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FREE Webinar: Green Business - Best Management Practices for Businesses, July 22, 12:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing to assist businesses with going green. This course is designed to introduce businesses with best management practices for imp

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Energy Efficiency,Recycling,Green Business,Solid Waste

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/09/2020

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, September 9, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24

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

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 1978 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2539 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: - "Overview of BE," Free & Online, July 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we

California Green Building

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/17/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Systems, Install Strategies, Duct Design, May 30, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here!  I look forward to sharing

Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 3899 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o

Keywords: Recycling,Carpets,Carpeting,Carpet Recycling

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 670 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Webinar: Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities in Challenging Times, September 24, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Has your company leaned more heavily on sustainability for support during these challenging times? Or has sustainability recently taken a backseat to other business goals in your company? Register for

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EHS,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management,Strategy,Sustainability Professionals,Corporate Policies

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House by BetterHomesTO, September 10, 1-2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Find out how to renovate your home to save money, increase comfort, and protect the environment and your family's health.

Are you thinking about renovating your home? Need to replace your windo

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Virtual Conference: Net-Zero Build Summit, August 25-28

by samanthaklein // Intern

NetZeroBuild Summit 2020 brings together the key stakeholders involved in the Midwest’s value chain for net-zero construction in residential, commercial, academic and government buildings for th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 1538 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

VIDEO: Georgia Lightscapes - Cutting Lighting Bills in Half and Lowering HVAC Costs with LED Retrofits

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Mark Dover of Georgia Lightscapes explains how converting to LED lighting can reduce maintenance costs and lower HVAC energy usage, cutting lighting bills in half.  

Filed under: LED Lighting

Keywords: Lighting,LED Lighting,LEDs

0 replies | 2460 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Join with the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group and Hundreds of Others to Reject Climate Denial Appointees

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join hundreds of architects and supporters of green building practices and policies. Sign on to a letter written by the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group. "Mr. Pruitt’s hearing too…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Health,Pollution,Water,Scott Pruitt,Climate Denial,Rick Perry,Air

0 replies | 1993 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: sustainABLE: On Schools, July 14, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and the ability

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Resilience,Sustainable Schools,healthier Schools

0 replies | 1647 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

Webinar: Virtual Women in Green Leadership Panel, June 25, 10 AM

by AbbieKnight

Women in Green is a worldwide leadership platform creating space for women who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access and impact in the clean energy economy.  As old paradigms are challen

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Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Women in Green,Women in green leadership

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/08/2020

Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 4), August 25, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

FREE Webinar: Learn More About the Green Advantage Certification (GACA), May 21, 1-1:30 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Everyone knows it takes a qualified team to build a high performance, healthy building. Yet so many green building teams are not equipped with the knowledge and tools to truly deliver buildings that p

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Green Advantage Certification,Green Advantage Certified Professional,Green Advantage Certified Associate

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Job Opportunity: Community Engagement and Design Intern at Enterprise Community Partners, Boston, Massachusetts

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Enterprise Community Partners is dedicated to expanding our understanding of the role of design in community development – from architectural design of affordable housing to urban planning and commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Internship Opportunity,Design Intern,Community Engagement

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Expanding Green Roofs in NYC: A Dialogue with the City of Copenhagen (4/20 @ 6:30-8pm @ 40 Washington Sq. South, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Green roofs promote a number of New York City’s environmental policy goals. They can cut a building’s electricity demand, filter harmful urban air pollutants including asthma-inducing particulate …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Check out these NH Green Real Estate Events - NARI Green Designation Course and March 28, and 29-30, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2 Green Real Estate Events from our friends in New Hampshire. Check them out! National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30, Nashua NH: http://www.rateitgreen.com/green

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 469 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building, Friday June 16, 5:45 pm, Farmington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday May 26, 5:45 pm Farmington, NY CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,CLT - Cross Laminated Timber

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Event: Triangle: Bi-Monthly Luncheon Series Focus on LEED V4, 3/21, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Raleigh, NC

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

TRIANGLE: Bi-Monthly Luncheon Series Focus on LEED V4 by USGBC North Carolina Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST Location: Hyatt Place Raleigh West 710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: LEED V4,USGBC North Carolina

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

Event: Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment (NESSBE), April 28th & 29th, New Haven, CT.

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment (NESSBE) April 28th & 29th, New Haven, CT. This unique event is a joint effort by the CTGBC, Yale University School of Forestry and Office of S…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: USGBCMA,NESSBE

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Become part of the solution! Pledge Zero Waste!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zero Waste Pledge: About a third of New Yorkers' waste can be recycled through the City’s curbside recycling program; another third can be recovered through the City’s organics programs; and an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Waste Pledge,Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 02/01/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2017

 

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