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Webinar: Conserving Energy through Building Enclosure Commissioning, December 10, 2 pm EST

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

What should a commissioning provider know to undertake Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) with the goal to conserve energy, specifically achieving target energy consumption levels for LEED v4 and

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Efficiency,LEED V4,Energy Conservation,Energy Management,Building Enclosure,commissioning

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus, February 25, 8-10 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Water Management,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,Deep Dive,Geothermal Energy

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

Online: 2021 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, Presented by Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, February 16 - 19

by SarahA

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's premier energy efficiency event.

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the annual Midwest Energy Solutions

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Policy,Building Technology,Conference

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/18/2021

Webinar: Water, Vapour, and Air Control for Large Passive House Projects, January 29, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Enclosure Control Layers: Water, Vapour, and Air Control for Large Passive House Projects!

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Passive House,Air Quality,Water,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 12/29/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Webinar: Available Programs & Incentives for Commercial Real Estate Facilities, January 14, 9:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Dallas 2030 District in collaboration with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and ONCOR for a session on available programs for building owners and managers. This webinar wil

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Homes,Texas Green Building,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/17/2020

Webinar: A Briefing on the Biden Climate Plan - Implications for Real Estate & Infrastructure, December 16, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

What will the Biden climate plan mean for real estate development, investment, and infrastructure? How will these regulations, tax incentives, federal procurement policies, and infrastructure investme

Filed under: Climate Change

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Real Estate,Sustainability,Climate Plan,Infrastructure,Decarbonization,sustainable economy

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

FREE Webinar: How to Cut your Heating Bill, Electric Bill & Carbon Footprint to Zero, by Someone Who Has Done It, 12/2, 3:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Cut your Heating Bill, Electric Bill & Carbon Footprint to Zero, by Someone Who Has Done It: David Green

About this Event: 

This webinar is free. It will help you to save&nb

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes,Net zero,Net Zero Energy,NZE,Zero Carbon Home

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 11/21/2020 | Last updated: 11/21/2020

Webinar: The New Normal: Delivering Healthy Air in Every Home We Build (Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: The New Normal: Delivering Healthy Air in Every Home We Build
Recorded: Tuesday, May 19 | 2:00 pm Central
Speaker: John Bloemer - Executive Advisor & Engineering Fellow at Apri

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire

0 replies | 2732 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, November 5, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,Facilities,maintenance

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 10/22/2020 | Last updated: 10/22/2020

Webinar: Building an Equitable Energy Future, October 21, 12-1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will address our Energy future from a critical lens. As we work towards a clean energy future, it’s up to us to actively ensure that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) a

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Social Equity,Equity

0 replies | 1986 views | Posted on: 10/07/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: ASHRAE Global HQ: Energy Modeling for Net Zero Pt. 2, October 1, 9am EST

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

For the second session of this two-part series, join Stanton Stafford, Managing Principal at Integral Group, and Shreshth Nagpal, Principal at Elementa Engineering, for a deep dive into the energy mod

FREE Webinar: Green affordable Home Fire & Earthquake Resistant, September 12, 2-3:30 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

You are invited to attend a FREE webinar for all Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors, Investors, Homeowners or people who want to build

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 08/28/2020 | Last updated: 08/28/2020

Webinar: Demystifying Energy Modeling for Architects & Building Designers, August 27, 1-2:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Architects and building designers will learn how timely design simulations can have a critical impact on building performance.

Energy efficiency in the building sector is the most cost-effective pa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Architects,Energy performance,Demystifying,Building Designers,Building Energy Performance Standards

0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

EBC Program - Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems: 3/28, 7:30am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

EBC Water Resources Program: Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems When: March 28, 7:30-11:30am Where: McLane Middleton 300 Tradecenter Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 Ch…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Business Council,Water Infrastructure Systems

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

2017 EP Career Fair, September 13 in New York City

by AbbieKnight

The 2017 EP Career Fair is a great opportunity to present your skills to New York City's green leaders in architecture, engineering, real estate and interior design. Presented by Urban Green Counci…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Careers

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Study Shows Just 100 Companies are source of more than 70% of global emissions

by AbbieKnight

According to a new report, just 100 companies have been the source of more than 70 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. The CDP Carbon Majors Report 2017 suggests there are 10…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5515 views | Posted on: 07/11/2017 | Last updated: 07/11/2017

WELL Building Standard – Accreditation Training July 13th 9:30am-4:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

IN-PERSON LOCATION: 14 Sylvan Way, Parsippany NJ OR VIA LIVE WEBINAR Description: Employees are the single largest expense for any company, far exceeding the cost of building and maintaining …

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

June 28 - San Diego Residential Green Building Committee meeting

by AbbieKnight

The Residential Committee works to advance sustainability in the residential marketplace through education, community partnerships, advocating policy, and developing resources. Key Initiatives: Annua…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

New guest blog posts - USGBC

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

In the past two weeks we've had guest writers post to the USGBC-LA blog. John Aidun talks about sustainable energy and computing and the USGBC-LA Board talks about the Paris Accord. I hope you'll che…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 06/10/2017 | Last updated: 06/10/2017

Free Webinar 5/31- "Regulatory Incentives and Disincentives for Utility Investments in Grid Modernization," 12:30 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A 21st Century Grid - How Do We Get There? "Regulatory Incentives and Disincentives for Utility Investments in Grid Modernization," Moving from a century-old electrical system infrastructure to o…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge, May 25, 8:30 -10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit this sess…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 05/17/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

USGBC MA Green Building Showcase 2017 - Thursday June 15, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA at the 2017 Green Building Showcase, the Chapter’s premier event to showcase and celebrate exceptional green buildings conceived, designed, built & operated by our community of practit…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 01/21/2018

A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits

by Connie NBI

Attendees will advance their knowledge of the design process, technology application and approaches used in the Proposition 39 ZNE Schools Pilot Program. The four-hour interactive workshop will highli…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 04/17/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Greenbuild 2017 - Boston Convention Center - November 8 - 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The green building community gathers to share ideals and mutual passion at Greenbuild, sparking a contagious buzz thr…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 5048 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 26, 8 am - 3:30 pm Brookfield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

 

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