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National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) - Free Passivhaus Workshop, November 25-26, Swindon, UK

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passivhaus Trust partner with NSBRC for a free in-person Passivhaus Workshop. This two-day event will enable you to understand the key aspects of Passivhaus, the application of Passivhaus retrofi

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

DSNY Clean Buildings Free Training: NYC Residents, Online, December 21, 1-2:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

DSNY Clean Buildings Training: December Session (Virtual)

The Clean Buildings Training program is a FREE course designed to help NYC residents learn how to properly manage waste collected by DSNY.

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 11/30/2023 | Last updated: 11/30/2023

Southface Winter Solstice 2023, December 7, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Southface celebrates diversity in sustainability during this annual Winter Solstice event.

During the event, Southface’s Rising Star Award will be presented to Nathaniel Smith, Founder a

Filed under: Events

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Sustainability,Leadership,Community,Equity,Diversity,activism

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 11/15/2023 | Last updated: 11/15/2023

21 Acres Green Building Tour, November 17, 1- 2pm PST, Woodinville, Washington (Free)

by Hani // Social media manager

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert

0 replies | 313 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Western Springs Green Home Tour: Age in Place LEED Platinum Home, November 2, Western Springs, IL (free)

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of su

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,High Performance,Low Carbon

0 replies | 600 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Webinar: Energy Usage: Your Home's Energy Usage & Your Utility Bill, (Part 1 of 3 Part Series), October 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation

California Green Building

0 replies | 667 views | Posted on: 09/30/2023 | Last updated: 10/02/2023

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Ecosystems, October 11, 2:-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman

0 replies | 431 views | Posted on: 09/16/2023 | Last updated: 09/16/2023

Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 624 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Free Webinar: Protecting the 1st Side of the Home with Effective Foundation Vapor Barriers, August 30, 12 - 1 pm MDT

by Stego Industries, LLC

Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options? 

We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 08/12/2023 | Last updated: 08/12/2023

Free webinar, Home Performance for Homeowners Considering Solar, August 22, 4-6pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

It’s no secret, solar is the future. In partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), this webinar will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Free Webinar: Update On The Federal Incentives For Electric Cars, July 26, 7-9pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

NECEC/AEG Northeast Regional Alignment Summit On Transportation and Mobility, December 5, 12 - 5:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,Transportation Summit

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Hybrid Event: High Rise / Low Carbon: Nimble Brains for Complex Buildings, NYC, and Online, November 30, 9am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

As buildings transitioned from analog to digital systems, controls were dominated by platforms with high financial and educational entry thresholds. But with a movement towards relying on natural ener

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,building energy exchange,New York Green Building

0 replies | 1724 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/06/2022

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Audits

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22

by AbbieKnight

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,Energy Solutions,Energy Technology

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 634 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3585 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX

by Yishan

The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA

by Yishan

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

National City Chamber of Commerce: Green Business Education Series, Nov 21, National City, CA

by Yishan

See link for more information http://www.usgbc-sd.org/event-3018756

 

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City

by Yishan

From the Host:

"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries. 

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…

Filed under: Cleantech

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Case Study,Technology,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 09/20/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Conference & Expo (MABEX), September 12-14, 2018, Philadelphia, PA

by Aditya

The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council (MABEC) is looking forward to welcoming over 300 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to Philadelphia, PA, September 12-14, 2018. ​Multiple program tracks…

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Bioenergy

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Greenovate Boston Communications Manager

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Overview: Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Greenovate Boston is the Mayor’s initiative to engage all Bostonians in the City’s climate action goals, while continuing to…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Greenovate Boston,Job Search

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2018

 

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