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(Now Online!) 2020 National Home Performance Conference, April 27-30

by mkilmartin // Intern

Announcing the 2020 National Home Performance Virtual Conference!

Virtual Conference will include Live and Recorded Sessions, Networking Opportunities

The 2020 National Home Performance Conferen

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 3099 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Plant Talk: Your Landscape Questions Answered, A Free Webinar, September 27, 11:30am - 1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask a landscape design or maintenance expert? Do you have a question about a specific plant or landscape challenge where nothing seems to w

California Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Lighting Fundamentals, Parts I, II and III, Free and Online, September 12, 13, and 14, 9 - 11:30 am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int

California Green Building

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 08/17/2023 | Last updated: 08/17/2023

Green Building Home Tour: Dream Meadows, August 22, 4:30-5:30 pm, Springfield, Missouri (free)

by Hani // Social media manager

Join us for a tour of Dream Meadows, a green home in Springfield, MO and learn about the green features the owners have incorporated over the past 23 years.

Hosts
Ozark Branch of Missouri Gateway

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 07/29/2023 | Last updated: 07/29/2023

ASES Solar Conference 2023: Transforming the Energy Landscape for All, August 8-11, Boulder, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

The National Solar Conference is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy.

The American Solar Energy Society’s c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 07/08/2023 | Last updated: 07/08/2023

Free Webinar: How to Appraise High-Performing Homes - And Why They Can Sell for More, July 19, 11:30am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will review a study of Pearl Certified homes that are marketed effectively by listing agents see an average 5.15% premium. This study provides a resource for stakeholders in the high

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/21/2023

GreenTown Climate & Equity in West Suburban Cook County, June 23, Triton College, River Grove, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On June 22, communities across the Chicago metropolitan area will come together to tackle climate change, promote equity, and achieve sustainability outcomes. The agenda covers a broad range of t

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/06/2023

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, Urban Green Council, Online, June 28, 2-3:30 pm ET

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

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1670 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Free Webinar: Air Quality Related to Energy Efficiency, May 18, 10-11am CT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

City Efficiency Leadership Counci (CELC) webinars are intended to extend the conversation about public sector energy management best practices through education, training, and discussion. Webinar

Filed under: Webinars

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free Event: Phius 101, April 27, 1-5pm EDT, New York City

by Hani // Social media manager

The Phius live in NYC at Building Energy Exchange! Are you Phius curious? Have you heard about passive building but don’t really know what that entails? Lisa White and John Loercher open the aft

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 611 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 04/15/2023

IWBI Announces 3 Impressive Initiatives to Support the Green & Healthy Building and Wider Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a number of initiatives designed to help and support the green and healthy building and wider communities in the time of crisis surroundi

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Montgomery County Energy Summit "A Path to Zero", April 1-2, Silver Spring, MD

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

HEALTH UPDATE: Due to concerns about COVID-19, the Montgomery County Energy Summit has been postponed from April to November 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation keeping public health as ou

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Climate Data in a Warming World, March 10, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Please join the Building Energy Exchange and the ASHRAE New York Chapter for the second installment of our joint ASHRAE Standard technical series — providing a deep dive for their development, i

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Climate Data

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2020

JUNE 29th: WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

June 29, 2016 1:00 – 2:00PM West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recently partnered with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the mu…

2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2020

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu

Filed under: Fundraising

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Assistant Director of Communications, Sustainability

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University community to drive implementation of major

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/18/2019

Policy-Inspired Design: A Catalyst for Healthy Materials & Positive Social Change, 12/4, 5:30 pm, Chicago. IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative information session and building tour of the Keller Center at University of Chicago. 

Thi

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

BEx: Code Update- Lighting, November 9, 6-8 pm, Manhattan

by aahassonjee

BEx: Code Update- Lighting November 9, 6-8 pm Building Energy Exchange 31 Chambers St, Suite 609 New York, NY 10007 Join the Building Energy Exchange for a summary dialogue and panel discussi…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/01/2016

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data - Friday, November 18, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive, Net Zero Timberframe Home + Data Friday, November 18, 2016 - 12:30 - 5pm Lancaster, NH CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 3.25 BPI, and certificates of participation are available …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: NESEA,Passive House,New Hampshire,Net zero

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Are Indian #Cities Moving Towards Sustainable Transportation? 15 Sept, 4 PM IST This webinar will be presented by Paulo Sergio Custodio, an eminent transport consultant from Brazil. Pawa…

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,India

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - FREE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation will provide an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcomers a…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 08/17/2016 | Last updated: 08/17/2016

Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options

by Higgins_James // Student

It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 3492 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…

Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025

by Higgins_James // Student

Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norwa…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: eco friendly,clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2281 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

 

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