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FREE WEBINAR: Living Building's Declare 2.0 Introduction, December 5, 11:00 EST

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Declare is a transparency label that allows manufacturers of ecologically sound products to secure a competitive market advantage through transparent ingredient reporting and an approved compliance pa

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Education

Keywords: Free webinar,Declare Labels,Green Certification

0 replies | 2347 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Webinar: Green Urbanisation from the Roof to the Road, June 10, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This free online webinar will provide an overview of the Green Urbanisation and SUDs solutions developed by Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation focused on the applications of the innovative Permavo

Filed under: Urban Planning

Related to: Roofing,Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urbanization,Smart Cities,Roofing

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

FREE Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Lessons for the Future of Public Health, World GBC & UL, May 7, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Co-hosted by UL, an expert conversation about indoor environmental quality in our homes and buildings.

This webinar is a part of "Air Quality in the Built Environment"- a Live Webinar Ser

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Best Practices in Remote Building Management, Hosted by USGBC National Capital Region, April 29, 1-2:30 EDT pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NCR: Best Practices in Remote Building Management: Operating Buildings from Your Bedroom

With many commercial buildings emptied of tenants and running on skeleton crews, managing buildings re

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Remote Building Management

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Free Webinar: Confronting COVID-19: Healthy Buildings; Optimizing Mental Health (Note: Registration Required), 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

In this webinar, hear from e

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.

Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Whole Building Labeling/Transparency,Standards

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 1960 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Webinar: A Call to Action for Zero Embodied Carbon, April 2, 10 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emis

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3163 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/06/2020

Talking Trash to Save Money: A Guide on Planning Efficient Waste Streams, Boston, MA, March 3rd

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

When architects fail to plan for several waste streams, that building manager can expect to pay up to three times as much in sorting, disposal, and hauling fees, as well as workers’ compensation

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Chicago's Willis Tower Goes LEED Platinum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago’s Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is now the largest US building to achieve the USGBC’s LEED Platinum rating.  At 1451 feet tall, the building was the world&r

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Platinum,Willis Tower

0 replies | 2971 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Green Collaborative Meeting: Sustainable Buildings, January 21, Wellesley, MA

by AbbieKnight

Buildings contribute approximately 53% of Wellesley’s town-wide carbon footprint and approximately 70% of the municipality’s carbon footprint, which includes schools. This Collaborati

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Net Zero Energy,net zero construction

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

18th Annual New York State Green Building Conference (New Dates!), October 29-30, Syracuse, NY

by mkilmartin // Intern

New York State Green Building Conference brings together top green building researchers, educators, and practitioners.  Conference participants represent many industries including archi

Filed under: Green Living

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York State Green Building Conference

0 replies | 3207 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2020

Illinois Solar Association - Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, December 10, 7-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How so

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Mass Energy & PP&L's 6th Annual Clean Energy Festival: Charlemont, MA, July 31st!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 31st for a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, and mountain-top adventures at Berkshire East Mountain Resort…

All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2602 views | Posted on: 01/20/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Green Jobs,NEWHAB

0 replies | 1740 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

USGBC MA Advocacy Roundtable - Mon, December 5, 5:30 – 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Advocacy Roundtable Free/All are Welcome Mon, December 5 5:30 – 7 pm EST 50 Milk Street 17th Floor " Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy dr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Initiative

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event: Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries - 5-7:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event 'Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries' 5-7:30 pm The University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02108 Please join Construct…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED V4,CSI Boston

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Industrial and Commercial Flooring - A Technology Conference (9/27-28/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, please contact Vedha Murali (Deputy Director- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai Tel: +91 44 42444555 Email: vedha.murali…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

Caring for Your Woods, Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm, Portsmouth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eastern RI Conservation District Caring for Your Woods Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 A workshop on small scale forestry concepts…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 866 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

August 4th: Final Presentations for the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams Program

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

You are cordially invited to attend the final presentations for the PSEG ISS Green Teams Summer Program in the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences at Montclair State University. As this summ…

California Sets New Solar Production Record

by JackSawyer // Student

California continues to make tremendous progress towards harnessing 50% of it's energy from renewable sources by 2030, and news coming out this week reinforces that, as the state has managed to set a …

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,California,Utilities,Goal,Mandates,Record

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 07/16/2016 | Last updated: 07/16/2016

Weekday Vegetarianism and Meatless Mondays: Dietary Trends To Help Save The Planet

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The evidence is clear that being a vegetarian is better for the environment, for animals, and even for our own health. Though we’ve heard this repeatedly, it can still be difficult to make the “ve…

September 22 CTGBC Green Building Awards at 6:00 PM - Branford Connecticut

by Higgins_James // Student

CTGBC Green Building Awards When: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Location: CTGBC Awards Celebration, Stony Creek Brewing Co. 5 Indian Neck Road, Branford CT, 06405 The CTGBC Annual Gree…

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

 

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