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Free Webinar: Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to New York's Local Climate Laws, May 13, 9:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainability Help Center, a free resource for building owners, property managers, and energy efficiency professionals seeking help with sustainability build

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,New York,Government,CUNY,laws

0 replies | 2027 views | Posted on: 04/19/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

Free Green Builder Media Webinar: Zero Energy Workforce Housing, July 17, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Howard Building Science is building beautiful Zero Energy Ready Homes in Granite Falls, North Carolina for around $200,000. And these are not bare-bones homes. They are constructed with structural ins

0 replies | 545 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 1 of a 4 Part Series: - "BE & Me," July 11, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you, your home, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption, costs, or even the environment? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice, June 6 - 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, with Co-Host Blacks in Green, will be hosting Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice on June 7, 2024.

Gr

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/20/2024

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, May 21, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

 

Building electrification is rapidly accelerating in California and beyond. In 2022, for the first time, more electric heat pumps were sold than gas furnaces. It is important for homeowners,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/29/2024

Free Webinar: Design Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change, May 20, 12-1pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

We face complex problems such as climate change, ecosystem destruction, and social and humanitarian crises. As these issues intensify, so does their disconnection from the world and from each oth

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 04/13/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, April 17, 12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

ULI Florida Summit, April 4-5, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

ULI is excited host the 2024 ULI Florida Summit – happening April 4 – 5, 2024 in downtown Tampa. ULi will bring together top land use leaders from across the state to examine the

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/12/2024

Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

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 | 835 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Webinar: USGBC WNC Lunch and Learn: The USGBC Better Materials Platform and ecomedes, July 13, 10 am PT, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Learn how to use ecomedes to list and search for building materials, automate your LEED documentation process, and list and promote your products as "Verified for LEED."

Schedule at

Filed under: Directories - Online

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,LEED,USGBC

0 replies | 2356 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Embodied Carbon in the Residential Sector, June 24, 4-5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

When we think about embodied carbon emissions, we tend to envision our largest buildings and campuses that include millions of square feet. These are all worthy targets; however, one could argue that

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Emissions,Carbon

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

Circularity '21, Accelerating the Circular Economy, Online, June 15-17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 1638 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Webinar: Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes, May 11, 2 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation,Envelopes

0 replies | 1964 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

The Green Building Convention 2017 in Cape Town South Africa, October 9-11

by AbbieKnight

The Green Building Convention is the definitive event on the sustainability calendar and will take place from 9 – 11 October 2017 in Cape Town. For the last 9 years, we’ve built a reputation as…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: Historic NYC Firehouse to Modern Passive House, Friday, April 16

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

his virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at a unique renovation currently underway in Manhattan: the transformation of a historic firehouse into 4 units of PHI-certified p

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

Virtual Course: New Home Construction 101, April 16, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this webinar, you will build foundational knowledge about:

  • Land Acquisition & Home Site Development   
  • Discover The Advantages Of New-Built Homes   
  • Energy Efficie

Filed under: Real Estate

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Real Estate,Construction,Green Homes

0 replies | 1749 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

FREE Webinar: Defining & Verifying Material Circularity: Role of Certification Program, March 25, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this exciting Circular City Week panel as we discuss a variety of tools available for facilities, haulers, and municipalities to achieve large-scale reductions in landfilling waste through emergi

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management,Zero Waste Pledge,Landfill,Circular Material Use

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

Utilizing a Distributed Data and Computing Architecture in Analytics Applications

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

Advances in analytics for equipment and device data have proven their value in the sustainability arena by dramatically improving energy efficiency, comfort and reducing operational costs.

0 replies | 450 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

SBN's Winter Gala & Sustainable Business of the Year Awards, Dec 14 , Somerville, MA

by Oyin

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for another fantastic end-of-the-year party. Look forward to live music, a delicious locally sourced dinner provided by Basil Tree Catering, b…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

4th annual MnSEIA - Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference, November 14 - 15, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Oyin

In year’s past, the Gateway to Solar Conference celebrated the 2013 legislation and its implementation. Now MnSEIA is looking to the future. This year’s conference will highlight the next wav…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

It's Electrifying: Converting Heating Systems, December 7th, New York, NY

by Oyin

The second installment of Urban Green’s series, It’s Electrifying, explores the promise and practical barriers to electrifying heating systems in multifamily buildings. As buildings of the futu…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Cleantech Awards Celebration, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association October 25, Boulder

by Oyin

Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration brings the cleantech community together to honour the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future put forth by Colorado’s entrepreneurs, e…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 8, 8-10 am, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

FUSE Cambridge Building Tour with USGBC Massachusetts, October 19, 5:30 pm, Cambridge

by Oyin

Join USGBC MA for an upcoming building tour of Fuse Cambridge. This property is LEED Silver Certified and the notable/unique green features include 1) a living green wall and 2) the first propert…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Solar Connect - October 2-4, 2017, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

Solar Connect October 2-4, San Diego, CA. Solar Connect provides coverage of ongoing developments in utility scale solar project origination and financing by the leading utility scale solar devel…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

 

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