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Sustainability Symposium 2019, February 18, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Yishan

The Sustainability Symposium 2019: The Desert Shall Bloom agenda is packed with illustrious leaders.  Don’t miss the opportunity to experience opening remarks from Academy Award-w

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization, June 2, New York, NY, 1-5 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The building industry is rapidly evolving, and New York City is at the cusp of a market shift. With the first compliance period of Local Law 97 now behind us, the city is accelerating toward a net-zer

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 237 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

Free Trellis Webinar: Navigating Turbulent Waters: Sustainable Supply Chains in a New Political Era, April 17, 12-1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The global trade landscape is facing rapidly evolving policies and shifting from multilateral agreements toward more individualized, bilateral trade deals. This change is introducing uncertainties aro

0 replies | 523 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

BPI Building Analyst Technician Training with Southface Institute, May 12 - May 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification offers a great entrance to the industry while pr

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

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 03/19/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

Top 5 Strategies for Multifamily Success, a Free Hybrid event Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, March 11, 5:30-7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Multifamily buildings are complex, and too often, they underperform. Passive house provides a clear path to better outcomes—but are we fully harnessing its potential?

This session dives into

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 02/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/28/2025

How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features, Online Course by Marla Esser Cloos, Available Live or On Demand

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Online Course:  How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features
Instructor:  Marla Esser Cloos, also known as the Green Home Coach

*This course is available in two formats, liv

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Green Real Estate,Green Home Coach,Selling Green,Selling Green Building

0 replies | 2819 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act & Housing, October 26, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has many benefits for those planning residential green building projects, from home improvements, gut renovations, new builds, and electrification projects.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Economy,inflation

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 10/14/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2022

Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mah

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,USGBC,Living Standard

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal, Hartford, CT, March 28

by AbbieKnight

Join for a dynamic discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos and hear her thoughts on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal. Take this opportunity to share your thoughts on Section 7 and the impor

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Efficiency

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

Illinois Green Alliance, Winter Networking Night, February 7, 5:30-8pm, Chicago

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Illinois Green Alliance Emerging Professionals invite you to the 2019 Winter Networking Night! Join us for an evening of networking with a diverse group of professionals working to make our city,

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

Green Building Alliance Emerging Professionals Annual Kick-Off Event, January 23, 6-8 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GBA’s Emerging Professionals will have their annual kick-off event at IKM’s beautiful LEED certified office space atop 11 Stanwix in downtown Pittsburgh. Join the Emerging Professionals co

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NorthEast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment, Mar 8-9, 2019, New Haven, CT

by Aditya

NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers and

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 2459 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 23-25, San Diego, CA

by Aditya

Join us for the 11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Resort in San Diego from Wednesday, January 23th through Friday, January 25th. Stay up-to-date on policy cha

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency - Wednesday 11/12, 5:30 pm

by admin

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency November 12, 2014, 5:30PM Richard C. (Rik) Master, AIA Sr. Manager of Sustainability, USG Corporation This presentation will focus on LEED v4 Mate…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

2018 Local Energy Solutions Conference, November 16, Concord, New Hampshire

by Aditya

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

LES is more than a conference - it's the only event of its kind that, year after year, delivers the latest topics and knowledge from leading experts, innovative i

Filed under: Energy

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Is Plastic the Next Trend in Green Building?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In The Three Little Pigs, three houses are built: one made of straw; one made of sticks; and then as we all know, the victor against the wolf, one made of bricks. Recently, while reading an artic

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Building,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 2925 views | Posted on: 10/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar: Improving the Performance of Finished Concrete Flooring, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most of finished concrete floors. along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of finish

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Concrete Flooring

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop sponsored by Boston Solar, September 9, 2pm, Worcester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sprout Change No-Dig Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop Series Sponsored by Boston Solar Located at The Heartwell Institute, Worcester, MA, September 9, 2018, 2pm-4pm. JOIN US for our 4t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: No-Dig Gardening

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

LUNCHandLEADERS: Product Declarations and Transparency EPDs and HPDs, August 23, 2018, Columbus, Ohio

by Aditya

This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and he…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,LEED V4,Environmental Products

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Design Well: Designing for Human Health and Performance, January 22-23, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

8:45-9:00 am Welcoming Remarks Eric Corey Freed, Founding Principal, organicARCHITECT 9:00 - 9:45 am Enhancing the User Experience in Buildings, the Environment and the Budget of Every Proj…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 2640 views | Posted on: 08/05/2018 | Last updated: 08/05/2018

Introducing PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy - July 15, 2-3:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Alliance of North America - Michigan will be reviewing Property Assessed Clean Energy financing on July 15, from 2 - 3:30 pm. PACE financing can help businesses afford energy efficienc…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Property Assessed Clean Energy - PACE

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Introduction to the Living Building Institute's JUST Program (Webinar):, June 16, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Online via WebEx The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool for all types and sizes of…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Small Scale Composting for Restaurants?

by Hill Energy Services LLC // Energy Management Guru

Does anyone out there know of any small-scale composting solutions available for restaurants? I'm looking for something about the size of a paper-recycling bin that can be kept inside, but is still wi…

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other

Related to: Services,Waste Management & Collection/Recycling

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 05/03/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply! The Greenovate Boston Awards, which are in their 9th year, recognize businesses, community organizations, and individuals who are helping Boston a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Greenovate Boston,Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1537 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

International Living Future Institute (ILFI) - Three Positions Available - Netzero Program and Living Building Challenge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

http://living-future.org/jobs The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic and fast-growing non-profit with a critical ecological mission looking for dedicated, hard working individuals…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,Netzero

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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