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HVAC Retrofit Projects: What Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) and Commissioning (Cx) Professionals Need to Know, Online, March 16, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the stock of existing HVAC and building automation systems continues to age, building owners and managers are tasked with identifying inefficiencies and pursuing projects to address operational iss

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Online Training: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, April 21

by Hani // Social media manager

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available!

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greene

California Green Building

0 replies | 2183 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

The Benefits of Induction Cooking, with SHARP Home Technologies

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why go with an induction stove? Green Builder Matt Hoots had the opportunity at the International Builders show to discuss the benefits of induction technology with Peter Weedfald with S

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Safety,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Electrification,Kitchens

0 replies | 7274 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Interpreting and Prioritizing Infrared and Blower Door Results, February 23, 9 - 11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Testing your work is imperative to meet or exceed performance targets and to ensure a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. Instructor Gavin Healy of Balance Point Home Perform

California Green Building

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 02/13/2023 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training Live & Virtual, (Mailing List/Sign Up), February 24, 11:30am–2:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

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

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 01/27/2023 | Last updated: 01/28/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps: the What, the Where, and the How Much, January 24, 7 pm ET (and also on 1/25 at 12 pm!)

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green Energy Consumers, will interview Mike Simons, the Training and Develop

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 01/09/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Electrified Construction Coalition Roundtable, January 25, Online, 12–2 PM PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Together USGBC-LA is striving to increase awareness and access to these solutions to make clean construction a reality, position L.A. as a global leader on this issue, and change the narrative of

California Green Building

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 12/20/2022 | Last updated: 12/20/2022

December Bridge to 2030 Meeting, Green Building Alliance, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 13, 8:30-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Breakfast begins at 8:30 am, followed by the program at 9 am.  

Topics Include: 

  • Investment Grade Energy Audit Case Study – Tony Young, Carnegie Museums

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Women in Green Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in Florida, Online, June 28, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

In this year's Women in Green, with the theme of "Rising Collective," the USGBC FL WIG Host Committee will host three events in 2022 focusing on 17 women in Florida who have made a posit

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous.

His first stop?  The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “ca



Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2507 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

May 26: Protecting Open Spaces Through Well Planned Cities, May 26, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss how Bend, Oregon's open space advocates lead the successful move away from sprawl to a more dense, walkable, and vibrant cityscape.

Bend had spent the last few decades

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,California,Leadership,Cities

0 replies | 1618 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 2: Climate & Environmental Impacts, May 11, 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

It's no secret that building construction and demolition produce lots of waste that ends up in landfills across the  globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 600 m

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Economy,Deconstruction

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Euro-Global Climate Change Conference, Paris, France (with Virtual Option), September 19-20

by climate change

Magnus Group is pleased to welcome you to its prestigious event “Euro-Global Climate Change Conference (EGCCC 2022)” slated during September 19-20, 2022 and will be conducted as a hybrid e

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Shipping and Transportation

Keywords: Climate Change,geology

0 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Jan 12th Boston

by Amy

Climate Adaptation Forum Agenda Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Report from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew B…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Free Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation:Sun and Element Management, Including Sun Shade and Daylighting Canopy Systems, 2/22, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 02/06/2022 | Last updated: 02/06/2022

Building Operator Certification Program, February 22

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program fo

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Facilities Management,Energy Management

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/24/2022

Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the c

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,city efficiency,Rental homes,Energy programs,City policy

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/08/2021

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, October 23 - 25, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

City leaders and innovators, this is for you. Join us for the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, co-located with the Defense TechConnect Fall Conference and SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit. T…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2226 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

The 3rd US Offshore Wind 2018 Conference and Exhibition, June 7 - 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

The USOW18 event is THE #1 networking hub for businesses that are looking to invest, find partners or secure contracts for upcoming US offshore wind projects. USOW18 unites 1000+ executives and covers…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

High Performance Ventilation Workshop presented by Ventacity Systems, June 28, Burlington, MA

by YijunW

Ventilation for High Performance Commerical Buildings Presented by Ventacity Systems Participants will learn: • What are high performance buildings and high performance ventilation • Why eff…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

AWEA Windpower Conference and Exhibition, Powering Forward to Reach New Heights, May 7 - 10, Chicago, IL

by YijunW

The Wind industry has momentum in the push to expand our lead as the largest renewable energy source in the US. WINDPOWER is the place to turn that momentum into action - make the connections, get th…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Governor Baker Files Bill H 4371 - to Provide Homeowners and Home Buyers with Energy Transparency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On April 4, Massachusetts Governor Baker filed H. 4371,"An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information," The bill would require that a home energy score card and energy rating be…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Home Energy Rating,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Grey to Green Conference, May 15-17, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in downtown Toronto from May 15-16 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Across Ontario the sector …

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 03/28/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1475 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2018 - Wednesday, February 14, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings can be conceived and delivered in new ways that enhance the mental and physical health of occupants. The ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo once again brings together leaders in …

UK Green Building

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 02/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2018

 

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