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Operationalizing Climate Resiliency through EHS, March 10, 2 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

As climate change continues to pose physical threats to operational stability, companies and their stakeholder

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0 replies | 82 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026

International Energy Future Conference, September 17-19, Rome, Italy

Posted by: Ryan Blake

The International Energy Future Conference (IEFC 2026) returns as a Hybrid Energy Conference, held September 1

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0 replies | 113 views | Posted on: 01/20/2026

Solar Project Construction Asia 2026, February 5, Singapore

Posted by: Shivani

Solar Project Construction Asia 2026 is Asia’s premier gathering dedicated to advancing excellence and i

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0 replies | 289 views | Posted on: 01/12/2026

Free Webinar: Building-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, February 11, 1 - 2 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

The existing building stock in the United States was not designed to cope with current extreme temperatures. M

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0 replies | 226 views | Posted on: 01/10/2026

Coverings 2026, March 30 - April 2, Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by: Toni Clair

Coverings is the largest and most significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in Nort

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0 replies | 95 views | Posted on: 01/11/2026

Free Webinar: Building-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, February 11, 1 - 2 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

The existing building stock in the United States was not designed to cope with current extreme temperatures. M

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0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 01/01/2026

Emu Passive House Training, Free Info Session, January 8, 3 - 4 pm MT

Posted by: Shivani

Are you working on a project and are wondering if Passive House is the right fit to meet your goals and your b

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0 replies | 338 views | Posted on: 12/30/2025

Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E

Posted by: Rate It Green Team

On Demand Course

Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&am

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0 replies | 528 views | Posted on: 12/24/2025

Affordable Housing Essentials: How to Design, Develop, & Finance Properties Growing Cities Need, February 04, 11 am - 1 pm

Posted by: Shivani

Delivering affordable housing is a challenge in every country around the world. All growing economies or urban

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0 replies | 421 views | Posted on: 12/22/2025

Next City's SolutionsFest for City Building: More than 30 Speakers Across 7 Events, Online, January 13 to January 29

Posted by: Shivani

SolutionsFest is Next City’s live virtual celebration of the Solutions of the Year, featuring city-build

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0 replies | 579 views | Posted on: 12/20/2025

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Free Webinar: Bye Bye Blower Door? Intro to Ultrasonic Air Leak Detector, February 25, 12 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Michigan Green Building

Learn how ultrasound is used to revolutionise how we detect and quantify air leaks in buildings. Empowering co

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0 replies | 69 views | Posted on: 02/03/2026

Solar & Storage Expo Odisha 2026, March 12, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Posted by: Shivani

Group: India Green Building

Solar & Storage Expo Odisha 2026 is the largest solar and storage gathering in the state, which now i

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0 replies | 71 views | Posted on: 01/31/2026

Climatetech Intern Fair, March 5, Somerville, Massachusetts

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

Please join Greentown Labs for the annual Intern Fair, which focuses on connecting students and soon-to-b

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0 replies | 107 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026

Free Webinar: Green Building United Coffee Chat: HERE for Climate Justice—Local Advocacy for Fair & Sustainable Philly, February 18, 12 - 1 pm

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Come learn about the public advocacy work that GBU supports through the Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrific

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0 replies | 113 views | Posted on: 01/30/2026

Better Buildings Hub Free Webinar: Geothermal Solutions for Healthier, Cost-Efficient Buildings, February 19, 12 -1 pm

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Join GBU’s Better Buildings Hub for a webinar showcasing real-world geothermal projects in the regi

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0 replies | 121 views | Posted on: 01/31/2026

Energy Code Ace Conference, March 4 – 5, Irwindale, California

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026, at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of t

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0 replies | 71 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026

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

Posted by: Shivani

Group: New York Green Building Group

What is this training about?
In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, you’ll learn ho

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0 replies | 73 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026

Free Webinar: Contractor Connection: Chicagoland Clean Energy Incubator Program, February 27, 12 pm CT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Illinois Green Building Group

Join the Building Energy Hub for a virtual education session to learn how Innovation DuPage supports clean ene

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0 replies | 98 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026

Online Training: ECC (formerly HERS) Registry, Free, February 25, 9 - 10:30 am PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This course explores the advantages of using the online Energy Code Compliance (ECC) registry, formerly known

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0 replies | 78 views | Posted on: 01/30/2026

Free Webinar: Your Electric Panel, Demystified: Load Management for Home Electrification, February 11, 12 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Michigan Green Building

As more homeowners look to electrify with EV chargers, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and other high-dema

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0 replies | 142 views | Posted on: 01/28/2026

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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating

Posted by: Allison Friedman

I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...

16 replies | 10335 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015

The Green Brick Wall

Posted by: StyroHome

If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...

7 replies | 5865 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015

use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms

Posted by: Christine O.

Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac

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6 replies | 9922 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017

Clean Power

Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...

5 replies | 5628 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015

Details / Specifications

Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt

Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods

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5 replies | 4408 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019

Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...

4 replies | 4475 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015

How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?

Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative

When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...

4 replies | 5973 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015

Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)

Posted by: Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth.  Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine

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4 replies | 10437 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020

Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to

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4 replies | 15733 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022

Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?

Posted by: Christopher Matos-Rogers

In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes.  N

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3 replies | 15746 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021

Most Popular Groups View all »

Massachusetts Green Builders

A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...

53 members | 1181 discussions

Equity and Green Building

Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...

19 members | 75 discussions

Emerging Green Professionals

This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...

19 members | 32 discussions

New York Green Building Group

Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...

16 members | 614 discussions

California Green Building

This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...

15 members | 1021 discussions

Florida Green Building Group

There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...

14 members | 160 discussions

Connecticut Green Building

Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...

13 members | 111 discussions

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

Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...

13 members | 89 discussions

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...

12 members | 164 discussions

Developing Technologies

We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...

11 members | 77 discussions

 

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