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Microgrid 2018 Conference, May 7, Chicago

by GreenWorldAlliance // Sustainability news and change agent organization

Microgrid 2018: Markets and Models for the Greater Good Change is afoot in the fast-moving microgrid industry. Capture the opportunity. Join Microgrid Knowledge for three days of lively discussion,…

Filed under: Energy

1 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 04/25/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

Free Webinar: Benefits and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters, November 19, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar explores the move to water heating electrification and focuses on the basic questions surrounding the transition in electric residences. Includes several studies and myths and method

California Green Building

1 replies | 528 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/09/2024

Sydney Build, Sydney Infrastructure Expo, Sydney Digital Construction Australia, March 6 - 7, Sydney (FREE to Attend)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sydney Build offers 300+ accredited presentations, 500+ exhibitors and networking opportunities for all of Australia's construction, architecture, engineering and infrastructure industries.

1 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.

The past year’s CO


Keywords: Resiliency,Resilient Virginia

1 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 08/06/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, April 21, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features

Keywords: Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Commercial Restrooms

1 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 04/05/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators

Filed under: Georgia

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

Keywords: Southface Institute,Greenprints

1 replies | 1748 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

USGBC Georgia, "Wake Up WELL with Us!" Webinar, April 15, 8 am

by AbbieKnight

 

Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to an engaging virtual conversation about how the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system are made to complement each other. Starting

Webinar; A Path to Net Zero- Driving Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings, July 18

by AbbieKnight

One of the first trends to emerge in the modern smart building movement was energy conservation and efficiency. Approximately eight years ago, the industry realized that connecting energy related equi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings

1 replies | 1842 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/16/2019

Boston Under Water: Climate Change in our City: Wed. 11/5 at 5:30 pm

by admin

Join Ceres, The Nature Conservancy, and The Trust for Public Land for a young professionals happy hour and discussion of the impacts of climate change on Boston's landscape. Brian Swett, Chief of Envi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Massachusetts,Boston,Ceres,The Nature Conservancy,The Trust for Public Lands

1 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 10/28/2014 | Last updated: 10/29/2014

Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Urban Resilience

1 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/24/2018

Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

1 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 03/30/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

United States Department of Agriculture BioPreferred® Program

by Frank // Disruptive Technology Scientist

https://www.biopreferred.gov

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

1 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/10/2017

"Drive Green" Rebate Programs in RI, MA: Buy Electric Vehicles at Lower Rates- Extended through June 30!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles

1 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 02/25/2017

Post-Brexit: The UK Must Continue To Fight for Environmental and Climate Progress

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Ever since the term Brexit, the decision of whether the UK should leave the European Union or not, was coined June of 2012, green groups have been warning voters that the decision to leave will have d…

Designing the Modern Green Home - April 10th 10 am - 2 pm - Circle Furniture, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Designing the Modern Green Home April 10th 10 am - 2 pm Circle Furniture 31 James Avenue, Boston Celebrate Deign Week with Circle Furniture: Circle Furniture is pleased to host a panel of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Circle Furniture

1 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 03/25/2016 | Last updated: 03/25/2016

Solarize CNY Kickoff Workshop

by Chelsea W. // Student

Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy ,Safety,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,New York Events,Syracuse,Solar Energy

1 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…

Filed under: Webinars

1 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/18/2014

New Research Supports the Business Case for LEED

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently shared research supporting businesses that have LEED certified buildings. Several studies show the impact of LEED and EnergyStar labeled buildings, and…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,EnergyStar

0 replies | 2197 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference May 9-10 Theme: "Energy Efficiency in a Changing Environment" Location: Oregon Convention Center - 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, …

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Event: Intersolar and ees North America 2017, 7/10 - 7/13, San Francisco, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Intersolar North America, the most attended solar event in North America, takes place each July in San Francisco. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, smart renewable energy and solar…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1965 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/10/2017

USGBC MO: Transforming the Built Environment, October 29, 8 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Dig into the Living Building Challenge through an interactive exploration of how this sustainable design framework might be applied to a building within the St. Louis region.

Filed under: Development

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Sustainability,USGBC,built environment

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Webinar: Challenges of Assessing Lifecycle Impacts of Buildings, October 29, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a part of Building Technology Office's webinar series on the life cycle of energy. This webinar will discuss the importance of data and measuring lifecycle impacts of buildings, as

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Buildings,Life Cycle Assessment

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 10/19/2020 | Last updated: 10/19/2020

Virtual Conference: MEGA Navigating the Emerging Energy Environment, November 17-18

by SarahA

Join A&WMA for the 13th MEGA Symposium on the emerging energy environment! 

The A&WMA MEGA Symposium will examine the various perspectives on electric power issues as the ind

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Policy,Air Quality,renewables,Waste,Regulation,Batteries,Electric power industry,Water Quality,Electric Power

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Advancing Sustainable Data Centers, June 13, 9 am - 3 pm, Leesburg, Virginia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GBI's Advancing Sustainable Data Centers Seminar will bring together data center designers, owners, and operators to share innovative strategies to improve the sustainability and resilience of dat

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 05/23/2024 | Last updated: 05/23/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 3 of a 4 Part Series: - Intro to BE Technologies, July 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn your building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work. This period

California Green Building

0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

 

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