Other Green Building Discussions

USGBC Florida Presents: Leadership in Resilience -- Buildings, People, Policies & Plans, January 28, 12 pm EST

Policy,Florida,Leadership,Resilience

by samanthaklein Intern

Investors, clients, and local governments are driving demand for resilient buildings and communities, as the global building sector balances long-term investments amidst ever-changing climate risks. Local resilience leaders from across the … more...

  Filed under: Resilience

Free CE Webinar: Beneficial Electrification for Healthier Communities, January 26, 12 pm EST

Energy Efficiency,Community Events,Electrification,building performance

by samanthaklein Intern

Most underserved and overburdened communities in the US burn costly, health-damaging and climate disrupting fossil fuels in their homes. These communities are overburdened by such pollution, energy costs, and poor housing quality on top of … more...

  Filed under: Energy

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and the financial sector is a lengthy and un… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Building Education Series 2022 - Accelerating Decarbonization, January 20, 8-10 AM

Climate Change,Environment,Sustainability,Carbon,Decarbonization

by Richard Minasian Student

What can large corporations and industry do to accelerate decarbonization? We will get owners' perspectives on green building, sustainability and reaching net zero energy use. We'll learn how and why they created their strategy and … more...

  Filed under: Environment

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

by Richard Minasian Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join in person or online for a series of prese… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Green Building Program Information Session, by YMCA-YWCA Employment Access Centres, Ottowa, December 29, 10 am - 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Are you looking for a green buolding job? Learn about the changing construction industry and the focus on sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and how this new YMCA-YWCA program can help you launch your career in the evolving green bu… more...

  Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Free Webinar: Comparing the Residential Green Building Certification Programs, December 15, 12 - 2 pm, EST

Green Building Certifications

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

What is the difference between the main programs and which should you use? Residential Green Building Certifications are great tools you can use to make sure your next project meets the 5 pillars of green building: Energy | Health | M… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Webinar: 21st Century Schools: Cleaner and Greener Part III, New Buildings Institute, January 12, 9-10:30am Pacific

Green Schools,Net zero

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment. This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff, stakeholders, and design professionals… more...

  Filed under: Green Schools

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2022, Online, January 12, 1-2 pm EST

Real Estate,Sustainability,Sustainable Development,building performance

by Richard Minasian Student

In late 2021, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of the Sustainable Development Council (Americas), the Sustainability Council (Europe), and the Resilient Cities Council (Asia Pacific) to inform an &quo… more...

  Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, January 12, Online, 3:30-5 PM EST

Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Development,DSM,Economic development

by Richard Minasian Student

Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, including a review of past and proposed DSM programs, discussion of program economics, an evaluation of current low-income DSM programs and benchmarking analysis of Georgia Power’s energy effici… more...

  Filed under: Energy