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Webinar: The Building Envelope Campaign: Creating More Energy-Efficient Buildings, June 16, 2pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Building Envelope Campaign, launching June 10, 2020, has been developed by the Building Envelope Technology Research Team, a part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Program

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Related to: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Net Zero Conference, September 17-18, Anaheim, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Verdical Group's Net Zero conference convenes climate leaders to re-envision the built environment and inspire a net zero future.  Lean about zero carbon opportunities across all in

California Green Building

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 08/07/2024 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Free Webinar: Revolutionizing the 'E' in ESG: Radical Climate Breakthroughs Taking Center Stage, August 8, 9-10:30 am PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Industry leaders must continually navigate the multifaceted challenges and notable achievements in measuring the environmental impact of commercial buildings. Accepted methods of monitoring, measuring

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/18/2024

Free Webinar: Commercial Solar PV, Energy Storage and Microgrid Technologies, July 9, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Solar, storage and microgrids are not just for your home, in fact most solar modules (panels) are not on houses. This class will cover the basics and more about larger renewable energy systems. Topics

California Green Building

0 replies | 697 views | Posted on: 06/14/2024 | Last updated: 06/14/2024

Free Webinar: Future-Proof Carbon Removal Strategies That Make an Impact, June 13, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon removal—especially durable solutions—will be increasingly essential to meet global climate targets, but today’s voluntary carbon market lacks the supply of high-quality, durab

0 replies | 388 views | Posted on: 06/04/2024 | Last updated: 06/04/2024

Free Webinar: Implications of Green Technologies for Environmental Justice, June 12, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course will review disparities in access to green technologies, in the U.S. and across the globe. There are large disparities in access to green technologies between countries and among different

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 05/16/2024 | Last updated: 05/16/2024

Creating an Effective, Code-Compliant, Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System in Vented and Ventless Applications, May 9, 10-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system - whether vented or ventless, know when and how to use ventless exhaust, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements, and des

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024 | Last updated: 04/24/2024

NESEA Pro-Tour: All-Electric, Affordable Passive House Development in Boston, Massachusetts, April 26, 1-5 pm

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2024, a new construction passive house project that will bring 50 units of affordable senior housing to the community of Roxbury, Massachusetts.

On April 26, th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 04/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Free Webinar: A Study Overview: State-by-State Green Tax Credit Affordable Housing, April 10, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In early 2023, NHT embarked on the process of reviewing the Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) from all 50 state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and three local allocating agencies (Chicago, New York C

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 813 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

Zero Carbon Conference (Online), Presented by International Living Future Institute, October 7 - 8

by Richard Minasian // Student

We are living in an unprecedented, critical moment to take intentional and equitable action on the climate crisis. With less than a decade to achieve sustainable development goals, collaboration is im

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Carbon,Zero Carbon,Decarbonization,Financing Strategies,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon,Zero for All,Zero Carbon Conference

0 replies | 3959 views | Posted on: 08/15/2020 | Last updated: 08/17/2020

Webinar: How Monitoring-Based Commissioning Changes the Cx Business Model, September 10, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In the context of deploying automated fault detection on a university campus to deliver Monitoring-Based Commissioning services, this presentation discusses how MBCx changes the business model for Cx

Filed under: Building Automation and Control

Keywords: Building Commissioning,building automation,retrocommissioning,monitor-based commissioning

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Free EMA Webinar: Utilizing Digital Twins of Operational Data, Thursday, July 23, 11:00 am Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The goal of the digital data twin is to provide managers and operators with access to any and all operational data at any time. It provides a unified, seamless replicated data environment enabling div

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Smart Buildings,Energy Management,Energy Systems,Smart Building,Data Management

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

TRUE Zero Waste and Circular Economy Training Series: Zero Waste Purchasing and Upstream Management, August 6, 9:30 am, Los Angeles CA

by samanthaklein // Intern

This Session will cover:

  • Challenges of moving a zero waste vision upstream

  • Create Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) policy 

  • Identify EPP items in purchasing cata

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Related to: Other,Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

California Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Waste Management,Zero Waste

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

The State of Solar in Massachusetts, 12/15 - 6-8 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The State of Solar in Massachusetts Presented by Climate Action Business Association and Solstice Initiative Prince Lobel Tye LLP 1 International Place Suite 3700 Boston, MA 02110 Thursday,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar,Solstice Initiative,Climate Action Business Association

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

Webinar: Re-Defining Safe, Healthy, and Accessible Homes for All - USGBC Colorado, May 27, 11:45 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many states are facing serious housing shortages on multiple different fronts including affordable, efficient, age-friendly, and accessible housing. The development of healthy, thriving built environm

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,USGBC CO,Safe Housing

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/18/2020

FREE Webinar: Managing Facilities Through the Pandemic: Energy Saving Tips for Facility Operations, May 5, 11 am MST, 1pm EST

by AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)

The Energy Management Association (EMA), affiliate Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and other partners will conduct a timely webinar filled with practical advice and actionable content aimed at

Filed under: Green Facilities

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 11/28/2021

Webinar - "Sprucing" Up Your Knowledge For IPM of Trees, Hosted by Sustainable Connecticut, May 5, 2pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Like all trees, spruces are susceptible to pests, chemical exposure and general stress, which can make them vulnerable to diseases and decline.

This webinar will review spruce trees and conditions

Filed under: Landscaping

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Trees

0 replies | 1646 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Webinar: Smart Building Analytics - Running at the Peak of Efficiency, March 23, 12:30-2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Smart Building Analytics - Running at the Peak of Efficiency Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PST 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST Hosted by Realcomm Organizations go to great lengt…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Building Data

0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show: March 12-15

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC): March 12-15 Dates: Conference: March 12-15 Trade Show: March 12-14 Location: Hilton San Destin Golf Resort & Spa, Destin, FL Attend the …

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Recycling

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Feasibility of Implementing Passivhaus Standard for Tall Residential Buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Highly energy-efficient and resilient buildings are crucial to the success of cities. As populations grow and cities become larger and denser, problems related to energy inefficiency are magnified and…

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 4285 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Webinar: Climate Justice - Local, Tribal, Global and Generational, 2/27, 1:00 - 2:45pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Climate Justice: Local, Tribal, Global and Generational Monday, February 27, 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST This year, 2017, is the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change". Please h…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate change and Health,Climate Justice

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Join the BE-Ex's Daylight Hour Social Media Campaign!

by aahassonjee

Check out Daylight Hour, a social media campaign run by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about utilizing natural light in day-lit offices. This is an annual hour-long campaign happening…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: building energy exchange,daylight hour

0 replies | 2006 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: Lighting Codes & Regulations (2/13 @ 9-11 am @ 31 Chambers St., NY, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technology, t…

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: green lighting,Lighting Code

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

SolarEdge Webinar: Navigating Rapid Shutdown with SolarEdge , February 1 (10 - 11 am PT/1 PM EST)

by aahassonjee

SolarEdge Webinar: Navigating Rapid Shutdown with SolarEdge Wednesday, February 1st at 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT Are you worried that Rapid Shutdown will slow down your revenue stream and increase your…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 01/21/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

Webinar: Introduction: Lancet Countdown on Public Health and Climate Change - 12/22 1:15 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Introduction: Lancet Countdown on Public Health and Climate Change Webinar 12/22 1:15 Join Island Press, the Public Health Institute and the Security and Sustainability Forum for the US introducti…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Public Health

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 12/22/2016 | Last updated: 12/22/2016

 

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