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Greenbiz 20, February 4-6, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

GreenBiz 20 is the premier annual event for more than 1,500 sustainability leaders and practitioners — from the business world, government agencies, academia and NGOs — to connect and expl

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Actvitism,Government Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-grow food any time of the year. 

Step into the world of indoor gardening with this&nb

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar, Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, December 10, 9 - 11am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transpor

California Green Building

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, November 15, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Introduction to Induction Cooking Technology, October 29, 11 am - 1 pm, Energy Education Center, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Course Description:

The course will cover induction cooking technology, its advantages, requirements, and concerns. As de-carbonization, building electrification, and indoor air quality have become

California Green Building

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

Illinois Green Alliance, Getting to Zero Summit and Limelight Celebration, October 17. 11:30 am - 5 pm CT, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a half-day summit to learn about the current drivers and best practices for net zero buildings in Illinois. 

Participants will hear from current design te

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, September 18, 10-11:30am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

California Green Building

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Passive House Symposium: Building Electrification, a free online Event, July 25, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Zero-emission buildings are the priority for a decarbonized built environment, and electrification powered by clean energy, utilizing batteries and heat pumps, is entering the popular psyche. The call

0 replies | 583 views | Posted on: 07/15/2024 | Last updated: 07/15/2024

Gulf Coast: LEED Green Associate Exam Study Session, April 18, Houston (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern


About this Event

For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam


Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2237 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Site Visit with Connecticut Passive House - Tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House, January 30, 4 pm, Westport, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

KLAR Studio welcomes CTPH to tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House in the making. Join KLAR representative Nate Bowler with Paul Gudas, of Skyview Builders and KLAR princi

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

2020 Las Vegas International Builders Show (IBS), January 21-23, Las Vegas, NV

by mkilmartin // Intern

All Homes Start Here: Exhibits

The 2020 Builders' Show will bring together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 2040 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Webinar: Innovation in Food Rescue Today Leads to Food Security Tomorrow, January 21, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The impact of food waste is undeniable.  Here in the US alone, more than 72B pounds of food is wasted, not including food wasted in the home, and this is in a country where more than 36 million p

0 replies | 4406 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

The SEED Summit for Social Enterprise, "Growing Businesses with Impact" - April 29 and 30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Jointly hosted by Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Brown University, The SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and community leaders committed to soc…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Social Enterprise Greenhouse,Brown University

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

(Now Online!) Women in Green: Culture of Courage, Built Environment Plus, March 30, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

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Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
This event will now be held remotely through Zoom web conferencing

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to COVID-19, th


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2851 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference October 15-19, Lexington, Kentucky

by colby_parkinson

NAAEE’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and S

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Social Equity,Sustainable Development,Kentucky

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

The Solar Impulse Legacy

by JackSawyer // Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

0 replies | 1888 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

July 23rd: FREE Hands-On Home Efficiency Workshop - Learn About the Latest from the Best

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

It's home improvement season and we have an unequaled opportunity for you all. On Saturday, July 23rd, John Avenson of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Todd Collins of AE Building Systems…

Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm

by Higgins_James // Student

The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting its variety of contaminations, the stories of its victims, the false promise of an economic boom, with a focus on clean energy solutions t…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy effic…

ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session, June 29, 1:30-4 pm - New Haven, Connecticut

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

June 29 ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session Wednesday June 29, 1:30 to 4pm EnergizeCT Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT Join Energize Connecticut, in partn…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 06/24/2016 | Last updated: 06/24/2016

NYSERDA seeks a Senior Project Manager in Albany or NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Senior Project Manager, NY-Sun - Albany or NYC Office From the NYSERDA Site: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NY-Sun…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1631 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 06/10/2016

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 587 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

 

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