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Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Free Webinar: Integrating Climate Risk into Your ESG Program: How to Tackle Portfolio Assessment, Risk Mitigation and TCFD Reporting, June 20, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Climate change is not a new issue to commercial real estate, but it is one that can be very challenging to address. Failure to develop a comprehensive resilience program that is integrated into the ov

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Cleanpower 2023, Conference & Exhibition, May 22 - 25, New Orleans, Louisiana

by himj // Student Of Green Building

CLEAN POWER is an exhibition hub for the renewable energy industry and supply chain. CLEAN POWER features exhibitors and conference programming specifically for utility-scale solar and storage as

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

LEED for Cities and Communities Professional 2-Day Training + Exam, Online, April 27-28

by himj // Student Of Green Building

LEED for Cities and Communities rating system helps projects create and operationalize responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation, and many

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 04/05/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series, Spring 2023, Online, 4 Sessions Starting April 19, 5-7:30pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC is excited to offer this 4-session exam prep series designed to assist with your pursuit of a LEED Green Associate credential.

In this preparation you can meet with your colleagues from acros

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 03/17/2023 | Last updated: 03/17/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 4, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendo

California Green Building

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 03/01/2023 | Last updated: 03/02/2023

Leadership Lunch: Dr. Mark Berry and Jennifer Winn of Southern Company, March 14, 12-1 pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Southface Institute is a sustainable building nonprofit that strengthens equity and the environment by transforming residential and commercial structures at every stage of the building life cycle.

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 02/17/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Online Event with Passive House Massachusetts: New Building Codes & Passive House: What Municipalities Need to Know. Feb 7, 12pm-1:30pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Massachusetts has updated it's building codes with a strengthened Stretch Code that goes into effect in 2023 - and introduced a new Specialized Opt-In Code that communities can begin opting i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 01/14/2023 | Last updated: 01/14/2023

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

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 i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

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

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5157 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Free Webinar: Factoring in Electrification - Designs for a Renewable Energy Grid, December 8, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrification is the buzzword du jour for decarbonization, and it’s pushing policymakers to rethink how they structure everything, from local codes, to energy models, to how they incentive pro

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,High Performance Building,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2175 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3588 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1192 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is â…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1410 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

 

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