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Climate Change, Part 1: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Climate change is happening, despite the differing opinions and facts surrounding it. It’s become quite the divisive topic, eliciting passionate debates. It’s easy to understand why those

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Manufacturing,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 3719 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance Meeting, December 7, 3pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

It's venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
 

This reoccurring monthly gat


Filed under: Events

Keywords: Decarbonization,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/07/2022

NH Home Builders Education Series, Home Performance with Energy Star, November 9, 4-7 pm, Plymouth NH

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this class, participants will learn about current (and possibly future) expectations in home energy efficiencies. This seminar will cover the newest techniques and technologies to make home more ef

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,Technology

0 replies | 528 views | Posted on: 10/19/2022 | Last updated: 10/20/2022

Cutting Chicago’s Carbon Emissions Through Deep Home Retrofits, A Free Online Event, October 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In response to climate change and local government strategies to reduce carbon emissions, Elevate, partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the City of C

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 10/03/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
  • Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
  • Learn more about the latest and

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Products,Net Zero Water Management,Building Technology,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/07/2022

Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 279 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

FREE WEBINAR Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2019 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Erie Emerging 2030 District: Energy Efficiency Workshop, Dec 20, Erie, PA

by Aditya

This is the third in a series of bi-monthly workshops offered by the Erie Emerging 2030 District to help educate downtown organizations and businesses about energy efficiency opportunities.

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health, USGBC New York Upstate, December 11, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Join WCNY + Premier Events + U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate for our inaugural event Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health

Self-care, wellness, and health are paramount for any woman.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/17/2018

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, November 16, 2018 9am-5pm, Brooklyn, NY

by Yishan

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: RESIDENTIAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares ar



Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/09/2018

Healthy Materials Summit - Boston/Cambridge 11/14

by admin

Healthy Materials Summit November 14 - 7:30 am - 12 noon 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA The goal of this summit is to inspire and empower institutional and commercial leaders, designers and bui…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA

by Aditya

Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Rating Systems,Fitwel

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/24/2018

HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI

by AbbieKnight

Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building,Social Networking

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/16/2018

NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut

by Aditya

NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, sha…

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Communities,Recycling,Local Environmental Action,Waste Management,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 08/21/2018 | Last updated: 08/21/2018

Community Solar - A Potential Sustainability Solution for Greener Urban Settlements

by Krishna Vansadia

What is community solar? Community solar can refer to both ‘community-owned’ projects as well as third party-owned plants whose electricity is shared by a community. The primary purpose of

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Community Solar

0 replies | 9147 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave

by YijunW

Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager (Seattle)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THE BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager The Bullitt Foundation seeks a talented, high-energy new staff member to join its Seattle-based team. Operating from the Bullitt Center, the new …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Jobs,Program Manager,Seattle

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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