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Driving Demand for Healthy & High Performing Materials, Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative for a panel discussion focused on driving consistent demand for healthy, high performing materials on building proje

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Designing Beyond Disposal, May 28, 12-1 pm, CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Green Alliance event for a candid, virtual panel conversation with interior design materials experts discussing the complex trade-offs designers face when making decisions aroun

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Part 1 of 3), May 29, 12-2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to deploy E

California Green Building

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Neighborhood Electrification, A MassCEC Speaker Series Event, Free & Online, April 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Growth of the gas system over the past 150 years often involved the addition of whole neighborhoods at a time. In the 1950s and 1960s, the conversion from manufactured town gas to natural gas required

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

2025 Michigan Energy Summit, May 8, Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join this webinar at the premier The Michigan Energy Summit! This full-day conference will highlight the Michigan Battle of the Buildings 2024 'Biggest Losers' for their outstanding

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

Free Webinar: Down to Earth Affordable Housing: Natural & Low Energy Builds, April 16, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In 2023, Habitat for Humanity Gunnison Valley (HHGV) received the Green Builder Home of the Year Award Overall Grand Winner. That illustrated how big benefits can come in small packages. Cillian Liam

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 02/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/11/2025

Green Homes Tour 2025: Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, & 4S Ranch, Encinitas, California, February 22, 2 pm, February 23, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Homes Tour is organized by the San Diego Residential Committee. Each year, the San Diego Green Homes Tour brings together hundreds of members of the local community to ce

California Green Building

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 02/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Online Event: High Performance Buildings - Designing for Utility Costs & Carbon Emissions, February 20, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

How can we decide what features to upgrade in our building projects? Most project teams use code minimum, manufacturers’ claims, anecdotes, and gut feelings to decide what insulation, HVAC syste

California Green Building

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, February 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects, builders and others in the construction in

California Green Building

0 replies | 1324 views | Posted on: 12/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Emerging High Performance Glazing Technologies, December 18, 12 - 1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Evolving energy standards and architectural trends put greater emphasis on glazing performance now than ever before. This course reflects on traditional glazing systems, limitations, and opportunities

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 12/02/2024 | Last updated: 12/02/2024

Global GreenTag Launches the World’s First Modern Slavery Transparency Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

“The time has come for Modern Slavery to be removed from history,”  
 -Mary-Lou Kelly, Global GreenTag, Managing Director
 

The Global GreenTag Modern Slavery Tran



Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

0 replies | 3026 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

The Economic Value of Urban Parks & Public Spaces, March 6, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

I. What is Landscape Architecture?
Phil Barlow helps us understand what landscape architects do and how they serve society, highlighting the professionalism and

Filed under: Green Living

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 02/19/2020

Green Schools Conference & Expo, March 2-4, Portland Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference & Expo brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools.Three days of program

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2020

RenewBoston Workshop in Allston MA, Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Monday, April 25 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM Honan-Allston Library 300 N Harvard St, Allston, Massachusetts 02134 Attention owners of single famliy homes, landlords, renters: Save money by saving energy!…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

Smart Cities Connect 2020 (New Dates!), November 17-19, 2020, Denver CO

by mkilmartin // Intern

We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in pr

Filed under: Green Living

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 3409 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour, December 18, 5:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Information and Resources

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: networking,Green Building Alliance,Happy hour

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA San Fernando Valley Branch: Green Tour of Groundwork Coffee Roasting Facility, December 4, North Hollywood, CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Nearly 30 years ago, Groundwork opened its doors in Venice Beach, CA with a small-batch roaster and a big mission: to source and share the very best organic coffee that is fairly traded, and ethically

Filed under: Retail/Distribution

Related to: Retail/Distribution ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Business,Coffee

0 replies | 2783 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Annual Meeting & Babcock Ranch Tour , November 13-14, Punta Gorda

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th 2019 at Babcock Ranch 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL  3

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee 9/12 5:45 pm - Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Boston Green Retrofit Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting September 12th, 2016 5:45-8 pm 50 Milk St, 15th Floor "Aristotle" Conference Room Boston, 02109 United States Mike Davis of the Local …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

2016 Summit - National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations - August 29-31 - Cleveland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

National Alliance of Community Economic Development Association August 29-31 at the Wyndham Cleveland Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio This full, three-day summit also has ses…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Development,Heathy Housing,Livable Commuities

0 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 08/02/2016 | Last updated: 08/02/2016

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment - July 20, Salem, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment July 20th 5 - 8 PM Salem Five Community Room 210 Essex St Salem, MA Find out how you can make your home more energy efficient through the use of green…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r

NESEA Pro Tour: Two New Living Building Challenge Designed Projects/Centers at Hampshire College - Friday August 5, 1-5 pm, Amherst MA

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see Hampshire College's two new Living Building Challenge centers up and running. Friday, August 5th - 1-5 pm Hampshire College Campus 893 West Street, Amherst MA, 01002 With constructio…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Schools,Sustainable Campus

0 replies | 1853 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

Spark Clean Energy National CleantechUP

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Spark Clean Energy, in partnership with the Dept. of Energy, will host the first National Conference and Cleantech University Prize business plan competition for students from across the country. …

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things - Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

by JackSawyer // Student

Massachusetts & the Internet of Things Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer St Boston, Massachusetts United States MassTLC is ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: IoT,Internet of things,MassTLC,Event MA

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 06/05/2016 | Last updated: 06/05/2016

 

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