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FREE Webinar: Green Concrete - Building with Carbon, March 11, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Concrete is both a big problem and a big opportunity in our climate crisis. It currently accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions which is comparable to the entire agriculture sector. Yet, new low carbon conc

Filed under: Concrete

Keywords: Carbon,Concrete,Emissions,Carbon sequestration

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/05/2021

Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Online Training by ecomedes, October 19, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Architects,Building Designers

0 replies | 1734 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Residential Design, August 23, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. 

Boston cannot meet its climate goals without utilizing its greatest built and cultural assets: exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 3: Health and Materials, August 4, 12pm- 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Session 3 will continue our dicussion on another key pillar of Green Building: Health

Healthy and comfort are top priorities, especially with more people working from home. Event companie

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Air Quality,Water Quality,Ventilation,Accessibility

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Online: EBC Third Annual New England Energy Leadership Conference, July 16, 9am -12:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join EBC for the third annual New England Energy Leadership Conference bringing together state leaders in energy policy and programs from across New England. This virtual conference provides an opport

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Sustainability

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021

Webinar: Net Zero Guidance on Renewables and Offsets, June 3, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In March 2021 UKGBC released the much anticipated Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offsetting Guidance. This guidance provides clarity for the property and construction industry on the pro

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Carbon,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 05/09/2021 | Last updated: 05/09/2021

Free Webinar: Green Retrofit Session - Healthy Homes and Buildings, Meeting the UK's Net Zero 2050 Emissions Goals, May 13, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As we recover from the pandemic and look towards meeting the UK’s net zero emissions target by 2050, a ‘green recovery’ and the need to retrofit and decarbonise existing homes is hig

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Government,Economy,green retrofit,Healthy Buildings,COVID19

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 04/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/26/2021

Online GPRO Training: Operations & Maintenance Essentials, April 23 & 30

by samanthaklein // Intern

Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 20-50% while improving occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction? This is just one of the many reasons

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: GPRO,Training,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/11/2021

2021 Interfaith Summit on Vulnerability and Climate Change, Online, April 11, 2 - 4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of the National Climate Assessment and UN report in 2018 on the projected serious consequences of unchecked climate change, interfaith leaders from the greater Boston area will come togeth

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Reslience,Interfaith

0 replies | 1428 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2021

Exploring the Environmental, Health and Community Benefits of Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment with EcoQuiet's George Carrette (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


George Carrette is greening lawn care, one lawn at a time.  George has owned and operated EcoQuiet Lawn Care in Massachusetts since 2014.  After George studied Horticulture at UMass Am

Webinar: sustainABLE: Green Building and Public Health, March 16, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Resiliency,Health,Public Health,Safety

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

CALGreen for Non-Residential Projects Explained - September 12, Oakland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZC Sr Project Manager Susan Di Giulio and Isaac Chambers, partner with the Harrison Thomas Group, will be teaching a course on CALGreen for non-residential projects, commissioning and aspects of the C…

California Green Building

Keywords: CALGreen

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo is an important platform created to show case products, services and solutions available in the water industry worldwide. The event will provide comprehensive insight …

India Green Building

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Green Building Job Opportunity: Solar Sales Representative, Miami, Florida

by Oyin

Solar Sales Representative Position with ACNS-Solar Energy Consultants - Miami, Florida The successful candidate will be responsible for solar business development in the USA and worldwide, advance…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Renewable Natural Gas 2017 Conference, Nov 27 - 30, Dana Point, CA

by Oyin

RNG Coalition members and non-members are invited to attend this year's RNG 2017 Conference - the premier policy, market and networking event hosted by and for the North American renewable natural gas…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Greenbuild India: EDGE Technical Workshop, Nov 1, India

by Oyin

EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings in over 130 emerging market countries more resource efficient. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE is…

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Resilience & Our Built Environment by Boston Area Sustainability Group, Nov 7th, Boston

by Oyin

In the wake of an unprecedented season of concentrated and extreme environmental disasters – hurricanes, earthquakes, heat waves, drought, flooding and forest fires – one question looms large for …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Midwest, October 19-20, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

Solar Power Midwest is coming back to the Windy City! We are excited to bring a leading education and exhibition program to the Midwest. From rustbelt to greenbelt, solar energy is a force moving forw…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 583 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Free CEU Webinar - Valuing, Quantifying and Financing High Performance Homes , 10/11, 12-1:15 pm, Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Chill28

One of the main barriers to high-performance low energy new and existing homes retrofits is a lack of proper appraisals and a misunderstanding from lenders on total value. Green Energy Money provides …

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Tour of Eversource's Integrated Systems, New Hampshire, October 25th 4:30pm, Manchester

by Oyin

Tour Eversource’s Integrated Systems Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Command Center (CC). This event is part of the NEWIEE New Hampshire Chapter. For security reasons, we must complete our s…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Illinois Solar Tour by Illinois Solar Energy Association, October 7th, 2017

by Oyin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES. Home and business owners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public to share their passion, knowledge an…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 711 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

AIA Connecticut 2017 Conference, October 6, Trumbull

by Oyin

AIA Connecticut serves the architectural profession, encourages design excellence, and works to improve society through a concern for the quality of the built and natural environments. This confere…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night, 9/13 - The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Night, September 13th The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes Please join us to learn and enjoy while also earning credit towards your certifications with the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

 

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