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ESG Essentials Webinar: Green Building Certifications, October 6, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Verdani Partners to learn about ESG Green Building Certifications

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Certification,ESG

0 replies | 1715 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

Free Webinar: Builder’s Perspective: Insulation and Air Sealing, April 1, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emerg

California Green Building

0 replies | 456 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/20/2026

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials: Wednesday Afternoons, Online, March 4, 2 – 5 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is this training about?
In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, you’ll learn how to execute the best practices of sustainable building operations and leave with an indiv

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 388 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026 | Last updated: 01/29/2026

Solar Training Academy (PV 320), February 23 - March 3, Custer, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This package of six MREA courses is ideal for those just entering the solar workforce or preparing to take the NABCEP PV Associate exam. This course package includes: 52 hours of training, textbook, p

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 420 views | Posted on: 01/10/2026 | Last updated: 01/10/2026

Comparing Residential Energy Ratings Systems, an On Demand Webinar Presented by Brett Little, GreenHome Institute

by Rate It Green Team


Brett little hosts this informative webinar comparing the more widely known residential energy ratings systems, along with his guest Lisa White of Phius. The two present an overview and som

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Energy Ratings,Residental Energy Ratings Systems,Energy Ratings Systems

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 12/17/2025 | Last updated: 12/17/2025

Carbon Reduction Essentials in the Built Environment, Online Course, 4 on-demand modules, January 5-31

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Understand how the built environment contributes to climate change and how sustainable buildings can lead to a low-carbon future in this four-module introductory on-demand course.

The built environ

UK Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025 | Last updated: 12/01/2025

How Solar and Agriculture can Coexist & Thrive, A Free Hybrid Event, December 2, Golden, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Agrivoltaics –  the practice of planting crops in the partial shade of raised racks of solar panels – is a heavily researched endeavor with broad applications. It is raising justified

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 11/04/2025 | Last updated: 11/05/2025

Free Training: Heat Pump Water Heater Installation, December 10, Santa Maria, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in t

California Green Building

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 10/07/2025 | Last updated: 10/10/2025

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV in Existing Multi-Family Buildings, November 19, 9 am - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Whether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is a challenge. This training explores how balanced ventila

California Green Building

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 09/15/2025 | Last updated: 09/15/2025

Free 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam - GPRO Construction Management, October 21-23, 11 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 08/27/2025 | Last updated: 08/27/2025

Retrofitting Crawlspaces: Air Sealing and Insulating Crawlspace Subfloors, Free Online Webinar, December 1, 8 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour class assumes that you have made

California Green Building

Keywords: Crawlspaces

0 replies | 2174 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/11/2022

Brightfields 102 Workshop (Virtual): Understanding the Landscape of Brightfields Funding and Financing, November 16, 10 am MT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This interactive workshop will educate and engage participants on brightfields funding and financing strategies and how to pitch brightfields projects to leadership, community stakeholders, and funder

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Leadership,Education,Financing Strategies

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/21/2022

8th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium, Asheville, North Carolina (Also available online), October 27 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

American Institute of Architects AIA - Asheville Section - continues its annual Where Building Science Meets Climate Science professional development series designed to build proficiencies r

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Energy Connections, July 17, Denver, Colorado

by Aditya

Our regular Energy Connections panel is tackling Energy Resilience in 2018. Save the date for our second in the series.

Filed under: Cleantech

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/01/2018

India Green Building Council (IGBC) Congress 2022, Hyderabad, India, October 20-22

by gracemorrison

Discover and learn more about the latest and emerging Green Building Products, Materials & Technologies.

Explore New Business Opportunities.

Reconnect and network In-person with Green Buildi

India Green Building

0 replies | 1831 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/15/2022

National Solar Tour, Hybrid Event, October 1-2

by gracemorrison

ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar, renewable energy, and sustainable living event in the nation. The 2021 National Solar Tour offered over 135 Local Solar Tours and ov

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 3178 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Energy in LEED Today and Tomorrow, USGBC Massachusetts, December 19, Boston MA

by Yishan

Missed Greenbuild? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide context behind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and cl

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

AHF Live: The 2018 Affordable Housing Developers Summit, Nov 12 - 14, Chicago

by Yishan

Last Chance!! Price Goes Up November 5th - Register Now! The industry is in the midst of major changes following new legislation, market disruptions, and a growing need for affordable housing. In thes

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Urban Green HOLIDAY MEMBER RECEPTION December 4, NY

by Yishan

Join Urban Green Council's members-only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vot

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, Thursday, October 11, 4-6pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join ELM and our partner organizations for our Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment. Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez will answer questions regarding their visio

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Webinar: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to…

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1525 views | Posted on: 09/19/2018 | Last updated: 09/20/2018

Achieving Net-Zero Energy Buildings, September 25, 8am-12:30pm, Washington, DC

by Connie NBI

Presenters will introduce zero energy definitions and provide an overview of trends and strategies for zero energy market adoption and growth. We will outline the technologies, processes, and approach…

Millennials Are Driving Brands to Implement Sustainability Practices: 73% Would Pay Extra for Sustainable Products

by YijunW

America is embracing big changes. As our population ages, millennials, the largest generation in human history, are getting closer and closer to take over the major role in the economy from baby boome

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 9954 views | Posted on: 08/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Achieving Zero Net Energy, August 22, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

Achieving Zero Net Energy by leveraging building controls and demand response Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session discusses the process of starting a demand …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/27/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, Nov 28-29, Miami, FL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

CvCC is dedicated to providing a forum for business leaders to connect around climate change solutions. They strive to be an open and straight-forward arena for companies to collaborate and share best…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

 

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