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Strategic Energy, Sustainability & Climate Action Planning, February 23, 9am - 11:30am EST

by SarahA

This workshop will provide an introduction to strategic planning frameworks for achieving sustainable energy goals.

We are at a tipping point in the call for climate action – organizations ar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Sustainability,Carbon Reductions,Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Deciding When to Replace Windows

by Rate It Green Team



Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency! 

In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin



Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,air sealing,Windows,Caulking,Window replacement,Window frames

0 replies | 4124 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2024

Getting to Zero, Illinois Green Alliance Summit + Limelight 2023, November 14, Chicago

by Hani // Social media manager

The Summit:

Join Illinois Green Alliance from 12 PM to 5 PM for a half-day summit on net zero buildings includes a catered lunch, panels and info sessions, as well as time to network

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 10/18/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Lighting for Beauty, Comfort and Efficiency, October 13, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This class shows designers, specifiers, contractors, and homeowners how to create beautiful residential lighting while saving energy and meeting code. Lighting designer David Wilds Patton and aut

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Design,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Daylighting

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 09/29/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls, October 4, 9-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous

California Green Building

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

Free Webinar: Sustainable Places: Partnerships for Green Design, September 20, 1-2 pm BT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this Sustainable Places: Partnerships for Green Design event, expert panelists will explore how architecture and construction companies have used innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 08/25/2023 | Last updated: 08/25/2023

2023 Community Education Summit: Putting Principles into Action: The Future of LEED, Online, September 1, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In June 2022, the Future of LEED principles were released to share the future direction of LEED development. A critical part of this development is the connection to stakeholders and our community to

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 08/09/2023 | Last updated: 08/09/2023

High Performance - Hands On!, July 24, 5-7 pm, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about High Performance Building Technologies and Install a Window Detail!

Come learn about high performing building practices with Rothoblaas, a company providing high technology solutions fo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 07/17/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

Webinar: Reopening Restaurants: How safe is it to dine-in again? April 6, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Approximately one year ago, the coronavirus pandemic shut down some of our favorite places to go - bars and restaurants. Frustrated and desperate, restaurateurs have been agile by innovatively reworki

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19,Ventilation,Restaurants

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 04/01/2021 | Last updated: 04/01/2021

Online: Reopening buildings in the age of COVID-19: Evaluating your HVAC systems, March 30, 8am-9:30am CST

by Ashley Freeman

This ASHRAE course is meant to discuss the process of evaluating your HVAC systems in the age of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Similar to a retro-commissioning process, the systems analysis for v

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,engineering,Chicago,Wisconsin,Covid-19 Online Meetings,Slipstream,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/17/2021

Webinar: Driving Potable Water Reduction in Residential Projects, March 25 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this two-hour interactive webinar, participants will be guided through the results of a Seattle-based cost-benefit analysis called "A Decision Maker's Guide to Cost-Effective Residential P

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water Supply,Water,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

Webinar: WELL Chicago! A Virtual Tour of WELL Certified Commercial Offices, March 11, 11:30 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program highlights two commercial office spaces in Chicago and their experience with certification under the WELL Building Standard for interiors.  The program concludes with informatio

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,WELL,Commercial Buildings,Chicago,Commercial Construction,Offices

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 02/13/2021 | Last updated: 02/13/2021

Free CEU Webinar - Using a Web-based Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) for Improved Efficiency or LEED Success June 28th 12pm-1:15pm

by Matt Z. // Student

This webinar will start with an interactive discussion about the future of cloud-based rating software. We will discuss the key capabilities and how they affect the lives of raters and providers (as d…

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 06/20/2017 | Last updated: 06/20/2017

Online: Green School Summit for School Leaders, Provided by the Center for Green Schools, February 4 - 5

by SarahA

Shifting from Crisis Management to Innovation: Leading for a Sustainable Future

Join school and district leaders from around the globe to share strategies for leading toward greener, healthier, and

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Social Equity,Justice,Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,K-12 Schools

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/14/2021

Benchmarking Report - NYC's Energy and Water Use 2020, January 26, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Addressing climate change means addressing the energy used in buildings. Two-thirds of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions come from this sector, and the city needed reliable data to create

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Water Use Reduction,energy and water usage

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/24/2020

LEED for Homes Virtual Green Rater Training, Starts January 1 (14 hours over 2 weeks)

by Richard Minasian // Student

With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site verifi

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 1, Los Angeles

by Oyin

This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GPRO covers the green gap between standard …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition November 7-9, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Hear from a wide range of speakers from leading Federal and State government officials from the nation's capital, California, and the East Coast. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities o…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

USGBC Carolinas - Green Gala and Sustainable Business Awards, September 21, 5:30 pm, Charlotte, NC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join USGBC North Carolina and USGBC South Carolina for their annual Green Gala Sustainable Business Awards & Fundraiser on Sept. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. With an expected attendance of 40…

Filed under: Fundraising

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 09/19/2017 | Last updated: 09/19/2017

California and China Working Together on Clean Energy Technology

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

California Governor Jerry Brown along with many other Americans disagree with Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change. Donald Trump made the…

California Green Building

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 08/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Cool, Clean, and Warm: Workshop on Clean Heating Solutions and Incentives, August 9 in Boston

by AbbieKnight

Did you know that in Massachusetts, more greenhouse gas emissions come from heating than from power generation? Most heating is fueled by natural gas, fuel oil, or inefficient electric resistance. For…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenhouse Gases

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 07/31/2017 | Last updated: 07/31/2017

Energy Storage: A Vital Element in a Lower Carbon World in Boston on August 10

by AbbieKnight

Whether the reason is Energy Independence, National Security or Climate Change, reducing the use of Carbon will be critical to society’s future. One critically important aspect about fossil fuels is…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Storage,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1755 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

LEED v4 Technical Workshop in Bengalaru July 14-15

by Matt Z. // Student

A two-day intensive workshop, focused on technical updates of the LEED v4 rating system. Workshop highlights: • Changes in LEED v4 Credits • Integrated design process: a collaborative approac…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 07/07/2017 | Last updated: 07/07/2017

Webinar: High Performance Roof Daylighting, July 18

by AbbieKnight

Roof daylighting elements and architectural roof glass are striking and desirable building features that historically come at a high cost – leaks, energy loss, thermal discomfort, and condensation i…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Daylighting

0 replies | 3092 views | Posted on: 06/28/2017 | Last updated: 06/28/2017

 

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