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Air Sealing to Achieve Zero Net Energy - New Techniques and Applications, November 21, 12pm - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

One of the key components to achieving a Zero Net Energy building is the tightness of its envelope to air infiltration.

Learning objectives include:

  • Summarize where and how buildings leak air

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Building Codes,Conservation,air sealing,Net Energy,Zero Net Energy Building,Blower Doors,Foam Sealants,Whole house fans

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, July 11, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The idea of zero-carbon buildings is quickly moving from aspiration to expectation, especially for new construction. This session examines the enabling factors making zero carbon buildings possible, h

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Free Webinar: Building for Health: Where Public Health and Energy Policy Intersect, June 10, 9 am -12 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on energy, water, and greenhouse gas redu

California Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/19/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Additions, May 28, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course covers how an addition is impacted by the new energy code. When does an addition require a HERS rating and when it does not. This course covers the HERS process and requirements. What

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/06/2025

Transforming Spaces with Cool Surfaces: Cool Your Homes and Communities, Online, May 14, 3-4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

California has long embraced the use of solar reflective “cool” roofs to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the urban heat island effect—and co

California Green Building

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/22/2025

Free Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, April 9, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC

by JessicaJoaquim

The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Campus Sustainability,Facilities Management,Higher Education,Life Science,Facilities,Healthcare,hospitals

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 799 views | Posted on: 02/15/2025 | Last updated: 02/15/2025

Decarbonizing Your Building: A Free Online Workshop to Help You Strategize & Electrify, February 10, 6-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.

Sust

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 01/05/2025 | Last updated: 01/05/2025

NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference - Research to Action: Science & Solutions for a Planet Under Pressure, Online, January 5-9, 2021

by Richard Minasian // Student

The NCSE Drawdown 2021 Conference will feature everything our community values from past NCSE Annual Conferences with the addition of an exciting new collaboration with Project Drawdown. Giv

Community Connections Webinar: Midwest Energy Strategies, USGBC Ohio, December 10, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will highlight Midwest-specific energy strategies.

This webinar will explore what is interesting in buildings now and how energy has been affected by under-occupancy. It will then dive

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Community,Midwest

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

IWBI Webcast: Finding your Inner Sanctuary: Supporting Frontline Workers During COVID-19, December 3, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a conversation about the impacts of COVID-19 on essential workers and learn actionable strategies for finding your inner sanctuary d

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,International WELL Building Institute (IWBI),IWBI

0 replies | 2173 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NECEC 2017 Navigate Connector & Partner Summit (4/3 @ 8:30-5:30pm @ 5 Times Sq., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Connectors and Partners of the Northeast Clean Energy Council's (NECEC) Cleantech Navigate Northeast program will convene in New York City on April 3 for the Navigate Connector & Partner Summit, their…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Webinar: Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure, October 21, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

The Community Resilience Planning Guide not only provides direction on how to plan for and implement measures to improve community resilience, it also introduces science-based tools to measure resilie

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Community Resilience Planning,Buildings and Infrastructures,Alternative Strategies,Resilience Tool Kit,Climate Resilience

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - BIT Building Case Studies, October 7, 8-10am CDT

by SarahA

Instead of multiple presentations this month, USGBC - Missouri Gateway Chapter is excited to welcome Jenny Carney as our speaker to discuss the BIT Building System. BIT is a building perform

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certifications,USGBC Missouri,USGBC Missouri Gateway,BIT,Building Systems

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows

Keywords: Energy Star,Windows,Marvin Windows

0 replies | 10320 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

NZ20, Net Zero Building Conference & Expo, September 15 - 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

As we focus on solving the climate crisis, our human family is focused on equality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Equality is a basic human right — to be free from fear, to be safe. To be

Keywords: Netzero,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Austin Sustainable Building materials Forum, June 30

by AbbieKnight

Building materials are a big deal. Building booms create competition not only for labor and equipment, but also for construction materials—affecting supply lines, timelines and bottom lines. Design…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Boston's Future Buildings - How Do We Get to NetZero? June 15,7:30 pm, Jamaica Plain

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Are your curious about Net Zero? Want to learn more?? Join MCAN board members Henrietta Davis and Tammy Peterson at an event this Thursday! BCEC is hosting a forum on Thursday to discuss Net Zero, …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Women in Cleanweb Boston June 21st 5:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Third Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an evening panel discussion focused on bringing together the developer and cleantech communities while highlighting challenges…

Filed under: Cleantech

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Science and Tech

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Snapshot on Sustainability - We stand on the shoulders of giants

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

USGBC-LA's blog "Snapshot on Sustainability", continues this week with reflections about the past built environment- and looking ahead. This week's new post is entitled, "I see further by standing on…

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Germany,Energy Infrastructure,built environment,energy independence

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Passive House Massachusetts: LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards, May 9, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards PH Mass May 9, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Nick Falkoff, Principal of Auburndale Builders Inc This presentation will look at requirements and threshold…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1160 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

Event: Grey to Green Conference, 5/8 - 5/10, Toronto, Canada

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Make Better Infrastructure Decisions Senior levels of government continue to overlook the many benefits of investing in living green infrastructure such as urban forests, green roofs, and walls whe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job opportunities with PHIUS, Chicago, Illinois

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

It’s an exciting time at PHIUS! We’re seeing a rapid uptake of the PHIUS+ 2015 Passive Building standard, and growing participation in our professional and product certification programs as well. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: PHIUS,Internship Opportunity,Chicago, IL,WUFI

0 replies | 1567 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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