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Sustainability Symposium 2020 (New Date, Now Online!), October 23, Philadelphia, PA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Save-the date for Green Building United's tenth annual Sustainability Symposium, now scheduled for October 23.

The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering cutting edge gre

Filed under: Green Facilities

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Pennsylvania Events

0 replies | 2413 views | Posted on: 12/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

2025 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 28-30, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference unites the region's leaders and innovators in energy efficiency for three days of insightful panels and unparalleled networking. This annual conference is a

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 12/23/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals, Free 2-Part Webinar Series, December 3 & 5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Have you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you, your home, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption, costs, or even the environment? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 11/12/2024 | Last updated: 11/12/2024

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Solar & Storage, November 12, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Solar energy is here now, and this session will make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar system, have an actionable strategy, hire the right contractors, and be the her

California Green Building

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 10/22/2024 | Last updated: 10/22/2024

Verge 24, October 29-31, San Jose, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join more than 6,000 leaders from across functions, industries and sectors to discover what it takes to deploy climate tech at scale. More than 500 trail-blazing speakers will explore emerging tr

California Green Building

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 09/26/2024 | Last updated: 09/26/2024

Building Tour of Four All-electric Buildings to Reduce Carbon Footprints, October 3, 2-4:30 pm, San Luis Obispo California

by Hani // Social media manager

On this tour, you’ll have an inside look at all-electric green buildings that are energy efficient and powered completely or in part with renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprints. The

California Green Building

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 09/04/2024 | Last updated: 09/04/2024

Women in Green Breakfast, September 12, 7:30-8:30 am, Los Angeles, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Join us for our annual community gathering where we’ll enjoy a morning breakfast spread (caffeine included!), networking, an engaging panel discussion, and audience Q&A. We can’t wait

California Green Building

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 08/16/2024 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon + Electrification – Full path to Decarbonization, August 14, 10-11 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In this webinar, we'll delve into the intricate relationship between electrification and embodied carbon, exploring how factors such as refrigerants, insulation, and thermal storage are pivotal to

0 replies | 1718 views | Posted on: 07/26/2024 | Last updated: 07/26/2024

Free Webinar: Global Heat Pump Best Practices: Strengthening the Global Heat Pump Policy Tool-Kit, July 10, 8-10 am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The need for smart and innovative solutions to heating, like heat pumps is becoming urgent in the wake of the climate crisis. By participating, you can help drive global adoption of this efficient, co

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 06/28/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

(Now Online) Circular Economy Guide Launch, April 15, London, UK

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

**This event has been changed to a online format. All those who have or do sign up (see link below) will receive an email with an access link to the virtual event. If you have any questions, plea

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Breakfast

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 03/09/2020 | Last updated: 03/24/2020

(Postponed) Achieve Net Zero Cost Effectively, April 30th, 8 - 10 am, St. Louis, MO

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

** Achieve Net Zero Cost Effectively - POSTPONED 
Please stay tuned for details as they become available. 

 

Energy Efficiency (EE) has always been “cost effective&rdq


Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Passive House MultiFamily Workshop: Lessons Learned from the First Generation of Projects, February 11, Boston, MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

While multifamily Passive House projects are just getting off the ground here in Massachusetts, in other parts of the US and Canada they have been in existence for many years. This workshop will explo

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Efficiency Vermont's 2020 Better Buildings by Design, February 5 & 6, South Burlington

by mkilmartin // Intern

Better Buildings by Design is the region’s premier design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential a

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge, USGBC MA, Tuesday, June 21, 8:30-10:30 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge Tuesday, June 21, 8:30-10:30 am US Green Building Council MA 50 Milk Street 14th floor "Dali" Conference Room Boston, MA 02109 Join the USGBC M…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Solar and Energy Storage New York, December 12-13, Albany, NY

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

Tapping into one of the top-10 solar markets, Solar and Energy Storage New York is an event to network with industry leaders and businesses doing business in New York. Join December 12-13 in Alba

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Solar Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 1634 views | Posted on: 12/05/2019 | Last updated: 12/05/2019

THE Holiday Party, December 18, Chicago, IL

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

Join members and friends of the Chicago Living Future Collaborative, Passive House Alliance Chicago, Illinois Green Alliance, AIA Chicago COTE, CNU Illinois, Open Architecture Collaborative, and the I

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Engineering

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Illinois

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Intersolar North America, February 4-6, 2020, San Diego, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

As the first major solar + storage event of the year in North America, Intersolar North America highlights the latest energy technologies, services, companies, and organizations striving to create pos

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,California

0 replies | 2025 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Micro Apartments for the Homeless in San Francisco - Promising Idea, but Challenges Remain

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

As reported this fall by Kevin Fagan of the San Francisco Chronicle, there are multiple plans in the works to create homeless housing in the San Francisco area, particularly supportive housing where s…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Micro Apartments,Tiny Homes

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 10/29/2016 | Last updated: 10/29/2016

Help Build What’s Next - Georgia - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 7, 1:30-4:30 pm, Atlanta

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Help Build What’s Next - Georgia November 7, 1:30-4:30 @Shaw Contract Group & Steelcase Showroom 1555 Peachtree St NE #150 Atlanta, GA 30309 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... D…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

The Price of Solar Continues to Fall

by JackSawyer // Student

The price of both installation and buying solar panels is reaching remarkable lows. New data from 2015 shows that the price of installation in 2015 went down 5% for residential rooftop systems and 12%…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Solar Panels,Power Purchase Agreement,Installation

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 09/08/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

9th Annual Boston Greenfest - Friday - Sunday, August 19-21, Boston City Hall Plaza - FREE!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Boston Greenfest - Friday - Sunday, August 19-21 - FREE! Boston City Hall Plaza Welcome to the region's largest multicultural environmental music festival located at Boston City Hall Plaza, Faneu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 08/08/2016 | Last updated: 08/08/2016

Are Renewable Energies Reversing Progress on Climate Goals in Some Ways?

by JackSawyer // Student

Renewable energy sources have seen great progress in the last decade, with significant innovation and growth, especially since the Paris Agreement was signed lasted fall. However, with their embraceme…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Power Plants,Paris Agreement,coal,gas,problem

0 replies | 2594 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/26/2016

AUGUST 16th: Support Future Green Leaders at 11th Annual WMSBF Member Outing

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes the critical role emerging professionals play in forwarding corporate and community sustainability initiatives. They’ve worked hard to facilitate …

The Start of a Trillion Dollar Renewable Energy Market?

by JackSawyer // Student

Leaders of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have come to an agreement to increase their consumption of renewable energy sources to 50% by 2025! The agreement could signal the start of a massive expansion …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: agreement,north america, Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 07/04/2016 | Last updated: 07/04/2016

Introduction to Wave Energy

by Higgins_James // Student

As new technologies in the renewable energy sector continue to emerge, a big promise for the future may be Wave Energy. Wave energy is harnessed through converters and electricity generators that are …

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

 

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