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Fall 2020 WasteWise Forum (Webinar), November 11, 10 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Fall 2020 WasteWise Forum is particularly relevant for Massachusetts businesses and institutions that generate food waste. Presentations will include information on the commercial organics waste b

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,Waste,Waste Management

0 replies | 1480 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/23/2020

MI Healthy Climate Conference, May 16-17, Lansing, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the MI Healthy Climate Conference 2024!   

“Accelerating Action” is the theme of this year'

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 04/13/2024 | Last updated: 04/13/2024

Free Webinar - Powering Progress: All-Electric Design Incentives with Clean Energy Homes

by cleanenergyhomes

Secure a strategic advantage in California’s development landscape by embracing the future of affordable multifamily building electrification. Join the Clean Energy Homes team for an upcoming we

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout, April 4, 10-11:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/11/2024

Virtual Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, March 8

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join Tradebase for a virtual conference that brings together industry

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Sustainable Lighting, February 21, 5:30-7:30 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Sustainable design is a fundamental part of our lighting industry. As part of the design process, they aim to reduce the usage of energy and to reduce the wasteful impact on the environment we live in

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/19/2024

Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, January 30, 9-11 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system.  It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct des

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 487 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 13, 1- 2 pm, Woodinville, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!

You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/19/2023

2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Black community. This summit is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change.

0 replies | 719 views | Posted on: 11/26/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

Webinar: Conversations on Construction - If You Build it, They will come, December 16, 11-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Energy efficiency and affordable housing are topics du jour, especially in Los Angeles.  Seemingly unrelated at first glance, can progress be made in these two spaces together?

Join Hunt Ortma

Free Webinar: Mythbusting: Filtration & Air Cleaning in Schools, Hosted by USGBC, December 3, 3-4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In the rush to get schools ready to welcome students and staff during or after the COVID-19 pandemic, schools are receiving information from all sides, some helpful and some misleading. Join our panel

Filed under: Green Schools

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Health,Green Schools,Education,Public Health,Covid-19

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 11/22/2020 | Last updated: 11/22/2020

ArchitectureBoston Virtual Expo (ABX20), December 2-3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is the largest building and design tradeshow and conference in the Northeast attracting 8,000 architects, builders, contractors and design professionals. ABX20 has transi

Filed under: Architects

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Engineers

0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" When: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm Where: Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onond…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

LEED and Existing Buildings: Understanding Certification, Performance and LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance, September 8, 2-5 pm, St. Louis, MO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This workshop will provide participants with a deep look into LEED v4.1 O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding certification options, best practices

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certification,USGBC Missouri Gateway

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/21/2020

Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen

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

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire,HVAC

0 replies | 15483 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Webinar: Designing Housing for an Equitable Future, September 9, 11:45 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the effects of climate change are being felt, people that can't afford high utility bills are disproportionately impacted. Studio Completiva's research into solutions will be presented alon

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Affordable Housing,Equity

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

June 29 - Best in the West Regional Webinar Series: Green Infrastructure & Resiliency in the Community

by AbbieKnight

Green infrastructure has direct and indirect benefits that make communities more resilient. The U.S. Western region continually faces challenges of earthquakes, fires, and extreme weather and side …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Community Resilience

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Building Simulation, August 7-9, San Francisco

by AbbieKnight

Building Simulation 2017 will bring together practitioners and researchers from around the world to share information about the state of the art in simulation tools and applications and to discuss new…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 942 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

Financing Clean Energy in Affordable Housing Through Green Banks: CT Green Bank Approaches Webinar - June 6

by AbbieKnight

Over the past several years, CT Green Bank has partnered with the affordable housing sector and private capital providers to provide critical education, financing, technical assistance and resources t…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1933 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

WELL Building Standard Full Day Review Class, May 30, 8:30-10 am, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Green Building Center for a full-day, intensive workshops focused on helping you master the WELL Building Standard for your next project and/or pass the accreditation exam. WELL is an evidence-ba…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 05/17/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, NECEC, May 16, Massachusetts State House, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day will showcase the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s - and our region 

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

ZNE for Local Governments

by Connie NBI

This four-hour workshop is designed to give local government staff the information, tools, and confidence to create and drive progress toward zero net energy goals. Case studies show how cities can be…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 04/14/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, April 13th, 2017: The Regenerative Soil Solution

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, April 13th, 2017 There's hope in the earth, that is, the soil. Soil4Climate affirms the myriad ways improving soil rewards us in our fight agai…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Association - BASEA

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 27, 8 am - 3:30 pm Appleton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

 

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