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Free Green Building Webinar: The Perfect Pair: Sustainable HDPE + Copper Restroom Touch-Points, March 3, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,HDPE,Copper

0 replies | 1433 views | Posted on: 02/10/2022 | Last updated: 02/10/2022

Better Building by Design, April 5-6, Burlington, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

Better Building by Design (BBD) is a regional design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and com

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Free Webinar: Commercial Building Electrification Pathways, March 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial buildings have the potential to lead the way to a decarbonized, electrified future. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will accelerate these efforts in states and cities acros

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Online Course: Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, February 21, 22, 28 & March 1, 9 am - 12:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In partnership with AIA New York, this multi-day course provides 14 CES LU|HSWs and training to make significant energy and carbon reductions in your clients’ buildings.

New York has gotten s

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Introduction to the Passive House Standard. February 15, 9am-1pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The Introduction to the Passive House Standard guides participants through the principles and economics of the Passive House Standard with an in-depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridgi

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 2086 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

Crushing the Code, New York City, Commercial, Online, January 31

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 12/29/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Free Webinar: Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Series: Social landlords, Owners, Property Managers (Residential), January 26, 10-11:30 am GMT

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Join UKGBC for an interactive workshop exploring the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Action Plans, to better understand how to implement the key immediate actions recomme

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/08/2022

Michigan Women in Green Discussion Forum, December 7, 4-6 pm, Detroit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for USGBC Detroit Region's 2022 Michigan Women in Green Discussion Forum. This in-person event will feature a panel discussion with female industry leaders as well as interactive

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 11/20/2022 | Last updated: 11/20/2022

Green California Schools and Community College Summit, Hybrid Event in Pasadena, California and Online, October 18

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will be held both virtually (on-line), and in person at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm on October 18th.

The Summit is a

Mitsubishi Electric - Plant and Training Facility Tour

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

In order to go All-Electric and power your house with the sun, the HVAC system needs to be electric as well.  Mitsubishi Electric is the leader in high-performance HVAC systems that are ALL E

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 1789 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Green Building United, 2022 Sustainability Symposium at Penn State: May 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Build's 2022 12th Annual Sustainability Symposium will take place on May 6th at Penn State at the Navy Yard. This event will showcase transformative ideas, projects, and oppor

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon,built environment,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/19/2022

Free Webinar: The Economics of Hydrogen Production April 8, 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The energy transition is accelerating around the world, with a wide range of technologies and initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy. Hydrogen has emerged as

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 03/29/2022 | Last updated: 03/29/2022

10th Annual Massachusetts Water Youth Summit, March 19th, Online, 10 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GROUNDWATER: Making the Invisible Visible.

The 2022 UN World Water Day theme is about the importance of groundwater, although "invisible..its impact is visible everywhere." To honor this

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 12/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/05/2017

Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, January 25, 7 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Green Building Education,Teachers,High School Teachers

0 replies | 1941 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022

Webinar: 21st Century Schools: Cleaner and Greener Part III, New Buildings Institute, January 12, 9-10:30am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment.

This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Net zero

0 replies | 2104 views | Posted on: 12/14/2021 | Last updated: 12/14/2021

Free Webinar: Performance-Based Ventilation Design for Health, Efficiency, & Compliance, December 9, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BE-Ex and ASHRAE New York for a presentation on designing and operating buildings for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Learn how to achieve healthy, energy efficient buildings using

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Ventilation

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.

With a

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Jobs,Veterans

0 replies | 2480 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Celebrates National Pollinator Week June 18-24; Rhode Island State House Rally June 19, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 569 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/14/2018

11th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, October 2, Dubuque, IA

by YijunW

Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will b…

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/04/2018

Waste Expo Australia, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia

by YijunW

Waste Expo Australia brings together Australia’s key solution providers in the waste management, recycling and sustainability sectors, showcasing the very latest technology, products and turnkey sol…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

2018 Green California Schools and Colleges Summit & Exposition by Green Technology, October 29-30, Pasadena, CA

by YijunW

The 2018 conference arrives at a time of greatly increased activity in regard to school facilities, with a particular focus on building and energy upgrades, and a mandate for incorporating environment…

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

0 replies | 3958 views | Posted on: 04/14/2018 | Last updated: 04/14/2018

2018 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 28th in Boston

by AbbieKnight

Join EPMA on April 28th for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers come each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance. Residents are …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleanup

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/06/2018

Introduction to Modern Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Seminar, March 22-23 in New York

by AbbieKnight

Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or she can work independently. Why? Because college graduates lack practical knowledge of how a…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: electrical transmission,Distributions Systems

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 03/08/2018 | Last updated: 03/08/2018

Photovoltaic Systems and the National Electric Code, March 1, Boston

by Yishan

The Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE) welcomes all PV installers, electrical, fire and building inspectors, and other solar professionals to the most up-to-date training availa…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1985 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

 

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