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R.W. Kern Center, Green Building Tour, November 1 & 20, December 6 & 18

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how wastewater is filtered via the building’s indoor p

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1856 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions, December 15, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor u

California Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

How To Think About Building Codes: Building Code Integration, Online, November 30, 1- 2 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a

0 replies | 525 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023

2023 NYSEIA Solar Summit, November 9, Albany, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

New York is leading the clean energy transition with some of the most ambitious distributed solar and storage goals in the nation. Join NYSEIA at the Albany Capital Center for the 2023 NY Solar Summit

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 609 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professional

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience,Indoor Air Quality,built environment,wildfire

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023

2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.

 

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Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Florida,Georgia,Energy Transition

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/24/2023

Free Webinar: All-Electric Homes Case Study: Efficient, Electric, and Low-Cost, September 26, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this session, Steve will present a case-study of a high-performance all-electric home built with cost in mind. Learn about the electric components, including heat, hot water, and ventilation equipm

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Free Webinar, The ESG Imperative, Presented by Green Builder Media, September 13, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a business imperative to minimize risk, enhance long-term performance, and improve resiliency against market volatility and idiosyncratic events.

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 08/20/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2023

Free Webinar: Solving Performance Demands Using Wood Fiber Insulation, August 23, 12-1:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Wood fiber insulation is now being produced in America. Learn how wood fiber insulation can help provide high performance above grade insulation products to create wind-tight, vapor-open assemblies of

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/02/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Here Comes the Sun: Innovative Community Solar Systems, August 15, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Community solar makes the benefits of solar energy accessible and creates a renewable energy pathway for those unable to install traditional rooftop solar systems. By utilizing this strategy, communit

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 07/11/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

2019 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon December 12, 12-2 pm, Cranston, Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

REI Welcomes friends and supporters to the organization's Annual Holiday Luncheon with Donald Grebein, Honorable Mayor of Pawtucket and Grover Fugate of RI CRMC

The State of Rhode Island a

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 12/05/2019 | Last updated: 12/05/2019

California Friendly Landscape Class, December 14, Torrance, CA

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

Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Architects ,Landscape Services

California Green Building

Keywords: Landscape,Garden

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

WEBINAR, USGBC December LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: What's New? Updates from Greenbuild 2019, 12/19, 12 - 1pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

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

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,Webinar,USGBC

0 replies | 2422 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Jobs, Justice & Climate Rally, 12/12 1-3 pm, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jobs, Justice & Climate Rally Saturday, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common 2015 is on track to be the hottest year on record, and unprecedented storms, floods and droughts a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cimate Change,Climate Rally

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Urban Green Holiday Member Reception, December 5, 6-8pm, New York City, NY

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green Council for a Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote o

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,New York City

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Tiny Footprint Expo Oct 11-13, San Luis Obispo, CA

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

SmartShare Housing Solutions partners with the City of San Luis Obispo and 33 other tiny house & sustainability organizations to bring you the Tiny Footprint Expo on October 11-13 2019 to help edu

Filed under: Tiny Houses

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Tiny Houses,California,Tiny Homes

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Is Solar Right For My Business? - Windfree Solar & Whiskey Acres, Saturday, September 28, 3:30pm, DeKalb, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how businesses all over Illinois are reducing, and virtually eliminating their electric bills, by installing solar panels. Learn how federal, state, and other incentives help recover a substanti

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 09/13/2019 | Last updated: 09/13/2019

Dallas BOC: Class 1001 (A) Energy Efficient Operations of a Building HVAC Systems, September 17, Irving, TX

by AbbieKnight

Building Operator Certification is a national workforce training and certification program offering facilities personnel the job skills and knowledge to improve the energy performance of their buildin

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/13/2019

Understanding Recycling Better, and the Recycle Smart MA Resource

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

It can certainly be confusing nowadays as to what you can or can't recycle. Recycle Smart MA is an initiatve of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and has put it's effort

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle

0 replies | 4647 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Are US National Parks "For Sale" - Should we Panic?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A recent Washington Post headline asked whether Yosemite might soon be sponsored by Starbucks.... is it time to panic? Maybe. As the National Park Service approaches its 100th anniversary, Jona…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Environment,National Parks,Environmental Policy

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

Building Blueprint: WELL Building Standard (Intro + Discussion), Tuesday June 28, Boston - 8:30-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Blueprint: WELL Building Standard (Intro + Discussion), Tuesday June 18, Boston, 8:30 - 10;30 am "Dali" Room - 50 Milk Street 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 The time has come to eleva…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Historic Mill Retrofit, Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Deep Energy Retrofit of Abbott Mill Friday May 20, 1 - 5 pm, Westford, MA The Abbot Mill complex consists of 13 former woolen mill buildings dating from the late 1800’s, now o…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Preparation April 11-April 12, 9 am-5 pm, Los Angeles

by alicia2390 // Admin

The LEED Green Associate exam prep course provides students with a general knowledge of green design, construction, and operations for commercial and residential buildings. The course prepares student…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 03/18/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

March 2 Sustainability Forum: MassCEC 2016 Program Update - Driving the State's Sustainable Energy Industry

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mar 2 Sustainability Forum/Luncheon Seminar MassCEC 2016 Program Update - Driving the State's Sustainable Energy Industry Wednesday, Mar 02 11:30 AM - 1 PM 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E B…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NY - Urban Green Presents: Case Study: A Skyscraper that Breathes - PNC Tower, February 10, 6 - 8 pm The Mohawk Group 71 West 23rd Street (18th Floor) New York, NY 10010 Speakers: D…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Green Council NY,CRE,Gensler,BuroHappold Engineering,Green Office Building

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

 

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