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Webinar: EPD for Manufacturers and Suppliers, September 24 (Note New Date!), 1-2:30 pm GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) on Thursday 10th September, 13:00-14:30 for a webinar on Environmenta

Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

Keywords: EPDs,Environmental Product Declarations

0 replies | 1737 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/13/2020

Oak Park Green Home Tour: Phius Zero Historic Renovation, August 10, 4:30-6:30 pm, Oak Park, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

Please join Phius Alliance Chicago and Illinois Green Alliance for an mid-construction tour of Oak Park's first Phius Retrofit residence. This historic home is being thoroughly refashioned for a y

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 07/26/2023 | Last updated: 07/29/2023

Better Buildings Webinar: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Heat Pumps, August 8, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Heat pumps can be used as a decarbonization strategy in many building sizes and types to provide heating, cooling, and domestic hot water without fossil fuels, but implementation remains a challenge f

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Fossil Fuels,Heat Pumps,Decarbonization

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

Webinar: It Takes a Village: Building a Culture of Energy Efficiency in Your Facilities, July 6, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Reducing energy and emissions in your facilities is not a one-person job - it takes a village! Every employee influences energy use practices in your facility in one way or another, so building an org

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Emissions,Facilities

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 06/18/2023 | Last updated: 06/18/2023

NECEC Climate Finance Summit, June 21, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The road to building decarbonization will involve significant levels of public and private sector investment as well as complex financing structures to manage risk. The Northeast Clean Energy Council

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 465 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 15

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Decarbonizing Communities & Campuses, May 3, Worcester, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonization has become a priority across every sector, creating new challenges—and also many opportunities. From planning to implementation to stakeholder engagement, there are moving parts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 419 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/27/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Green Building: Hype or Help?, May 4, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of

California Green Building

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Plaex Building Systems, Inc. - Modular, Durable Construction Blocks with over 90% Recycled Materials

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently spoke with Matt Durnnian of Plaex Building Systems, Inc at the International Building Show (IBS), and really we kept thinking,

Filed under: Structural Composites

Keywords: Building Materials,Construction blocks,Waste Stream,Recycled content

0 replies | 3935 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Regenerative Design: Project Positive, March 28, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

We have always looked to nature for design inspiration. Now we also designing with and for nature, leveraging design and technology in the service of nature. They are working to reduce our c

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

The Intersection of Building Science and Building Materials, Online, October 20 -21

by SarahA

At the intersection of building science and building materials, Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from tod

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: energy efficient,Building Science,Building Material,Home Construction,Building Standards

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Online: USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar: Women in Green, October 8, 1pm EDT

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

During this moderated discussion panel, we will spotlight the impact of strong women leaders in the energy efficiency and green building industry. This session highlights just a few women in Ohio who

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center, September 10, 4-5 pm

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Explore the R.W. Kern Center from home!

Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building.

Learn about rainwater collection,

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,virtual

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Job Opportunity: Climate & Energy Advisor, City of Seattle, Washington. Application deadline: 2/21, 4PM PST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Job Title: Climate & Energy Advisor Salary: $40.39 - $60.60 Hourly Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time Departmen…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Energy Advisor Job,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

FREE Online Course: Reel Green Carbon Calculator for Film Production, August 26, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Calculating the carbon footprint of your production is an important step in understanding the impact of film production. Having consistent data and metrics from the industry can help organizations lik

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Economy,Carbon,Energy Calculations

0 replies | 1223 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

VIDEO: Introducing Wooster Products Inc's VOC Free Walk-A-Sured Anti-Slip Coating

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Ryan from Wooster Products Inc. introduces Matt Hoots to the NO VOC Walk-A-Sured clear anti-slip epoxy coating.  The idea of Walk-A-Sured is to provide an anti

Filed under: Safety

Keywords: Safety,Anti-Slip Coating

0 replies | 3941 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Sustainable CT Webinar: Farms Under Threat - The State of the States, July 20 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

How threatened is Connecticut's agricultural land? What is the state doing to protect it? What can Connecticut learn from other states? A new study from American Farmland Trust (AFT) - "Farms

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Agriculture,Farming,Connecticut,Sustainable Agriculture

0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Webinar: Electric Vehicles, Charging and their Status in Sustainable Infrastructure, July 7, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

The accelerating pace of Minnesota utilities’ decarbonization efforts provides an opportunity to improve health and resilience by drastically reducing our transportation energy consumption, air

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,EV - Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/25/2020

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave, May 18th 8:30-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave May 18 | 8:30-4:00pm KI Convention Center - 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Gain a solid understanding of electrical power qual…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Power Management,Electrical

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

Webinar: Climate Changes Health: Community Design and Transportation 1 - 2 pm EDT April 28, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This is the third webinar supporting the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change and Health". If you missed the first two sessions, you can watch them at the links below. The t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Health

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Webinar: LEED v4: Paints and Coatings, 6/22, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Get a comprehensive overview of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction credits – and how paints and coatings can contribute directly and indirectly to LEED credits. We’ll review credit intents, explain cre…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2654 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 06/21/2017

NYSERDA Efficiency Revolution - April 11, 9 am -4pm, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA is hosting educational and networking events throughout the state in the upcoming months. These Efficiency Revolution events will introduce you to new technologies, products and industry playe…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 541 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 Spring BIMForum - April 3-5, San Diego Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 More than ever, owners are becoming more focused on leveraging BIM to de…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: BIM

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - 18th Century Building Retrofitted For Living Building Challenge, Friday April 21, Williamstown, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Green Building Pro Tour - 18th Century Building Retrofitted For Living Building Challenge Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 21 Williamstown, Massachusetts CEUs Pending: 2.5 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,Williams College

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Workshop: LEED v4 - The Intersection of Collaboration, Performance & Well-being, USGBC Nevada, 2/28, 8 - 12:30PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Workshop: LEED v4 - The Intersection of Collaboration, Performance & Well-being USGBC Nevada Tuesday, February 28, 8:00am - 12:30pm Tickets: $150 – $200 Location: Nevada Discovery Museum 4…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: LEED V4,USGBC Nevada

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

 

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