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Online: USGBC Federal Advocacy in Action, July 14, 2-3 PM EDT

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join USGBC for an advocacy webinar on July 14 at 2 pm ET. It’s shaping up to be a big year for federal investment in green building. Perhaps more than any previous administration, the Biden White Ho

Filed under: Federal Initiatives

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Federal Investment,Federal Advocacy

0 replies | 2151 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Free Webinar: The Future of Healthier and More Sustainable Buildings: Decoding the Technology and Services, May 9, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The emphasis on the need for healthier buildings has been consistent from health experts, building industry organizations and governments in recent years. Building owners and organizations worldwide &

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 04/28/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

USGBC Florida: LEED Green Associate Training in Tampa, May 8, 9am-5pm EDT, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you looking to make a difference in the world of sustainable design and construction? LEED Green Associates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and implement green buil

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Schneider Electric's Home Energy Management Suite - Controlling Comfort, Resilience, and Energy Efficiency in One App

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots spoke to Will Shippee of Schneider Electric  at the International Builders Show (IBS) and got a look at Schneider Electric's impressive suite of home energy man

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Management,Home Energy Management,Schneider Electric

0 replies | 4080 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series: Where Is the Climate Economy Headed?, March 30, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The Northeast Clean Energy Council will speak with a panel of innovators about what technologies and economic factors are causing disruption in the current clean energy and climate technology spaces.

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Conference: Fletcher School – Tufts Energy Conference 2023, March 2, 9am-5pm, Medford, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Tufts Energy Conference, The Energy Sector of the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Infrastructure, will convene a diverse and international group of leaders to explore how equity can be i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

2023 Wall Street Green Summit, New York City and Virtual, March 13-14

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Wall Street Green Summit is in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most comprehensive events focused on sustainable finance. The March 13 and 14, 2023 event will be held at th

0 replies | 3450 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Green Building Tour: Heinz History Center, February 8, 9am-10:30am EST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Green Building Alliance is going to explore the very first Smithsonian Property in the United States to become LEED certified: Pittsburgh’s very own Heinz History Center!  Enjoy a walk thro

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

Crushing the Code, New York State Commercial, An Online Course, January 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS an

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 12/29/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Our Best Buildings Yet: A Forum on Energy Efficiency, FREE and Online, Presented by Metropolitan Energy Center, October 7, 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As nationwide awareness grows over the connection between indoor air quality and extreme weather, the Kansas City region is feeling the heat due to its aging building stock. However, there are code ma

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Conservation,Missouri

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 09/23/2021 | Last updated: 09/24/2021

What is the ideal humidity needed to help maintain hardwood flooring?

by SawHorse, Inc.

I got a question from a webinar that I co-hosted with Aprilaire and the National Wood Flooring Association.

The question related to 'what is needed to maintain a good relative humidity to help

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Flooring,Hardwood Flooring,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control,Maple,Floor

0 replies | 7798 views | Posted on: 08/30/2021 | Last updated: 09/29/2021

Third Coast Water Seminars: Hydrologic Performance of the NPCC Green Roof, August 25, 4-5 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The Third Coast Water Seminars are a monthly research series hosted by Current in partnership with Argonne National LaboratoryNorthwestern University, the University of Illinois Urban

Filed under: Water

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Water Supply,Green Roofs,Water Quality,Hydrologic

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

Financing the Clean Economy, A C3E Webinar July 22, 11am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Clean energy investment is critical to meeting the United States’ goals of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Financing of clean energy ca

California Green Building

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, January 20-24, Chicago

by Oyin

The 2018 ASHRAE Winter Conference technical program includes tracks on what ASHRAE is most known for – standards, fundamentals and applications, systems and equipment – tracks on industry trends i…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 09/30/2017

Calculating upfront embodied energy in buildings - Free CE Webinar, June 16, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reducing embodied carbon emissions is one of the most urgent opportunities we have today in reducing the footprint of our built spaces as building materials manufacturing makes up 11% of total GHG emi

Keywords: EC3,Embodied Carbon,Embodied Energy

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

Webinar: Professional Building Blocks, May 27, 4 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC's West North Central (WNC) regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join us from the safety of your own home for our annual Professional Building Blocks program that is d

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Emerging Professionals,USGBC

0 replies | 1881 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Passive House Policy Summit, a Passive House Accelerator Event, April 26, 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s often said in Passive House circles that we already have the solutions at our fingertips to make buildings part of the climate solution rather than the climate problem. We just need to use

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,Passive House Summit,Passive House Accelerator

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

26th Annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF), Mar 15-25, Washington DC

by Oyin

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films. Since 1993 our mission has been to celebrate Earth and inspire unde…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1945 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference, May 1 – 3, Portland, OR

by Oyin

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference is the nations best solar conference. In 2017 we hosted over 430 attendees representing over 170 companies. We had over 30 exhibitors and sessions ranged from techni…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Transitioning to Ecological Landscape Practices – Toxin Free Landscapes, Jan 17, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT, Webinar

by Oyin

The reasons to remove toxic chemicals from our landscapes are many and many homeowners are seeking landscape professionals who can deliver healthier landscape options. However, too often clients give …

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 2994 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/25/2017

The 26th Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference, May 14 – 16, Lancaster

by Oyin

The 26th Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference (NAWTEC) is home to the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA). LCSWMA employs a multi-step approach to trash disposal…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Forever Green 2017 USGBC Central Pennsylvania, Nov 30, Elizabethtown, PA

by Oyin

Every year, we gather together at our Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in our region that advance sustainable buildings. Our awards focus on green schools…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Presinar: Everblue Presents: Sparks Fly! Onsite Renewable Energy Production, Nov 22, Boston

by Oyin

Join us at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighborhoods. The presentations are pre-re…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon, November 14th, Atlantic City

by Oyin

Join us in Atlantic City for the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon--the premier celebration for New Jersey’s sustainability community. This gathering includes leaders in the sustainability movement…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Healthy Buildings Summit 2017, November 2-4, Seven Springs, PA

by Oyin

The IAQ, Disaster Restoration and Home Performance industries are all going through major changes and only those that adapt will survive. The Healthy Building Summit brings together indoor environm…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

 

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