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Online GPRO Training: Operations & Maintenance Essentials, April 23 & 30

by samanthaklein // Intern

Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 20-50% while improving occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction? This is just one of the many reasons

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: GPRO,Training,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1729 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/11/2021

Free Webinar: Winter Heat Pump Reality Check: Is Yours Keeping Up?, January 9, 11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the l

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/24/2023

Webinar: USGBC Ohio Women in Green Discussion Forum, November 30, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to celebrate women working in sustainability and amplify their experiences. This online event will feature a lively panel discussion and small group discussions led by our panel

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Green Careers,Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Webinar: Green Buildings, Labor and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), November 15, 2-3pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many incentives and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act require or offer significantly improved incentives for projects that meet certain wage and apprenticeship standards. Join us for a timely

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: The Power of Partnership in Emissions Reduction Planning with Local Governments, October 31, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Collaboration with and across local governments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders can catalyze meaningful progress towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 10/13/2023 | Last updated: 10/13/2023

Free Webinar: Heat Loss, Moisture and Ventilation in Buildings, October 17, 7-8:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Meadows believe everyone should be able to learn and understand more about their home and their energy.

This workshop is good starter for anyone interested in attending the in person Fut

UK Green Building

0 replies | 810 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction, Online, October 6, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this USGBC First Friday Webinar, meet a team of passionate, dedicated, and collaborative professionals that are showing what’s possible from innovative construction teams on job sites. Paneli

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, September 21, 9 am - 2 pm ET

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

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,GPRO,GPRO Certification,NY

0 replies | 1764 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction, September 8, 10 am-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

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 trans

California Green Building

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free Webinar: Designing an Optimized, Code-Compliant, Kitchen Ventilation System, August 17, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill ou

California Green Building

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Sustainability

0 replies | 1796 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021

Webinar: Net Zero Guidance on Renewables and Offsets, June 3, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In March 2021 UKGBC released the much anticipated Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offsetting Guidance. This guidance provides clarity for the property and construction industry on the pro

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Carbon,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 05/09/2021 | Last updated: 05/09/2021

Free Webinar: Green Retrofit Session - Healthy Homes and Buildings, Meeting the UK's Net Zero 2050 Emissions Goals, May 13, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As we recover from the pandemic and look towards meeting the UK’s net zero emissions target by 2050, a ‘green recovery’ and the need to retrofit and decarbonise existing homes is hig

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Government,Economy,green retrofit,Healthy Buildings,COVID19

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 04/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/26/2021

CALGreen for Non-Residential Projects Explained - September 12, Oakland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZC Sr Project Manager Susan Di Giulio and Isaac Chambers, partner with the Harrison Thomas Group, will be teaching a course on CALGreen for non-residential projects, commissioning and aspects of the C…

California Green Building

Keywords: CALGreen

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

2021 Interfaith Summit on Vulnerability and Climate Change, Online, April 11, 2 - 4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of the National Climate Assessment and UN report in 2018 on the projected serious consequences of unchecked climate change, interfaith leaders from the greater Boston area will come togeth

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Reslience,Interfaith

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2021

Exploring the Environmental, Health and Community Benefits of Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment with EcoQuiet's George Carrette

by Rate It Green Team


George Carrette is greening lawn care, one lawn at a time.  George has owned and operated EcoQuiet Lawn Care in Massachusetts since 2014.  After George studied Horticulture at UMass Am

Webinar: sustainABLE: Green Building and Public Health, March 16, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Resiliency,Health,Public Health,Safety

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

FREE Webinar: Green Concrete - Building with Carbon, March 11, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Concrete is both a big problem and a big opportunity in our climate crisis. It currently accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions which is comparable to the entire agriculture sector. Yet, new low carbon conc

Filed under: Concrete

Keywords: Carbon,Concrete,Emissions,Carbon sequestration

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/05/2021

Resilience & Our Built Environment by Boston Area Sustainability Group, Nov 7th, Boston

by Oyin

In the wake of an unprecedented season of concentrated and extreme environmental disasters – hurricanes, earthquakes, heat waves, drought, flooding and forest fires – one question looms large for …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1552 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Midwest, October 19-20, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

Solar Power Midwest is coming back to the Windy City! We are excited to bring a leading education and exhibition program to the Midwest. From rustbelt to greenbelt, solar energy is a force moving forw…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Free CEU Webinar - Valuing, Quantifying and Financing High Performance Homes , 10/11, 12-1:15 pm, Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Chill28

One of the main barriers to high-performance low energy new and existing homes retrofits is a lack of proper appraisals and a misunderstanding from lenders on total value. Green Energy Money provides …

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Tour of Eversource's Integrated Systems, New Hampshire, October 25th 4:30pm, Manchester

by Oyin

Tour Eversource’s Integrated Systems Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Command Center (CC). This event is part of the NEWIEE New Hampshire Chapter. For security reasons, we must complete our s…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Illinois Solar Tour by Illinois Solar Energy Association, October 7th, 2017

by Oyin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES. Home and business owners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public to share their passion, knowledge an…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

AIA Connecticut 2017 Conference, October 6, Trumbull

by Oyin

AIA Connecticut serves the architectural profession, encourages design excellence, and works to improve society through a concern for the quality of the built and natural environments. This confere…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night, 9/13 - The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Night, September 13th The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes Please join us to learn and enjoy while also earning credit towards your certifications with the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

 

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