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Comparing Residential Energy Rating Systems - Free CE Webinar, October 20, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will review the main residential energy rating programs on how they compare and contrast. How do they work? What do they include? What don't they include? Which one is right for y

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Rating Systems,Home Energy Rating Systems

0 replies | 1633 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Free Webinar: Duct Diagnostics - Evaluation & Troubleshooting for Real-World Systems, May 6, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Duct Diagnostics: Evaluation & Troubleshooting for Real-World Systems is a building scientist–focused webinar that walks professionals through how to identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot com

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 61 views | Posted on: 04/07/2026 | Last updated: 04/07/2026

Accelerating to Zero Tour at the Etna Center for Community, April 21, Etna, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

After decades of economic and environmental challenges, Etna Borough residents chose to rewrite the narrative for Etna’s future as one that focuses on sustainability, resiliency, and social equi

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/09/2026

Free Webinar: Electrification in Action - A Practical Session for Developers, March 19, 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Build It Green’s Small Development Incubator (SDI) supports small-scale developers who are working to nurture people, places, and nature through regenerative residential development. The program

California Green Building

0 replies | 280 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/20/2026

High Performance Roof Daylighting, Lunch-n-Learn Series, Online, February 26, 12-1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Roof daylighting elements and architectural roof glass are striking and desirable building features that historically come at a high cost – leaks, energy loss, thermal discomfort, and condensati

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 406 views | Posted on: 01/28/2026 | Last updated: 01/28/2026

Coverings 2026, March 30 - April 2, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

Coverings is the largest and most significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in North America. Taking place in Las Vegas, Coverings 2026 will feature nearly 1,000 global exhi

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 01/08/2026 | Last updated: 01/11/2026

Smart Cities Connect, March 10-12, Raleigh, North Carolina

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart cities have evolved from bold ambition to everyday reality—shaping how communities grow, thrive, and adapt. In 2026, we convene in Raleigh, a city at the intersection of tradition and tran

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 12/13/2025 | Last updated: 12/15/2025

Free Webinar: The Next Era of Housing: Redefining Value and Resilience, December 10, 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electrification is scaling. Net zero is becoming mainstream. Artificial intelligence is transforming decision-making and optimizing resources. And consumers are redefining value through the lens of we

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 11/20/2025 | Last updated: 11/21/2025

IAQ & Energy 2025, December 9, Portland, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IAQ & Energy 2025 includes all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces, for the health and well-being of building occupants.

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 10/23/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

USGBC Florida Presents: Leadership in Resilience -- Buildings, People, Policies & Plans, January 28, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Investors, clients, and local governments are driving demand for resilient buildings and communities, as the global building sector balances long-term investments amidst ever-changing climate risks. L

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Policy,Florida,Leadership,Resilience

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2021

Home Electrification Series: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 - 8 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the last session of the Home Electrification Series presented by the Studio for High Performance Design and Construction, we will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity a

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC),Home Electrification,Auburndale Builders,SHPDC

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 12/02/2021 | Last updated: 12/02/2021

Green Building Careers For Veterans, November 18, Online, 10 am - 11:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The San Diego Green Building Council is proud to present this timely presentation and panel discussion with partners at the Uplift Institute and the San Diego Urban Sustainability Coalition.

With a

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Jobs,Veterans

0 replies | 2585 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Symposium

0 replies | 2237 views | Posted on: 10/20/2021 | Last updated: 10/20/2021

Texas Solar Pioneer Awards: Dinner Ceremony, Nov 30, Austin, Texas

by Oyin

The Texas Solar Pioneer Awards ceremony is a unique high-level celebration and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry. Each year, the awards ceremony will recognize the vis…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Urban Green Gala, October 6, 6 pm EDT

by Urban Green Council

This networking event will host NYC's green building leaders. 

Please note, effective September 13, 2021, all indoor dining in NYC—including private events—will requi

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2856 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry.

We are excited to announce th

Filed under: Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Resilience,Energy Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Building Resilience,Electrification,Safety

0 replies | 1537 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

Webinar: Innovative Sustainable Design - Kendeda Building Virtual Tour & Tech Talk, July 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This live event will include a discussion on Living Building Challenges and a Deep dive into the energy/other systems (i.e. HVAC, lighting, water, materials, etc.) in the building. This event will wra

MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session, Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session Wednesday, February 28, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MA EEAC will receive Public Comments on Energy Efficiency Plans for 2019-2021 at Liste…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

Social Equity in the Built Environment, February 22, 6-8 pm, Urban Green Council, Manhattan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In creating a sustainable building, what if we could create something that helps the people in the community, the people who take care of the building and the people who physically built the building?…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1736 views | Posted on: 01/23/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

Women in ASHRAE - Boston, December 7, 6pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in ASHRAE Event Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 6:00pm Barlow’s Restaurant - 241 A St, Boston, MA 02210 Social event to kick off the holidays with the Women in ASHRAE Cost: FREE Cash…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 12/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/05/2017

The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 634 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/10/2017

Sustainatopia 2018, April 3rd – 6th, San Francisco

by Oyin

Impacting the World for Good ** 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION EVENT! ** With more 2,500 speakers since inception and a record attendance, San Francisco 2018 will be our biggest event ever. As well, sp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York

by Oyin

Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprin…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

CampusEnergy 2018, March 5 - 9, Baltimore, MD

by Oyin

This event enables utility directors, system designers, operators and safety professionals to develop an in-depth knowledge of the technology, operations, and maintenance of district heating and cooli…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC

by Oyin

The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our c…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

 

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