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NZ20, Net Zero Building Conference & Expo, September 15 - 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we focus on solving the climate crisis, our human family is focused on equality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Equality is a basic human right — to be free from fear, to be safe. To be

Keywords: Netzero,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Free Webinar: Building Electrification Fundamentals - Financial Costs and Benefits of the BE/FS Transition, December 12, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv

California Green Building

0 replies | 179 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

Free Two-Part Webinar: Transportation Electrification and its Impacts on the Built Environment, November 18 & 20, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course describes how the push to electrify transportation can impact the grid. Participants will explore the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on building operations and the potential cascade eff

California Green Building

0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Online Training: Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Fundamentals and System Types, October 30, 9:30-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrifi

California Green Building

0 replies | 510 views | Posted on: 10/09/2024 | Last updated: 10/09/2024

Free Webinar: Evolving Financing Structures in the Energy Transition, October 17, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning more about financing and investments related to the clean energy transition?

This webinar features a panel of leaders working on financing clean energy. Hear about th

0 replies | 521 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Free Online Training: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, September 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this training, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful ele

California Green Building

0 replies | 438 views | Posted on: 08/26/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Free Webinar, "Should You Bamboo?" August 13, 10-11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners (and people in other places, too perhaps?). And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 299 views | Posted on: 08/06/2024 | Last updated: 08/06/2024

Greenbuild 2024, November 12 - 15, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 07/16/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Indoor Air 2024, July 7-11, 2024, Honolulu, Hawaii and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The world has seen unprecedented interest in improving indoor air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased wildfires, and other events. The importance of our indoor environment on human health

0 replies | 522 views | Posted on: 06/12/2024 | Last updated: 06/12/2024

Air Sealing to Achieve Zero Net Energy - New Techniques and Applications, November 21, 12pm - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

One of the key components to achieving a Zero Net Energy building is the tightness of its envelope to air infiltration.

Learning objectives include:

  • Summarize where and how buildings leak air

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Building Codes,Conservation,air sealing,Net Energy,Zero Net Energy Building,Blower Doors,Foam Sealants,Whole house fans

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Webinar: Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure, October 21, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

The Community Resilience Planning Guide not only provides direction on how to plan for and implement measures to improve community resilience, it also introduces science-based tools to measure resilie

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Community Resilience Planning,Buildings and Infrastructures,Alternative Strategies,Resilience Tool Kit,Climate Resilience

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - BIT Building Case Studies, October 7, 8-10am CDT

by SarahA

Instead of multiple presentations this month, USGBC - Missouri Gateway Chapter is excited to welcome Jenny Carney as our speaker to discuss the BIT Building System. BIT is a building perform

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certifications,USGBC Missouri,USGBC Missouri Gateway,BIT,Building Systems

0 replies | 525 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows

Keywords: Energy Star,Windows,Marvin Windows

0 replies | 9512 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

A film worth watching: How to keep cool without costing the Earth?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

About 6% of the electricity generated in America is used to power air-conditioning systems that cool homes and offices. As countries such as Brazil, China and India grow richer, they will surely do li…

Filed under: Other Products

Keywords: Carbon Reduction,Materials Science,Cooling Technique

0 replies | 2080 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Webinar: USGBC Missouri Gateway Presents: Energy Efficiency Measures with Resiliency Benefits, August 11, 5:30-7pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED Fellow Jenny Carney will introduce tools and case studies for getting more than energy savings from efficiency projects. Key indicators and strategies for resiliency to the physical, reputation,

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilience,USGBC Missouri

0 replies | 942 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 07/20/2020

Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Carbon Accounting, July 27, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon,Green Building Finance,Boston Society of Architects - BSA,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) - Board of Directors Position Available

by AbbieKnight

Each year, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Membership elects individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. This year, they are adding an open application period to the pr

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,Board of Directors

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated mo

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Education ,Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Indoor Air Quality,Humidity,Moisture Control

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Passive House Massachusetts: LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards, May 9, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards PH Mass May 9, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Nick Falkoff, Principal of Auburndale Builders Inc This presentation will look at requirements and threshold…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

Event: Grey to Green Conference, 5/8 - 5/10, Toronto, Canada

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Make Better Infrastructure Decisions Senior levels of government continue to overlook the many benefits of investing in living green infrastructure such as urban forests, green roofs, and walls whe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 637 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job opportunities with PHIUS, Chicago, Illinois

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

It’s an exciting time at PHIUS! We’re seeing a rapid uptake of the PHIUS+ 2015 Passive Building standard, and growing participation in our professional and product certification programs as well. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: PHIUS,Internship Opportunity,Chicago, IL,WUFI

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

NECEC 2017 Navigate Connector & Partner Summit (4/3 @ 8:30-5:30pm @ 5 Times Sq., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Connectors and Partners of the Northeast Clean Energy Council's (NECEC) Cleantech Navigate Northeast program will convene in New York City on April 3 for the Navigate Connector & Partner Summit, their…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Battery Breakthrough by CUNY Energy Institute: Low Cost, Long Life, Non-Toxic & Safe

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A low-cost, nonflammable battery with a high energy density and the capability of thousands of more recycling cycles than any comparable battery to come out of a laboratory has been developed by resea…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Wind,Battery Storage

0 replies | 2803 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House, Friday June 9, Boston

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 9 Boston, Massachusetts CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificat…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour,Passive House,PHIUS

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop, Tuesday, February 28, Greenfield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop Presented by tje Center for EcoTechnology Tuesday, February 28 6 - 7 pm Greenfield Public Library 402 Main Street - Greenfield CET's ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Weatherization

0 replies | 543 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

 

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