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USGBC to Fund 500 LEED Professionals in Underserved Communities as Part of "All In" Equity Program and Strategy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announced at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo this past week, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) plans to provide funding for 500 people in underserved communities to earn

Filed under: Advocacy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Equity,United States Green Building Council

0 replies | 2824 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

Free Webinar: $ave Money, $ave Energy Series #2: ComEd's Free Retro-commissioning, August 21, 1-1:30 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green Alliance's Building Energy Resource Hub team and ComEd for this 30 minute webinar to learn how your facility can save money and energy with a ComEd Retro-Commissionin

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 07/27/2024 | Last updated: 07/29/2024

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per housing unit, July 24, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amoun

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/01/2024

Free Webinar: Electrifying Schools, July 24, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This class is an introduction to electric options for common uses of gas in schools, including HVAC and Hot Water, electric school buses, chemistry lab equipment, the cafeteria kitchen equipment, and

California Green Building

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 07/01/2024

Free Webinar: Choosing the Right Luminaire, June 4, 9-11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This class addresses how to choose a light fixture once you have a lighting concept in place and know something about the field conditions. Three different lighting representatives will walk through t

California Green Building

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Leveraging Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient and Regenerative Outcomes, May 22, 1- 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Nature-based solutions involve designing with nature to address multiple societal challenges such as controlling flooding, cooling cities, and enhancing biodiversity. Biodiversity is critical to our w

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 05/04/2024 | Last updated: 05/04/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online with Urban Green Council, May 21-22

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

Course overview

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid c

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,GPRO,NYC,AIA,GBCI,GPRO Certification,CEUs,NYS,Management

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 04/18/2024 | Last updated: 04/22/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 23, 12-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the lunchtime webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendous business opportun

California Green Building

0 replies | 653 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Home Electrification Retrofits, April 11, 10-11:30am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024 | Last updated: 03/19/2024

Southface Institute: Weatherization Specialist Training, March 18-19, 10am-2pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

The Homeowner Weatherization training will explore easy upgrades that homeowners can make to improve the energy efficiency of their home. Join this info session to learn more about this course!

The

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

0 replies | 626 views | Posted on: 02/27/2024 | Last updated: 02/28/2024

Webinar: Massachusetts Environmental and Energy Agenda for 2021, January 20, 4 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Leadership webinar will feature Kathleen Theoharides, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For her keyn

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Government,Policy,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1685 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

EBC Leadership - Virtual Update from the MassDEP Headquarters Leadership Team, January 7, 9 am -12 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

This annual EBC program will feature the leadership team from the headquarters of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The webinar will provide EBC members, municipal of

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainability,MassDEP,Climate Solutions,EBC

0 replies | 1867 views | Posted on: 12/11/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Online Panel: Green Schools Panel: Building Collaborative Community Partnerships, December 10, 3-4:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn from six green school experts in Florida about how to build collaborative community partnerships that support green learning

About this Event

Join us for a virtual learn green panel discus

Filed under: Green Schools

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 12/01/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance - Session 3: Policies and Financing, 5/11, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The webinar series, Restoring the Carbon Balance, SSF is producing with LightWorks at Arizona State University, is about taking research steps now to have technologies commercially available in the ne…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

NEWIEE’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête, Online, November 19, 4-6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Watch The Annual Meeting Recording & Join Us For The Fall Fête Virtually

November 19th Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sparkposium and Networking Break Out Rooms

While gath

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Webinar, Green Loan Roundtable: Emerging Green Lending Products, October 22, 12pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS to discuss the relationship between agents, appraisers, and lenders in a green transaction.

Plug in for an informative discussion on the TH

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center, October 15, 8-10 am EDT

by SarahA

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Hampshire College,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,R.W. Kern Center,Water Managment,Nexus

0 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask?  Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the N

Filed under: Toilets

Keywords: Water Efficiency,Bathroom Design,Bathrooms,Washlets,Toilets,Toto

0 replies | 7976 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023

Solar for the Farm Power Hour- Solarize MCGC, July 10

by AbbieKnight

The Solarize Madison County / Glen Carbon initiative is providing an easy and affordable path to solar ownership for homes and businesses located all throughout Madison County, Illinois. Free communit…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

Free Rooftop Solar Workshop, July 8, Houston

by AbbieKnight

Learn how to save money on a solar system by participating in our group purchase program. Ask your solar system installation and equipment questions of a veteran Houston area solar installer. …

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Roof

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

11th Annual San Diego Green Building Council Summer Social June 21st 5:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

COME AND CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER AND SAN DIEGO'S GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY WITH LIVE MUSIC, DELICIOUS HORS D'OEUVRES AND LOCAL DRINKS! For the second year in a row, we will …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Eco Friendly Hand Drying Strategies June 29th 12pm-1pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

In this one hour course, the design professional will consider hand drying strategies used in various types of restrooms including schools, restaurants, stadiums, and more. We will assess multiple str…

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Cost Effeciency,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 2175 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Congratulations to ZeroEnergy Design for Receiving Fine Homebuilding's 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Member ZeroEnergy Design has been awarded the 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home, along with Thoughtforms Corpporation, for a Net Positive Farmhouse in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The Aw…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 2294 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care, Saturday, May 13, 10:30 am - 3 pm, Wellesley

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Whether you're a beginning gardener or a long-time green thumb, you'll find inspiration and information as we explore earth-friendly ways to improve and preserve the beauty, health and habitat of our …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals - 2017 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 29,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join EPMA on April 29th, 2017 for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers around the Boston Area come together to pick up litter, remove invasive species, and assist with par…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

 

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