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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier Course, Atlanta, GA with Online Option, September 12-14

by gracemorrison

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

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 | 1596 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.

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 854 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 | 2053 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 | 765 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 | 897 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 | 1023 views | Posted on: 11/20/2022 | Last updated: 11/20/2022

High Performance Heating, Cooling, and Domestic Hot Water (DHW), November 17, 5-7 pm, Building Evolution Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.

Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 837 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Electric Vehicles and Residential Energy Efficiency, November 10, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slated to increase by historic numbers and with them an historic increase in residential charging and energy use. Hear about efforts to prepare for that new reality, such a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Electric Vehicles,Residential Construction

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

USGBC First Friday Webinar: Implementing LEED v4.1: A Practitioner's Perspective, November 4, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

LEED v4.1 is a comprehensive revision of the rating system including new and existing buildings, recertification, and residential. It has set the strongest technical foundation possible for the organi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: LEED,LEED recertification

0 replies | 1430 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Virtual Event: Intro to Living Walls CEU Presentation, October 6, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall systems both indoors and out, and in various climates. Attendees will discover the design consid

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Installation,Technology,Living Walls

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

REV2022 Conference, Burlington, Vermont, October 27 - 28

by gracemorrison

The 2022 Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) conference, Our Clean Energy Future in a Changing World: Resilient, Inclusive, Secure will take place October 27 & 28 in South Burlington, Vermont.  RE

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Free 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-23

by gracemorrison

This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation 

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1927 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

WEFTEC Conference September 29th - October 3rd, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Eileen Flynn // Student

WEFTEC is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today. Also …

Filed under: Events

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainability,Water

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 06/10/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

Flixo Course - Modeling Thermal Bridges for High Performance Buildings, December 17 - 18, NYC

by Yishan

DESCRIPTION

In this 2-day course, participants will explore thermal bridge modeling using Flixo, to be able to understand the impact of design details on the energy performance of High Performance

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting, Nov 19, Boston

by Yishan

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA)
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across th

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Urban Green Council, Annual Gala, November 7, 6:30pm, NYC

by Yishan

Urban Green Event Gala 2018 where Peter Riguardi will be speaking

Cocktails | Gourmet Food Stations | Seated Dessert and Program
Business Attire

More information o


Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/25/2018

Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/19/2018

Achieving Ultra-Low And Zero Energy Buildings And Portfolios In Providence, Stakeholder Workshop, September 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Providence, RI

by Connie NBI

In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…

Top Companies Target 100% Renewable Energy: 52% of Executives Expect Half of their Offerings Achieve Low Carbon by 2028

by YijunW

According to an article written by Dexter Galvin, a global director of corporations & supply chains at CDP, there is a growing number of companies setting science-based targets to reduce greenhous

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 3333 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

USGBC Planning Meeting, August 8, Miami, FL

by YijunW

Join the USGBC Miami Branch for our monthly planning meeting to discuss strategies for making a sustainable and resilient impact on the Miami community. We make a positive difference year after year i…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, October 9-10, Amsterdam

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Companies vs. Climate Change (CvCC) is a media and events company whose mission is to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 09/24/2018

Transforming Sewage Sludge Into Green Energy

by YijunW

When people told me that sewage sludge can be transformed into green energy, I thought, “What are you talking about?” Yes, I get that they are both green and environmentally friendly. But

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 1861 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 06/19/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

 

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