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How to Prioritize Sustainability Projects for an All-Electric Home, August 25, 4-5:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits.

Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize de

Filed under: Electric Services

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,Retrofit,Decarbonization,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1712 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free Webinar: The Future of Healthcare is Green: A Look at the Latest Tech Solutions, February 21, 12:30-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Healthcare is one of the largest contributors to climate change, around 4-5% of total UK carbon emissions and the NHS in England alone is responsible for 40% of the public sector's emissions

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/01/2024

2024 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 30, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES is

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 01/12/2024 | Last updated: 01/12/2024

2024 Winter ASHRAE Conference, January 20-24, Chicago, IL (Virtual Attendance is also available)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore cutting-edge HVACR technologies, connect with industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the latest trends at ASHRAE's 2024 Winter Conference. 11 technical tracks include: 

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 12/16/2023 | Last updated: 12/16/2023

Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near and dear to our heart - electric vehicles!

Reduced transportation emissions is one of th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Electrification,Scaling EV Infrastructure

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

Building Science Fundamentals Course, 4 Sessions Online, December 5 - 14, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 626 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/11/2023

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: Systems, Installation, Ducts & Details, November 16, 9am-1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, November 13, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 10/16/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

USGBC's Smart Building Summit, Online, October 26-27

by Hani // Social media manager

Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings

On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online, October 17. 6-9 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,AIA credits,GBCI,PDH

0 replies | 1953 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

Paint and Drywall Moisture Failures Due to Improper Caulking - Prevention, and Solutions

by Rate It Green Team


What can can pass through your walls with ease, and cause all kinds of problems, but is not a ghost?  There is more than one possible answer actually, but for this next installment in our &

Filed under: Painting Exterior

Keywords: Paint,Exterior Paint,Exterior Painting,Caulking,Caulk

0 replies | 9656 views | Posted on: 10/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Circular Shift 2021, Powering Innovation for a Circular Future, Free and Online, October 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to present Circular Shift, its annual summit. Circular Shift unites some of industry’s best known leaders in a tangible exploration of

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 1861 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Virtual Event: Net Zero Festival, September 29-October 1

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Net Zero Festival will bring together some of the world's foremost thinkers on what it takes to accelerate and expand the net zero transition and we'd urge business executives, investors,

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Net zero

0 replies | 1758 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/06/2021

Women in Design Mentoring Event Career Series Part 2, October 17, Boston

by Oyin

This year, Women in Design is exploring this topic with events and programming that will strategize career planning, explore career paths, and give us the tools to build our own personal brands. Di…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Free Webinar: Building While Black, July 29, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

A panel with Black-led Community Development Corporations (CDC) on incorporating innovative real estate practices to broaden opportunities, address challenges, create strategies, and design programs t

Filed under: Environmental Activism

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

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Activism,Equity

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/19/2021

Webinar: USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Industrial & Manufacturing - July 21, 12pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase of seve

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Free Webinar: High-Performance Technology Options for All-Electric Homes in Cold Climates, June 22, 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High performance, net zero, and off the grid are all terms many have heard of and will hear more of into the future as the country works to reduce carbon emissions. All electric homes greatly reduce c

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: High Performance,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

Showcase Opportunity - Join Matt Hoots on an Exciting 1920s Deep Energy Retrofit! Follow along with the #1920sMakeoverATL Project!

by Rate It Green Team



Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. is working on an exciting new whole house renovation and deep energy retrofit. You’re invited to get involved with your products or services, OR yo

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Retrofit,Atlanta

0 replies | 7609 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Sustainability Collaborative, February 8, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Oyin

The Sustainability Collaborative was spurred as an outgrowth of the Sustainability unConference and aims to provide an ongoing platform for collaboration, connections, and solutions generation. Rotati…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2017, Mar 8 - 9, Atlanta

by Oyin

This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiati…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

VERGE 18, Where Technology Meets Sustainability, Oct 16 - 18, Oakland, CA

by Oyin

The expo features over 50 companies sharing the latest innovations and solutions advancing the clean economy. Browse exhibits and connect with leaders from the world’s most innovative startups and …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1704 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2018

Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification, Dec 11 - 13, Burlington, VT

by Oyin

Yestermorrow is pleased to offer this course in partnership with Peel Passive House. This course takes place off campus at the Burlington Electric Department. In this three-day course, participant…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Solar Business Festival 2017: Conference & Trade Show, Nov 29 - 30, Austin, TX

by Oyin

The Solar Business Festival (SBF) is a leading solar conference and trade show in Texas, that provides a significant business platform for knowledge sharing, connectivity, marketing, and sales, bringi…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

STEP Into the Sun: Solar Training for Design Professionals by Building Codes Assistance Project, Nov 7, Dallas

by Oyin

This training is specially designed for architects and engineers by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Ene…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Asset Management 2.0: Meeting O&M Challenges and Maximizing Performance, Oct 26, 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST, Webinar

by Oyin

Focusing on utility-scale projects, this webinar will synthesize learnings from utilities and other asset owners and operators. We will compare actual O&M challenges and performance monitoring practic…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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