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SPEER Clean Energy Exchange, April 8-9, Austin, Texas

by SPEER (South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource)

CEE19 is the premier energy efficiency event for Texas & Oklahoma. We will be hosting Katharine Hayhoe and Jeff Butler as this year's keynotes. In addition to excellent keynote presentations, our form

Achieving Energy Efficiency at Scale in Your Building Portfolio, August 29, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Companies face increasing pressure today – from stakeholders, employees as well as regulatory agencies – to curb energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable and

0 replies | 599 views | Posted on: 08/19/2023 | Last updated: 08/19/2023

Building Science Fundamentals, Live Virtual Seminar with BSC, 4 Sessions, September 12, 14, 19 & 21 (1-5pm)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 08/01/2023 | Last updated: 08/01/2023

Free Webinar: Green Energy Consumers Alliance: Is A Used Electric Car Right For You?, Online, August 10, 12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Interested in electric cars, but  can't afford a new or luxury model? Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel cos

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/11/2023

WISE x BPP: Capitalizing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, July 10, 1-2:30 pm, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) and the Building Performance Partnership present Capitalizing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a panel event discussing the federal grant

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

Free Webinar: Research Scientists’ Perspectives on Climate Impacts for Building Environment & Materials, June 23, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Scientists are considering extreme conditions in their research and how materials used to design and construct our buildings are impacted by temperatures increasing, extreme water events and increasin

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Free AIA Course : Air Tightness and Moisture Management, June 1, 11am-1pm EDT, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The AIA-accredited course with John Rockwell of SIGA at both their Gloucester and Waltham locations on May 18th and June 1st. The course is approximately 1-hour and credits will be given to every

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 05/19/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Women+ in Green Plant Ecology Hike, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 27, 9:30 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Maria Wheeler-Dubas as she guides GBA’s Women+ In Green on an ecological hike of Western Pennsylvania through Pittsburgh’s North Park.  Learn about some of the native plants and

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Native Plants,Ecology,Nature

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/03/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, May 11 9-11 am PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Window technologies have changed considerably in recent years. These products can save up to 25% on heating costs and up to 40% on cooling costs but using the wrong window technology in the wrong clim

California Green Building

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

Free Webinar, Economics of Financing Electrification, April 18, 9-10:30am

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This course is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the financial aspects of electrification, including the costs, benefits, and risks associated with investing in electrification pr

Filed under: Online Courses

California Green Building

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 03/27/2023

Original Green Building Tour: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, April 13, 2-3:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first food bank in the United States to become LEED certified – and one of our region’s first ever LEED certified buildings: The G

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health, Online, December 14 - 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

California Green Building

0 replies | 2764 views | Posted on: 11/17/2022 | Last updated: 11/17/2022

Grey to Green Conference, April 4-5, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in Toronto on April 4 & 5 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Our goal is to help inform

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Flooding,Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 03/04/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2019

USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm:

by admin

Attend the @USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm: http://www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=503. This month's topic: A presentatio…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 12/02/2014 | Last updated: 12/02/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,restroom,locker room

0 replies | 2312 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Closing the loop with CarpetCycle: Tour, Presentation, and Networking 4-7 pm, January 22, Roselle, New Jersey

by Eileen Flynn // Student

About CarpetCycle: An estimated 3.5 billion pounds of post-consumer carpet gets landfilled in the United States annually. Since their inception, in 1999, CarpetCycle has been providing services to saf

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Recycling,Insulation,CarpetCycle

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 01/04/2019 | Last updated: 01/06/2019

Green Power: Conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy, Dec 4-5, Chennai, India

by Aditya

GREEN POWER 2018

Globally, Renewable Energy is making rapid strides. Matching this trend, India is also witnessing an exponential growth in renewable energy and is expected to meet the GoI target o

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, Jan 3-5, 2019, Honolulu, USA

by Aditya

"Independence & Interdependence"

The technological and logistical advances of globalisation have enabled us to become independent and empowered as never before, but at the same time t

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

North American Passive House Network, Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Nov 12th, New York

by Yishan

Join North American Passive House Network for an 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.

This course is for all building professionals: arch

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Resilience Workshop Series - Resilience in the Workplace: A Metro Case Study, Dec 11, LA

by Yishan

Resilience in the Workplace 

Workshop Series: A Metro Case Study

 

Building resilience requires a new approach to understanding the interactions of physical, social, and econom

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1223 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Forever Green, 2018 - USGBC Central Pennsylvania, November 1, Harrisburg, PA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Every year, the USGBC Central Pennsylvania gathers together at the Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in the region that advance sustainable buildings.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 10/14/2018 | Last updated: 10/15/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Survey: Help Inform the Global Construction Community On the Current Green Building Market

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The World Green Building Council is launching a new World Green Building Trends survey in partnership with Dodge Data & Analytics. A follow up to the 2013 World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Repor…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: Green Building,Survey,World Green Building Council,Building,Construction

0 replies | 1804 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

New York Energy Week 2015 Bi-Monthly Meetups (Year Round Events)

by Chelsea W. // Student

Come to one of New York Energy Week's bi-monthly meet ups! This group on MeetUp.com sponsors year-round activities supporting the New York Energy Week vision to breakdown silos that historically fragm…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,New York,NY Events

0 replies | 1490 views | Posted on: 04/22/2015 | Last updated: 04/22/2015

USGBCMA Workshop, 3/20 9am-5pm: Prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA Chapter will host a day long LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation class on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA The class includes: 8 hours of…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,LEED

0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 03/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/12/2015

 

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