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Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, May 26, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course will discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. Also, this webinar wil

Filed under: Window and Door Installation

Keywords: High Performance Doors,Vertical Openings,Windows,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems,Window Installation

0 replies | 1993 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Accelerating the Circular Economy, April 29 - May 1, Denver, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/15/2025

Sustainable Enterprise Conference of Sonoma, March 27, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, guided by Sustainable North Bay, is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability. Through its alignment with the One Planet Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Schools Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school su

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, Online, November 14, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 538 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Inventorying Building Refrigerants and Reducing Leaks, October 29, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Discover how recent EPA rules are transforming the future of refrigerants, a significant source of emissions found in nearly every type of building. Join this webinar to learn how to identify, categor

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 10/05/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

Understanding the Role of Analytics as a Strategic Tool for Proactive Energy Management, August 24, 2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

The race to meet GHG reduction targets continues as organizations are continually thinking of ways to become more proactive and efficient in their use of resources. Energy Management and Information S

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Energy Management

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

Webinar: Green Building Strategies for Sustainable Transportation, July 29, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The transportation sector is the largest contributor of GHG emissions in the U.S. (29%) and makes up almost a quarter of global GHG emissions. Personal cars and light trucks are the primary source of

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,USGBC,Clean Transportation

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Intersectional Environmentalism Series: Working with Frontline Communities in California, June 30, 10 am PT 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC Northern California and USGBC Orange County on June 30th to explore best practices in wor

Filed under: Advocacy

California Green Building

Keywords: Equity,Intersectional Environmentalism

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 06/16/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

Home Building Crossroads Webinar: Strategy to Process - Roofs, June 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from today’s leading experts, as well as network with other profes

Keywords: Roofing,Roofs,Roofing Systems

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

17th Annual SyracuseCoE Symposium: Water + Energy + Design: Innovations for Healthy, Vibrant Communities Wednesday, October 4

by Oyin

The 17th annual SyracuseCoE Symposium, Water + Energy + Design: Innovations for Healthy, Vibrant Communities will feature presentations by keynote speakers, Faculty Fellows, and collaborating research…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Sustainable Facilities Forum 2021, a Virtual Event, May 20

by samanthaklein // Intern

The program for this virtual event includes access to education sessions, live webinar keynote, and to the sustainable products webinars. This also includes unlimited rewatching access for the educati

Filed under: Green Facilities

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Facilities Management,Facilities

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 04/20/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

Webinar: Home Composting for Zero Waste, April 20, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Home composting is easier than people might think. Most of the work is done by nature’s composting work force (decomposers). All we have to do is feed them our food scraps and yard waste, give t

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Recycling,Composting,Nature

0 replies | 1690 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,green retrofit

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free CE Webinar: All About Ducted Mini Splits, April 7, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This session is a follow up to "Introduction to Fully Ducted Heat Pumps for All Electric Heating & Cooling." It reviews different types of ducted indoor units, the special design conside

The Southeast Building Conference, August 16 - 17, Kissimmee, FL

by Oyin

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) represents a powerful business-building opportunity for companies that want to reach the huge home building market in the South. Celebrating 40 years in…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Energy Futures: Cibersecurity and Financing Emerging Transitions, Nov 29, Madrid, Spain

by Oyin

Annual Event of the Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council This meeting is known for its dynamic format and strong international slant and is being organized by CECME and the Spanish Ene…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Florida Energy Summit Oct 18- 20, Fort Lauderdale

by Chill28

This year the summit will be held October 18-20, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will highlight how the State and South Florida are preparing for the future through energy innovation. The su…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 10/16/2017 | Last updated: 10/16/2017

Statewide Climate Resiliency Strategy Roundtable, Oct 18, 1-3pm, Hope Valley, Rhode Island

by Oyin

RI is gathering input from community leaders from across the state on climate change impacts now and in the future. The input will help inform Rhode Island's first climate resiliency strategy. We hope…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

TRUE - A New Rating System Administered by GBCI

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Green Business Certification Inc. (GCBI) recently introduced its new brand identity for its zero waste rating system known as TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency). The TRUE Zero Waste certificatio

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: GBCI,TRUE,Green Building Certification

0 replies | 3370 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 01/09/2019

Resilient Architecture And Urbanism, April 10-12, Groningen, Netherlands

by ierek2017

Our attitudes, business models, products, services and actions related to the design, build, maintenance and transformation of our Built Environments have to change fundamentally. New build, renovatio…

4th Annual WCS Talks, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability, Saturday, November 4, Mountain View

by Oyin

WCS Talks is a TED Style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The annual event features both women and men fr…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

 

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