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Virtual Course: GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily, December 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 20-hour course covers the policies, processes, and program requirements unique to the Existing Home Multifamily rating system. It addresses current trends in existing construction and illustrates

Free Workshop: Passive House, All-Electric, and Low-Energy Homes for Real Estate Professionals, October 24, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this workshop course, Passive House Association will present on overview of high-performance homes, the Passive House certification standard, and net-zero and all-electric homes, including cas

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 10/05/2023 | Last updated: 10/05/2023

VERGE, The Climatech Event, October 24-26, & VERGE Water Forum (October 23), San Jose, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

VERGE 23 is focused on accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution pro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1802 views | Posted on: 09/21/2023 | Last updated: 09/21/2023

2023 Passive House Network Conference, Online, September 28, and October 4 - 6 in Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Communities are being stressed and assaulted by the escalating effects of the climate crisis: wildfires, droughts, floods, conflicts, energy insecurity, poverty, sickness and inequality. Given the opp

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1662 views | Posted on: 09/04/2023 | Last updated: 09/04/2023

What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code FREE, Online, September 27, 9:30 am - 1 pm

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

Crushing the Code NYC, with Urban Green Council: Commercial (7 CEUs!!!), August 22, Online

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course Overview

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more en

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,NYSERDA,CEUs,ICC,PDH,NYS

0 replies | 1788 views | Posted on: 07/26/2023 | Last updated: 07/28/2023

LEED Green Associate Exam Kickstarter, Online, Four 2.5 hour Sessions: August 8, 10, 15 and 17

by Hani // Social media manager

Prepare to take your LEED® Green Associate exam and earn the internationally recognized LEED V4 Green Associate credential. CAGBC has developed this four-session course which will be delivered by

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 07/08/2023 | Last updated: 07/09/2023

Southeast Building Conference, July 19-20, Orlando, Florida

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) represents a business-building opportunity for companies that want to reach the huge home building market in the South. The 2023 Southeast Building Confer

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Education,Social Networking,Sustainable Florida,building industry

0 replies | 1913 views | Posted on: 06/18/2023 | Last updated: 06/21/2023

Energy Storage Finance & Investing Summit, June 21 - 23, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

Today’s Best Thinking About Maximizing the Value of the New IRA Incentives for Storage Projects

In structuring and financing energy storage, everything has changed. The enactment of the

0 replies | 757 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Telling Your Green Building Story with Rate It Green - Let's Get Started!

by Rate It Green Team


Let's build your green building brand together by celebrating your company's accomplishments, leading edge products and services, and team.  Rate It Green can help you create and p

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 602 views | Posted on: 01/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

New Construction Done Right: Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Buildings, January 26, 10-11 AM PT

by Richard Minasian // Student

California’s buildings of tomorrow will be deeply energy efficient, smart, and resilient – but designers and builders have a multitude of choices to make in order to achieve success. The j

Filed under: Development

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Buildings,Efficiency

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 01/13/2022 | Last updated: 01/13/2022

Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday.

Mark & Dave invite you to meet:

Dan Edelman, PMP
National Business Development Manager
Builders Building Insul



Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

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

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021

Webinar: Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the Built Environment: Industry Launch Event, December 8, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In November 2021, UKGBC launched the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap at COP26, a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the construction, operation and dem

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: UKGBC,Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

GreenBiz 18, February 6 - 8, Phoenix, AZ

by Oyin

In its 10th year, GreenBiz 18 will return to Phoenix, AZ for GreenBiz Group's annual temperature-taking of the trends, challenges and solutions in sustainable business today. Join the world’s bri…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

GreenCE Webinar: The Importance of Effective Hand-Washing and Its Impact on Global Health, November 12, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Architecture,Health,Public Health,engineering,energy and water usage

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021 | Last updated: 10/17/2021

Walking and Talking about Fresh Air and Ventilation with Green Building Expert Matt Hoots - and Oliver

by Rate It Green Team

Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 14165 views | Posted on: 09/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Free Webinar: Equity in Green Jobs, September 29, 2:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We know the climate crisis and the fight for racial justice go hand in hand. The projected growth of the climatetech industry and its ability to train and employ people means that there is abundant po

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Jobs,Sustainable Careers,clean energy jobs

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/05/2021

Webinar: “Community Choice Energy: Power and Purpose," May 16th, 2pm-3pm

by AbbieKnight

Community Choice agencies (CCAs) serve their communities with electrical power. There are other dimensions of power that CCAs engage in, such as the power of decision-making, the power of local contro…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 04/03/2018 | Last updated: 04/03/2018

WMGC Green Night: New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night: 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes An ongoing challenge in sustainable building has been to bring beautiful, high energy performance ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 03/07/2018 | Last updated: 03/07/2018

Women in Sustainable Careers Panel, February 27, Columbia University - NY

by Krishna Vansadia

An increasing number of women are pursuing careers in sustainability and rising to leadership positions within the industry. The Earth Institute, the M.S. in Sustainability Management Program, and the…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 02/21/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Boston's "Love Your Block" Neighborhood Improvement Program - Grant Applications are Due January 22nd!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you and your neighbors looking for funds to complete a much needed community project? Apply for a Love Your Block grant! Love Your Block is a program that supports grassroots citizen engagement…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cities,Beautification,Neighborhood Improvement

0 replies | 2332 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/05/2018

Panel: Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground - December 5, 6:30-7:30pm, Columbia University, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are cordially invited to an upcoming panel hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute on ‘Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground.’ Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Refugees,Climate Adaptation

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 12/01/2017 | Last updated: 12/01/2017

Electrical Building Technology India 2018, 11-13 Oct, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The building automation and electrical control market is robustly growing and is transforming the traditional industries with more energy efficient solutions. Electrical building technology India (EBT…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1893 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Preparing People for Climate Change in California, Jan 24-25, Oakland, CA

by Oyin

Many individuals and groups statewide are consequently unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Many are also unaware of how climate adversities can be used as transformational catalysts to bring…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1608 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

 

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