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WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.

Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Whole Building Labeling/Transparency,Standards

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 1878 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year. 

Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb

0 replies | 432 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 551 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 516 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 530 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per housing unit, July 24, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amoun

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 362 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/01/2024

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

FREE Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Lessons for the Future of Public Health, World GBC & UL, May 7, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Co-hosted by UL, an expert conversation about indoor environmental quality in our homes and buildings.

This webinar is a part of "Air Quality in the Built Environment"- a Live Webinar Ser

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Best Practices in Remote Building Management, Hosted by USGBC National Capital Region, April 29, 1-2:30 EDT pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NCR: Best Practices in Remote Building Management: Operating Buildings from Your Bedroom

With many commercial buildings emptied of tenants and running on skeleton crews, managing buildings re

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Remote Building Management

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Free Webinar: Confronting COVID-19: Healthy Buildings; Optimizing Mental Health (Note: Registration Required), 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

In this webinar, hear from e

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium - Green Night, July 13, 2016- Village Hill Cohousing

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium - Green Night, July 13, 2016 Village Hill Cohousing Networking starts: 5:30 pm Presentation starts: 6 pm Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street North…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 07/13/2016

Webinar: A Call to Action for Zero Embodied Carbon, April 2, 10 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emis

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3107 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/06/2020

Talking Trash to Save Money: A Guide on Planning Efficient Waste Streams, Boston, MA, March 3rd

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

When architects fail to plan for several waste streams, that building manager can expect to pay up to three times as much in sorting, disposal, and hauling fees, as well as workers’ compensation

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Chicago's Willis Tower Goes LEED Platinum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago’s Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is now the largest US building to achieve the USGBC’s LEED Platinum rating.  At 1451 feet tall, the building was the world&r

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Platinum,Willis Tower

0 replies | 2622 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Green Jobs,NEWHAB

0 replies | 1611 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

USGBC MA Advocacy Roundtable - Mon, December 5, 5:30 – 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Advocacy Roundtable Free/All are Welcome Mon, December 5 5:30 – 7 pm EST 50 Milk Street 17th Floor " Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy dr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Initiative

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event: Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries - 5-7:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event 'Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries' 5-7:30 pm The University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02108 Please join Construct…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED V4,CSI Boston

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Industrial and Commercial Flooring - A Technology Conference (9/27-28/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, please contact Vedha Murali (Deputy Director- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai Tel: +91 44 42444555 Email: vedha.murali…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

Caring for Your Woods, Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm, Portsmouth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eastern RI Conservation District Caring for Your Woods Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 A workshop on small scale forestry concepts…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

August 4th: Final Presentations for the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams Program

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

You are cordially invited to attend the final presentations for the PSEG ISS Green Teams Summer Program in the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences at Montclair State University. As this summ…

California Sets New Solar Production Record

by JackSawyer // Student

California continues to make tremendous progress towards harnessing 50% of it's energy from renewable sources by 2030, and news coming out this week reinforces that, as the state has managed to set a …

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,California,Utilities,Goal,Mandates,Record

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 07/16/2016 | Last updated: 07/16/2016

 

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