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CTGBC & CT Sustainable Business Council: Earthlight Net Zero Headquarters Tour, November 3, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,Heat Pumps,Net zero,Battery Storage,Living Walls

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/29/2022

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Urban Green Council, Online June 20

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficient buil

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

Free Webinar, Green Infrastructure: How can we build a sustainable future? 16 May, 2-3:30pm BST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Due to our growing population and increased urbanization, it is estimated that globally we build the equivalent of a city the size of Paris every single week!

At present, the building and construct

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

WasteBuild Zero 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 11 -12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WasteBuild Zero is a 2-day event that unites the built environment to showcase the latest materials, techniques, solutions and innovators that are helping to deliver low carbon and circular constructi

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 04/14/2023 | Last updated: 04/14/2023

Virtual ESG Event: Building an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework, April 18, 1-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Sustainability has become a household word and used very freely in today’s business world. What does it mean for your company? Do you have Environmental, social, governance (ESG) policies that h

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 03/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/25/2023

Spring'23: Light & Equity: A New Haven Walking Tour Presented by CTGBC, April 7, 4:30- 6 pm, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

The evening stroll around downtown New Haven to see a wide range of outdoor lighting and become knowledgeable observers of lighting quality and equity.

Thoughtfully designed and regularly maintaine

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

Free PG&E Online Course: RCx101: Identifying and Assessing Common Retro-Cx Opportunities, March 7, 8:30am-4:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this class they will focus on practical tools and techniques that can be used to identify and assess retrocommissioning opportunities in existing buildings. These techniques can also be applied to

California Green Building

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/24/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, March 15, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Free Webinar: More Than a Blower Door: Top Lessons Learned from Phius Raters and Verifiers, February 15, 5-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you wrapping up Pre-Cert and want a better idea of what’s next? Curious on what’s really in store with Phius projects? Prepare Thyself!

Presenters from Eco Achievers will 

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 01/19/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

ESG Innovators in Real Estate, A Free Online ULI (Urban Land Institute) Event, February 2, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What innovative technologies and services are driving sustainability in the real estate sector? The industry is in a state of continuous innovation to evolve with the growing standards of building per

Keywords: investments,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,High Performance Building,Innovation,Technology,ESG

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar, Tapping Into the Power of Utility-Scale Solar: State and Local Perspectives, January 31, 11 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

In this webinar, you will learn about the strategic partnerships used by state and local governments to meet ambitious climate and energy goals through utility-scale solar investments.

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.

Zero Waste Business is the focus on We

Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Waste USA

0 replies | 2221 views | Posted on: 11/03/2022 | Last updated: 11/03/2022

London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Programs include: 

Putting Passivhaus into Practice

Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change

The UK’s Retrofit Revolution

My New Apartment Feels Like

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,networking,London

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

Carbon Neutral by 2050?

by Steven_Spicer

"Somerville to partner with emerging green-tech companies in effort to become carbon neutral by 2050" http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2014/10/somerville-to-partner-with-emerging-gr…

Filed under: Environment News

Related to: Environmental Activism,Environment News,Climate Change,Green Campus Initiatives,Other Consulting

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/27/2014

USGBC MA Annual General Meeting, January 23, 5:30pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA to celebrate the community’s success and look forward to our future goals. This past year we have accomplished a lot together, including launching our Green Building

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 01/11/2019 | Last updated: 01/11/2019

2019 Renewable Energy Policy Forum, March 20, 2019, Washington D.C

by Yishan

For Renewable Power Players

Entering its 16th year, ACORE's Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the only pan-renewables summit that addresses the full range of state and national policy

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021

by Yishan

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the s

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 4638 views | Posted on: 11/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA

by Yishan

Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 510 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1714 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

Webinar: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a prote

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

2018 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference - Environmental Justice: An Iowa Value, September 27, Des Moines, Iowa

by Aditya

Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Policy,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19

by YijunW

Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

(Worcester) Webinar Onsite - GBRI's 10 Things to Know about LEED v4, 1/21 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

[Worcester] Webinar - GBRI’s Ten Things You Need to Know about LEED v4 This one hour course will look at the top ten changes and additions with the latest version of the LEED rating system. We wi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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