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Free Webinar: Incentivizing High Performance Affordable Housing: A Cost Study, May 6, 2:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition for a panel discussion demystifying high energy performance buildings (such as Passive House) and in

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Illinois,Green Affordable Housing,Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Free Webinar: EV Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties - Intermediate, June 26,12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) training webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV charging infrastructure projects and evaluate what charging equipment makes the most sense for

California Green Building

0 replies | 301 views | Posted on: 05/29/2025 | Last updated: 05/29/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Electrification and Decarbonization with the Passive House Standard, June 10, 9-11:30 am, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Passive House Standard encourages all-electric building design and construction in homes and buildings, which can help achieve the widespread decarbonization required for reducing greenhouse gas e

California Green Building

0 replies | 635 views | Posted on: 05/13/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Free Webinar: From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies For Existing Buildings, May 14, 12 - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This virtual, hour-long education session provides a practical introduction to decarbonizing existing buildings, covering the urgency of climate action, key sustainability concepts, and the business c

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 04/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/28/2025

CXEnergy, April 28 - May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy is a leading conference and expo focused on commissioning, building technology, and energy management, bringing together industry professionals for educational sessions, networking, and

0 replies | 380 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025 | Last updated: 04/09/2025

California Green Building Conference, May 22, San Francisco, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

For the first time U.S. Green Building Council California is bringing California’s leading green building conference to San Francisco, where green building pros, sustainability ro

California Green Building

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 179D $5/SqF Deduction, March 26, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 179D Tax Deduction is a great way to help fund multifamily and commercial renovations and new construction projects by giving up to $5 per square foot for energy conservation. The deduction has be

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 03/05/2025 | Last updated: 03/05/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

California Green Building

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Housing Opportunity Conference, February 25-26, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Housing Opportunity Conference is a must-attend for anyone involved in affordable, workforce, mixed-income, or market-rate housing.

The event is unique in that it brings together the diverse vi

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

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Building Construction Tour, February 11, 3:30-5 pm, San Luis Obispo, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice.During

California Green Building

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Online: WaterSense V2.0: flexibility and water-efficiency options, July 7, 12-1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

EPA has rolled out the Water Sense Labeled Homes Version 2. This updated version of the program will provide the industry with additional flexibility to while still meeting the water efficiency and pe

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,Water Efficiency,WaterSense,Water flexibility

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Higher Education, June 16, 12-1:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase. Featur

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you th

Filed under: Information and Resources

Keywords: New England Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,racism

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 05/07/2021 | Last updated: 05/07/2021

NYSERDA Webinar: NextGen HVAC Technology Challenges - PON 3519 - July 20, 1:30-3:30 (In person discussion as well, in Syracuse)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA WEBINAR: NextGen HVAC Technology Challenges PON 3519 Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:30p to 3:30p SyracuseCoE HQ, Room 203 The NYSERDA NextGen HVAC funding opportunity (PON 3519) will offer…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1878 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire

by Rate It Green Team


Two building industry experts get on a Zoom, one in Wisconsin and one in Georgia…  There’s a lot to discuss about humidity!  

In all seriousness, Aprilaire’s Jose


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

Keywords: Humidity,AprilAire,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 10917 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

USGBC Southern Colorado's Wintergreen 2021, Online: Building Materials - Making an Impact, March 17, 3 pm MT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC Southern Colorado committee for their annual Wintergreen event!

What are the ethical and business cases for paying increased attention to materials in the built environment? Join us

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Air Quality,Colorado,Environmental Health

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

Webinar: Health and Wealth Series - Empower Yourself to Wellness in Your Home, March 5, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

American Homes can be some of the most toxic places. Learn how to keep you and your families safe with tips on how to create a healthy living space, testing your home for toxins and how to prevent Cov

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Green Homes,Toxicity,Wellness

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 02/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, December 15, Madison

by Oyin

Join USGBC Wisconsin's for its annual meeting and networking event. Our guests will enjoy interactive tours of the LEED registered Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center led by Potter Lawso…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

120th Annual Meeting of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, October 22nd, Bristol

by Oyin

Celebrate Audubon’s 120 years of building environmental awareness and promoting conservation to generations of Rhode Islanders. Audubon will present its annual awards for Educator, Legislator and…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition, November 14 -15, Orlando

by Oyin

Successful business professionals never lose sight of the importance of face-to-face networking and education to stay current with their industry. That is why USGBC Central Florida is proud to joi…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Optimizing Building Control Systems, WE Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, October 24, Appleton, Wisconsin

by Oyin

Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 10/04/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Monthly Connect, with ULI, USGBC Northern California October 10, 2017, 5-7pm, San Francisco

by Oyin

USGBC Northern California monthly meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Covo in San Francisco's SOMA district. This month's Connect we bring together members from USGBC and the Urban Land Insti…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

USGBC Texas: Austin Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, Oct 4, 1-5 pm

by Oyin

Green business leaders are invited to join USGBC for a series of Green Business Boot Camps. This highly specialized, intensive, interactive, four-hour training will provide LEED practitioners, project…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo, April 23 - 26, Las Vegas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy 2018 is the premier event dedicated to building commissioning, energy management, and field testing of buildings and facilities. The event offers pre-conference Commissioning Authority (CxA) …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 1746 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

HeatSmart Mass: Technology Overview and Questions Webinar; August 7

by AbbieKnight

MassCEC will provide an overview of the HeatSmart Mass program, answer questions about the RFP, and provide an overview of each of the eligible technologies.

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 08/07/2017

 

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