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Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Building Envelope, November 9, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the second session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review how to assess and improve your home’s building envelope, including insulation and air sealing. Before you look to rep

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Insulation,Weatherization,air sealing,Electrification,Building Envelope,Heating

0 replies | 1759 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home energy management integrated and seamless to operate.  In this video, Matt i

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Electrification,Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS),HEMS,Energy Management Systems (EMS)

0 replies | 5523 views | Posted on: 08/13/2025 | Last updated: 08/31/2025

Free webinar: Climate action's connective tissue - Synergies between building and product decarbonization

by srusti_ithal // Founders' Associate

A decarbonized building sector needs decarbonized supply chains, and vice versa. To strengthen connections between buildings and supply chains, the industry needs a robust data infrastructure connecti

Filed under: Software

Keywords: LCA,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon,whole building life cycle assessments,Early Phase design

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 07/22/2025 | Last updated: 07/22/2025

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 | 544 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 | 688 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 | 1030 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 | 925 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 | 693 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 | 1297 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 | 1023 views | Posted on: 03/05/2025 | Last updated: 03/05/2025

Webinar: Landscape Architecture - Sea Rise, February 4, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This monthly presentation on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions is centered around sea rise. 

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Sea level rise,Landscape

0 replies | 2137 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021

Webinar: Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Group, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, December 22, 1 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Stakeholder Groups are open to the public and provide opportunities for stakeholder participation.

 

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers

Filed under: Energy

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,New Jersey,stakeholders,New Jersey Clean Energy Learning Center,New Jersey Clean Energy Program

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 12/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Multi-Family Housing,Single Family Homes,healthy living,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1815 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021

Advanced Energy Conference 2018, Mar 26 - 28, New York City

by Oyin

Our tenth conference marks a watershed, as decades of research and development in renewables, batteries and other technologies realize their potential and have become vibrant sectors of the economy. …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1933 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Economics of High Efficiency Homes, November 4, 5:30 pm MST / 7:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you always hear about Net Zero, LEED, Passive house, or high efficiency homes with skepticism, because they are too costly? For this Superhero Series event we invited Axel Sorensen, from Homes by S

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 10/13/2021 | Last updated: 10/13/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, October 7, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

Keywords: restrooms,Facilities

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 09/21/2021 | Last updated: 09/21/2021

Advancing Environmental Education Conference, September 21, 24 & 25

by Richard Minasian // Student

Our virtual conference will allow for innovation, recorded sessions (so you can attend ALL of them instead of being forced to choose between offerings), a tremendous amount of EE learning, connec

Filed under: Education

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Environment,Education

0 replies | 1810 views | Posted on: 08/29/2021 | Last updated: 08/29/2021

Understanding the Role of Analytics as a Strategic Tool for Proactive Energy Management, August 24, 2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

The race to meet GHG reduction targets continues as organizations are continually thinking of ways to become more proactive and efficient in their use of resources. Energy Management and Information S

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Energy Management

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

Multi-Family Affordable Housing In-Progress, Case Study, Passive House Massachusetts March Mtg - 3/13 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House Massachusetts for this presentation of the first multi-family Passive House development in New Hampshire by the projects's CPHC's: Paul Eldrenkamp & Mike Duclos. Gilford Village…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1547 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

NextGen Homes Green Construction Tour - Interior Finishes, February 20, Chattanooga, Tennessee

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature eco-friendly interior finishes. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students and g…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: NextGen Homes Construction Tour

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA

by Amy

The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The c…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Tufts

0 replies | 1599 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

The Edison Awards Gala, April 11, New York

by Oyin

The Edison Achievement Award recognizes global, innovative leaders' contributions to and positive influences on existing, new, and emerging markets. These individuals serve as an inspiration to future…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

Solar Executive MBA Training Online, 6 weeks, Feb 19 - Apr 1

by Oyin

Access the tools, knowledge, and network you need to close solar deals, increase your bottom line, and grow your solar business. The course gives you the financial modeling background and perspec…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 4874 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/12/2017

Boston GreenFest, Boston, MA, August 3-5, 2018

by Oyin

Boston GreenFest's goal is to educate and empower people to create a more sustainable, healthier world. We are actively building an interconnected, ever-expanding network throughout our neighborhoods,…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 06/01/2018

2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Aug 12 - 17, Pacific Grove, CA

by Oyin

The 2018 ACEEE Summer Study is the 20th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. This preeminent meeting will attract a diverse group of professionals to discuss cutting-edge techn…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

 

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