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Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Multifamily,Building,Construction,Electric Vehicles,EVs,Commercial

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Free Webinar: Lessons From the Biggest Carbon Removal Purchases This Year, July 10, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2024 marks the biggest year yet for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with more tonnes and offtake agreements inked than ever before. Join Microsoft and Carbon Direct as they unveil new criteria for Crite

0 replies | 550 views | Posted on: 06/26/2025 | Last updated: 06/26/2025

Free Webinar: EV Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties - Intermediate, June 26,12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) training webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV charging infrastructure projects and evaluate what charging equipment makes the most sense for

California Green Building

0 replies | 689 views | Posted on: 05/29/2025 | Last updated: 05/29/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Electrification and Decarbonization with the Passive House Standard, June 10, 9-11:30 am, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Passive House Standard encourages all-electric building design and construction in homes and buildings, which can help achieve the widespread decarbonization required for reducing greenhouse gas e

California Green Building

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 05/13/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Free Webinar: From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies For Existing Buildings, May 14, 12 - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This virtual, hour-long education session provides a practical introduction to decarbonizing existing buildings, covering the urgency of climate action, key sustainability concepts, and the business c

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 04/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/28/2025

CXEnergy, April 28 - May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy is a leading conference and expo focused on commissioning, building technology, and energy management, bringing together industry professionals for educational sessions, networking, and

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025 | Last updated: 04/09/2025

California Green Building Conference, May 22, San Francisco, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

For the first time U.S. Green Building Council California is bringing California’s leading green building conference to San Francisco, where green building pros, sustainability ro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1302 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 179D $5/SqF Deduction, March 26, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 179D Tax Deduction is a great way to help fund multifamily and commercial renovations and new construction projects by giving up to $5 per square foot for energy conservation. The deduction has be

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 03/05/2025 | Last updated: 03/05/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Webinar: Getting to Zero: Carbon Neutral Codes, January 28, 10-11 am, PST (Free)

by Connie NBI

For decades, U.S. building energy codes have centered on kilowatt-hour savings in buildings. But urgency on climate change is pressing us to rapidly address and mitigate carbon and other greenhouse ga

Filed under: Government Policies

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 01/06/2021 | Last updated: 01/07/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, January 21, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Objectives incl

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Vertical Openings

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/28/2020

Virtual Course: Green International Qatar: Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Course, 12/20-1/24, 11 am-2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Certified Cost Professional Training Starting, 20 Dec 2020, Sun-Tue-Thu, 7.00pm-10.00pm for 40 Hrs

AACE International’S Certified Cost Professional AACE International’s Certified C

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Online Courses,green international,CCP

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/15/2020

Virtual Building Systems, Free Workshop, NSRB, Saturday December 12, 10 am - 15:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

One of the most important decisions you will make during your self build journey is which building system to use.  The building system is the method used to construct the superstructure of the ho

Event: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Green Infrastructure Conference, 5/31 - 6/2, Detroit, MI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to participate as a presenter at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape archi…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

NSBRC Virtual Passivhaus Workshop with Passivhaus Trust, November 27 - 28

by SarahA

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Standards,Passiv Haus

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Selecting Athletic Turf You Can Feel Good About, October 28, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Many variables must be considered when selecting the right type of athletic turf or outdoor recreation space for your application. Even if health and the environment are at the forefront of the decisi

Keywords: Health,Toxic Chemicals,Athletic Turf,Outdoor Recreation,Healthy Building Network,Hazard Spectrum,Microplastics

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: #EEDAY2020, October 7, 10 am- 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

This half-day event will celebrate policy, the built environment, and tools energy efficiency provides to uplift Black and brown communities. This event will bring together energy efficiency lead

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Social Justice,Climate Action,built environment,Electrification,Renewable Infrastructure,Placemaking

0 replies | 1831 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, A Virtual Event, September 20 - October 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place, this year for the first time as a VIR­TU­AL con­fer­en­ce from&nb

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passivhaus,Passive House Institute

0 replies | 1891 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Net Zero Building Tour, July 15

by AbbieKnight

On Saturday, July 15th, Join us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

Energy Forum: The Next Generation of Transportation, July 10

by AbbieKnight

Hear from the innovators and experts on advances in transportation technology, not just to get us where we want to go, but also to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and support the regionâ…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1447 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Women in Green Summer Networking Happy Hour

by Matt Z. // Student

Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our regi…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Western Mass Green Consortium at Green Night, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Right now may be the most exciting, dangerous, and important time to be alive in all of human history. Dire environmental crises insist that we quickly upgrade to a new way of life that will sustain u…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, June 14-15

by AbbieKnight

ProExpos Group presents the 12th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the op…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Energy Conservation,Energy Management

0 replies | 1951 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities - Powered by: Urban Future Lab

by aahassonjee

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities is taking place at Smart Cities NYC´17. Once you register for the Smart Cities NYC´17 conference and expo, you´ll receive a code in your confirmation email w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Smart Cities

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

 

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