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FREE Webinar: Clean Energy Residential Buildings - Key Systems Energy Modeling, September 17-18, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Learn how Santa Monica’s reach code, along with changes to 2019 Title 24, are making it preferable to build all-electric residential buildings that are better, faster, safer and less costly than

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,California,Energy Modeling,systems

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 09/03/2020 | Last updated: 09/03/2020

Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour: Urbana, Illinois, September 3, 6-8 pm (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Stop by the home of Marya Ryan and Pete Resnick in Urbana on this year's Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour.

The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, bus

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 674 views | Posted on: 08/10/2025 | Last updated: 08/11/2025

Free Webinar: HVAC Hacks: Accelerating Small Building Efficiency with Improved Controls, August 19, 8 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and enhance occupant comfort. In this webinar, hear from leading organizations about how they h

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/19/2025

RE+ Storage, July31- August 1, Santa Clara, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

RE+ Storage provides a platform for business connections and education focused on the energy storage industry. Gain valuable insights into:

  • Manufacturing, supply chain, reuse, and recycl

California Green Building

0 replies | 544 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 06/18/2025

Free Webinar: Renewables for Indoor Agriculture Growers and Greenhouses, June 17, 10-11:30 am, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Lower operational costs achieved with integrating renewable energy solutions boost the sustainability and resiliency of your indoor agricultural business. This introductory class for growers and desig

California Green Building

0 replies | 719 views | Posted on: 05/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Designing Beyond Disposal, May 28, 12-1 pm, CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Green Alliance event for a candid, virtual panel conversation with interior design materials experts discussing the complex trade-offs designers face when making decisions aroun

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Part 1 of 3), May 29, 12-2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to deploy E

California Green Building

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Neighborhood Electrification, A MassCEC Speaker Series Event, Free & Online, April 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Growth of the gas system over the past 150 years often involved the addition of whole neighborhoods at a time. In the 1950s and 1960s, the conversion from manufactured town gas to natural gas required

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

2025 Michigan Energy Summit, May 8, Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join this webinar at the premier The Michigan Energy Summit! This full-day conference will highlight the Michigan Battle of the Buildings 2024 'Biggest Losers' for their outstanding

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

USGBC Webinar: LEED and Beyond -- Healthy and Sustainable Product Trends, December 3, 9 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The training will cover the requirements, documentation types, documentation development processes, and available resources to achieve the following LEED v4/4.1 BD+C NC and ID+C CI/Retail materials-re

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,LEED,Green Building Trends

0 replies | 1201 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 3, 10:30am - 11am

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Water Heater,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1914 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Online Training: CALGreen Codes and Standards Education and Virtual Training, October 23,12 pm PST

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

CALGreen is California’s first green building code and the first nation state-mandated green building code. It is formally known as the California Green Building Standards Code. The purpose of C

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,California,Education,CALGreen,Training,USGBC LA,Projects,Building Code,Green Code,Architect

0 replies | 1537 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: Keep Your Construction Materials Sustainable, USGBC First Friday Webinar, October 2, 12:15PM

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

This webinar is designed to help building design and construction professionals understand how to use environmental product declarations in the procurement process and credit achievement for LEED v4 b

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Building Materials,EPD

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 09/22/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

WMGC Green Night - Repurposing, Refurbishing and Restoring: The Wellspring Cooperative, March 8, 5 pm - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night Repurposing, Refurbishing and Restoring: The Wellspring Cooperative March 8 at 5pm Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA.…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,Western Massachusetts Green Consortium,Reuse,The Wellspring Cooperative,Upcycling

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Healthy HVAC Design Primer for Residential Building Professionals, Wednesday, September 9, 2020

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Allison Bailes III, PhD, for a full day session to learn about healthy residential HVAC design.  

You will be able to explain healthy home principles and how they are achieved t

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

FREE Webinar: The Role of Electric Utilities & Hydrogen Generation in the Energy Transition, August 20, 10 am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Colorado Hydrogen Network is presenting a series of free webinars in collaboration with Colorado Cleantech Industries Association, Denver Metro Clean Cities and the Colorado Energy Research C

Filed under: Electric Services

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,hydrogen,Utilities,Electric

0 replies | 1662 views | Posted on: 08/01/2020 | Last updated: 08/01/2020

Webinar: Zero Carbon, Zero Bills, August 11, 7-10pm

by AbbieKnight

This webinar is free. In addition, all attendees will receive a free electronic version (for iPad or Kindle) of David Green's highly acclaimed book Zero Carbon Home. Paul Hawken said, "Y

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Zero Carbon Home,Zero Carbon, zero bills

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 07/17/2020

IWBI Webcast: Healthy People & Healthy Planet - Complimentary or Contradictory? July 9, 11 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we enter into the beginning stages of rebound and recovery, how can we ensure that our decisions are in balance for people and planet? Join, for an upcoming webcast discussion with the World E

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Covid-19,Nature,Healthy Planet,Healthy People,Environmental Sustainability,Healthy Building,Health

0 replies | 2248 views | Posted on: 07/02/2020 | Last updated: 07/03/2020

Spring Greenbuild Mixer and Farewell Toast to Grey! USGBC MA - May 25, 2017, 5:30-8 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is about six months from now, and while it might sound far off, it's never too early to get the party going! We will be celebrating the biggest green building conference of the year w…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 05/18/2017 | Last updated: 05/18/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - 2 Sites! - DER Grist Mill & Net Zero Home, Friday, November 3, 1 to 5pm - Plainfield, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees of this event will get to tour two very different projects: a newly construction net-zero house and a former grist mill, built in 1850, that has been converted into a residence and offices t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

The Generator’s Perspective: The Outlook for Coal, Gas, and Nuclear Power Under Trump

by aahassonjee

Join the Frank J. Guarini Center for Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Law for a panel discussion with energy industry experts on the legal, regulatory and market factors affecting the outlook for c…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 04/17/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2017

International Living Future Institute -Living Product Challenge Coordinator - Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Living Product Challenge Coordinator STATUS: Regular, exempt position REPORTS TO: Manager, Living Product Challenge HOURS: Full-time STARTING SALARY: $40,000-$55,00…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Western Mass Green Consortium Green Night - April 12, 5-7 pm - Energy Storage, Beyond Batteries, Greenfield, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

100% renewable energy is possible! But to get there we have to deal with the realities of a brittle electrical grid, when the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow. How can bui…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: Lighting Codes & Regulations (4/26 @ 9-11 am @ 31 Chambers St., NY, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

Free Webinar - Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging, May 18, and September 14, 12-1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging Free Webinar March 16, May 18, and September 14, 12-1 pm 1 AIA HSW CE Hour | AIA Course: WBM09E 0.1 IDCEC Unit | IDCEC Number: CEU-106065 Spo…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Paint Color,Environments for Aging

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

 

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