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The Energy Expo, February 12 & 13, Miami, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Expo -

Presenting equipment, technologies, products & know-how for the solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart buildings and clean transportation industries. 

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2242 views | Posted on: 12/11/2019 | Last updated: 12/11/2019

25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, October 11-15, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

by NexdT // Event Management

At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 1

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Policy,Energy Management,Conference,Energy Industry

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 04/28/2026

RE+ CHARGE H2, November 19 - 20, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Events is partnering with the Center for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE) to produce RE+ CHARGE H2, our first dedicated hydrogen event. This conference is endorsed by the Pac

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Ambient Buildings that Heat by Nature, Lessons from the (NAEBRS) Conference, October 8, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar presents key points from the NAEBRS symposium, emphasizing design guidelines, components, and construction details for architects, engineers, designers, builders, and homeowners to create

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

13th International Hemp Building Symposium 2025, October 3-5, Morton, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 13th International Hemp Building Symposium will take place in Morton, Minnesota, USA, organised by the International Hemp Building Association.

International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) sy

0 replies | 2550 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics, August 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

If you are interested in understanding residential solar and electric vehicles, this presentation is for you! The discussion will cover the basics of how solar technology, site considerations, and any

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/05/2025

Free Webinar: Excellent Alternatives to Plastic Packaging, July 31, 7-8 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Right now, it’s difficult for consumers to avoid single-use plastic packaging. But change is possible, and more businesses are innovating to find better, less toxic, less wasteful, and more sust

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 07/11/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring, July 17, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session covers the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding electronic leak detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Online Conference: Reimagine Buildings ’25: Past Present Future, June 12, 9 am - 9 pm,ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory - it’s about real-world impact. Pssive House Accelerator brings together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 05/20/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, June 10, 7-8:30 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
 

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar en

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2354 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools: 1,000 Hours Grant Workshop, March 10, Pittsburgh, PA

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

In a year, a student will spend an average of 1,000 hours within a school building. Creating the healthiest, safest school building for students is GBA's highest priority as school facility p

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other,Education

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Building Advocacy,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1850 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

ProGreen EXPO, February 5-7, Denver, CO

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

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado,Green Industry

0 replies | 2034 views | Posted on: 01/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/04/2020

Vote Solar Petition - Join 100 Massachusetts Representatives to Demand Raising the Caps on Net Metering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Vote Solar Petition - Don’t Let the Sun Set on Solar in Massachusetts! It has been a year since an unnecessary cap on one of our most important solar programs, net metering, started slamming…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 605 views | Posted on: 03/26/2016 | Last updated: 03/26/2016

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 13, 4pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It's the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, ha

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1747 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019

USGBC Palm Beach Presents the JUST Label, Wednesday, 11/13, 11:30 am - 1pm, West Palm Beach, FL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Palm Beach and leading industry professionals as we explore the JUST Label, given to organizations dedicated to improving social equity in their organizations by the International Living Fu

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 11/08/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Regenerative Earth Summit: Soil + Water + Climate, October 29-30, Boulder, CO

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

​Join At The Epicenter for the third annual Regenerative Earth Summit (RES19) - a unique convening of global leaders from across industry sectors, agriculture, academia and civic service. RES19 is o

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Climate,Soil,regenerative design

0 replies | 2452 views | Posted on: 10/26/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

Urban Green Gala 2019, November 13, New York, NY

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

Celebrate New York City's green building community at the 2019 Urban Green Gala!

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York

0 replies | 1688 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Eastern RI Conservation District Community Garden Walking Tour - 9.1.16, 5 pm, Middletown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a walking tour of a community garden hosted by Aquidneck Community Table 9.1.16 at 5pm off Elizabeth Lane, Middletown, RI 20842. The tour will be led by …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 08/30/2016 | Last updated: 08/30/2016

Food Waste Progress: Key Companies Embracing“Ugly” Produce

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food waste has become a major problem in the United States. According to the Natural Resources Defense Find, up to 40% of all food in the U.S. is tossed in the trash. Though some food is composted, mo…

Composting 101: Tips for Everyday Composting at Home (You Can Do It!)

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Green Tips For Composting At Home: If you’re thinking about taking up more green living practices, composting can be a great place to start. While composting may seem mysterious or complicated,

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Home,Environment,Sustainable Living,Green Living,Nature Conservation,Conservation,Composting

0 replies | 9899 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH, September 29, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH Thursday, September 29, 7 PM Portsmouth Library 175 Parrott Ave Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Join the USGBC NH for an exciting ev…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,New Hampshire,Portsmouth

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Dubai Sets Ambitious Goals To Go Green

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

After a recent convening of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it seems that Dubai is committed to invest in green energy. In fact, Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (…

Solar Prices Drop as Project Numbers Continue to Grow

by Higgins_James // Student

Over the past fiscal year, the U.S. solar industry has grown dramatically as we move into 2016. With over 135,000 installations emerging in the first half of 2015, we now see a new installation every …

Filed under: Solar

0 replies | 3265 views | Posted on: 06/13/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

LiveStream - The Energy Gang Live: A Candid Take On The Clean Energy Transition, May 4, 6:30-9:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Gang Live: A Candid Take On The Clean Energy Transition, May 4, 6:30-9:30 pm This event in New York is sold out - but you can attend online! Come listen to a lively conversation and deb…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 05/03/2016 | Last updated: 05/03/2016

 

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