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FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,shading

0 replies | 2499 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program, December 9-10, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this two-day certification course, HVAC professionals will learn how to discover and repair hidden energy-draining comfort system defects, reduce call-backs and increase customer satisfaction.

California Green Building

0 replies | 174 views | Posted on: 11/12/2025 | Last updated: 11/12/2025

Accredited Green Appraiser Training, Bay Area, November 19, San Rafael, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This training will teach real estate professionals about the principles and practices that distinguish green buildings from traditional buildings, methods for appraising high-performance homes, and ap

California Green Building

0 replies | 314 views | Posted on: 10/15/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, October 20, 3 – 5 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, you will learn the first steps in transitioning from fossil-fueled heating and cooling systems to heat pumps for energy-effi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/30/2025

BEC-National Symposium on Building Science and Enclosure Technology, September 25, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

BEC's National Symposium on Building Science and Enclosure Technology, a full-day event bringing together architects, engineers, contractors, researchers, and manufacturers for an in-depth look at

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 09/02/2025 | Last updated: 09/02/2025

Fueling the Future: Scaling Clean Cooking Solutions for Africa, September 22, Flushing, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

More than 90% of the population in Tanzania use wood or charcoal as their main source of energy for domestic use. In rural areas, this percentage is even higher with almost all households using open f

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/22/2025

Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 06/14/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1497 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Innovative HomeTour, Yestermorrow Design/Build School & Valley Arts, Saturday, June 1, 9am-2pm, Waitsfield, VT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 05/20/2019 | Last updated: 05/23/2019

How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME

by AbbieKnight

Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc

Filed under: Events

Keywords: IAQ,Building Containment

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

The Building Industry's Role in Social Equity, April 24, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

As architects, builders, and developers, what part do we play in creating a city with opportunities for everyone? Join for the first event in Green Building Alliance

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Design,Social Equity,built environment

0 replies | 1500 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

NFMT - Energy and Utilities Management, March 26-28, Baltimore, MD

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Energy and Utility Management is geared towards operating your facilities with a best practices in utility management including cost savings, environmental stewardship and federal or local regulations

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Utilities

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 03/03/2019 | Last updated: 03/03/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Insulation,Energy Efficient Design

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

Environmental Issues Jakarta Crown Capital Eco Management Indonesia

by Godfriedambrose28

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR3tvYeZkFU Crown Capital Eco Management Indonesia - The heavily forested city of Ketchikan, Alaska, is built on rock and surrounded by water. Every commodity that come…

Filed under: Environment News

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 03/12/2013 | Last updated: 03/12/2013

2019 Getting to Zero Forum, October 9 - 11, Oakland, CA

by Connie NBI

This solutions-focused conference will spotlight collaborations, policies and practices that are driving better energy and carbon outcomes in buildings. Co-hosted by New Buildings Institute and Rocky

E-Waste: Bristol (Indie Cycle, December 15, 2018, 9am-12:30, Bristol, RI

by Yishan

Sat, 12/15/2018 09:00 am- 12:30 pm

Mount Hope Farmers' Market, 250 Metacom Avenue

Electronic waste (e-waste) collection event hosted by Indie Cycle, LLC. Residents can drop-off&nbs

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

BIG ART; tiny house at The Umbrella in Concord. Sounds fun! 9/15/2015 - 11/15 2015, with additional special event dates

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Tiny House,Art,The Umbrella

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia

by Chelsea W. // Student

This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Passive House,Australia,Earth

0 replies | 1941 views | Posted on: 08/18/2015 | Last updated: 08/18/2015

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest

by Chelsea W. // Student

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Syracuse

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015

27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our effo…

Filed under: Environment News

Keywords: news

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Jobs,NYSERDA

0 replies | 1812 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

CNY - NYSERDA CHP POWER LUNCH (Upstate) Thursday April 23, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Gateway Center If your building’s electric bill is $5,000 a month or more, then you’ll want to j…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 04/20/2015 | Last updated: 04/20/2015

EPA/Antioch Webinar 3/26 at 12pm EST: Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 26, 12:00- 1:15 PM EST AICP credits pending Presenter: Cara Pike, Climate Access How can we connect the dots for people in our communities about climate impacts? This webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,EPA

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 03/09/2015 | Last updated: 03/09/2015

Material Safety Date Sheets

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

The new system that is being put in place for the Material Safety Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets or the new Global Harmonizing System has been put in place for over a year now. Has anybody taken adva…

Related to: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 11/25/2014 | Last updated: 11/25/2014

 

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