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Free Webinar: Can We Have Compliant, Carbon Negative Cement? - Free CE Webinar, July 20, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

This session will explore how we are decarbonizing portland cement and possibly making it carbon negative. Is it possible?

Lessons Learned:

  1. Show people where CO2 is produced in cement
  2. Revie

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1292 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/29/2022

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Electricians, June 25, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification is taking form in California - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastr

California Green Building

0 replies | 729 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 06/09/2025

Passive Design/Build Boot Camp, May 19, Newton, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is Emu Passive?
Emu Passive is an organization that focuses on empowering the construction industry to build for the future by simplifying and standardizing passive systems.

What will yo


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet

by Rate It Green Team


Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often.  But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others.

Filed under: Faucets and Controls

Keywords: Water,Plumbing,Hose bibbs,Outdoor faucets,faucets,irrigation,spigots,sillcocks

0 replies | 8242 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Smart Cities Connect, April 14-16, San Antonio, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

EarthCraft Builder Training, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr

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

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/22/2025

2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm

Related to: Other

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced Course hosted by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, January 27 - March 21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/23/2025

GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar: Solar Shingles: The Best Re-Roofing & New Roofing Option for a Home, December 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will describe how the energy landscape in the US is evolving and how residential solar is projected to be growing at a rapid rate over the next decade. With more homes installing Solar, th

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

West North Central Emerging Professionals, Professional Building Blocks, Online Program, October 27, 6 pm CDT

by gracemorrison

USGBC's West North Central regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join this online interactive program designed to help you reach your sustainable building car

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/30/2022

2022 SPEER Policy + Industry Workshop, Austin, TX, September 26-27

by gracemorrison

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. The event will exchange thoughts on energy policies and the changing landscape of both the Texas energy grid and national

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,Home Energy Usage,Canopy,canopy systems

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 07/07/2022

International Exhibition of Equipment, Technology and Environmental Services, The 10th Pollutec Maroc, October 2 - 5, Casablanca, Morocco

by YijunW

Pollutec Morocco, held under the auspices of the Secretary of State responsible for Water and Environment and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies, has confirmed its position as the Ki…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Webinar: Building Resilience -- Resilient Water Systems, July 13, 11:30 am PDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Drought,Water,California,Resilience,Resilient water systems

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

2022 Affordable Housing Summit, Virtual, June 14-15

by samanthaklein // Intern

Housing plays a critical role in the health and equity of neighborhoods and in their resiliency to the effects of climate change. Building affordable housing right now means accounting for these simul

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Building,Community Development,Equity

0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 05/25/2022

Free Webinar: The Science of Climate Change: Food, May 6, 12 pm PDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts monthly webinars on climate change. This month's webinar is on heat and the environment and how it pertains to the science of

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Sustainible Food

0 replies | 1962 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/18/2022

Net Zero 2018 Conference: Net Zero For All, Sept. 12-14, Los Angeles, California

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the movement, Let's build a net zero future for everyone. Meet the 900+ attendees and 75+ exhibitors from every sector of the building and infrastructure industry who are paving the way forward…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Net Zero Conference,NZ18

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

Energy Forecast: The Economy Will Shift From Using Two-Thirds Fossil Fuels in 2017 to Two-Thirds Renewable Energy in 2050

by YijunW

Bloomberg publishes a long-term economic analysis of the world’s power sector up to 2050 each year, called New Energy Outlook (NEO). NEO* 2018 sees $11.5 trillion to be invested internationally…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 4206 views | Posted on: 06/29/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Beach Cleanup & Bash with Three Main & Rozalia Project, July 12, South Boston

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Roll up your sleeves with ThreeMain and Rozalia Project on Thursday, July 12th for a fun and educational beach cleanup. This family-friendly event features a full morning of fun, educational activiti…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Beach Clean up

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 06/18/2018 | Last updated: 06/19/2018

Rapid Housing National Conference: Speed Without Compromise, June 22, Dublin, Ireland

by YijunW

Why attend? Availability and conditions of the housing stock in Ireland are shaping what the Government itself acknowledged as a potential crisis. On the 22nd of June 2018, the National Conference on…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 06/09/2018 | Last updated: 06/09/2018

World Cities Summit 2018: Liveable & Sustainable Cities: Embracing the Future through Innovation & Collaboration, July 8-12, Singapore

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The biennial World Cities Summit is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address livable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new…

Filed under: Events

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Green Living

0 replies | 1790 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 06/03/2018

2018 3rd International Conference on Green Composite Materials, June 28 - 30, Sarawak, Malaysia

by YijunW

ICGCM 2018 focuses on all technical and practical aspects of green composite materials. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to foc…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance, May 22, 7:30am - 2pm, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

by YijunW

Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance Join the event in Portsmouth, NH, for a lively discussion about the changes in the 2015 IECC as they relate to the building enclosure. …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

13th Annual North American Passive House Conference, September 19 - 23, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Path to Zero Comfort, Health, Resilience, Carbon Action NAPHC is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. Pre-…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2119 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

 

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