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(Postponed) NEWIEE's 10th Annual Awards Gala, April 30th, 6 - 9 pm, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

"All of us at NEWIEE were very much looking forward to our 10th Annual Awards Gala that was planned for April 30th, and we regret that the current circumstances in which we find ourselves ma

Filed under: Fundraising

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Conference & Expo: RE+ Las Vegas: Renewing What's Possible, September 11-14, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Hani // Social media manager

Developed by the nation’s leading solar energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial

California Green Building

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free webinar, Home Performance for Homeowners Considering Solar, August 22, 4-6pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

It’s no secret, solar is the future. In partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), this webinar will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Free Webinar: Update On The Federal Incentives For Electric Cars, July 26, 7-9pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free CE Webinar, Energy Star + HVAC Grading, July 12, 12-1pm EST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

You should attend this webinar if you belong to either of these categories: Raters, HVAC, Designers, and home builders. You can gain a basic understanding of ANSI / RESNET / ACCA / ICC 310 -

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 06/08/2023 | Last updated: 06/08/2023

Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Presented by the Toronto Society of Architects, June 13, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The average North American spends over 90% of their time indoors, making the quality of our indoor environments fundamental to promoting health and wellbeing. How much is really known about the air we

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 05/25/2023 | Last updated: 05/25/2023

Free Webinar: Great Data, Great Decisions: From Energy to Carbon Ratings, and the IRA, May 24, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Let's talk about tools and processes to design, build and rate new homes, multifamily buildings, and gut renovations to meet, beat codes, achieve the Inflation Reduction Act 45L tax credits, and o

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 05/05/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Advanced Framing Techniques for Energy and Resource Efficiency, May 24, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Did you know advanced framing techniques reduce material usage and create additional spacing for insulation in a home's wall? Advanced framing walls use 2x6 inch vertical studs spaced 24 inches ap

California Green Building

0 replies | 1834 views | Posted on: 04/19/2023 | Last updated: 04/20/2023

Using EPA's National Stormwater Calculator, Free CE Webinar, April 26, 12pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

EPA’s National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) is a software application tool that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site using green infrastructure as

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 04/01/2023 | Last updated: 04/02/2023

Free USGBC LA Webinar: LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair, April 26, 2:30-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green job seekers: Attend the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA. 

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with

California Green Building

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials: April 10, 12 noon

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 04/05/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Webinar - LEED Zero Energy & LEED Zero Carbon Workshop, Presented by Illinois Green Alliance, April 20, 1-4 pm

by mkilmartin // Intern

How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts of climate change?

This new workshop shows you how LEED Zero supports the goals of LEED an

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 2581 views | Posted on: 03/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

(New Dates!) 2020 NY GEO: Electrify! With Heat Pumps, September 9 & 10, Albany, NY

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

Whether you’re interested in heat pumps for your home, your business or as a career, this is the place for you! NY-GEO has been named to the City & State's Energy & Environment Power

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Geothermal Energy ,Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Upstate New York,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 03/08/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

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 | 1626 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

Connecticut Passive House Green Building Tour, February 5, East Haven, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

WinnDevelopment is in the process of redeveloping the long vacant East Haven High School building into 70 new mixed income, elderly apartments. Originally constructed in 1936, The Tyler, financed in l

Filed under: Green Facilities

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2020

RIEEA Annual Summit 2020: Effective Practices for Climate Change Communication and Education, February 8, Providence, RI

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

The RIEEA Summit includes breakfast, breakout sessions led by a variety of respected leaders, RIEEA’s Annual business meeting, a raffle to support professional development scholarships, and a ke

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,RIEEA,Communication

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

Turf Removal Class, February 22, Torrance, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

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

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Gardening,Training Green Building,California Events,Green Landscaping

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 12/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

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 | 1017 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 | 1432 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online), November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Key to Buildings in a Circular Economy - Open Mic Session (Online) November 11, 9-10 am EST (14-15 GMT, London) Green buildings, despite their more environmentally friendly design, will suffer…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Circular Economy,Cradle to Cradle

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 10/27/2016 | Last updated: 10/27/2016

Help Build What’s Next - California - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 16, 1:30-4:30 pm, San Franciso

by JackSawyer // Student

Help Build What’s Next - California November 16, 1:30-4:30 google 345 Spear St San Francisco, CA 94105 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out this pr…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

Webinar: Biting the Hands that Feed Us: September 28, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biting the Hands that Feed Us September 28, 2016 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT Environmental regulations, for the most part, have lead to healthier lives and better environmental conditions. Food wa…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 09/02/2016 | Last updated: 09/02/2016

Clinton looks to California Regulators for Green Fuel Standards

by JackSawyer // Student

Hillary Clinton is looking to find new ways to revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a regulation that was created in 2005 to try and promote renewable energy fuels, in order to do this she has so…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,California,Hillary Clinton

0 replies | 2000 views | Posted on: 08/08/2016 | Last updated: 08/08/2016

July 28th: Green Your Workplace: Sustainable Practices For Businesses

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Are you a business owner looking to save money on utility and fuel bills? Or are you an employee of a local business or organization interested in working with your fellow employees to be more sustain…

Report Shows California's Push for Clean Energy is on the Right Path

by JackSawyer // Student

The California Green Innovation Index has come out with a report that supplies outstanding statistics to support California's progress on its renewable energy goals. The report examined California's e…

Filed under: Industry Research Organizations

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Wind energy,Solar Energy,California,report,biomass,state,data,statistics

0 replies | 3280 views | Posted on: 07/04/2016 | Last updated: 07/04/2016

 

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