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Team USGBC - 2019 Green Ride for Green Students, September 8, Saint Paul, MN

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Ride with Team USGBC in the Second Annual Green Ride for Green Students!

Join a leisurely bike tour of Saint Paul as Team USGBC raises funds to support future climate leaders. Last year was a

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Green Building Bike Tour,St. Paul

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/23/2019

Free Webinar: Conflicts and Solutions: Overcoming Offshore Wind Opposition, Online, January 18, 4-5pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Join LWV Massachusetts for the three-part webinar series What’s Up with Offshore Wind? Current Status – Future Plans – Getting It Done, as they take a deep dive into the Northea

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 498 views | Posted on: 01/05/2024 | Last updated: 01/05/2024

Free Webinar: The (Not So) Shocking Shift Towards Industrial Electrification, January 23, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Industrial Electrification is a key pillar of DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap and provides multiple benefits to manufacturers. Join this webinar to learn from industry leaders about succe

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Building Tour: 21 Acres Green, December 15, Woodinville, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Participants of this building tour will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologie

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Building,Renewable Energy,Economy,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 627 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

Online Course with Yestermorrow: Kitchen & Bath Design, November 30-December 21, 6:30-8:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most complicated rooms to design or redesign. Each student in this course will choose one of these rooms on which to focus and move through the entire design process, fr

0 replies | 599 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

USGBC Florida 2023 Awards Finalist: JEA Headquarters LEED Tour, November 10, 9 - 11am, Jacksonville, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

The JEA Headquarters project represents a great achievement in sustainability and resiliency for Duval County. Located in Jacksonville's Urban Core, the JEA Headquarters is a seven-story, Class A

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 394 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

Composting Toilets with Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 4 Online Sessions, November 27 - December 7, 6:30-8:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this two-week online workshop covering different types of composting toilets, you will learn about innovative alternatives to conventional wastewater management. Students will be able to ident

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/11/2023

2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Design,Construction,built environment,Decarbonization,CO2 Emissions

0 replies | 813 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar, Webinar: Reducing Your Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, September 21, 12:30-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 09/07/2023 | Last updated: 09/07/2023

SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop, September 14, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. SPEER discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as nat

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2023

5th Annual NY Energy Summit, October 16-18, Albany, NY

by AbbieKnight

Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Explain the Implementation of the Revolutionary CLCPA Clean Energy Goals.

The approval of New York State’s extraordinarily aggressive Climate Leadership and C

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Clean Energy Market,Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,CLCPA

0 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 09/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/24/2019

Solar in the Sunshine State: The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, September 24, Venice, FL

by AbbieKnight

For understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return o

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Building Policies,green technology

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop, September 13, 9:00am-4:00pm, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Urban Green Council is partnering with GreenStep Education to bring you a LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop designed to prepare you to pass the test with confidence&nd

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

Here's How NY Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Revolution

by Chelsea W. // Student

An article by The Washington Post takes a closer look into what NY's plans are for becoming one of the leading states in what many call the "Renewable Energy Revolution". The solution: local micro pow…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

USGBC NJ Annual Summer Social & Member Reception August 14, 5:30pm, Point Pleasant Beach

by MVillere

Join US Green Building Council New Jersey’s (USGBC NJ) for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Non-members welcome.

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC NJ,WELL

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 07/10/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

Gaining Momentum on Efficiency: Next Steps in the 2021 IECC Update, FREE Webinar, June 25, 10 am PDT / 1 PM EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us on June 25 to hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This 90-minute session will feature ex

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Codes,IECC,Energy Code Update

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, June 27, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 1690 views | Posted on: 06/10/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Construction Waste & Materials, June 19, Los Angeles, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This is the first event in a new quarterly thought leadership series from USGBC-LA where we will highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Construction Waste

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Altair EcoVillage - February Discussion Group & Potluck, 2/14, Intro Session at 3:30 pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:30pm 6:00pm "Altair is hosting regular informational sessions so folks can drop in, ask our members questions, and learn more about our EcoVillage plans. We have an ag…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Passive House: Zero to Sixty, January 12, 6:30-8pm @ BSA - Passive House Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts January 12, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Boston Society of Architects/AIA BSA Foundation 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston This meeting is free and open to all …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 01/11/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

COP21 Hosts a First "Buildings Day," Recognizing the Role of the Built Environment in Climate Change

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COP21 BUILDINGS DAY 3 December 2015 It makes a great deal of sense to recognize the role and opportunities present in the built environment for taking climate change action. Globally, buildings p…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 12/01/2015 | Last updated: 12/01/2015

LG Electronics honored by USGBC New Jersey for best practices in Green Building and Sustainability

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

LG Electronics' new LEED Platinum Building Project in Englewood Cliffs has earned the company an award from USGBC New Jersey. The USGBC New Jersey further applauded LG Electronics for being a good cor…

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1090 views | Posted on: 11/03/2015 | Last updated: 11/03/2015

Summer Star Trailhead House and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters, USGBC MA's 2015 Green Building Award Winners

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congratulations to The Green Engineer for the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Trailhead House and to Architerra and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Westborough MA, …

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 697 views | Posted on: 10/11/2015 | Last updated: 10/11/2015

Community Solar NY Solarize Round II - Emphasize Accessbility for Low and Moderate Income Consumers. Learn more at a Sept 22 Webinar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA Opens Second Round of Solarize Campaigns to Make Solar More Accessible to Residents and Businesses under REV The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 09/17/2015 | Last updated: 09/17/2015

Colorado Green Building Guild - Tiny Houses, September 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild September Brown Bag Series: Tiny Houses September 8, 12-1:30 pm This lecture will be targeted towards professionals in the green building industry and to homeowners…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1424 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

 

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