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Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 9, 12-1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features

Keywords: Health,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,hygiene

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Alterations, June 25,1 - 2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This online course covers how an alteration is impacted by the new energy code. When does an alteration require a HERS rating, and when does it not? This course covers the HERS process and requirement

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 286 views | Posted on: 05/09/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

Building the Circular Economy in New Jersey, June 3, 4:30-7:30 pm, Morristown, New Jersey

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a

California Green Building

0 replies | 654 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

Free Trellis Webinar: From Scope 3 to Success: Mastering Supply Chain Climate Action, April 24, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Trellis to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert panel will share real-world insights on engaging suppliers, leveraging carbon credits, an

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Living Future 2025: Accelerating Regenerative Action, May 6-8, Portland, Oregon

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The momentum for regenerative design has never been stronger. Living Future '25 (LF25) addresses the most pressing design and development challenges of our time through four program tracks on clim

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 03/19/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Free Event: 3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Cedar Plumbing, March 27, Westlake Village, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN on March 27th at Cedar Plumbing in Westlake Village for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunities, exclusive

California Green Building

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 03/01/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Yale Cooling Conference, a Free Hybrid Event Online (Opening Plenary) and in New Haven, Connecticut, February 20, 3-6pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Carbon Containment Lab is convening a high-impact group of industry experts, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and academic researchers at The Yale School of Management to work together on adv

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 02/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/06/2025

Free webinar: Diagnosing Heating and Cooling Comfort Problems in Homes, March 18, 3 - 4:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will cover the different kind of heating and cooling complaints, how to identify them and how to resolve them. Did you know that most HVAC systems are oversized, not undersized? This can c

California Green Building

0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Key Reasons for Green Building Optimism in 2025, and Beyond

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



It’s understandable to be concerned about the future of green building if you expected more from 2024 and are looking to 2025 with some concern.  While I share these worries, I’d

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,future,Green Building Policies,Decarbonization,Electrification,Inflation Reduction Act,Tax credits,Incentives,IRA

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 12/28/2024 | Last updated: 12/29/2024

Free Online Course: Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters - Engineering Deep Dive, January 7 and 9, 9 - 11 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This course introduces the engineering fundamentals of commercial heat pump water heater systems and evaluates important design considerations, the landscape of market delivery, product availability,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 12/03/2024 | Last updated: 12/04/2024

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, August 25, 12 - 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Learni

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems,Operating Doors

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021

Free Webinar: Insulation 101 – The Science Behind Insulation, July 7, 8 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the first instalment of the Kingspan Insulation Digital Academy New Zealand, you will learn the basics of thermal insulation.

We will also go into some more detail and describe how to calculate

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Thermal Comfort,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 06/30/2021

Take Control of your Energy Future - Net Zero New Home Construction, June 30, 7-9 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hear from 4 homeowners who attempted to take their new homes to net-zero and learn about their experience so you can help others do it or do it yourself. What does it take to make new projects get to

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Net zero

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

Introduction to the Living Community Challenge, Sept 28 5:30 – 7:30 PM - Wickford, RI

by Amy

This presentation touches on the methodology of the Living Community Challenge (LCC) program and its components. This workshop will look at the similarities and differences between the LCC and the Liv…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

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Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Renew Energy Initiative

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Webinar: Professional Building Blocks, May 27, 4 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC's West North Central (WNC) regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join us from the safety of your own home for our annual Professional Building Blocks program that is d

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Emerging Professionals,USGBC

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Passive House Policy Summit, a Passive House Accelerator Event, April 26, 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s often said in Passive House circles that we already have the solutions at our fingertips to make buildings part of the climate solution rather than the climate problem. We just need to use

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,Passive House Summit,Passive House Accelerator

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Online: Multifamily Retrofits Playbooks Launch, March 24, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

To meet future stringent efficiency and carbon regulations, upgrades to buildings should be approached proactively and not in response to system failures or unexpected tenant turnover. Building owners

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: HVAC,Passive House,Retrofit,Green Buildings,Deep Retrofits,Higher Performance,Envelopes

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/17/2021

Helvex Waterless Urinals: Increasing Water Efficiency while Saving Money, Maintenance, and Energy

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots was fortunate to engage in a great and informative conversation focused on waterless urinals with Stefana Naicu, and Gerardo Roa of Helvex, a leading Americas manufactur

Filed under: Waterless Urinals

Keywords: Plumbing,Waterless Urinals,Bathroom Fixtures,Urinals,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 11411 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 11/10/2021

14th Annual NYS Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony, Nov 14, New York

by Oyin

NYSDEC will recognize eight organizations for their innovative programs and commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability. The ceremony is being hosted by Un…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Permaculture Natural Building Workshop (PDC Module 7) by Integrated Acres, Apr 21- 22, Douglass, TX

by Oyin

In this weekend Natural Building Workshop, we'll cover the basics of natural building design for efficiency and beauty while exploring the huge spectrum of materials and styles available. We'll ev…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1395 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Technology Forum: Next Era of Energy Efficiency, 11/7, Minneapolis, MN

by Oyin

In the era of flattened demand growth, aging infrastructure, and increasing challenges in energy efficiency cost-effectiveness, the utility business model is in flux. Energy efficiency has been a long…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon, November 14th, Atlantic City

by Oyin

Join us in Atlantic City for the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon--the premier celebration for New Jersey’s sustainability community. This gathering includes leaders in the sustainability movement…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Healthy Buildings Summit 2017, November 2-4, Seven Springs, PA

by Oyin

The IAQ, Disaster Restoration and Home Performance industries are all going through major changes and only those that adapt will survive. The Healthy Building Summit brings together indoor environm…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, January 20-24, Chicago

by Oyin

The 2018 ASHRAE Winter Conference technical program includes tracks on what ASHRAE is most known for – standards, fundamentals and applications, systems and equipment – tracks on industry trends i…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 09/30/2017

LEED v4: Paints and Coatings, GreenCE Webinar, Wednesday November 15, 12:00-1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Get a comprehensive overview of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction credits – and how paints and coatings can contribute directly and indirectly to LEED credits. We’ll review credit intents, explain cre…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2101 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

 

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