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Airtightness Half Day Practical: In-Person and Live-Streamed Event, PassiveHaus Trust, July 20, 1:30-5:00 pm

by gracemorrison

Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t

UK Green Building

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Free Webinar: Built to Bend, Not Break: Versatility as Superpower in Uncertain Times, May 21, 1-2 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The webinar will highlight the importance of versatility and adaptability for energy efficiency contractors in the face of industry challenges. MEEA member, Green Home Experts, will share their own ap

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/09/2025

Free Online Course, Introduction to Passive House Trades, May 13, 9-11:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation

California Green Building

0 replies | 493 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free RMI Webinar – Reforming Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs to Increase Heat Pump Adoption, April 22, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Billions of dollars are spent each year to provide impactful energy efficiency upgrades for US households. However, incentive programs are not reaching their full potential, burdened by complex and ev

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 03/31/2025 | Last updated: 03/31/2025

Electric Vehicle Charging At Home, a free webinar Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance: May 6, 7pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Interested in learning more about charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home? On May 6, Green Energy Consumers Alliance will have a webinar all about charging at home.

Green Energy Consumers Allia

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/15/2025

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 30 - May 2, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be April 30 - May 2, 2025 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 03/13/2025 | Last updated: 03/13/2025

Sustainable Home Expo, March 8, 11 am-3 pm, Princeton, New Jersey

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement professionals, and get your questions answered all under one roof!

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 02/15/2025 | Last updated: 02/15/2025

2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summit, February 24, 12:30 - 5pm, San Diego, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding our LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm

California Green Building

0 replies | 569 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 01/29/2025

Free Webinar: Climate Transition Plans in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know, Presented by Trellis, January 28, 12-1 pm ET, 3-4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New regulations and investor pressure increasingly means corporate climate transition plans are required and no longer optional. Transition plans present multiple business opportunities and a roadmap

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 01/07/2025 | Last updated: 01/07/2025

Green Lease Leaders 2025 Free Informational Webinar, January 9, 1-2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

For over a decade, Green Lease Leaders has helped companies improve building performance and landlord-tenant relationships through collaborative lease agreements, efficient tenant fit-outs, energy man

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 12/12/2024 | Last updated: 12/12/2024

Free Online Webinar Series: Why Passive House? The inside scoop with Ken Levenson, September 9, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You've heard the buzz around Passive House, but you're not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different?

PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principles, the his

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 08/24/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

MnSEIA 2022 Gateway to Solar Conference, Minneapolis, MN, October 17-18

by gracemorrison

The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is the Midwest's biggest and best solar and storage conference. Each year solar installers an

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Zero VOC Germ Killing Paint | Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Paint (Video)

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Are you deciding on a new wall color for your next room renovation? There's more to consider than simply the aesthetic. You may have heard that some harsh chemicals in paints may neg

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Paint Technology,VOCs

0 replies | 2932 views | Posted on: 07/14/2022 | Last updated: 12/13/2022

2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, August 9, 3 PM

by gracemorrison

In this course, Built Environment Plus will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the i

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2682 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Western Resilience Series, USGBC Mountain Region: Extreme Heat, Online, June 22, 12PM

by gracemorrison

Extreme heat caused by climate change is impacting cities, agricultural lands and forests across the western United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Heat waves are occu

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger

by Rate It Green Team



Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Resilience,air sealing,Electrification,Extreme Weather,Moisture,Corbett and Grace Lunsford,Matt Risinger,Matt Hoots

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,Insulation

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Webinar: Driving Tenant Engagement, Platforms, Digital Amenities and Beyond, Presented by Realcomm, 12:30-2 pm, August 23

by YijunW

LIVE Webinar Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST We can hail a car, order food, listen to music, tweet to the world, reserve tickets and buy almost anything from a…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 2231 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Passive House Ventilation: Fundamentals and Lessons Learned, July 31st, NYC

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join NAPHN and NYPH for Passive House Ventilation: Fundamentals and Lessons Learned. The event will discuss energy efficient ventilation as a key component of every Passive House project. Application …

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House Training

0 replies | 1440 views | Posted on: 07/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/11/2018

Javits Center Green Roof Tour, June 27, 6-7:30 pm, NY NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home to 26 bird species, five bat species and thousands of honeybees, the Javits Center green roof has become a sanctuary for wildlife, while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the conven…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 06/24/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building India

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

16th Edition Green Building Congress 2018, October 31st-November 3rd in Hyderabad, India

by AbbieKnight

Today, India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving …

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,built environment

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 06/02/2018

BMAM Expo Asia 2018 Bangkok, Thailand, September 12-14

by Eileen Flynn // Student

BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the international exhibition and conference on building maintenance and facilities management gives you the opportunity to penetrate this lucrative market. This is a great oppo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Technology

0 replies | 2207 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

2018 Rural Energy Conference, October 22, 2018, Atlanta, GA

by YijunW

Small towns and rural countryside make up three fourths of the land area in the United States and are home to 14% of the total US population. Rural America, defined as areas with a population of less …

Filed under: Georgia

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

 

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