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Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

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California Green Building

0 replies | 634 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Virtual UGSBC Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 6-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Community Development,Technology,Wellness

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

Free Webinar: Remote Monitoring and Control for Irrigation Systems- Fresno State Wine Grapes, November 16, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Remote monitoring and control are key to help farmers irrigate efficiently and maintain plant health. These systems are becoming more advanced AND more user friendly. Learn about the newly installed s

California Green Building

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Building Energy Exchange: Decarbonization Pathways for Affordable Housing, New York, NY and Online, October 31, 9:30-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Join BE-Ex for a presentation and panel on affordable housing retrofit measures that chart a clear course to meaningful decarbonization in New York City. A panel of affordable housing developers, poli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 10/19/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Training: GPRO Construction Management – 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, October 25 & 27, 3-7 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/01/2023

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance: High Performance Home Builder Summit, October 10-12, Salt Lake City, Utah

by Hani // Social media manager

High Performance Home Builder Summit will focus on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to take high performance, healthy, resilient homes to ne

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Smart City Expo Miami, September 18 - 20, Miami, Florida

by Bernardo Scheinkman

This September, leading urbanists, technologists, renewable energy experts, and more will convene at Smart City Expo Miami. The event’s theme, “Building Sustainable Communities,” wil

Filed under: Environment

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Smart Buildings,Smart Cities,smart city expo miami,smart city,smart city miami

0 replies | 1723 views | Posted on: 08/27/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1638 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Applied Building Science 01 - Ventilation Concepts and Calculations (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15

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Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1895 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Health of Place

by Melissa

Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 04/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2017

A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Energy Policy,Policymaker,Communities of Color

0 replies | 1735 views | Posted on: 11/25/2020 | Last updated: 11/25/2020

Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Policy,Policy,climate policy

0 replies | 1906 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23

by SarahA

The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from

Filed under: News

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building United,Green Workshop

0 replies | 1656 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: The Role of Insurance in Risk Reduction and Infrastructure, October 6, 12 pm EDT

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

 

The risk to critical infrastructure and property from extreme weather and climate change is rising. According to NOAA, the U.S. has experienced 10 extreme weather/climate disaster events so

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Understanding risk,Community Resilience,Infrastructure,insurance

0 replies | 1587 views | Posted on: 09/22/2020 | Last updated: 09/22/2020

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

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New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9

by AbbieKnight

Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…

Filed under: Events

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New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Green Careers: Elevator Pitch Workshop- June 29

by AbbieKnight

Join us for an annual Green Careers tradition: our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Do you want to get some tips on how to better explain quickly and concisely who you are and what you do when people ask you …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Site Tour, Maine Coast Waldorf School, June 21

by AbbieKnight

The last site tour of the 2016-17 season features Maine Coast Waldof School’s passive house High School and the community Hall’s high performance retrofit. MCWS is one of four PH Schools in Maine.…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, June 22

by AbbieKnight

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 growi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House Design

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/22/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Commercial Solar Headquarters in Central Vermont, Friday, November 17, 1 to 5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

 

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