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NZ21, Net Zero Conference, September 13 - 16, Online and in Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, policymakers, business leaders, designers, and everyday people are realizing how dire our situation has becom

California Green Building

Keywords: Net zero,NZ21

0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger

by Rate It Green Team



Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Resilience,air sealing,Electrification,Extreme Weather,Moisture,Corbett and Grace Lunsford,Matt Risinger,Matt Hoots

0 replies | 518 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,Insulation

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Urban Green Webinar: Habitat for Humanity Net Zero: Green, Affordable Homes, April 26, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s latest venture offers solutions to combat three significant challenges in NYC: low homeownership rate, racial housing inequity and bui

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Free Webinar: Equitably Transforming to a 100% Renewable Energy Society, March 24,2 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to c

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG, Hosted by IWBI, Humanity 2.0, and Nasdaq, February 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International WELL Building Institute, Humanity 2.0 and Nasdaq on February 28, 2022 for an action-packed day of virtual programming that will explore the full arc of the ESG landscape –

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 02/17/2022 | Last updated: 02/17/2022

Webinar: E209 Advanced Smart Building Technologies, February 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What are the new building automation systems, programs and features – post pandemic and with the new generation of occupants? How do these new systems contribute to Green, Energy Efficient and S

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Smart Buildings,Technology

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

Building Education Series 2022 - Accelerating Decarbonization, January 20, 8-10 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

What can large corporations and industry do to accelerate decarbonization? We will get owners' perspectives on green building, sustainability and reaching net zero energy use. We'll learn how

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,Sustainability,Carbon,Decarbonization

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Free Webinar Hosted by Illinois Solar Energy Association: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, December 16, 5:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How so

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Illinois,Residential Energy Services

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 11/29/2021

CGBG with B.PUBLIC Pre-Fab Passive House Presentation, November 18, 5 - 6:30-pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This is an in-person presentation followed by networking and refreshments, organized by Colorado Green Building Guild.

Join Colorado Green Building Guild for an evening with B.PUBLIC PREFAB co

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,B.Public,Pre-Fab

0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 11/12/2021 | Last updated: 11/12/2021

Garage Fire Safety & Indoor Air Quality Issues

by Rate It Green Team


 

Attached garages sure offer comfort and convenience, allowing occupants to move from vehicles into the built environment without risking expose to the elements. In this "Fresh Air Fri


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Fire Safety,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Ventilation,Garage,Garages

0 replies | 6212 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Building Energy Exchange Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 21, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Registration is open for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York,BuildingEnergy NYC,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

Upper Midwest Home Performance Regional Conference & Trade Show, October 11-12

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this conference live and in-person in Minneapolis, MN, October 11-12, 2021. Stay up to date on industry trends and challenges, as well as region-specific content that reflects the climate, housin

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Home Performance,building performance,Midwest,comfort

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

Motor & Drive Systems 2018, February 8-9, Orlando, Florida

by Oyin

The 15th annual Motor & Drive Systems 2018 is focused on the latest technical advancements impacting the design and integration of motor, drive systems and motion control for manufacturing, industrial…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

All-Energy Australia, Clean and Renewable Energy Event, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia

by YijunW

All-Energy Australia is Australia's largest clean energy event for anyone with an interest in renewable, sustainable or clean energy. The exhibition is highly relevant to all companies actively inv…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 2402 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Free Workshop, LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance, USGBC, May 4, 2018, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by YijunW

USGBC-LA and LABBC are facilitating a workshop to help building owners comply with the city's new Existing Building Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance. This ordinance requires multifamily, co…

California Green Building

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/22/2018

Webinar- Deconstruction and Building Materials Reuse: Innovations and Opportunities, April 19th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

by AbbieKnight

It is estimated that over 800 billion tons of natural resources worldwide are stored in the built environment alone . Deconstruction of structures in the built environment is a systematic disassembly …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Innovation,Deconstruction,Reuse

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 04/09/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

NESEA's Green Building Pro Tour - Fine Homebuilding Magazine's NZE Teaching Home, Wilder, VT Friday, March 30, 12:30-5 pm

by AbbieKnight

Join NESEA for the first event of the 2018 BuildingEnergy Pro Tour Series, featuring a net-zero-ready home on the Vermont/New Hampshire border. This production-built home is situated in a small devel…

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

NYPH18 Conference and Expo, June 8, NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date! More information Coming Soon!

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1502 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Live Webcast January 25 - Union of Concerned Scientists - Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Liable for Climate Change Harms, 6pm Pacific Time

by Amy

Time: 5:15 p.m. PST (opening reception with refreshments) – 6:00 p.m. PST (keynote address begins) Location: Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Dr. N., Los Angeles, CA 90024 (event will als…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: union of concerned scientists

0 replies | 3000 views | Posted on: 01/19/2018 | Last updated: 01/24/2018

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition (WMGC) Green Night, December 12, 5-7 pm, Northampton: HeatSmart Program

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You're Invited to WMGC Green Night: About HeatSmart: A Community Program Bringing the Option of Heat Pumps to Homes Chris Mason, Northampton’s Energy & Sustainability Officer, will lead this …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 621 views | Posted on: 12/06/2017 | Last updated: 12/06/2017

28th Annual Energy Design Conference & Expo, February 19-21, Duluth, Minnesota

by Oyin

Learn about the latest in energy-efficient building and technologies, renewable energy, best practices, and responsible design. With over 40 sessions from some of the best educators in the business, y…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace, March 7 - 8, Amherst, MA

by Oyin

The 24th Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace brings together landscape professionals who care deeply about the health and well-being of the landscape. Make your company part of the conference succ…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1901 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

5th Annual Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Holiday Party, Dec 7, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

Let's celebrate all our successes, share some food and connect with each other as we close 2017 and get ready for 2018. This year we have our Second members only Happy Hour from 5:30 -6:30 pm, as p…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

 

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