGBC California in uniting the entire regi

California Green Building

0 replies | 605 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Congressional Leaders,Lunch

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop (In Person & Online), December 13, Orlando, FL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

This advanced LEED course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the LEED BD+C Rating System, with a focus on new construction and major renovations building projects. Participants will learn

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1592 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!

Filed under: Advocacy

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,California,Women in Green

0 replies | 1961 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Why Tackling Climate Change is Good for Business- December 15th, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via GreenBiz: The United Nations conference on climate change, COP21, is prompting new soul-searching among global business leaders. The big question is not only to know if your organization is con…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,business,Sustainability,Economy,COP21

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 12/11/2015 | Last updated: 12/11/2015

WISE Holiday Party, December 17, New York, NY

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. This  series brings

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Women in Energy,New York City,Celebration

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019

IAQ and Energy 2019, October 31-November 1, Portland, ME

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Come to Portland to attend IAQ & ENERGY 2019 in-person, to join hundreds of professionals who are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments w

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Indoor Air Quality,Energy Management

Keywords: Cleantech,Energy Efficiency,Indoor Air Quality,Portland Maine

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Healthy Spaces for All, October 16, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

To conclude Green Building Alliance's series on Social Equity and Health, you can explore the challenges that some populations – namely K-12 schools and low-income househ

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Advocacy,Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,USGBC,healthy living,Low Income,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

The Wellness Aspects of Green Buildings, USGBC FL, October 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Florida for this very special and timely presentation -- The Wellness Aspects of Green Building. 

IS HEALTHY THE NEW GREEN?

Truth be told, it always has been. Human hea

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 09/17/2019

LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: LEED Submittal Tips from a Reviewer's Perspective, September 19

by AidanAnthony // Intern

These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2584 views | Posted on: 08/14/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA

by Higgins_James // Student

EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability Forum

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the thi…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Social Equity

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

Buildings for Climate Change Solutions - March 16, 9 am - 3 pm. Presented by RIEEA and USGBC Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings for Climate Change Solutions - March 16, 9 am - 3 pm Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association and the United States Green Building Council of Rhode Island for a hands-on …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: USGBC RI,RIEEA

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

LEDs will be the Lighting Standard of the Future

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

LED bulbs are the future of lighting. The Department of Energy has brought forth a rule that lead to the phase-out of CFLs. The new rule which has been on the table for over a decade will use the curr…

Filed under: Lighting

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 02/13/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2016

(NESEA Building Energy Session) Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8 10 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Presenters: Jim Newman Grey Lee Erik Ruoff How will green building practitioners use the updated and m…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC MA,Building Energy

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

 

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