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USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

California Green Building

Keywords: Water Supply,Recycling,Community

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Reimagine Buildings: Best of Retrofit, Online, December 5, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The must-attend event for anyone renovating existing buildings into healthy, comfortable, and climate-friendly spaces for all.

Retrofitting demands more than vision—it requires navigating tec

California Green Building

0 replies | 409 views | Posted on: 11/10/2025 | Last updated: 11/10/2025

Free Course: Decarbonizing the Built Environment, November 14, 10 am to 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the urgency to address climate change continues to grow, designers have a responsibility to make smart design decisions to minimize their buildings' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Designing a

California Green Building

0 replies | 502 views | Posted on: 10/13/2025 | Last updated: 10/13/2025

Free Webinar: Community Charge - Simpler, Cost-Efficient EV Charging Installation, October 14, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interested in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations? LISC is proud to introduce Community Charge - a new MassCEC-funded initiative in partnership with PowerOptions and Green

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 09/24/2025 | Last updated: 09/27/2025

Free Webinar: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, October 28, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Homeowner interest in our capacity to maintain healthy indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed since COVID and the proliferation of wildfires. Concerns around the ability to shelter

California Green Building

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Climate Week Showcase: Smart Buildings & Emerging Tech, September 23, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange for an engaging showcase spotlighting exciting developments in high-performance building and retrofit technologies. Hear from subject matter experts regarding advanced so

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/14/2025

A to Z Green Building Tour at Carrick Library, August 20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4-6:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Accelerate to Zero (A to Z) Green Building Tour at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Passive House Carrick Branch August 20

In 2001, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) launched the Libraries

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 07/30/2025

Free Webinar: Planning & Quantifying Your Electrification Journey, July 22, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This class will guide attendees through the process of creating effective electrification plans for a company or site. It will help attendees to identify their end goals, whether they a

California Green Building

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Free Webinar: Mechanical Systems in Detail, June 26, 12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types, th

California Green Building

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/12/2025

Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, May 30, 11am - 1pm, San Francisco, California (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BayREN, StopWaste, and Franklin Energy on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1912 home in San Francisco will provide a firsthand l

California Green Building

0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 05/16/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.

Filed under: Plastics

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Plastics

0 replies | 1823 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 11/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Healthier Materials for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, November 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

There is no question that investing in energy efficiency upgrades has the potential to deliver substantial financial, environmental, and health benefits to building owners and residents. Robust eviden

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Healthy Building Materials,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1907 views | Posted on: 10/16/2021 | Last updated: 10/16/2021

Key Humidity Control Concepts by Therma-Stor

by Rate It Green Team


Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Related to: Other

Keywords: HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 15407 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 30th, Boston

by Oyin

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Summer Coffee Break Series - Green Building Certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, August 6, 10 - 10:30am

by SarahA

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Public Health,Zero Waste,Carbon Footprint,Healthy Spaces,greenbuildingsarebtter,Zero Waste Goals

0 replies | 1996 views | Posted on: 07/14/2021 | Last updated: 07/15/2021

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 2104 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1402 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

NESEA Pro Tour - NZE Community College Health and Science Center at Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 11/29/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Southern California Facilities Expo, May 2 - 3, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Southern California Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy management needs of attendees from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, government, healthcare, hosp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA

by Oyin

Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY

by Oyin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York

by Oyin

ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking, Nov 15, Milton, VT

by Oyin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont's first multi-family Passive House certified project, Elm Place, in Milton. This affordable senior living f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1297 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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