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FREE WEBINAR: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 1894 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, December 5, 1 -2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As part of the monhtly First Friday Series, USGBC presents: TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action.   

TRUE certification recognizes facilities, portfolios, events, and construction si

0 replies | 56 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/07/2025

Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will cover the definition of Net Zero, how carbon is part of the problem and solution, opportunities to mitigate the operational carbon impact of buildings, and review technologies to meet

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 361 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/08/2025

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Solar Powered State Agency Headquarters, September 13, Westborough, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for this early autumn Pro Tour, hosted by Solar Design Associates. The tour will showcase the new Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Headquarters,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

People's Tiny House Festival, August 2-4, Fountain, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date!
More Information Coming Soon!
2019 People's Tiny House Festival, Fountain CO

The People's Tiny House Festival is An Event Dedicated To Engaging All Stacks Of Simple Li



Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1786 views | Posted on: 07/15/2019 | Last updated: 07/15/2019

Responsible Commercial Real Estate Management Leadership Panel, August 1, Charlotte, NC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

"The green revolution represents opportunities for companies to position themselves strategically and gain a competitive advantage. Indeed, green buildings are likely to secure more development f

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Commercial Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

GreenerBuilder San Francisco, July 25, 8:00am-6:30pm, San Francisco, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

GreenerBuilder is a one-day conference and expo for green building professionals. The annual event unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment–includi

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Sustainability,Zero Waste,built environment

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

Green Building Kayak Tour, June 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the Green Building Alliance on the water and take in Pittsburgh’s green buildings from a different vantage point!

Paddle along the Allegheny River, enjoying the natural beauty the waterw

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Kayak Tour

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

pond liners

by Miranda P. // Homeowner

I am looking for earth-friendly products for lining a backyard pond.  In particular, I'd love to know whether eco intelligent polyester can be used to underlay a standard EPDM pond liner. &nb

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Related to: Products,Landscaping and Land Management,Other

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

The 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Grid Modernization

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL

by AbbieKnight

CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance professionals. The event includes educational sessions on wide range of topics relating to commissio

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

Former Massachusetts Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Solar Farm

by AbbieKnight

The Mount Tom Station coal-fired power plant was run in Holyoke, MA for more than 50 years. The plant generated energy for the city, but was also held accountable for resident’s health problems.

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Power

0 replies | 8722 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Next Generation of Plug Control: Tier 2 Power Strips, Webinar, February 7, 11am

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion of the results from their Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips field study. They will discuss plug load energy consumption and the impact on overall bu

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Savings,advanced power strips,plug control

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

A Conversation about the #Olympics and #Boston #Massachusetts, 2/17 8-9:30am:

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What do we think about the potential Olympics in Boston? Come to our Green Breakfast Club in February to hear brief presentation/remarks from green building experts and sustainable community planners…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Boston,Olympics

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 02/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joseph Allen of Harvard, Demceber 19, 8-10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA’s Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.

Our

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 12/13/2018 | Last updated: 12/13/2018

USGBC Texas Holiday Party in Fort Worth, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Forth Worth, TX

by Yishan

USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork

5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas

5 PM - 8 PM

Tickets: $10

About the Event



Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

ArBolivia - A New Model of Plantation Forestry - CrowdFunder Campaign

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rate It Green Community Member DavidV is raising funds for ArBolivia: "ArBolivia is a unique partnership between socially motivated investors and smallholder farmers in the Bolivian Amazon, which o…

Filed under: Fundraising

Keywords: Rain Forest,Agriculture,Farming,Bolivia

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 12/04/2015 | Last updated: 12/04/2015

The Bullitt Center - Rate It Green's first Green Building of the Week!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announcing Rate It Green’s first “Green Building of the Week,” the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington, a showcase building and leadership example to inspire and educate everyone in the green …

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Commercial Real Estate,Green Office Space,The Bullitt Center,The Bullitt Foundation

0 replies | 1558 views | Posted on: 11/09/2015 | Last updated: 11/09/2015

National Healthy Housing Standard - National Center for Healthy Housing

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Did you know that regulations and industry practices affecting existing owner-occupied and rental housing have not kept up with knowledge about housing related disease and prevention of disease and in…

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming, A Conference at Tufts, October 16-18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming Even with elevated greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, water can cool the biosphere and address destructive feedbacks in the climate system. Frid…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Supply Chain,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Armstrong vinyl plank flooring

by Steven_Spicer

I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally…

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Certification,Flooring,Armstrong,Vinyl Flooring

0 replies | 2159 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

2015 Annual ReLeaf Conference in Syracuse, NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: July 16-18, 2015 Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to present the 23rd Annual ReLeaf Conference! T…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Forestry

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 06/30/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging June 16th, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging, June 16th, 1 pm ET Internal systems, industry or consensus standards, supply-chain sustainability valuations and third-party verifica…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 674 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Stand Up For Solar Lobby Day at the State House, Tuesday April 7, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Stand Up for Solar! Lobby Day at the State House Sponsored by American Lung Association of the Northeast, Better Future Project, Clean Water Action, Climate Action Now, Environment Massachusetts, …

 

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