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Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1517 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Virtual ESG Event: Building an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework, April 18, 1-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Sustainability has become a household word and used very freely in today’s business world. What does it mean for your company? Do you have Environmental, social, governance (ESG) policies that h

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 03/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/25/2023

Spring'23: Light & Equity: A New Haven Walking Tour Presented by CTGBC, April 7, 4:30- 6 pm, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

The evening stroll around downtown New Haven to see a wide range of outdoor lighting and become knowledgeable observers of lighting quality and equity.

Thoughtfully designed and regularly maintaine

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

Free PG&E Online Course: RCx101: Identifying and Assessing Common Retro-Cx Opportunities, March 7, 8:30am-4:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this class they will focus on practical tools and techniques that can be used to identify and assess retrocommissioning opportunities in existing buildings. These techniques can also be applied to

California Green Building

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/24/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, March 15, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Free Webinar: More Than a Blower Door: Top Lessons Learned from Phius Raters and Verifiers, February 15, 5-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you wrapping up Pre-Cert and want a better idea of what’s next? Curious on what’s really in store with Phius projects? Prepare Thyself!

Presenters from Eco Achievers will 

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 01/19/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

ESG Innovators in Real Estate, A Free Online ULI (Urban Land Institute) Event, February 2, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What innovative technologies and services are driving sustainability in the real estate sector? The industry is in a state of continuous innovation to evolve with the growing standards of building per

Keywords: investments,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,High Performance Building,Innovation,Technology,ESG

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar, Tapping Into the Power of Utility-Scale Solar: State and Local Perspectives, January 31, 11 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

In this webinar, you will learn about the strategic partnerships used by state and local governments to meet ambitious climate and energy goals through utility-scale solar investments.

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

How to Achieve a Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?

by Arloid

The built environment is the center of human life on earth – responsible for an estimated 40% of global GDP, and where we spend the majority of our work and leisure time. However, the built envi

Filed under: Green Building Finance

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), International Builders' Show® (IBS), February 8-10, Orlando, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show® (IBS) is a premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential co

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),NAHB,IBS,International Builders Show

0 replies | 2609 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/08/2021

Free Webinar: Factoring in Electrification - Designs for a Renewable Energy Grid, December 8, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrification is the buzzword du jour for decarbonization, and it’s pushing policymakers to rethink how they structure everything, from local codes, to energy models, to how they incentive pro

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,High Performance Building,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1475 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2399 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1854 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.

by Amy

California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,California,LED Lighting,incandescent bulbs,light bulbs

0 replies | 1990 views | Posted on: 02/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

Living Building Practitioner Training: Full-Day Workshop Jan 30th Boston

by Amy

The Living Building Challenge asks: What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? Join the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter and the New England Living Building Ch…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,USGBCMA

0 replies | 1829 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1723 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is â…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

 

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