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Northeast Solar & Storage Forum 2020, March 11, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

The Northeast is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, it has the potential to lea

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Clean Energy companies

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

2023 Next Generation Water Summit, June 15 - 16, Online and in Santa Fe, New Mexico

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The theme of the 2023 Next Generation Water Summit is “Water Reuse and Conservation: The New Paradigm.”

The Next Generation Water Summit brings together the building and development com

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Summit 2023, June 13 - 15, New Haven, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

It is truly an “all hands on deck” moment. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, along with the rest of the United States, is faced with an unprecedented opportunity to transform the buil

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 05/17/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Why Air Sealing and Insulation are Both Essential

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why do we need to air seal AND insulate? The answer is that these control layers work together to protect air quality and energy efficiency, improving comfort, protecting our buildi

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Healthy Homes,air sealing,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 3777 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/31/2023

Green Financing and How You Can Access It, Online, May 4, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Higher interest rates, labor and supply chain shortages and increased construction costs are impacting every development and construction project today. What are some of the best financing tools and r

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, Residential Focus, April 14, 2-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. Home renewable energy systems including solar, energy storage and microgrids, have been growing at the speed of light! Now is the time to learn how these systems ar

California Green Building

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 03/23/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Addressing Air Leakage and Thermal Performance in Ceilings Without Attics, March 28

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti

California Green Building

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Free Webinar: It's Electric! Electrified Alternatives to Industrial Fossil Fuel Systems, March 7, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc

0 replies | 1218 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

USGBC Georgia: Building My Dream Home in a Historic District, Online, May 5, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join USGBC Georgia for a virtual tour and presentation of Carl Seville’s beautiful historic home in Decatur, Georgia. Make yourself at home as Carl, partner at SK Collab

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

Keywords: USGBC Georgia,Atlanta,Georgia

0 replies | 1791 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 2681 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

Filed under: Education

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

(Postponed - Stay tuned for new May Date) ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Academy, April 24, Portland, OR

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

** ***ADU Academy is being rescheduled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We aim to reschedule the event for this summer. Once we have a new date established, we’ll update this page. 3/1

Filed under: Education

Related to: Continuing Education Programs

Keywords: Tiny Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference - Thursday, July 21st - #ILREC

by Higgins_James // Student

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will feature a number of guest speakers that will focus on all areas of renewable energy along with breakout sessions that will include new information on emer…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Wind energy,Solar Energy,biomass

0 replies | 2288 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Maximizing the Impact of Urban Landscape, February19, 5:30 - 8 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

At quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight local sustainability issues, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action-oriented solutions, and make collective

California Green Building

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Tiny Home Communities in Development for Homeless Veterans - Nine-Line Foundation and Veterans Community Project (VCP)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Nine-Line Foundation has partnered with the Golden Isles Veterans Village to build a new development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Brunswick, Georgia.  Between 30 and 40 homes will b

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

0 replies | 4861 views | Posted on: 01/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Meeting, January 27, Boston

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,Emerging Green Professionals,networking

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 1–5, 2020 , Orlando, FL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join over 3,000 buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for this 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing comm

Filed under: Education

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/14/2019

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,election 16,what you can do

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

Passive House Days Open House @ E10th Street, New York Passive House, Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days Open House - New York Passive House (NYPH) Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC 377 East 10th Street Manhattan, New York, NY Paul A. Castrucci, Architect presents Passive House …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House- Thursday, December 1st

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House Thursday, December 1st 5:30 – 7:15 PM 516 East 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127 There's a city block in South Boston which has…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Passive House,South Boston

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Get to know ASHRAE Boston - September Meeting, Wednesday, September 21st, 5:30 pm, Waltham

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

ASHRAE Boston September Meeting Wednesday, September 21st Embassy Suites – Waltham Speaker: Steve Tafone, PE – Vice President of Engineering Suffolk Construction “Lessons Learned” …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: ASHRAE Boston

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Tuesday, August 9th: Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Steps Toward Achieving Advanced Energy Performance in Existing Buildings IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: ASHRAE 97% of the U.S. building stock are existing buildings. According to CBECS, these buildings ar…

GreenBuilt Home Tour! - July 23-24 From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

by Higgins_James // Student

The 2016 GreenBuilt Home Tour features exceptional, award-winning, and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois, which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building practices. Duri…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1922 views | Posted on: 07/14/2016 | Last updated: 07/14/2016

 

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