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Retrofit Canada, LiveStreaming and In-Person, Vancouver, Canada, May 12-13

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy efficiency sector in Canada has continued to thrive, with the countries’ target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. These efforts have already redu

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Retrofit,Canada Green Building,Canada,Zero Emissions

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 12/20/2021 | Last updated: 12/20/2021

Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.

Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Better Buildings Webinar: Put Your Money on It -- Investing in Energy Efficiency, November 30, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Investing,Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

America Recycles Day TRUE Zero Waste Precertification Training, Presented by USGBC LA, November 15, 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.


TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso

California Green Building

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 10/25/2021 | Last updated: 10/25/2021

Webinar: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage, Resilient World Institute of Ontario, Canada, October 28

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Thermal Energy,engineering

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Free Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - Getting to BEPS, October 6, 8 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the City of St. Louis for an interactive event providing real details on how to save energy in buildings. Attend multiple quick presentations to gain insigh

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Missouri

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

World Green Building Week, 2021, September 20 - 24: Building Resilience to Climate, People and Economies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

World Green Building Week, 2021

#BuildingResilience to Climate, People and Economies

In a year of disruption, it would be easier to focus on the challenges.
And building resilience doesn&r

Keywords: Green Building,WorldGBC,World Green Building Week

0 replies | 2272 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

IWBI Webinar: Prioritizing Health in Your ESG Strategy, August 5, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a discussion about how WELL can help enhance ESG performance by providing a method for companies to measure and report on key human and social capital metrics.

ESG (Environmental, Socia

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Health,ESG,CSR,Human Resources,Personnel,Sustainability Reporting

0 replies | 2275 views | Posted on: 07/22/2021 | Last updated: 07/22/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, July 22, 12 - 1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also tal

Keywords: Vertical Openings

0 replies | 422 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Green & Healthy Housing For All, June 23, 12-1:30 PM PDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC North California and USGBC Orange County on June 23 to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Sustainability,Multi-Family Housing,built environment

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

The Pre-Construction #1920sMakeoverATL Virtual Reality Green Building Tour is Live!

by Rate It Green Team



Announcing the launch of the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse Pre-Construction Virtual Reality Tour! Hear the birds sing and the music play, tour the project, and it's like you're THE

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Related to: Graphics

Keywords: Green Building,Virtual Reality

0 replies | 11804 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2023

Free Webinar: Radical Approaches to Regeneration and Development, May 25, 11 am EDT / 4 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar for the launch a new Playbook, designed to support local authorities and partners deliver ambitious sustainability outcomes in large-scale regeneration projects.

Over a six m

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Community Development,regenerative design

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

2017 Fall Waste Wise Forum, November 1, 8:30am-12:30pm, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The Westin Boston Waterfront will host RecyclingWorks in MA, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the WasteWise Fall Forum. More infor…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

Off-Shore Wind in RI and Beyond: The Story of Deep Water Wind, February 12, 12-2pm, Providence, by RENEW Energy Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Renew Energy Initiative in partnership with the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals in welcoming Jeff Grybowski and colleagues for an update on Deep Water Wind’s work over the p…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Renew Energy Initiative

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 01/22/2018 | Last updated: 01/22/2018

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, January 5, 4-5 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME

by Oyin

At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2353 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois

by Oyin

The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Energy, Utility & Environment 2018 Conference & Expo, March 5 - 7, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

2,000 ATTENDEES + 400 SPEAKERS + 200 EXHIBITS USA’s largest professional educational training, & networking event, of its kind, will hold in beautiful San Diego Harbor, with fantastic balmy wea…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

28th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, March 19-22, San Diego, California

by Oyin

The International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air and AEHS Foundation Semi-Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations in a professional …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

2018 Design Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, March 19-21, Portland, Oregon

by Oyin

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), are pleased to co-host this…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1433 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

GRESB at Greenbuild: PACE Financing Breakfast Session, Nov 7, 7:30 am - 8:45 am, Boston

by Oyin

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an innovative financing program growing across the country. To date, 34 states and DC have enacted PACE enabling legislation and 19 states have active commerc…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

SEIP 2018: Expanding the Environmental Insurance Market, Jun 18 - 20, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

SEIP enhances the professional capabilities of its members through focused educational forums, technology-enhanced knowledge management, and access to specialized multi-disciplined resources in fields…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

The 29th Annual Energy Fair, June 15 - 17, Central Wisconsin, Custer, WI

by Oyin

In addition to The Energy Fair, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) manages one of the country’s top solar training programs and coordinates partnerships throughout the Midwest to expand…

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1847 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

The 102nd Annual League of Municipalities Conference, November 13 –16th, Atlantic City, NJ

by Oyin

The award-winning conference is an invaluable learning experience which yields benefits throughout the year. Join 16,000 attendees and over 700 exhibitors as they converge in Atlantic City for three e…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

 

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