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GP Upgrade

by nevastech

Looking to upgrade Microsoft Dynamics GP or Great Plains? Nevas Technologies has been helping organizations across the globe that have outgrown their current accounting software or struggling with the

Filed under: Business Support Services- General

0 replies | 1897 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

Free Webinar: Demystifying Passive House Design, December 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join BKSK for an in-depth look at the principles and practice of Passive House design through three case studies: Charlotte of the Upper West Side79 King Street in Northampton, MA, and a&n

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 296 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025 | Last updated: 11/21/2025

Free Webinar: Bio-Based Materials, Hosted by Vermont Green Building Network, November 19, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Bio-based building materials—derived from renewable sources such as plants, fungi, algae, agricultural by-products, earth, and organic waste—offer regenerative, low-carbon alternatives to

0 replies | 480 views | Posted on: 10/29/2025 | Last updated: 10/30/2025

Workshop Wednesdays: Watt’s the Charge? Unmask Your Energy Bill, November 12, Santa Rosa, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

It’s time to unmask the mystery behind your energy bill.

Not sure what all those charges on your electricity bill mean? You’re not alone—but we’re here to help you crack the

California Green Building

0 replies | 358 views | Posted on: 10/04/2025 | Last updated: 10/06/2025

Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC), November 2-5, Sacramento, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Since 2007, the Behaviour, Energy & Climate Change conference has brought together social scientists, practitioners, utilities, academics, governments, businesses, and non-profits to share and dis

California Green Building

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 09/11/2025 | Last updated: 09/12/2025

Free Webinar: Mold Management in the Home, September 26, 6 - 6:30 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is mold? How does it affect my health? When should I be concerned? How can I manage it effectively?

All great questions! In this webinar, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County will provide answers

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 08/25/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025, August 26-28, Austin, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Texas energy boom continues to exceed expectations, with load growth and project interconnection requests surging. The Lone Star State has officially surpassed California in installed solar capaci

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/07/2025

Free Webinar: Too Hot to Waste: Turning Heat into High-Impact Savings, August 12, 8 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this webinar, attendees will learn how Better Buildings and Better Plants partners are turning waste heat into a valuable energy asset. Panelists will share strategies for recovering heat from indu

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 07/17/2025 | Last updated: 07/17/2025

Free Webinar: Beyond Zero: Evanston's First Passive House Project, July 23, 12-1 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join this event to learn about Evanston’s first certified Passive House, a modern, all-electric home seamlessly integrated into one of the city’s historic districts. Completed on

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 674 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 06/18/2025

Electrification and Induction Cooking Demo for Real Estate Professionals, June 26, Pleasanton, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification Training for Real Estate Professionals: 10 am - 12 pm

Electrification has arrived. Title 24 has been changed to require new homes to be all-electric-ready. Learn how to navigat

California Green Building

0 replies | 540 views | Posted on: 05/21/2025 | Last updated: 05/30/2025

Webinar: Resilient Features of a GreenPoint Rated Home Thursday, July 16, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar highlights the features that make a GreenPoint Rated home more resilient and fire-wise. Participants of this webinar will be more prepared to identify and recommend resilient features of

Filed under: Green Point Rated

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Home,Build It Green,Green Point Rated

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 07/07/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

LEED for Homes Virtual Green Rater Credentialing Training, GreenHome Institute, July 6-17, 2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

LEED® for Homes™ requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater and demand is growing. Now residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go unde

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Home,LEED,Construction,LEED Certification,Residential Green Building,LEED rating system,Green Credentials,Green Rater Training

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/20/2020

USGBC Webinar: Sustainable Synergy - How Building Product Manufacturers and Scientists Can Collaborate, July 10, 12:15 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, attendees will explore how science professionals can collaborate with building product manufacturers to overcome challenges in LEED v4.

In this one-hour course, the US

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: LEED,Manufacturing,Scientists

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/19/2020

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities Harvard University Cambridge, MA Admin - Facilities Management Posted: 10/14/2016 Type: Full Time School/Unit: Harvard Gradu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

(Canceled) The Well Conference, Hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), August 16-19, Scottsdale, AZ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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The WELL Conference for 2020 has been canceled. All conference registrations will be fully refunded.

IWBI is are considering all options for future events, including a virtual event and dates


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Buildings,Well Building

0 replies | 1609 views | Posted on: 05/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

LEED for Homes v4 Green Rater 3-Day Online Training, May 11-13, Hosted by GreenHomeInstitute - Discount for Rate It Green Members!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site v

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,LEED for Homes,Green Rater,Green Raters,GreenHome Institute

0 replies | 1835 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar, Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, May 6, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

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: canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020

Principles and Foundations of Environmental Education, Summer Online Course, June 1 - August 9, 2020

by mkilmartin // Intern

Registration Required- Register by May 26!

OVERVIEW: Are you looking for ways to enhance your environmental education teaching/practices this summer? Interested in starting a portfolio of your

Filed under: Education

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 2112 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/14/2020

Architecture 2030 & Maalka Launch the Zero Tool: Free Online Application for calculating building's Fossil Fuel Energy Use Intensity

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Product Highlight/News: The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 Product Name: The Zero Tool Company: Architecture 2030 & Maalka News/Highlights: “The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 offers an in…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Architecture 2030,The Zero Tool,Fossil Fuel,Online Application

0 replies | 4702 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Beginners, 3/8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Thermal Bridge Modelling for Beginners by New York Passive House Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Location: The AirStage on Broadway 1450 Broadway, 42nd Floor New Yor…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,NY Passive House,Modelling

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Petition: The US Can Not Abandon the Paris Agreement (NRDC)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Consider signing this NRDC Petition: We Can Not Abandon the Paris Agreement! The NRDC has created a petition to let the President know we can not abandon the Paris Climate Agreement. http://bi

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: NRDC,COP21,Paris Climate Agreement

0 replies | 5130 views | Posted on: 02/10/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

Job Opportunity - Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), Technical Assistance and Social Innovation Specialist:, NY Healthy Homes Project

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) Technical Assistance and Social Innovation Specialist– New York Healthy Homes Project: Responsibilities Include: 1) Feasibility Research: In collabor…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Healthy Homes,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative - GHHI

0 replies | 1979 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

E+ Homes Open Wall High Performance Housing Tour, January 28, 1-3pm, Roxbury, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

OPEN WALL TOUR 152 – 158 highland Street, Fort Hill Roxbury, Massachusetts Four Units of High Performance Housing Saturday, January 28th*, 11 am – 3 pm A behind the walls look at an innova…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Affordable Green Housing,E Plus Homes,Roxbury,High Performance Homes,Open Walls Tour

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

BEEx Forum: Better Steam Heat- Upgrading Steam Heating (12/13 @ 9AM/31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join BEEx and the NYC Retrofit Accelerator for a presentation of steam heating system upgrades that fix under- and over-heating problems, quiet clanging pipes, and reduce operating and maintenance cos…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: building energy exchange,steam

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

International Passive House Days Kickoff Party, November 11, 5-8 pm, Brooklyn

by aahassonjee

International Passive House Days Kickoff Party November 11, 5-8 pm, NYC Carroll Gardens Passive House 16 3rd Place, Brooklyn NY, New York, NY The 13th annual Passive House Days in New York, a …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

 

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