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Zero Waste Design in Practice, November 6, 6pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Over a year ago, the Zero Waste Design Guidelines were published to address the lack of space and design for waste storage. This workshop will discuss how and when in the design pr

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/25/2018

Free Webinar: Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) & Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Code Compliance, December 18, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this advanced class, the instructors will cover in detail all the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in all secto

California Green Building

0 replies | 19 views | Posted on: 11/23/2024 | Last updated: 11/23/2024

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV Basics, November 21, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the fol

California Green Building

0 replies | 437 views | Posted on: 11/04/2024 | Last updated: 11/04/2024

Southern California Edison: Tour of the Energy Education Center, November 6, Tulare, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 345 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Green Building Webinar: A Clean Slate: Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v.2, December 6, 12 -1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. This one-hour course will make the case for mu

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Webinar: Inspiring a Clean Energy Workforce, November 1, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

A skilled and qualified workforce is key to making buildings more energy-efficient and companies more competitive. Learn about how Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) at higher education institutions

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Education

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass, November 3, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance,Residential Buildings,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Greentown Labs ClimateTech Summit, November 2 (Houston, TX) and November 3 (Boston, MA), In-Person and Hybrid

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit is a deep dive into accelerating deployment through collaboration. Climatetech entrepreneurs are developing the solutions that are the core of global decarbonizat

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greentown Labs,ClimateTech

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

West North Central Emerging Professionals, Professional Building Blocks, Online Program, October 27, 6 pm CDT

by gracemorrison

USGBC's West North Central regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join this online interactive program designed to help you reach your sustainable building car

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/30/2022

2022 SPEER Policy + Industry Workshop, Austin, TX, September 26-27

by gracemorrison

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. The event will exchange thoughts on energy policies and the changing landscape of both the Texas energy grid and national

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,Home Energy Usage,Canopy,canopy systems

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 07/07/2022

Free Webinar: Can We Have Compliant, Carbon Negative Cement? - Free CE Webinar, July 20, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

This session will explore how we are decarbonizing portland cement and possibly making it carbon negative. Is it possible?

Lessons Learned:

  1. Show people where CO2 is produced in cement
  2. Revie

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/29/2022

Webinar: Building Resilience -- Resilient Water Systems, July 13, 11:30 am PDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Drought,Water,California,Resilience,Resilient water systems

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance, May 22, 7:30am - 2pm, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

by YijunW

Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance Join the event in Portsmouth, NH, for a lively discussion about the changes in the 2015 IECC as they relate to the building enclosure. …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Wisconsin Solar Tour, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Saturday, October 6, 10am - 4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join people across Wisconsin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a statewide Solar Tour! Homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin will open their doors to demonstrate and share strategies for energy-eff

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 10/02/2018 | Last updated: 10/02/2018

Women in Green Power Luncheon, November 15, Greenbuild, Chicago

by AbbieKnight

At the end of the day, it’s not so much about what you do, but about why you do it. Leading with purpose is a journey that starts from within. This year, Women in Green celebrates the power of p

Filed under: Illinois

Related to: Membrane Roofing

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

8th International Hemp Building Symposium 2018, October 16-17, Brussels, Belgium

by IHBA // International Hemp Building Association

The 8th International Hemp Building Symposium will be held in an ancient castle Hof Ter Loonst, Kampenhout, Brussels, Belgium and is organised by the International Hemp Building Association and hosted…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 08/28/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Coming To Rhode Island, August 16th, 5 - 7 pm, Bristol CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

REI Welcomes Charlies Myers of Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition to Ask Any Questions about Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles on 8-16-18 Event Charlie Myers will update us on fuel cell electric vehicles c…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Charles Meyers,Fuel Cell Electric

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/09/2018

Conquering the Energy Code Course: Residential, August 16th, Farmingdale, NY

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Energy Conser…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Training,Energy Course

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/27/2018

Net Zero 2018 Conference: Net Zero For All, Sept. 12-14, Los Angeles, California

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the movement, Let's build a net zero future for everyone. Meet the 900+ attendees and 75+ exhibitors from every sector of the building and infrastructure industry who are paving the way forward…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Net Zero Conference,NZ18

0 replies | 626 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

Energy Forecast: The Economy Will Shift From Using Two-Thirds Fossil Fuels in 2017 to Two-Thirds Renewable Energy in 2050

by YijunW

Bloomberg publishes a long-term economic analysis of the world’s power sector up to 2050 each year, called New Energy Outlook (NEO). NEO* 2018 sees $11.5 trillion to be invested internationally…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 3815 views | Posted on: 06/29/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Beach Cleanup & Bash with Three Main & Rozalia Project, July 12, South Boston

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Roll up your sleeves with ThreeMain and Rozalia Project on Thursday, July 12th for a fun and educational beach cleanup. This family-friendly event features a full morning of fun, educational activiti…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Beach Clean up

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 06/18/2018 | Last updated: 06/19/2018

Rapid Housing National Conference: Speed Without Compromise, June 22, Dublin, Ireland

by YijunW

Why attend? Availability and conditions of the housing stock in Ireland are shaping what the Government itself acknowledged as a potential crisis. On the 22nd of June 2018, the National Conference on…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 419 views | Posted on: 06/09/2018 | Last updated: 06/09/2018

World Cities Summit 2018: Liveable & Sustainable Cities: Embracing the Future through Innovation & Collaboration, July 8-12, Singapore

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The biennial World Cities Summit is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address livable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new…

Filed under: Events

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Green Living

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 06/03/2018

2018 3rd International Conference on Green Composite Materials, June 28 - 30, Sarawak, Malaysia

by YijunW

ICGCM 2018 focuses on all technical and practical aspects of green composite materials. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to foc…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

 

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