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Webinar: Indoor Air Quality in the COVID Era: Commissioning & Construction Considerations, October 8, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In response to COVID‐19, building owners, managers and tenants are rapidly planning how to adapt their current buildings to safeguard against future disruptions to occupancy. A critical part of the

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Building Commissioning,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,HVAC Technology,IAQ,Covid-19,commissioning,airflow,covid

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

RecyclingWorks Spring 2025 Forum, May 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to the hybrid, in-person and virtual, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum!

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Pr

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 04/24/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation 2-Day Training, Hosted by 3C-REN, May 12, Arroyo Grande, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out

California Green Building

0 replies | 492 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

0 replies | 557 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Webinar: Repurposing the Shipping Container-a Solution to the Housing Crisis, February 26, 12-1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Shipping containers are being constructed as durable, low-maintenance dwellings from recycled steel shipping containers, lower embodied carbon. They can be meticulously designed to meet diverse needs,

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Tour of Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center, February 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 476 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Domestic Hot Water – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 16, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts a

California Green Building

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024 | Last updated: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code, December 18, 2 - 3pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it’s the law. According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 20

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 11/27/2024 | Last updated: 11/28/2024

Passivhaus Maine Fall Forum, Virtual Sessions, "Global From Maine," October 20-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passivhaus Maine's annual Fall Forum is now online, October 20-24.  

Check out the speaker line up: https://phmeff20.heysummit.com/schedule/

PassivhausMAINE is a non-profit or

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House,Passivhaus,Passivhaus Maine

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 10/07/2020 | Last updated: 10/07/2020

Webinar: TRUE zero waste and Circular Economy Training Series: ZERO WASTE REPORTING + TRAINING, October 9, 9:30 am PT

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

This session will cover:

  • Track financial data for diversion and waste disposal 

  • Generate climate impact report using the U.S. EPA WARM Model 

  • Become an active partic

Filed under: Whole Building Certifications

California Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Zero Waste,GBCI,TRUE,Training,USGBC LA

0 replies | 1593 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/21/2020

Local Law 97, NYC's Climate Mobilization Act, What You Need to Know, September 10, 10 am, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Based on significant market demand, Urban Green created an informative and engaging webinar about New York City’s Local Law 97, the building emissions law and key component of the Climate M

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,NYC,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1278 views | Posted on: 08/28/2020 | Last updated: 08/28/2020

Webinar: Cradle to Cradle, Manufacturing and the Recyclability of Plastics, September 1, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will begin with a general overview of recycling, zero waste and how plastics fits into this.

We will define: Single Use vs Durable plastics; Cradle to Cradle principles and Zero Waste.

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: March 27, 2017

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: Monday, March 27, 2017 (All day event) Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 Attend the MassRecycle R3 …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

Global GreenTag's Product Health Declaration™ (the Global GreenTag PHD™) Formally Recognized by LEED® Versions 4.0 and 4.1

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International, the green product certification scheme from ‘Downunder,’ has just increased it benefits to building industries globally, receiving news that leading bui

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Well Building Standard,Global GreenTag,Product Health Declaration

0 replies | 2204 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Passive House Showcase (Day 3), July 22, 4:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The third program in the series, on Wednesday, July 22, will feature three Passive House projects (new and renovated) located in Chicago and Downers Grove, IL. Each home is pu

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

What green cleaning products do you use in your house?

by SawHorse, Inc.

The CDC came out with a report for 2020 Q1 showing that poison control calls were uo by 20% for cleaners and dissinfectants.  We all know that bleach can kill about anything including us.  W

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Related to: Products

Keywords: Green Cleaning

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb

Filed under: Architects

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Development

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Construction

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

2017 Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado -April 27, 6 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Each year, Alliance for Sustainable Colorado recognizes individuals or organizations making far-reaching impacts in sustainability at the Heroes of Sustainability Award dinner gala. The Heroes of Sust…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 04/11/2017 | Last updated: 04/11/2017

USGBC MA Green Building Tour - The Eddy - April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston (Now - Free to attend!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - The Eddy - Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston What makes a building tick? How much goes into designing a high-end, sustainable apartment complex? The Eddy in Boston i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now, April 19, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Wasau

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/19/2017

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems 3/28 11am ET

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems, The Comfortable and Efficient Future of Ventilation 3/28 11am ET Duration: 30 mins Recent developments in Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) technology mea…

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Introducing Berkeley Green Group, Rochester, NY

by Ronjf1 // Energy Solutions provider and consultant

Introducing Berkeley Green Group Over 30 years ago, Todd Kiley from Rochester, NY achieved his mechanical engineering degree. That background allowed him to travel the world providing advanced indu…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: HVAC,Emerging Technologies

0 replies | 2055 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2017

Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Reduction,Timberland,Sourcing

0 replies | 7844 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Webinar: Seeing the Better City, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Seeing the Better City Thursday, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST Personal observation remains as important as ever to understand and improve cities today. While big data, digital mapping…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Urban Planning,Urban Environments

0 replies | 2404 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

 

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