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Online: Challenge Spotlight: Carbon & Circularity, March 22, 3pm EDT

by SarahA

Join as we showcase how innovation challenges can be a great tool to advance the use of a circular approaches to transition towards energy efficiency – both in the built environment and in other

Free Webinar: All-Electric Retrofits with Electrical Panel Constraints, May 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The building industry needs to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their carbon emissions goals. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping status quo gas system

California Green Building

0 replies | 129 views | Posted on: 03/25/2026 | Last updated: 03/28/2026

Sustainability Lightning Talks & Networking, Earth Week Happy Hour, April 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Green Building United for a Spring Member Event, an evening of rapid-fire inspiration, networking, and sustainability in action! This event invites attendees to share their most exciting pro

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 278 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/10/2026

Zero Waste & Circular Economy Fundamentals, March 25, Los Angeles, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn to apply circular economy and zero waste principles to reduce waste, optimize resources, and drive sustainable impact.

The Circular Economy and Zero Waste Certificate program is designed to p

California Green Building

0 replies | 317 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/21/2026

Webinar: How to Become a Solar-Friendly Community Through SolSmart, October 8, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

SolSmart is a national designation program that provides technical assistance and recognition to local governments who take action to promote solar energy growth. In this session, learn about the

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Solar Energy,Government Policy,Community Solar

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, Wednesday, September 8, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also tal

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Webinar: Commercial Building Design in the Post Pandemic World, August 19, 3:30 pm AEST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Listen to experts from the field about their thoughts on commercial building design in the post pandemic world.

More than a year into the pandemic the challenges and uncertainties being faced by th

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Commercial Buildings,Covid-19,pandemic,Commercial Building

0 replies | 1701 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021

Verge NetZero, Online and Complimentary, Presented by GreenBiz, July 27 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Companies across business sectors and regions have now heard the call: To safeguard our climate, every organization must dramatically reduce its carbon footprint. Thousands of companies are doing so,

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,business,Netzero,Green Business,Electrification

0 replies | 2827 views | Posted on: 06/29/2021 | Last updated: 07/21/2021

Webinar Series: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures, June 24, 9pm BST, 4pm EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This webinar series brings together speakers from the three universities to discuss the future role of infrastructure in cities.

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight

Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,Green Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Urban Infrastructure,urbanisation

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

High Performance Homes for Homeowners and Renovators Wednesday, June 16th 5pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This introductory session for homeowners, buyers, renovators and others with an interest in energy-efficient homes includes an overview of high-performance homes, Zero-Energy, LEED, and the Passive Ho

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC)

0 replies | 1758 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Free Webinar: Building A Circular Economy, May 25, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This talk will be led by Evy Hambro, a Managing Director, and the Global Head of Thematic and Sector based investing and team leader for the Natural Resources team within the Fundamental Equity divisi

Filed under: Financial Services

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Sustainable Investing,Green Building Finance,Green Economy

0 replies | 5610 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Free Webinar: Getting Buildings off Gas - Berkeley Electrification Community Meeting, May 4, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Switching from polluting natural gas to clean electricity in our homes, offices, schools, business, and places of worship makes our community safer, healthier, and more resilient while reducing our ca

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Greenhouse Gases,Community Resilience,Electrification

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 04/17/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2021

Global GreenTag Awards Mainland China Sales Agency to CBME to Provide Green Building Product Certifications to Chinese Manufacturers for Export

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

The National Building Materials Exhibition and Trade Centre (CBME), the largest agency representing more than 30,000 building materials manufacturers in Mainland China, has signed an exclusive Agency

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Green Building,China,Global GreenTag,National Building Materials Exhibition and Trade Centre (CBME)

0 replies | 2017 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 04/02/2021

Greening The Sphere is having a pizza night at Flatbread Pizza! - September 26, Providence

by Oyin

Greening The Sphere is having a pizza night at Flatbread Pizza! Join us for delicious food, fun and raffles! Flatbread will generously make a donation for every large and small pizza, dine-out or eat-…

Filed under: Fundraising

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training, March 26, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Training event,GPRO Certification

0 replies | 1664 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

20th International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy, June 6 - 7, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

20th International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research re…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/29/2018

International Biomass Conference & Expo, April 16 - 18, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

Biomass power is the use of biomass to generate electricity. These technologies include direct firing, cofiring, gasification, anaerobic digestion and other technologies. While many biomass po…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Southeast Wind Conference 2018, Jan 25, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

The demand for affordable, clean wind energy is growing. Join us in Atlanta as we discuss and plan for the next phase of wind energy in the U.S. Increased demand, existing competitive advantages …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2251 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

RI Americas 2017 Dec 6 - 7, New York

by Oyin

Responsible Investor invites you to attend the 9th annual RI Americas 2017 conference. RI Americas is the conference where investors and companies meet to talk about global ESG business drivers and…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Water Conservation Showcase 2018, Hosted by USGBC - Northern California, March 20, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

Hosted by U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric, East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Fransico Public Utilities and AIA San Fransico Since…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2541 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Humidification Retrofits Deliver Residential Furnace Efficiency, 12/14, 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST, Webinar

by Oyin

Standard efficiency furnaces are robust, long-lived appliances — but they use 15% more natural gas than the current best available technology, and they are still being installed frequently today. Th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Annual Holiday Party, New Jersey Chapter, Sierra Club, Tuesday, December 12th, NJ

by Oyin

Join us for our annual holiday party. Enjoy finger food, desserts, drinks and great conversation!

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

phME Fall Forum 2017: Evening Panel Discussion: Innovation in Sustainable Construction + District Retrofits, Nov 2, Maine

by Oyin

EVENING Panel Discussion Innovation in Passive House, Net Zero and Near Net Zero Construction phME is proud to present two events as part of the Fall Forum. The goal is to reconsider possibilities…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Co-Liv! A Conference Lab on an Affordable Living Eco-system, San Francisco, December 7-9

by Oyin

This event is a global gathering for the co-living sector, with special attention placed on the intersection of the sector with affordability, as well as on the emergence of a new investment, enterpri…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

AHF Live: The 2017 Affordable Housing Developers Summit 11/14/17 - 11/16/17, Chicago

by Oyin

AHF Live is the leading conference and exposition serving the affordable housing community nationwide. This groundbreaking event was specifically designed to meet the professional needs of owners and …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2211 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

 

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