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Webinar: Sustainable Business Playbook: Launch a Successful Program in 10 Steps, May 4, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Purpose-driven businesses are particularly well positioned to tackle the world’s biggest problems and with some grit and determination, that transformation is possible. In this ISSP Technical Se

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Green Business

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 04/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/28/2022

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

About the Inspire Speakers Series 
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1854 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 01/08/2023 | Last updated: 01/08/2023

4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

Magnus Group has immense pleasure in inviting you to its “4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering” (Materials 2023) which will be held in Singapore at

Filed under: Engineering Materials Recovery

Keywords: Materials 2023,Composite Materials,Green Materials,Plastomers

0 replies | 1068 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Free Webinar Series: Lighting Fundamentals - 3 Parts: Terminology, Vision and Color; Light Sources; and Design, December 12-16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int

California Green Building

Keywords: Lighting,Lighting Design,Lighting Fundamentals

0 replies | 1739 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 12/01/2022

Free Webinar: Maximizing Value of High Performance Homes from Listing to Close, July 26, 12 pm CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and Elevate to learn how to maximize the value of high performing green homes. 

A high-performing home is more healthy, comfortable, safe, and resource-efficient t

Filed under: Real Estate

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 07/12/2022 | Last updated: 07/12/2022

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, August 24 and 26, 9 am - 1 pm

by gracemorrison

Join USGBC-LA for this 2-Day ENV SP training to learn the benefits of implementing sustainability infrastructure practices for your projects.

About this event

Become an Envision Professiona

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 2360 views | Posted on: 07/05/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 21-26

by gracemorrison

Come join professionals from around the world to discuss the science and policies that equitably advance efficiency in our built environment and reduce climate impacts. Thirteen panels covering a wide

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

ULI Tampa Bay - Resilient Ready Symposium, June 23, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the Urban Land Institute on June 23, 1:30-5:30 PM at the Tampa River Center for the Resilient Ready Symposium. This free event will showcase innovative

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: ULI,Tampa Bay,ULI - Tampa Bay

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Six Steps to Sustainability: Green Building Strategies for Commercial Restrooms, June 9, 12 -1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in c

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

The 47th North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference, Oct 9-13, Spokane, Washington

by YijunW

Driving excellence means setting the standard for professional development and educational opportunities, and providing access to the latest resources so our members are on the cutting edge of the fie…

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 04/11/2018 | Last updated: 04/11/2018

AprilAire Successful Ventilation Sales, Online Training, April 14, 10 am EDT

by Aprilaire

Ventilation is one of the most suggested, most requested and most necessary indoor air quality improvements that can take place in any building. Now more than ever, you can grow your business by provi

0 replies | 1719 views | Posted on: 04/04/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

"Perfect Wall" demonstration

by SawHorse, Inc.

Several years ago, when the term "perfect wall" was mentioned, I thought it meant a "plumb and square" wall.  Many of us green builders and architects throw around the ter

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 2525 views | Posted on: 03/17/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

What is the future of energy storage with solar? - Free CE Webinar, March 9, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We will discuss residential solar & energy storage with an introduction & market overview. This will include planning & designing for energy storage system installations with key product f

Filed under: Solar Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 2311 views | Posted on: 02/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/26/2022

Emerging Trends Series: The Future of Energy Efficiency, July 11, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

With multiple Northeast states ranked as national leaders in energy efficiency for multiple years in a row, the region has been at the forefront of driving adoption of the “least cost fuel” as a w…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Boston Sustainability

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 06/22/2018 | Last updated: 06/22/2018

The Air & Waste Management Association Annual Conference: Charting the Future (Environment, Energy & Health), June 25-28, Hartford, CT

by YijunW

As the country, and the world, struggles to balance energy, environment and health, the Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will meet in Hartford, Connecticut for our 111th Annual Conference …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 06/12/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, 5–10 August, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Eileen Flynn // Student

ESA meetings, open to ESA members and those interested in ecology, are among the most respected meetings of ecologists in the scientific community. ESA values the diversity of views, expertise, opinio…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: New Orleans,Ecology,Lousianna

0 replies | 1527 views | Posted on: 06/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/04/2018

NECEC Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 24, 11am, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day will showcase the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s - and our region…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 05/19/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

Seattle Study: Green Homes Save Twice As Much Energy As Anticipated

by YijunW

In Seattle, a 2017 study compared projected with actual electricity usage in-home meeting Washington's green certification -- Built Green*. The research showed that certified homes used up to 40 perce…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

100% Renewable Advocacy Day, June 12, Harrisburg, PA

by YijunW

Pennsylvania has relied on fossil fuels to power the Commonwealth and nation--and now it's time to change that. On June 12th, hundreds of citizens will descend on Harrisburg to advocate for bipartisa…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

You Can't Imagine How Easy to Save the World: Four Easy Ways to Go Green

by YijunW

2017 is the most expensive year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and cl

Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 3548 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Living Future's Workshop, Health and the Built Environment, June 4, 2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by YijunW

Health and wellness in the built environment is a trending and important topic. We spend on average 90% of our time inside and a majority of businesses spend 90% of their costs on people. Creating a h…

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

 

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