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FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Resilience, Ecology, and Access at the Water's Edge, Online, April 5, 3-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is the gold standard for resilient, ecologically sound, and accessible projects that touch the water's edge. WEDG is a national rating system that has

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/03/2023

"Going Green" is cool again?

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Observations at the 2023 International Builder's Show.

I noticed a new theme at the International Builder's Show this year.  All exhibitors made a point to tell me about their innovati

Filed under: Appliances

0 replies | 2454 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Solutions for Residential Electrification, February 8, 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The biggest challenge to the full-scale electrification of homes in the U.S. is outdated infrastructure and inadequate electrical grid capacity.  There simply isn’t enough localized grid st

0 replies | 673 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Free Webinar: Designed to Deliver: Lessons Learned from Architects, Engineers, and Contractors in Zero-Carbon Buildings, February 14, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Architects, engineers, and contractors (A/E/C) are essential in designing and delivering buildings that offer top value to clients while meeting energy and carbon goals. This discussion will highlight

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

Crushing the Code, New York City, Residential, Online, January 24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energ

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 12/29/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon Measurement and Reporting Project Kick-off, January 18, Online, 11 am-12 pm GMT

by Rushabh // Social media manager

This webinar will introduce UKGBC's latest project which aims to improve the clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of embodied carbon measurement and reporting. Panelists will outline the n

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/08/2022

2022 USGBC New Jersey Leadership Awards Gala & Holiday Party, December 1, 6-9 pm, Hoboken, NJ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Ioin U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New Jersey for an evening of networking and celebration. 

This is USGBC New Jersey's first Leadership Awards in 3 years! The 2022 USGBC New Je

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 11/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/18/2022

NECEC/AEG Northeast Regional Alignment Summit On Transportation and Mobility, December 5, 12 - 5:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The transportation sector accounts for 42% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the Northeast U.S., making it the single largest contributor to the region's carbon footprint. While cleaning up the t

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,Transportation Summit

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Copper -- Essential Element of Sustainable and Resilient Design, November 30, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, you will learn copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables our world to work mo

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,Urban Resilience,Copper

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 10/24/2022 | Last updated: 10/24/2022

Online Course: Super Insulation for Zero-Energy Buildings with Yestermorrow, November 7 and 14, 6 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Learn the basics of design and construction for Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) and Near ZEB for new construction & existing homes and buildings. These "green" buildings not only reduce our c

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,HVAC,Construction,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 2065 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Bentley Ice Arena Tour, March 6, 5:30-7:3- pm, Waltham, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Bentley Arena, a LEED Platinum ice arena.

Unveiled in 2017, the multi-purpose Bentley Arena was built to serve as the new home to the university’s NCAA Division I

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Ice arena,Green Building Sports Venues

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/26/2019

2019 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago February 20-22

by AbbieKnight

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region’s premier energy efficiency event, connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,Energy Solutions,Energy Technology

0 replies | 1852 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm (Boston - Attend in person)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Home Performance Audits November 19th 430-6 pm Home performance audits are key to assessing a home's current performance and identifying the source of inefficiencies, durability issues and any hazards…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Audits

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

Introduction to Green Building Economics - Free Webinar, January 17, 2 pm

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the SustainableCity Network Thursday, Jan. 17, as Sustainable City Network hosts a free 1-hour webinar sponsored by Autocase and presented by David MacLean, president of McMac Cx, along with sust

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3798 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

11th Annual Austin Green Holiday Party, December 13, 2018, 6pm-10pm, Austin, TX

by Yishan

The Austin Green Holiday Party comes together every December to celebrate our victories and regroup for the good fight in the coming year. This will be our 11th year enjoying great friends, food, drin

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course, USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston MA

by Yishan

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

National City Chamber of Commerce: Green Business Education Series, Nov 21, National City, CA

by Yishan

See link for more information http://www.usgbc-sd.org/event-3018756

 

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City

by Yishan

From the Host:

"The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requireme

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Green Building Tour at IMT Park Encino, USGBC LA San Fernando Valley Branch, October 10, 9:30-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join USGBC LA's San Fernando Valley Branch for a tour of green features of IMT's Park Encino project with a presentation by Adam Thomas VP of Construction and coffee & pastries. 

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, CTBGC, October 18, Berlin, CT

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

https://ctgbc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=64 (Need to make the intro a little less "us" and advertise-y - not too difficult) Interested in helping CT build the next generation of Zero Energy buildin…

Filed under: Cleantech

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Case Study,Technology,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1739 views | Posted on: 09/20/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?

by Aditya

The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Payback Period,Rating Systems,Cost

0 replies | 3375 views | Posted on: 08/30/2018 | Last updated: 09/25/2018

Free: Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, 7-8 pm, August 15

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Did you know that more than 40 percent of our energy consumption is coming from homes and commercial buildings? Our buildings and built environment are a large contributor to our carbon emissions. Thi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Net zero,Free webinar

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 08/12/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

LNG Contracts may Help Prevent future New England Fuel Price Spikes - What's the Environmental Impact?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Natural Gas,LNG,New England

0 replies | 1556 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon: Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

4th Annual Boston Cleanweb Hackathon! FRIDAY APRIL 10 to SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015 Sponsored by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center A two-day technology competition that brings together students…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,MCEC,Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,Cleanweb,Hackathon

0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 03/30/2015 | Last updated: 03/30/2015

 

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