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WEBINAR: Getting LEED Specific: Buildings are for People - Design Strategies for Human Engagement, December 10, 12:00PM CST

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In this one-hour course, the participant will explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior. Consider the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its life

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other,Architects ,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Certification,LEED,Webinar,USGBC

0 replies | 3129 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019

Composting Toilets with Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 4 Online Sessions, November 27 - December 7, 6:30-8:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this two-week online workshop covering different types of composting toilets, you will learn about innovative alternatives to conventional wastewater management. Students will be able to ident

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/11/2023

2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Design,Construction,built environment,Decarbonization,CO2 Emissions

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar, Webinar: Reducing Your Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, September 21, 12:30-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 09/07/2023 | Last updated: 09/07/2023

SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop, September 14, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. SPEER discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as nat

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 526 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2023

The Electrification Course for Professionals, Free and Online, August 29, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar is in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Everyone’s talking about electrification, but what’s a practical way to participate in this movement? Home perfo

California Green Building

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

ICSD 2024 : 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 11 -12 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 12th ICSD 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free PG&E Webinar: Assembling the Zero Carbon Home, July 25, 9am-12pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

California Green Building

0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

GreenFin 2023, Sustainable Finance And Investing Event, June 26-28, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Complying with Healthy Indoor Air Standards - Free "Ask Me Anything" Webinar, Hosted by R-Zero, June 1, 10 am PT, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Both the CDC and ASHRAE announced plans to mandate healthy indoor air for every occupied space in new and existing buildings, and building additions.

"ASHRAE Standard 241P, Control of Inf

0 replies | 489 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West, February 24-26, Denver, CO

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In partnership with the Colorado Solar & Storage Association, Solar Power & Energy Storage Mountain West is a solar + storage event for the western United States. Colorado alone boasts hu

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Denver

0 replies | 2008 views | Posted on: 12/05/2019 | Last updated: 12/05/2019

California Friendly Landscape Class, February 22, Torrance, CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Architects ,Landscape Services

California Green Building

Keywords: Garden,Landsca

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

USGBC NJ Annual Holiday Party and Member Reception, December 12, 6-8:30 pm, Hillsborough

by MVillere

Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration.

Location: Duke Farms - Farm Barn Orientation Center (LEED Platinum)
Hillsborough, NJ

SPACE IS LIMI


Filed under: Events

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 11/04/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12 - 1 pm GBA is partnering with ILFI and Greenwash Action to present this webinar series which w…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Certified Green Lending Professional Training, November 1, San Diego, California

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Join Build It Green for a one-day course exploring the principles of green building and the whole house approach to the design, construction and operation of residential buildings.

Upon completion

Wisconsin Solar Tour October 5, 2019, 10am - 4pm Wisconsin (Statewide)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join people across Wisconsin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a statewide Solar Tour! Homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin will open their doors to demonstrate and share strategies for energy-eff

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 09/26/2019 | Last updated: 09/26/2019

Design 4 People, October 23-24, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Design 4 People brings design leaders together to raise your work to a new level and help you understand how to improve human output within the built environment. You will have the ability to exchange

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: sustainable design

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Solar Decathlon Africa 2019 Sept, 2019 Ben Guir, Morocco

by AidanAnthony // Intern

On November 15, 2016, in the margin of COP22 in Marrakesh, the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines and sustainable development; the Moroccan Research Institute in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN)

Filed under: Contests and Votes

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/13/2019

WEBINAR, JULY 12: Green Cities & Urban Development

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Cities account for over 70 percent of global energy use and 40 to 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Do you want to know what are the most cost-effective ways of reducing this using tod…

June 28th: Community Table: Sue AnderBois, RI Director of Food Strategy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Please join Social Enterprise Greenhouse in welcoming Sue AnderBois, recently selected Director of Food Strategy for Rhode Island. Join Sue as she talks about her new position and what it means for ou…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Social Enterprise Greenhouse,Food,Sustainible Food,Rhode Island,Events

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

NEBFM - Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show and Conference, June 29-30, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NEBFM - Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show and Conference June 29th, 8:00 am - June 30th, 6:00 AM Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall B-2 415 Summer Street Boston, 02210 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

NESEA Pro Tour - CreekSide Zero Net Energy Home - Pulaski, NY, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour - CreekSide Zero Net Energy Home - Pulaski, NY Friday, June 17, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval This tour of the CreekSide Net Zero House features one of the firs…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Freddie Mac Introduces a Green Rebate Program - up to $5000 for multifamily property loans

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the largest funder of multifamily properties nationally, Freddie Mac hopes to boost awareness of energy consumption among apartment owners and managers. Borrowers financing properties with 20 u…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: EPA,Multifamily Housing,Freddie Mac

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

O&M Stories in Multifamily Housing: Challenges, Solutions & Results - @NESEA's Building Energy - March 10, 1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

O&M Stories in MF Housing: Challenges, Solutions & Results Thursday, March 10 1:30 - 2:30 pm BE16: Multifamily In the world of multi-family housing every operational dollar is earmarked, budgete…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily Housing

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

"Toward a Living Affordable Future" - Free Guide by the International Living Insitute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Living Building Challenge Framework for Affordable Housing offers a pathway for multi-family affordable housing projects to achieve the Living Building Challenge, either as Petal or Living Certif…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 02/12/2016 | Last updated: 02/12/2016

 

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