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FREE Webinar: Developing a Flexible Building Operation Plan, June 18, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COVID-19 may be forcing us to re-think our current Building Operation Plan as we prioritize occupant health. However, this doesn't mean that energy efficiency has to take a back seat - we can do b

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction, September 8, 10 am-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond?

This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and trans

California Green Building

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free Webinar: Designing an Optimized, Code-Compliant, Kitchen Ventilation System, August 17, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill ou

California Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

USGBC-LA Green Building Council – Virtual Career Fair, July 26, 2:30 - 4:30pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

US Green Building Council- Los Angeles chapter is transforming Southern California through the built environment into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable region for all. USGBC-LA is the best

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/24/2023

Free Webinar, High Performance Home Lighting For Health, Safety & Welfare, July 13, 2pm CT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Most homes in America are woefully underlit. Codes are no help because they have minimal requirements (would you believe the International Residential Code only requires ONE light in a kitchen?). Desp

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 06/08/2023 | Last updated: 06/09/2023

Free Webinar: Plant Talk #10: Your Landscape Questions Answered, June 6, 11:30am- 1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask a landscape design or maintenance expert? Do you have a question about a specific plant or landscape challenge where nothing seems to w

California Green Building

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 05/25/2023 | Last updated: 05/25/2023

Free Webinar: Using Green Benefits to Sell Homes and Projects – Free CE Webinar, May 17, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green, energy-efficient, high performance, sustainable … whatever they call it, they are talking about healthier, better homes that focus more on the living experience in a home, as w

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 600 views | Posted on: 05/05/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Online Event: Developing Leadership in Sustainability, May 2, 12 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Register for Illinois Green Alliance’s Auxiliary Board's panel, Developing Leadership in Sustainability. This session will highlight sustainability professionals in various levels

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Sustainable Careers,Leadership

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 04/19/2023 | Last updated: 04/20/2023

Webinar: Chase Center Arena & Mixed-Use Development: High Performance Design at Mission Bay, August 13, 2pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

The ambitious Chase Center Arena and Mixed-Use Development Project in San Francisco required an iterative and collaborative design process to achieve the building performance and sustainability goals

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,High Performance,Mixed-Use,Energy Modeling

0 replies | 596 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Webinar: Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay - Office Development - Redefining the Workplace in Tampa Bay, August 6, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to discuss how the Tampa Bay area is redefining workspaces in a sustainable and healthy manner.

After many years of stagnation, a dramatic increase in demand for office in Tampa B

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Business Development,Green Office Space,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A Session with Instructors, July 16

by Richard Minasian // Student

The CxA Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on July 16, 11:00 am Eastern) is a 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project managem

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Existing Buildings,Certified Commissioning Authority,CxA Certification

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 - December 7 - 8, San Francisco

by JackSawyer // Student

U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 Wednesday, December 7 (All day) - Thursday, December 8 (All day) 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco , CA 94111 Now in its second year, GreenTech Media's U.S. …

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Webinar: Bentshmarking Already: Finally Figuring Your Synagogue's Carbon Footprint, June 4, 7-8 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Calculating a synagogue's "benchmark" -- its carbon footprint -- provides a baseline for ongoing reduction efforts. The methodology is straightforward, all it takes is this webinar and 2

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Webinar,Carbon Footprint,Synagogue

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/25/2020

FREE Webinar: Grid Edge and DER Market Update, Thursday June 18, 1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The transition to a next-generation energy system will require increased penetration of DERs and other grid edge technologies. In this webinar, Wood Mackenzie analysts will share:

  • New market siz

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Solar,Energy Storage,Electric Grid

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 05/05/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

Building Science for Carpenters Online: Peers, Beers, and Networking, April 23, 4-5:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an online edition of Building Science for Carpenters. As always, you'll join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and

Filed under: Massachusetts

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

Rocky Mountain Green Virtual Summit, Hosted by USGBC Colorado, April 30-May 1

by AbbieKnight

Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Green annually convenes hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers from across the Rocky Mountain region for

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: mass timber,Resilient community design,Carbon Workshop

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020

Position Available: Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Sustainability Jobs

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Green Up New England Challenge: Application Deadline March 22

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Project Green Schools, in partnership with the Boston Bruins and Walmart is excited to announce our Green Up New England Challenge, which aims to develop Green Student Leaders in schools throughout Ne…

Filed under: Green Schools

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Challenge

0 replies | 2048 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Event: Zoning to Scale - Considering Neighborhood Character, 2/28, 6:30 - 8:30pm, The Museum of the City of New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zoning to Scale: Considering Neighborhood Character Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave, NY 10029 Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, s…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: The Museum of the City of New York,Zoning talks,Neighborhood development

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Event: Local Environmental Action 2017 Conference, March 5, 9 - 5PM, Northeastern University, Boston

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Local Environmental Action 2017 Conference Sunday, March 5, 9 - 5PM Northeastern University's Curry Student Center 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Local Environmental Action 2017 is our 30t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Environmental Action,Toxics Action Center,Mass Climate Action Network

0 replies | 1952 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

2017 - SPEER Summit - South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Feb 7-8, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 - SPEER Summit - South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource Austin, Texas, February 7-8 Westin, Downtown Austin 310 E. 5th Street Austin, Texas Keynote Speakers: Dr…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Texas Green Building,Oklahoma Green Building

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 01/27/2017 | Last updated: 01/27/2017

SUSTAINABILITY BY LAND & SEA: Massachusetts Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference March 17, Endicott College, Beverly

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SUSTAINABILITY BY LAND & SEA: Massachusetts Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference March 17, Endicott College, Beverly Endicott College 376 Hale Street Beverly, MA The conference is…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Schools,Green Campus

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

WEBINAR – Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance 475 High Performance Building Supply December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm In this presentation we cover focused solutions for windows a…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Lighting,Daylighting

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

 

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