Other Green Building Discussions

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and the financial sector is a lengthy and un… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Building Education Series 2022 - Accelerating Decarbonization, January 20, 8-10 AM

Climate Change,Environment,Sustainability,Carbon,Decarbonization

by Richard Minasian Student

What can large corporations and industry do to accelerate decarbonization? We will get owners' perspectives on green building, sustainability and reaching net zero energy use. We'll learn how and why they created their strategy and … more...

  Filed under: Environment

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

by Richard Minasian Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join in person or online for a series of prese… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Green Building Program Information Session, by YMCA-YWCA Employment Access Centres, Ottowa, December 29, 10 am - 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Are you looking for a green buolding job? Learn about the changing construction industry and the focus on sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and how this new YMCA-YWCA program can help you launch your career in the evolving green bu… more...

  Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Free Webinar: Comparing the Residential Green Building Certification Programs, December 15, 12 - 2 pm, EST

Green Building Certifications

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

What is the difference between the main programs and which should you use? Residential Green Building Certifications are great tools you can use to make sure your next project meets the 5 pillars of green building: Energy | Health | M… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Webinar: 21st Century Schools: Cleaner and Greener Part III, New Buildings Institute, January 12, 9-10:30am Pacific

Green Schools,Net zero

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

How to decarbonize P-12 schools over time to support a healthy, energy efficient, indoor environment. This is the last installment of a 3-part educational series for school district staff, stakeholders, and design professionals… more...

  Filed under: Green Schools

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2022, Online, January 12, 1-2 pm EST

Real Estate,Sustainability,Sustainable Development,building performance

by Richard Minasian Student

In late 2021, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of the Sustainable Development Council (Americas), the Sustainability Council (Europe), and the Resilient Cities Council (Asia Pacific) to inform an &quo… more...

  Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, January 12, Online, 3:30-5 PM EST

Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Development,DSM,Economic development

by Richard Minasian Student

Energy Efficiency (aka DSM) in the IRP, including a review of past and proposed DSM programs, discussion of program economics, an evaluation of current low-income DSM programs and benchmarking analysis of Georgia Power’s energy effici… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST

Energy,Energy Efficiency,city efficiency,Rental homes,Energy programs,City policy

by Richard Minasian Student

RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the country to develop policies and programs … more...

  Filed under: Energy

Greening the Holidays: Free, and Presented Online by Metrowest Climate Solutions, December 15, 7 pm

Greening the Holidays,Green Holidays

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Greening the Holidays: Let’s green our gifting, downshift the décor, and compost the cookie crumbs!   Presented by Metrowest Climate Solutions.  Speakers:  Lauren Fernandez, Zero Waste Policy Ana… more...

  Filed under: Green Living