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Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 1967 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Free Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, November 8, 9-11 am, PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 10/15/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

Free Webinar: Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction, October 19, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 505 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Electrify Portland: Home Electrification Fair, October 7, 11am - 3pm PDT, Portland, Orgeon

by Hani // Social media manager

The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric.

0 replies | 487 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/13/2023

Reviewing the Benefits of ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation

by Rate It Green Team

 

In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. share why they think highly of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, also known as mineral wool in

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Fire Safety,Insulation,Soundproofing,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation,Thermal control layers,Air infiltration,Pest control

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

USGBC Florida Presents: JEA Headquarters LEED Tour, August 18, 8 - 10am EDT, 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 | 550 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Webinar: Greywater Reuse: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, August 24, 2 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

With water scarcity concerns rising, we must look at what can be done at saving potable water use. By treating and reusing lightly contaminated greywater at both the residential and commercial level,

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Water Supply, Sustainable Infrastructure,greywater

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/16/2023

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Virtual Training with Urban Green Council, August 1-3

by himj // Student Of Green Building

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 06/24/2023 | Last updated: 06/26/2023

Innovation in Energy Efficiency: Emerging Technologies, Free Webinar, June 22, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Emerging technologies offer new solutions to old problems. To foster better coordination across organizations supporting the research, development, demonstration, investment, and deployment of emergin

0 replies | 380 views | Posted on: 06/09/2023 | Last updated: 06/09/2023

2021 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Virtual Event, Oct. 19-21 and 26-27

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy efficiency’s role in a transforming utility industry has never been more essential. More and more utilities have set ambitious corporate carbon reduction goals. Policymakers are expanding

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Utilities,Electricity,Policymaker

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Path To Net Zero for Commercial Buildings Conference - Hosted by ENERGIZE Connecticut, October 27

by Oyin

Help Connecticut build the next generation of Net Zero buildings. In this educational session you will learn about Certification Programs, Energy Modeling, and Utility Programs through the use of Net…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Online: EcoMapLA Relaunch, Wednesday, June 23, 5-6 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

EcoMapLA is back! EcoMapLA was created to be the go-to resource for all things sustainable in the greater Los Angeles region, with drop-down menus to filter the map for LA’s green buildings, gre

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,EcoMap,LA

0 replies | 702 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/13/2021

Webinar: Regenerative Design: The Intersection of Resilience and Sustainability, June 8, 5:30- 7:30pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

As the building community tries to reconcile the progress made in creating sustainable design with the goal of "resilience", there is a danger that strategies developed for resilience may

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Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Missouri Gateway,@usgbcmogateway

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 05/24/2021 | Last updated: 05/24/2021

21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, hosted by the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory, Online, May 4-5 & 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Theme: “Ideas. Innovation. Impact.”

Now more than ever we need to bring great minds and organizations together to solve complex systemic energy-related issues.  There is

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Decarbonization,Equity,Energy Justice,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Event: Move Some Earth Day, May 8, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This all-day event will work to transform our demonstration site at the ReNew the Earth Institute in scenic Custer, WI. Typical volunteer tasks include landscaping, clearing brush, painting picni

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Wisconsin Event,Volunteer,Landscape,Outdoors

0 replies | 1531 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component), Jan 22 - Feb 16, Springfield, MA

by Oyin

The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a classroom t…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2280 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North America, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

After a successful start in 2017, with 40 exhibitors and partners, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be co-located with Solar Power International and Energy Storage International 2018 in Anahei…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Together in Climate Action: Northeastern North America Policy Summit, December 7th & 8th, Cambridge

by Oyin

The summit will bring together policymakers, researchers, and business and civic leaders from the New England states, Atlantic Canadian provinces, New York, and Québec. Michael R. Bloomberg, the foun…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

 

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