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Annual Boulder Green Home Tour, Boulder, Colorado, September 17

by gracemorrison

The self-guided tour will feature a series of in-person tours of properties or homes. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom properties, remodels and multi-family projects. Attende

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 07/13/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

RE+ Southeast 2026, March 31 - April 1, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join SACE at SE+ Southeast, hosted on March 31 to April 1, 2026 at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia!

Featuring two days of exhibition, a robust education schedule, and networ

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

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 03/05/2026 | Last updated: 03/05/2026

Free Webinar: Deeper, Healthier Electrification - Passive House Retrofits, March 19, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electrifying existing buildings is a crucial step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels, but it introduces certain challenges. These include the risk of diminished resilience in the built environme

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

EBC 20th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Summit, February 27, Natick, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Now in its 20th year, the EBC Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Summit remains the premier forum for exploring the evolving landscape of construction and demolition materials man

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 520 views | Posted on: 01/21/2026 | Last updated: 01/23/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code in Practice - Single Family Residential, February 4, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through

California Green Building

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 12/30/2025 | Last updated: 12/30/2025

Creative "Make Up Air" Solution for Range Hoods by LG Squared

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

One of the main issues with proper ventilation in high-performance homes is that what goes out must be replaced by what comes in.  When you are venting 300-1000 CFM of exhaust in your kitchen, yo

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,Health,IAQ,Ventilation,Kitchens,Cooking,Exhaust fans,Hoods,Make Up Air,Exhaust

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 12/10/2025 | Last updated: 12/13/2025

Introduction to the Common Materials Framework Implementation Toolkit, a Free Webinar, November 19, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On November 4 at the Greenbuild conference and expo in Los Angeles, Mindful Materials and the organization's members and partners launched the Common Materials Framework Implementation T

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

2025 Passive House Symposium, December 9, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Passive House buildings can deliver superior comfort, health, resilience, efficiency, and durability for minimal additional cost, especially when it comes to new multi-family buildings. And

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/20/2025

Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff - free and online, hosted by BayREN in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to buildings. This training will cover the fundamentals of HPWHs, key fa

California Green Building

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 10/02/2025

International Passive House Open Days 2025, November 7–9 - Check for local locations, globally!

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2025 Fall International Passive House Open Days will take place this weekend, from November 7–9, 2025. Organised by the International Passive House Association, Passive House Network (PHN) a

California Green Building

0 replies | 1344 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

High Performance Ventilation Systems for Homes: EnergizeCT, Free Online Workshop, October 11 (Pt I) & October 17 (Pt II)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As new home envelopes have become more and more airtight, most in the homebuilding industry have come to understand that proper ventilation is critical. But how much air do we need and what systems sh

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022 | Last updated: 09/23/2022

Building Science Webinar: Prevent building failures. Improve energy efficiency. Create healthy IAQ. Online August 30, 3:15-5:15 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Building Science webinar will introduce you to the primary physical processes present in all built environments.  The core principles–air flow, moisture flow, pressure, and he

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 08/23/2022 | Last updated: 08/23/2022

Local Energy Solutions, Conference Manchester, New Hampshire, October 14

by gracemorrison

The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is New Hampshire’s premier event of the year bringing together local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, town staff, regulators, and

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/08/2022

Don't Throw Away Your Apple Devices-- Replace Battery or Trade-In, Get Money, Go Green!

by YijunW

If you are thinking about getting rid of your old iPhone because it has a battery issue, don't do it! If your iPhone is within warranty, you can replace the battery for free. If the warranty is out, b…

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 1995 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/10/2018

Advancing Construction Decarbonization Summit, July 19-21, Chicago, IL

by samanthaklein // Intern

The business case for sustainable construction has never been stronger: pressures from clients, investors and regulatory bodies are escalating, forcing the construction industry to address and reduce

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Carbon Reduction,Decarbonization,ESG

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 07/07/2022

Webinar: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy, lllinois Solar Education Association, July 12, 2PM

by gracemorrison

In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy
  • T

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 06/07/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022

Procurement to Accelerate the Safer Chemicals Revolution, Online, June 15, 12 - 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The role of procurement in driving adoption of safer chemistries by creating incentives that outweigh the inertia of our current system.

Global markets are inundated with products that contain haza

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/28/2022

Webinar: Design Considerations for Heat Pumps, May 20, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the need to decarbonize the buildings that we live and work in becomes critical, heat pumps (HPs) are going to play a central role in this effort. This webinar will discuss design consideratio

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Design,Single Family Homes,Multifamily Housing,San Diego,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1944 views | Posted on: 04/28/2022 | Last updated: 05/04/2022

Webinar: Post-Disaster Recovery Planning before and after, August 21 - 22

by YijunW

There is a growing understanding in many U.S. communities of the value of planning for post-disaster recovery not only after a disaster has occurred, but before it has ever happened? The functions of …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 2133 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

2018 Sustainable Design Awards, September 21, 2018

by Aditya

This year the 2018 San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo will be followed by a networking event and the San Diego Sustainable Design Awards. Join us for this exciting opportunity to promote and…

Filed under: Contests and Votes

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,San Diego,San Diego Green Building Council,Sustainability,sustainable design

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 07/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/11/2018

The Energy Expo, January 23 - 24, Miami, FL

by YijunW

Presenting Equipment, Technologies, Products & Know-how for the SOLAR, ENERGY STORAGE, ENERGY SAVING, ENERGY SERVICING, ENERGY MANAGEMENT, CLEAN TRANSPORTATION & SMART BUILDINGS industries. MAJOR…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2441 views | Posted on: 06/24/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

Sustainable Building Week, October 8 - 14, Portland, Oregon

by YijunW

October 8, 2018 — Kicks off the first annual Sustainable Building Week (SBW) an event-filled week from a cross section of Portland’s design professional organizations. The week will bring the best…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/13/2018

4th Annual Allegheny SolarFest, June 24, Pittsburgh, PA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Free admission to the Children’s Museum from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. During this time, check out the 4th annual Allegheny SolarFest, which runs from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm in Buhl Community Park: A…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy,Solar Energy,Kids

0 replies | 1937 views | Posted on: 06/05/2018 | Last updated: 06/05/2018

Net Positive for Higher Education Symposium - Amherst, MA June 25-26

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the International Living Future Institute at Hampshire College for the Net Positive for Higher Education Symposium—focused on inspiring, educating, and igniting action that creates a Living Fut…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Innovation,Resiliency,Health,Net Positive,Higher Education

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 05/22/2018 | Last updated: 05/22/2018

A Birdhouse Offers Free Wifi When the Air is Clean!

by YijunW

Do you know that Amsterdam has free wifi that is provided when air is clean in every street? TreeWifi, a state-of-the-art birdhouse, measures air pollution by lighting up to show how good or bad t…

Filed under: Other Products

0 replies | 3285 views | Posted on: 05/16/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

 

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