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NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Carbon Neutral Mixed-Use Building In Hudson Valley, New Paltz, NY, May 13, 1 pm EST

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

For this green building tour, NESEA returns to the Hudson Valley for a tour of Zero Place, an award-winning mixed-use building, poised to bring the town of New Paltz 6 commercial and 46 residenti

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York,Carbon neutral,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

The Urban Green Gala, October 6, 5-10 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's most important fundraiser and supports critical education, policy and research initiatives. The Gala brings together leaders from all corners of

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, Online, September 12, 3-5pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.

Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightne

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2023

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, September 7, 9 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

A Carbon Neutral Campus: Tour Maine’s First Mass Timber Buildings, August 4, 1-5 pm, Brunswick, Maine

by Hani // Social media manager

Join NESEA in Maine for a Pro Tour of the first pure mass timber commercial structures in the state: Bowdoin College’s new Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studie

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 07/14/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Free Webinar: All-Electric Commercial Kitchens, July 26, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial kitchen electrification is a critical component of building decarbonization but is often thought of as a stumbling block due to its perceived expense, complexity and the affinity of the res

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Energy Storage Finance & Investing Summit, June 21 - 23, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

Today’s Best Thinking About Maximizing the Value of the New IRA Incentives for Storage Projects

In structuring and financing energy storage, everything has changed. The enactment of the

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, Urban Green Council, Online, June 13

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS an

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

Free Webinar: The Future of Healthier and More Sustainable Buildings: Decoding the Technology and Services, May 9, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The emphasis on the need for healthier buildings has been consistent from health experts, building industry organizations and governments in recent years. Building owners and organizations worldwide &

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 04/28/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Phius Alliance Webinar: Final Certification Process Common Issues, July 12, 5 pm CT

by gracemorrison

In this webinar, Passive House Institute US will review the certification process for building a passive house. Many people follow the standard without certifying because of the challenges, but this w

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 07/03/2022 | Last updated: 07/03/2022

Old Home Weatherization: Big-Picture Planning, Online, August 10, 6pm CDT

by gracemorrison

If you live in an older Minnesota house, energy usage might be a top concern for you. Big projects like insulation or new equipment installation can be expensive and require planning. As a homeowner,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1340 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/18/2022

SOLAR 2022: Energy Transition with Economic Justice, Hybrid Event at the University of New Mexico and Online, June 21 - 24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of this year’s SOLAR 2022 conference is “Energy Transition with Economic Justice,” and focuses on an equitable renewable energy transformation.

For this conference, ASES

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Webinar: Intro to WELL Building Standard, June 14, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introd

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Materials,Construction,Well Building Standard,built environment

0 replies | 1733 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Car Chargers for Electric Vehicles || SIEMENS eMobility

by Siemens Home Appliances

Siemens is a global technology-based innovation company focused on digitalization, electrification, and automation for manufacturing. A large component of Siemen’s energy and sustainability

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 434 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

Euro-Global Climate Change Conference, Paris, France (with Virtual Option), September 19-20

by climate change

Magnus Group is pleased to welcome you to its prestigious event “Euro-Global Climate Change Conference (EGCCC 2022)” slated during September 19-20, 2022 and will be conducted as a hybrid e

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Shipping and Transportation

Keywords: Climate Change,geology

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

HVAC Retrofit Projects: What Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) and Commissioning (Cx) Professionals Need to Know, Online, March 16, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the stock of existing HVAC and building automation systems continues to age, building owners and managers are tasked with identifying inefficiencies and pursuing projects to address operational iss

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation:Sun and Element Management, Including Sun Shade and Daylighting Canopy Systems, 2/22, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 02/06/2022 | Last updated: 02/06/2022

Do we Have the Capital to Fuel the Sustainable Transformation? Implementing the Paris Agreement Would Cost $23 trillion, Estimated by the World Bank

by YijunW

Do we have a global consensus to mitigate climate change? Yes. Have we as a global community agreed on common goals regarding sustainability? Yes. Do we have the money to fuel the sustainable tran…

Filed under: Financial Services

0 replies | 6183 views | Posted on: 06/03/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Inefficiency is Old School: A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits, October 30, 1pm, Pasadena, CA

by Connie NBI

Attendees will advance their knowledge of the design process, technology application and approaches used in the Proposition 39 ZNE School Retrofit Pilot Program. The four-hour interactive workshop wil…

Filed under: California

0 replies | 494 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

2018 Conference on Health, Environment and Energy, December 3 - 5, 2018, New Orleans, LA

by YijunW

In December 2018 in New Orleans, ACEEE will host its first Conference on Health, Environment and Energy. This two-day, multi-track event will showcase the groundbreaking research of ACEEE’s new&

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

2018 NAEM EHS & Sustainability Management Forum, October 24, Louisville, KY

by YijunW

The National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM) EHS and Sustainability Management Forum is billed as the largest annual gathering for EHS and sustainability decision-makers. The event is …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

The 28th International Trade Show for Environmental Equipment, Technology and Services, Pollutec 2018, Nov 27 - 30, Lyon, France

by YijunW

Pollutec 2018 gathers all sectors of the environment in 100,000 sqm: • Waste, Recycling, Water and wastewater, Energy, Instrumentation • Metrology • Automation, Air, Sites and soils, Risks,…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Governor Baker Files Bill H 4371 - to Provide Homeowners and Home Buyers with Energy Transparency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On April 4, Massachusetts Governor Baker filed H. 4371,"An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information," The bill would require that a home energy score card and energy rating be…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Home Energy Rating,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Grey to Green Conference, May 15-17, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in downtown Toronto from May 15-16 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Across Ontario the sector …

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 03/28/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

 

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