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Home Electrification Series Webinar: Electric Hot Water, December 7, 7 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The fourth session of our Home Electrification Series will look at options for electrifying your hot water system. This session will talk about heat pump hot water heaters, instantaneous hot

Filed under: Electrical

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electricity,Hot Water Heating,electrified heating systems

0 replies | 654 views | Posted on: 11/05/2021 | Last updated: 11/05/2021

Free Webinar: How to Navigate ESG Backlash: Practical Strategies for Corporate Leaders, June 24, 3pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

ESG faces growing scrutiny - so how can we turn backlash into a breakthrough? This webinar explores the impact of the ESG backlash on corporate strategy and how to navigate it while reinforcing&n

California Green Building

0 replies | 88 views | Posted on: 05/28/2025 | Last updated: 05/28/2025

Free Webinar: Net Zero When? ... Net Zero NOW!, May 29, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? In this month’s Next Up event, Passive House Accelerator explores real-world strategies, technologies, and materials that are al

0 replies | 496 views | Posted on: 05/15/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

Free Webinar: Charging Series - Electric Vehicle Charging On The Go, June 11, 7 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Do you have questions about charging options for electric vehicles (EVs) when you are on the road? Attend the Charging on the Go webinar on June 11!

Green Energy Consumers Alliance will talk about:

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 477 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/24/2025

Free Webinar: Code Campaigns, Creating a Health, Resilience, and Efficiency Baseline for Illinois (and everywhere), May 8, 12-1 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 04/17/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Turning Vision into Reality at the Etna Center for Community (ECO), in Etna, Pennsylvania, April 9, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 398 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

BPI Building Analyst Technician Training with Southface Institute, May 12 - May 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification offers a great entrance to the industry while pr

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

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 03/19/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

Top 5 Strategies for Multifamily Success, a Free Hybrid event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, March 11, 5:30-7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Multifamily buildings are complex, and too often, they underperform. Passive house provides a clear path to better outcomes—but are we fully harnessing its potential?

This session dives into

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 02/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/28/2025

Electrify Efficiently: Products, Financials and Resources, a Free 2-Part Webinar Series, February 18 and 25, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Presented by Electrify My Home, this two part series showcases the latest electrification technologies and ways of offsetting their costs. These classes kickoff the 2025 Electrify Efficiently series a

California Green Building

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 02/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Electric Vehicles 101, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online, February 24, 10 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! Topics will

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,EVs,Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 02/08/2022 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for busines

Filed under: Engineering

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Green Energy,UK,engineering

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022

An Introduction to NGBS Green, Green Certification for Existing Buildings, Free Webinar, January 19, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficie

Filed under: National Green Building Standard (NGBS)

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: AprilAire,National Green Building Standard - NGBS,NGBS

0 replies | 2080 views | Posted on: 12/13/2021 | Last updated: 12/13/2021

Free Webinar: Storm windows on the inside? A new way to save energy easily, December 8, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about storm windows and a new way to save energy easily.

Inside or out, the secondary window movement is picking up as we look for ways to quickly reduce energy, improve comfort and stop heat

Filed under: Other

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Windows,Storm Windows,Insulating Windows

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways, Nov 8, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT, Webinar

by Oyin

Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways Stabilized stonedust / Stabilized decomposed granite – The Natural Choice for permeable ADA-complaint pathways Stabilized stonedust (also called stabili…

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Engineered Soils,Soil

0 replies | 1317 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

GreenCE Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Public Spaces, November 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Design,Public Health,Eco Friendly Restrooms,locker rooms,pandemic

0 replies | 1985 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021 | Last updated: 10/17/2021

Humidity, Hardwoods and Homes - The Building Science Approach to Protecting your Investment (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Proper humidity is critical for building product condition and durability, just as it’s important for human comfort and health.  Do you know the ideal humidity for your hardwood floor

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: HVAC,Flooring,Ventilation,Humidity,Floors,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control,Hardwood Floors

0 replies | 11691 views | Posted on: 09/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2022

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.

Filed under: Climate Change

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Environmental Justice,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 2323 views | Posted on: 08/29/2021 | Last updated: 08/29/2021

Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 5: Water and Place, August 25, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

During session 5 we will continue our dicussion on the final pillars of Green Building, water and place!

As droughts grips the planet and water bills increase, the places we live can find easy ways

Filed under: Green Living

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Remodeling

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/04/2021

Babson's Sustainability Forum: Defining the Future, March 29, Wellesley, MA

by Krishna Vansadia

Annual Babson Sustainability Forum: 29th March 2018 Ticket Price: $30 (General Admission) $10 (Student Admission) For Registration and more info: http://sustainability.babsonforum.com/ The for…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 03/08/2018 | Last updated: 03/09/2018

Rebuild Green Expo at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall, February 23, 2018, CA

by AbbieKnight

FREE Event for the North Bay Fire Communities Education, information, and networking focused on resilient, affordable, community-centered “green” rebuilding options for the communities affected b…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,rebuilding

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 02/22/2018 | Last updated: 02/22/2018

Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston

by Amy

Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Bos…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Boston

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/07/2018

Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) - Holiday Party, Wed. 12/6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an evening of networking and good cheer at REEBA's 2nd Annual Holiday Party! Bryan Garcia President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank will provide his 2018 outlook for renewable energy…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 12/02/2017 | Last updated: 12/02/2017

Indiana Green Expo, Jan 15 - 17, Indianapolis, IN

by Oyin

Indiana’s largest, most comprehensive green industry event of the year! Offering over 75 educational seminars plus a Spanish track; certification opportunities— ICPI, NCMA, IAH and CORE; in-depth …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

The 2018 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo, Sept 8, New Haven, CT

by Oyin

The Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo is a full-day celebration held each year in New Haven’s beautiful Edgerton Park on the Saturday following Labor Day. The event includes music from across t…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1433 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 04/20/2018

2018 ACEEE Rural Energy Conference, Oct 29, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

In our 2018 Rural Energy Conference, leaders from industry, utilities, cooperatives, non-profits, academia, and all levels of government will discuss how energy efficiency technologies and programs ca…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

 

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