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Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Roundtable, July 15, 8-9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

We are the Boston regional hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum and a BSA Knowledge Group. Our hub is an active community of architects, engineers, contractors, policymakers, and people who are inv

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BSA,Carbon,Architects,Climate crisis

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 06/18/2021 | Last updated: 06/18/2021

Free PG&E Webinar: Green Building: Hype or Help?, May 4, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of

California Green Building

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Plaex Building Systems, Inc. - Modular, Durable Construction Blocks with over 90% Recycled Materials

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently spoke with Matt Durnnian of Plaex Building Systems, Inc at the International Building Show (IBS), and really we kept thinking,

Filed under: Structural Composites

Keywords: Building Materials,Construction blocks,Waste Stream,Recycled content

0 replies | 4009 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Regenerative Design: Project Positive, March 28, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

We have always looked to nature for design inspiration. Now we also designing with and for nature, leveraging design and technology in the service of nature. They are working to reduce our c

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Webinar: All about DOE Zero Energy Ready v2, March 29, 12–2pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the hers Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand DOE Zero E

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit, March 12-15, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

Infocast’s unified Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit in 2022 gathered an unprecedented number of leading industry players to network and get fully briefed on the renewables

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 02/07/2023 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: What the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Means for All-Electric Construction, January 26, 12pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

With cutting edge technologies like heat pumps, electric fireplaces, induction stoves and heat pump water heaters, the all-electric home is already the less expensive, decarbonized and more premium op

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Heat Pumps,Technology,Decarbonization,Electrification,inflation,Inflation Reduction Act

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Intermediate Lighting, Online Series - Mod 2: Sustainable Lighting, February 1, 5:30 pm - 8:30pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate-level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Electric,Architects,Title 24 Energy Code,BOC,Lighting Designer

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Free Webinar: Future proofing: How climate data and tech can reduce asset risk, January 13, 10 - 11 am ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Value-at-risk from extreme weather events is at an all-time global high, with loss estimates from climate change-driven natural disasters reaching a half trillion per year since 2020. To price an

0 replies | 1884 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/15/2022

Webinar: Getting to Carbon Neutrality: Reimagining Our Homes, November 4, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, the second in the Getting to Carbon Neutrality series, industry experts will describe the basics of zero carbon buildings and how to transform our homes and other buildings to meet th

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Carbon,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 1340 views | Posted on: 10/14/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

Free Webinar: Costing the Earth: Embodied Carbon and the Race to Net Zero, October 14, 3 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Within the built environment, attention has tended to focus heavily on operational carbon, with little heed given to the carbon expended through the rest of the life-cycle.

Yet, over the lifetime o

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,UK,Net zero,Embodied Carbon Network

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 09/24/2021 | Last updated: 09/24/2021

Virtual Event: The Green Summit, September 23-24, 9 am PST / 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Green Summit is a two day virtual event taking place from 9 am to 2 pm featuring presentations from the leaders in cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainability with keynote speaker Hap Klo

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Renewable Energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 09/02/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

A Call To Action: Changing The Face Of The Energy And Environment Workforce, Presented by NEWIEE, August 5 4-6pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The energy and environmental fields continue to lag in all forms of diversity, despite the region’s ambitious climate goals and influx of high-growth industries like energy efficiency

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

Network at the Solar Decathlon - VivaGreenHomes Hosts a Tech, Sustainability & Real Estate Mixer, Friday Oct 6, 3-6 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

VivaGreenHomes.com invites professionals from the 3 hottest industries, Tech + Sustainability + Real Estate, to network, promote and have fun! ViewHouse Ballpark Location. Close to Union Station R…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 601 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Housing California's Virtual (Un)Conference June 22-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join more than 1,500 affordable housing, homelessness, and multi-sector thought leaders, practitioners and advocates at California’s premier affordable housing and homelessness conference &mdash

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Housing

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 06/03/2021 | Last updated: 06/03/2021

Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New developments are taking into account not just where people want to live, but reimagining&nb

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Communities,Sustainable Housing,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/10/2021

A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System

by Rate It Green Team


Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the wo

Filed under: Landscaping and Land Management

Keywords: Electrification,Landscaping,Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawns,Electric Landscaping

0 replies | 7648 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Cultivate'18 An AmericanHort Experience, July 14 - 17, Columbus, Ohio

by Oyin

Cultivate is the industry's preeminent event for business, networking, professional development, trends, industry research, and business growth. It's where the entire green industry gathers for an eve…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Intersolar Exhibition & Conference India, Dec 5 – 7, Mumbai, India

by Oyin

Attend India's Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry Intersolar India is the country’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry. It takes place annually at …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Summer Opportunity: EDF Climate Corps Fellow, Environmental Defense Fund, Multiple locations incl. CA, FL, MA, NY, TX

by Oyin

EDF Climate Corps is currently looking to hire fellows to join them for a 10-12 week summer fellowship with an exclusive network of over a thousand EDF Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustai…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1308 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 11/01/2017

2018 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 20 - 22, Tarrytown, NY

by Oyin

How do you finance energy efficiency? The 2018 Finance Forum will explore innovative models and find out what works, and why. Our dynamic event will help attendees get started on financing project…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

USGBC Arizona Human Foosball Tournament, Nov 16, Tempe, AZ

by Oyin

USGBC Arizona is happy to announce the return of the annual Human Foosball Tournament! Immediately following USGBC Arizona's State Conference this November, teams of six will go head-to-head as the…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

RGBC Meeting with Rick Nortz from Mitsubishi by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 13, Boston

by Oyin

The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017, Nov 13 - 15, Plano

by Oyin

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017 is a premiere educational conference and business expo that provides our attendees the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation about cleaner air, a better…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training with GreenHomes Institute 11/2 3, Webinar (11am-3pm, 4-8pm each day)

by Oyin

The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for…

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

 

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