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Webinar: Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities in Challenging Times, September 24, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Has your company leaned more heavily on sustainability for support during these challenging times? Or has sustainability recently taken a backseat to other business goals in your company? Register for

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EHS,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management,Strategy,Sustainability Professionals,Corporate Policies

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This presentation examines the distinct challenges and effective solutions for implementing Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, inc

California Green Building

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

ULI Florida: 2025 Florida Summit, June 9-10, Bonita Springs, Florida

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The ULI Florida Summit attracts hundreds of decision-makers from across Florida and beyond. It brings together and connects real estate professionals, including developers, attorneys, engineers, archi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/22/2025

NESEA Pro Tour: Net Zero, Renovated Warehouse Suites in New York's Capital Region, May 23, 1-5 pm, Colonie, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025!

NESEA is thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building transformed into an all-electric, net-

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring groundbreaking innovation and actionable solutions for a sustainable future. From ClimateTech ad

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your

Filed under: Flooring

0 replies | 1490 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/15/2025

Building Innovation Summit, April 30, Fresno, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2025 Building Innovations Summit brings together leaders and professionals who wanting to build better buildings with better materials. Join USGBC Central California for inspiring keynotes, roundt

California Green Building

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Top Green Building Educational Resources - Organizations Consistently Hosting Live, Online, Public Events

by Rate It Green Team

If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person green building or related events, there are a handful of leading US organizatio

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 5802 views | Posted on: 02/11/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Online Event: Don't Throw It Away -- Donate Household Goods and Building Supplies! February 11, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts is facing a waste crisis. The state is quickly running out of landfill space and no new sites are currently in the pipeline. In addition, trash incinerators are operating at ca

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 01/26/2025

IWBI Webcast: Learning and Working from Home: Key Takeaways from COVID-19, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and epxert panelists for a webcast discussion about strategies for creating workplaces, schools and homes that promote inclusivity and access

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,Home Office,Home

0 replies | 1973 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Building Performance Association, Home Performance Regional Educational Series - New England, November 18-19

by SarahA

Stay up to date on top trends and issues in the industry with live and on-demand educational content. Learn about nationally relevant topics like back to work in the COVID-19 environment, heat pumps,

Webinar: Weatherization Workshop, Presented by Center for EcoTechnology, October 28-29

by The Center for EcoTechnology (CET)

At this webinar, you will learn a number of easy DIY home weatherization techniques that will help seal up air leaks and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Center for EcoTechnology

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: energy efficient,Weatherization,Center for EcoTechnology,Air Leaks,DIY

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Reconnect 2020, Urban Green's Online Gala, October 8, 5-6:30 pm EDT

by SarahA

It’s time for the biggest virtual green building party of the year! Urban Green is bringing all the best aspects of our gala into your home. Reconnect with friends and colleagues

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Gala,Carbon Accounting,Climate Technology,Green Trivia

0 replies | 1410 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/28/2020

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building, Friday June 16, 5:45 pm, Farmington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday May 26, 5:45 pm Farmington, NY CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,CLT - Cross Laminated Timber

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House by BetterHomesTO, September 10, 1-2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Find out how to renovate your home to save money, increase comfort, and protect the environment and your family's health.

Are you thinking about renovating your home? Need to replace your windo

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Virtual Conference: Net-Zero Build Summit, August 25-28

by samanthaklein // Intern

NetZeroBuild Summit 2020 brings together the key stakeholders involved in the Midwest’s value chain for net-zero construction in residential, commercial, academic and government buildings for th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

VIDEO: Georgia Lightscapes - Cutting Lighting Bills in Half and Lowering HVAC Costs with LED Retrofits

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Mark Dover of Georgia Lightscapes explains how converting to LED lighting can reduce maintenance costs and lower HVAC energy usage, cutting lighting bills in half.  

Filed under: LED Lighting

Keywords: Lighting,LED Lighting,LEDs

0 replies | 2707 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Rooftop Units: Strategies to Reduce Utility Costs, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Packaged rooftop units are used in more than 50 percent of all commercial buildings. With a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses, we’ll investigate how much they cost to operate. For example, …

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Webinar: How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos? June 8th 1:15-2:45pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos and will it create a sustainable climate? Building on decades of work across the globe by the public and private sectors, has a shared global climate et…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Global Climate Ethos,Climate Action

0 replies | 1882 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave, June 8th 8:30am-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave June 8 | 8:30am-4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn: 1443 Pabst Farms Cir, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Cost: $129 Commissioning is usually a cost-effec…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

South Carolina Educational Session & Anniversary Celebration, Thursday April 27, 12:30 - 8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION LEED Platinum Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia, SC Thursday April 27, 2017 oin USGBC South Carolina for our Annual Reunion on Thur…

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Event: Local Sustainable Economies Conference, 6/7 - 6/9, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is excited to present the Local Sustainable Economies Conference at Northeastern University in Boston, MA from June 7 until June 9, 2017 Tickets: $…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job Opportunity: Community Engagement and Design Intern at Enterprise Community Partners, Boston, Massachusetts

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Enterprise Community Partners is dedicated to expanding our understanding of the role of design in community development – from architectural design of affordable housing to urban planning and commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Internship Opportunity,Design Intern,Community Engagement

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Expanding Green Roofs in NYC: A Dialogue with the City of Copenhagen (4/20 @ 6:30-8pm @ 40 Washington Sq. South, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Green roofs promote a number of New York City’s environmental policy goals. They can cut a building’s electricity demand, filter harmful urban air pollutants including asthma-inducing particulate …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Check out these NH Green Real Estate Events - NARI Green Designation Course and March 28, and 29-30, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2 Green Real Estate Events from our friends in New Hampshire. Check them out! National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30, Nashua NH: http://www.rateitgreen.com/green

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

 

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