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2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22

by AbbieKnight

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,Energy Solutions,Energy Technology

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: All About Ducted Mini-Splits, September 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will overview ducted mini-splits. Indeed the term mini-splits doesn't necessarily mean the indoor unit is ductless. It will cover the different types of ducted mini-splits, low and med

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 257 views | Posted on: 09/12/2024 | Last updated: 09/12/2024

Free Webinar: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - How to Prepare your Commercial HVAC for Pandemics/Wildfires, September 10, 8:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This class covers how to prepare and/or adjusts your Commercial HVAC Systems to address pandemic and wildfire hazards. The class includes the latest guidance from professional organizations and govern

California Green Building

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Free Webinar Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With Tight Air Sealing, August 27, 2 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that

0 replies | 455 views | Posted on: 08/01/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

Free Webinar: Duct Sealing from the Inside with an Automated Technology, July 31, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sealing the leaks in HVAC ductwork results in more energy efficient, comfortable, and healthier homes – for both existing, occupied and new construction houses. Yet manual air sealing is difficu

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 378 views | Posted on: 07/12/2024 | Last updated: 07/12/2024

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Focus on Metrics: Tools for Catalyzing Decarbonization & Resilience in the Buildings Sector, June 20, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Greenbuild for an enlightening webinar that delves into the urgent need for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the buildings sector. This webinar will showcase practical tools for d

0 replies | 517 views | Posted on: 06/10/2024 | Last updated: 06/10/2024

Free Webinar: Ventilation and HRV - Part 4 in a 5-Part All-Electric in Design and Construction Series, August 29, 9:30-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric in Design & Construction Series

Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci

California Green Building

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024 | Last updated: 05/29/2024

Weatherization Training for Homeowners, June 10-11, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow

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

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 05/11/2024 | Last updated: 05/13/2024

Free Webinar: Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) and Variable Speed Fans, Non Residential, May 16, 8:30am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In order to better control commercial buildings during occupied periods and comply with new Title 24 code requirements, this class will provide contractors with a full understanding of demand control

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 571 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Free Webinar: Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction, April 25, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &

California Green Building

0 replies | 527 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 04/08/2024

Free CE Webinar: Climate Adaptation Tech in a Tube: Enabling Wind/Seismic Resistant Homes, April 17, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

During this course, we will discuss novel technology behind adhesives and sealants used in light-frame wood construction that add to passive house planning and resiliency against violent wind weather

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 640 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

NECEC/AEG Northeast Regional Alignment Summit On Transportation and Mobility, December 5, 12 - 5:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,Transportation Summit

0 replies | 942 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Bentley Ice Arena Tour, March 6, 5:30-7:3- pm, Waltham, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Bentley Arena, a LEED Platinum ice arena.

Unveiled in 2017, the multi-purpose Bentley Arena was built to serve as the new home to the university’s NCAA Division I

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Ice arena,Green Building Sports Venues

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/26/2019

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Audits

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3503 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX

by Yishan

The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA

by Yishan

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

National City Chamber of Commerce: Green Business Education Series, Nov 21, National City, CA

by Yishan

See link for more information http://www.usgbc-sd.org/event-3018756

 

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 649 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City

by Yishan

From the Host:

"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 603 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries. 

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…

Filed under: Cleantech

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Case Study,Technology,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 09/20/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?

by Aditya

The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Payback Period,Rating Systems,Cost

0 replies | 2944 views | Posted on: 08/30/2018 | Last updated: 09/25/2018

LNG Contracts may Help Prevent future New England Fuel Price Spikes - What's the Environmental Impact?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Natural Gas,LNG,New England

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon: Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon! FRIDAY APRIL 10 to SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015 Sponsored by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center A two-day technology competition that brings together students…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,MCEC,Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,Cleanweb,Hackathon

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 03/30/2015 | Last updated: 03/30/2015

 

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