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Oil and Gas Cleantech Virtual Challenge, September 29

by gracemorrison

The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is a product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry. As the oil and natural ga

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 550 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association: MREA's Energy Fair & Demo Day, June 21 & 22, Custer, Wisconsin

by Hani // Social media manager

The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 05/31/2024 | Last updated: 06/01/2024

Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory

California Green Building

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 05/15/2024 | Last updated: 05/15/2024

Sustainability in Action Roundtable – The Future of Sustainability & Southface's 46th Anniversary, May 3, 7-9 am, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.

Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Free GreenBiz Webinar: Catalyzing the Next Generation of Reforestation Projects, April 18, 1-2 pm ET, 10-11 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e by mid-century, generating thousands of jobs and restoring vital habitats, all while impr

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 04/09/2024

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team


"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.  And in the good ones, we breathe better air! 
 
Matt rev

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Automation,Ventilation,Garage,Garages,Sensors,Fans

0 replies | 6297 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: How Does Energy Efficiency Relate to Housing Affordability for Americans, March 28, 1-2:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/06/2024

High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series, March 7, 3-5pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Energy Code Implementation Series

Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

GPRO Construction Management with Urban Green Council, Online, January 23, 9 am - 5 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 01/08/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

20th Edition Green Building Congress 2022, Telangana, India, October 20-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

At Green Building Congress 2022 you will:
  • Listen to experts across the Green building & Construction Industry in India and abroad to expand your knowledge.
  • Learn more about the latest and

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Products,Net Zero Water Management,Building Technology,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1956 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/07/2022

Making Energy Work Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 25 - 27

by gracemorrison

WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK. Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policie

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Bangladesh Solar Week 2022: Conference & Awards, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 14

by gracemorrison

Bangladesh is aiming for 2.3 GW of solar this decade. The government of Bangladesh has set a target to generate 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2041 while aiming to reduce pollution from pow

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

EBC Energy Resources Electric Vehicles Program, May 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

New England is leading efforts to advance the electrification of the transportation sector. Increasing the rate of adoption of electric vehicles is critical to achieving the significant reductions in …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best t

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

Women in Green Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in Florida, Online, June 28, 12 pm

by gracemorrison

In this year's Women in Green, with the theme of "Rising Collective," the USGBC FL WIG Host Committee will host three events in 2022 focusing on 17 women in Florida who have made a posit

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin



See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous.

His first stop?  The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “ca



Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2756 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

May 26: Protecting Open Spaces Through Well Planned Cities, May 26, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss how Bend, Oregon's open space advocates lead the successful move away from sprawl to a more dense, walkable, and vibrant cityscape.

Bend had spent the last few decades

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,California,Leadership,Cities

0 replies | 1822 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Harvard Study: Students Can't Think Straight During a Heat Wave

by YijunW

Heat waves have devastating consequences for public health globally. Buildings can heighten temperature exposures during heat waves by maintaining high indoor temperatures overnight even when high sur

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2160 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Solar Power and Energy Efficiency for Your Home, August 13, 2018, New Haven Connecticut

by Aditya

Learn how solar power and energy efficiency measures in your home can help save money and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Free and open to all homeowners in the Greater New Haven area.

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

World Microgrids- The Operator and User Forum, September 5-7 in Miami

by AbbieKnight

World Microgrids is launching in Miami to create a global forum for microgrid operators and users. Bringing piers together to tackle common challenges to microgrid deployment, integration and operatio…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Microgrid

0 replies | 1676 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Global Climate Action Summit, September 12 - 14, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to “Take Ambition to the Next Level.” It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Global Climate Action Summit

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

ECN Neighborhood Sustainability Tours - July 17, Detroit, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join ECN for an inspiring tour of eastside Detroit's "rebirth next door" that highlights the physical and personal ways that Eastside Community Network does sustainable development. Rebirth can be see…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Eastside Community Network,Tour

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo, October 23 - 25, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

City leaders and innovators, this is for you. Join us for the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, co-located with the Defense TechConnect Fall Conference and SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit. T…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2411 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

The 3rd US Offshore Wind 2018 Conference and Exhibition, June 7 - 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

The USOW18 event is THE #1 networking hub for businesses that are looking to invest, find partners or secure contracts for upcoming US offshore wind projects. USOW18 unites 1000+ executives and covers…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

 

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