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Resilience Workshop Series: Building Resilient Water Systems, May 17, Los Angeles, CA

by AbbieKnight

Introduction to Environmental Resilience Series: Building Resilient Water Systems

This series of 90-minute workshops are designed to introduce you to what resilience is and how it applies to your l

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Resilient water systems,Environmental Resilience

0 replies | 2207 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

Free Webinar: Everything You Need to Know about Electric Vehicles and Bidirectional Charging, September 9, 11 am - 1 pm PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer the future, they are: transforming how we drive, providing a better driving experience, powering our homes, and stabilizing the grid today. Yet myths, outdated as

California Green Building

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 07/21/2026 | Last updated: 07/21/2026

Commercial Stretch Energy Code - Targeted & Relative Performance Paths, a Free Two-Part Webinar Series, September 22 & 24, 10 am - 12 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

New commercial buildings over 20,000 ft2 must use a performance path for compliance with the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code. This two-part training focuses on the two most used performance-b

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 478 views | Posted on: 07/09/2026 | Last updated: 08/18/2026

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 9, 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, including

California Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 06/18/2026 | Last updated: 06/18/2026

2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 2 - 7, Pacific Grove, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will bring together professionals from around the globe to the Asilomar Conference Grounds to share research, spark new ideas and collaborations

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 06/05/2026 | Last updated: 06/05/2026

Women in Green, June 18, 2pm, Cleveland, Ohio

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Rooted in empathy, adaptability, and enduring strength, women possess a powerful resilience to lead through crisis and uncertainty. In roles where foresight, protection, and healing are essential, wom

0 replies | 584 views | Posted on: 05/21/2026 | Last updated: 05/22/2026

Agrivoltaics in Action: Enhancing Operations and Maintenance in Livestock-Integrated Solar Sites, June 8, Raleigh, North Carolina

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Unlock new efficiencies in solar site management and the potential of agrivoltaics by learning how to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance on livestock-integrated solar sites. Thi

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 04/30/2026 | Last updated: 04/30/2026

Free Webinar: Design, Operation and Maintenance Considerations for Industrial Decarbonization, May 21, 1:30 - 4 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course focuses on the design and operational considerations required to successfully implement and sustain industrial decarbonization strategies. The PG&E instructor will address how to evalu

California Green Building

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 04/10/2026 | Last updated: 04/10/2026

Free Webinar: Energy Performance and Fire-Resistant Construction, April 16, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With increasing fire intensity throughout the state and more areas designated with high fire severity zones, our region is naturally interested in building construction that decreases fire risk. Fortu

California Green Building

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 03/18/2026 | Last updated: 03/18/2026

Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, April 10, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Employer Registration

Connect with future environmental and engineering professionals at the Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, which attracts hundreds of students and recent alumn

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 02/25/2026 | Last updated: 02/25/2026

New York Energy Week, June 24-27, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Created in 2013, New York Energy Week is the industry’s comprehensive cross-­sector, annual event series uniting the diverse sectors of energy.

The week-­long event series i

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 2607 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

City Efficiency Leadership Council Summer 2019 Roundtable - North Texas Region: June 26, 9-11am, Plano, TX

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This event brings together representatives of public agencies including cities, counties, school districts, and councils of governments. This meeting is closed to vendors or service providers.

SPEE

Filed under: Community Services

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Green Cities,Texas Green Building,city efficiency

0 replies | 2185 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Sustainable Building at Miami Beach, May 22, Miami, FL

by AbbieKnight

Learn about the Sustainable Building Ordinances in the City of Miami BEach and how the new LEED version 4 and the Living Building Challange (LBC) Certifications can meet those requirments 

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED V4,Sustainable Building,Miami beach

0 replies | 2106 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 05/14/2019

Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap 11/18 8 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Breakfast Club: Greenbuild 2014 Recap November 18, 8-9:30 am 50 Milk Street, 17th floor If you were in New Orleans we'd love to hear your thoughts. And if you missed it, come hear what's …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

IE Expo China 2019, April 15-17, Shanghai

by AbbieKnight

IE Expo China 2019 taking place from April 15 to 17, 2019,  at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, which will cover all the high potential markets in environmental area:

· Water and

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Air Quality,Water,Waste,Soil,technology solutions

0 replies | 1542 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

Job Postings for Rate It Green Member, Power n Sun

by AbbieKnight

About the Company:

Power n Sun is an Engineering, Procurement & Solar Project Management Company operating throughout Middle East, South Asia, Burkina Faso, Camaroon, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda,

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 02/20/2019 | Last updated: 02/20/2019

February Green Light Training: Advanced Controls – Types & Functions, Feb 22 in NYC

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Building Energy Exchange for our four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technolog

Filed under: Lighting

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Lighting,LED Lighting,retrofits

0 replies | 2100 views | Posted on: 01/28/2019 | Last updated: 01/28/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Lighting,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2727 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NEW FREE COURSE: Walking the Talk: The Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

NEW FREE ONLINE COURSE Sponsored by TOTOUSA

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals                         

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Continuing Education

0 replies | 5045 views | Posted on: 12/07/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

RESNET Building Performance Conference || February 26-28, 2019 - New Orleans, LA

by Yishan

“Over the years it has been my experience that attending the RESNET conference is essential to personal development and staying on the edge of what’s going on. If you haven’t been, d

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1781 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 01/07/2019

Should we be Worried about the Rapidly Expanding Desalinization Industry?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Access to water is a growing issue, particularly with recent droughts. At first, desalinization sounds like a good idea. But I was reading an Environmental News Network article about how desalin…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Environment,Water,Desalinization,California

0 replies | 1792 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Cleantech Open Class of 2015 - 5 NY Companies Changing the Sustainable World

by Chelsea W. // Student

Congratulations to Cleantech Open Northeast’s 2015 class of 34 companies developing clean technologies to rock the sustainable world: http://northeast.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/cleantech-open-

Filed under: News

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast,Sustainability,Greenbiz

0 replies | 2295 views | Posted on: 06/30/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

A Price On Carbon: Driving the Economic Road Forward, 6/18 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A Price On Carbon: Driving the Economic Road Forward Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 6 to 8 pm Non Profit Center 89 South Street Boston, MA CABA invites members and friends to attend a workshop on …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,Carbon Pricing

0 replies | 1685 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) Products/Services show 4/8, 3-7:30 pm:

by kat m

Association of Energy Engineers of New England (AEENE) PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOW Wed, April 8th 2015 3–7:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 550 Winter Street , Waltham, MA Exit 27 B Route 128/I-95 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,AEENE,Association of Energy Engineers of New England

0 replies | 2500 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/28/2015

Sustainable and High Performance Building for Real Estate Professionals - 2/19 at 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

180 Old Colony Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 6-8pm Join us for a BuildingEnergy Local event hosted by NESEA member David Kelman a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. The …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,NESEA

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 02/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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