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FREE WEBINAR: Decorative Hardwood Plywood: ATTRACTIVE + SUSTAINABLE, Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Flooring,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 2029 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/13/2019

Free Webinar: Powering Progress - Strategies for Efficient & Resilient Central Plants, September 9, 10 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Improving the resiliency and efficiency of central plants can present organizational, technological, financial, and implementational challenges. This webinar will showcase how Better Buildings Initiat

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Cool Exterior Walls to Enhance Heat Resilience, August 5, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other natural disaster.

Discussions around the role of buildings in heat mitigation and resilience often focus on air-conditioning, and

0 replies | 495 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This presentation examines the distinct challenges and effective solutions for implementing Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, inc

California Green Building

0 replies | 539 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

ULI Florida: 2025 Florida Summit, June 9-10, Bonita Springs, Florida

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The ULI Florida Summit attracts hundreds of decision-makers from across Florida and beyond. It brings together and connects real estate professionals, including developers, attorneys, engineers, archi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 538 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/22/2025

NESEA Pro Tour: Net Zero, Renovated Warehouse Suites in New York's Capital Region, May 23, 1-5 pm, Colonie, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025!

NESEA is thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building transformed into an all-electric, net-

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring groundbreaking innovation and actionable solutions for a sustainable future. From ClimateTech ad

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your

Filed under: Flooring

0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/15/2025

Building Innovation Summit, April 30, Fresno, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2025 Building Innovations Summit brings together leaders and professionals who wanting to build better buildings with better materials. Join USGBC Central California for inspiring keynotes, roundt

California Green Building

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Top Green Building Educational Resources - Organizations Consistently Hosting Live, Online, Public Events

by Rate It Green Team

If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person green building or related events, there are a handful of leading US organizatio

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 5051 views | Posted on: 02/11/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Online Event: Don't Throw It Away -- Donate Household Goods and Building Supplies! February 11, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts is facing a waste crisis. The state is quickly running out of landfill space and no new sites are currently in the pipeline. In addition, trash incinerators are operating at ca

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 01/26/2025

Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects.

The agenda for this event

Filed under: State Agencies

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Sustainable Transportation,Sustainability,California,Sustainable Cities,networking,Facilities,Funding,DGS

0 replies | 1870 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025

Smart Building Summit, April 10th in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Join the Cross-Learning Alliance for the Smart Building Summit. This day-long event will convene 22 expert building professionals to investigate how building automation can improve ener

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy performance,Control systems

0 replies | 1682 views | Posted on: 03/05/2019 | Last updated: 03/05/2019

Green Building Open House Tomorrow 10/17 in Milton

by admin

Tomorrow 10/17 at 10am - Green Building Open House at: 9 Crown Street #Milton #Massachusetts Contact David Kelman at dkelman@kw.com. Come see a 1920s single family house that features various gre…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Home

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, January 17th in NYC

by AbbieKnight

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code:Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Ener

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,Energy Conservation,Architects,Engineers

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 01/09/2019 | Last updated: 01/09/2019

The Future of Transportation: Lessons From the Governor's Commission, Dec 19, Boston MA

by Yishan

Please join Transportation for Massachusetts for a presentation by Commission Chair Steve Kadish, and a panel discussion on the report of Governor Baker's Commission on the Future of Transpor

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

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 | 1160 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

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 | 1545 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

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 | 1715 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 | 3066 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 | 1634 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 | 879 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

Sustainable Communities - Trends and Developments in C40 Cities - April 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Communities April 28 at 11:30 am EST (4:30 pm UK) Zach Tofias will share insights about the latest developments in sustainable communities. Zach serves as the Head of the Sustainable C…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: WorldGBC,C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group,Sustainable Communities Initiative

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 04/23/2015 | Last updated: 04/23/2015

Energy and Demand Charges on Commercial Electric Bills

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

Hello Everyone! As a sales rep for a renewable energy developer, I am curios to see what business owners on this site would know about their electric bills (Besides that the bill is expensive). A comm…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 03/13/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2016

BASEA Meeting: Making the Solar Future Bright in Massachusetts: Thursday, 12/11 at 7pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BASEA (Boston Area Solar Energy Association) Meeting: Making the Solar Future Bright in Massachusetts: Thursday, 12/11 at 7pm, First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harv…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 12/10/2014 | Last updated: 12/10/2014

 

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