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America Recycles Day TRUE Zero Waste Precertification Training, Presented by USGBC LA, November 15, 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.


TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso

California Green Building

0 replies | 1344 views | Posted on: 10/25/2021 | Last updated: 10/25/2021

Program Design for Decarbonization, Online, August 11, 2 - 4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

A range of program approaches have been used to support building decarbonization—but which ones are most effective, and why?

In this session, you’ll explore how different program design

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 648 views | Posted on: 06/11/2026 | Last updated: 06/11/2026

Free Webinar: Recovery Ventilator - Installation, Energy Savings, and Compliance, July 15, 2 - 4 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Improved health and cognitive performance. Easier Title 24 compliance. Utility bill savings. These are the reasons to consider incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilators & Energy Recovery Ventilators

California Green Building

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 05/21/2026 | Last updated: 05/21/2026

Window Heat Pump Expo, June 17, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange and Steven Winter Associates (SWA) for an engaging Window Heat Pump Expo, sponsored by NYSERDA.

Ideal for multifamily building owners, condo and co-op owners, and resi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 05/08/2026 | Last updated: 05/08/2026

Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, June 10, Sonoma, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join BayREN on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1950s home in Santa Rosa will provide a firsthand look at a variety of green home features

California Green Building

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 04/18/2026 | Last updated: 04/18/2026

Better Building by Design (BBD), May 6-7, South Burlington, Vermont

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In a time of market volatility, this year's conference rallies bold thinkers and doers to forge collaborative, affordable, and durable solutions for a resilient Vermont. We'll dive into two of

0 replies | 2026 views | Posted on: 03/20/2026 | Last updated: 03/23/2026

Free Online Training: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 21, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an a

California Green Building

0 replies | 558 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/11/2026

NY-GEO 2026, March 24 & 25, Brooklyn, New York

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NY-GEO are thrilled to invite you to the NY-GEO 2026 Brooklyn Conference & Trade Show, taking place at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

This two-day premier event, NY-GEO's on

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 02/17/2026 | Last updated: 02/17/2026

Contractor Power Hour with Electrify My Home, March 20, Santa Barbara County, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Ready to up your game? Learn about the latest with heat pumps? Hang out with a cool crowd?

Join 3C-REN and Electrify My Home for our first ever Contractor Power Hour featuring food, drink

California Green Building

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 01/21/2026 | Last updated: 02/02/2026

FREE Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Safety

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1655 views | Posted on: 12/20/2021 | Last updated: 12/20/2021

Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.

Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1567 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Better Buildings Webinar: Put Your Money on It -- Investing in Energy Efficiency, November 30, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Investing,Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

2018 Design Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, March 19-21, Portland, Oregon

by Oyin

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), are pleased to co-host this…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1626 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Webinar: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage, Resilient World Institute of Ontario, Canada, October 28

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Thermal Energy,engineering

0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Free Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - Getting to BEPS, October 6, 8 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the City of St. Louis for an interactive event providing real details on how to save energy in buildings. Attend multiple quick presentations to gain insigh

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Missouri

0 replies | 1611 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

World Green Building Week, 2021, September 20 - 24: Building Resilience to Climate, People and Economies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

World Green Building Week, 2021

#BuildingResilience to Climate, People and Economies

In a year of disruption, it would be easier to focus on the challenges.
And building resilience doesn&r

Keywords: Green Building,WorldGBC,World Green Building Week

0 replies | 2639 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

IWBI Webinar: Prioritizing Health in Your ESG Strategy, August 5, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a discussion about how WELL can help enhance ESG performance by providing a method for companies to measure and report on key human and social capital metrics.

ESG (Environmental, Socia

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Health,ESG,CSR,Human Resources,Personnel,Sustainability Reporting

0 replies | 2756 views | Posted on: 07/22/2021 | Last updated: 07/22/2021

arpa-e Energy Innovation Summit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about Americ…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Off-Shore Wind in RI and Beyond: The Story of Deep Water Wind, February 12, 12-2pm, Providence, by RENEW Energy Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Renew Energy Initiative in partnership with the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals in welcoming Jeff Grybowski and colleagues for an update on Deep Water Wind’s work over the p…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Renew Energy Initiative

0 replies | 2081 views | Posted on: 01/22/2018 | Last updated: 01/22/2018

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, January 5, 4-5 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1968 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME

by Oyin

At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2559 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois

by Oyin

The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1395 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Energy, Utility & Environment 2018 Conference & Expo, March 5 - 7, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

2,000 ATTENDEES + 400 SPEAKERS + 200 EXHIBITS USA’s largest professional educational training, & networking event, of its kind, will hold in beautiful San Diego Harbor, with fantastic balmy wea…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2210 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

28th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, March 19-22, San Diego, California

by Oyin

The International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air and AEHS Foundation Semi-Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations in a professional …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1755 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

 

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