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Webinar: Innovative Sustainable Design - Kendeda Building Virtual Tour & Tech Talk, July 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This live event will include a discussion on Living Building Challenges and a Deep dive into the energy/other systems (i.e. HVAC, lighting, water, materials, etc.) in the building. This event will wra

HEW2025 - Heating Electrification Workshop - October 20-22, Princeton, New Jersey

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

States in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have committed to widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030. These aggressive goals aim to stabilize energy costs, improve health, and cut cli

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1237 views | Posted on: 09/11/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour, September 25, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the state that have installed both solar and storage on their property. Many s

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 08/25/2025 | Last updated: 08/25/2025

Periodic Testing and Balancing for Existing Buildings, Online, August 20, 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover how regular TAB practices can maintain system efficiency, enhance indoor environmental quality, and reduce operational costs in existing buildings.

Learning Objectives -

  1. Understand t

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 08/05/2025 | Last updated: 08/07/2025

Green Building United Coffee Chat: Brewing Climate Solutions in the Built Environment with Carbon Reform, August 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join for a morning at Carbon Reform HQ, where the Green Building United team will dive into how breakthrough technology is tackling energy efficiency and indoor air quality for more sus

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 07/17/2025 | Last updated: 07/18/2025

Encuentro Square: Designing for Health, Equity, and Affordability, July 10 virtual at 12 pm CT, and in person July 11, 1-3 pm, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green to learn how the project team at Encuentro Square successfully delivered sustainable, affordable housing with a special focus on resident health and wellbeing in Chicago&

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 06/18/2025

Financing the Future: How NYC is Investing in Climate Progress, June 26, 5:30-8 pm, Manhattan, New York

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

With climate action in the spotlight and political uncertainty shaping priorities, getting funding for clean energy and sustainability projects is both more urgent and more complicated than ever. This

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 05/21/2025 | Last updated: 05/21/2025

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, June 25, 2-3:30 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification is taking form in California - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027, and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transitio

California Green Building

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

RE+ Texas, May 13-14, Houston, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Texas attendees are currently doing business in Texas or are looking to grow their business in the state. Attendees participate in in-depth and forward-looking discussions on policy, regulatory, a

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a proven platform for net-zero, resilient, healthy, and carbon-neutral communities.

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Symposium

0 replies | 2177 views | Posted on: 10/20/2021 | Last updated: 10/20/2021

Comparing Residential Energy Rating Systems - Free CE Webinar, October 20, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will review the main residential energy rating programs on how they compare and contrast. How do they work? What do they include? What don't they include? Which one is right for y

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Rating Systems,Home Energy Rating Systems

0 replies | 1597 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Urban Green Gala, October 6, 6 pm EDT

by Urban Green Council

This networking event will host NYC's green building leaders. 

Please note, effective September 13, 2021, all indoor dining in NYC—including private events—will requi

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2761 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry.

We are excited to announce th

Filed under: Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Resilience,Energy Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Building Resilience,Electrification,Safety

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021

AIA New England Conference and Design Awards, October 20th- 21st, New Hampshire

by Oyin

AIA New Hampshire is pleased to host this year's AIA New England Conference and Awards Program. Come find out why Portsmouth has landed on so many lists of "top destinations" and "most livable town…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Webinar: USGBC LA, Carbon Offset Playbook for the Greater Los Angeles Region, July 22, 4 pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

With time running out to avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, corporate climate commitments to go net zero are accelerating. Given many companies are not equipped with the finances or tec

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC LA,Carbon Offsets,Carbon Offset Playbook

0 replies | 1362 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Participate in Daylight Hour, 2021 - June 18.  It's easy! All you need to do is turn off the lights for one hour.

Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Bui

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and Its Impact on Global Health, June 1, 12 pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 05/20/2021 | Last updated: 05/23/2021

The New York Times ClimateTECH, Nov 29 - 30, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

The New York Times introduces ClimateTECH, a groundbreaking summit that brings together influential leaders from key industries to assess bold, cutting-edge technologies that could help keep global wa…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/10/2017

Sustainatopia 2018, April 3rd – 6th, San Francisco

by Oyin

Impacting the World for Good ** 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION EVENT! ** With more 2,500 speakers since inception and a record attendance, San Francisco 2018 will be our biggest event ever. As well, sp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Solar + Storage + Microgrid, 11/30, New York

by Oyin

Solar PV Energy + Battery Storage stockpiles sunlight and delivers it on-demand to the building where it will be used, improving power quality and reliability and reducing the City’s carbon footprin…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1402 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

CampusEnergy 2018, March 5 - 9, Baltimore, MD

by Oyin

This event enables utility directors, system designers, operators and safety professionals to develop an in-depth knowledge of the technology, operations, and maintenance of district heating and cooli…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Building Green Real Estate, Dec 13, Boone, NC

by Oyin

The High Country Home Builders Association is dedicated to encouraging excellence among its members in the building industry in order to maintain the highest quality in service and commitment to our c…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Texas Solar Pioneer Awards: Dinner Ceremony, Nov 30, Austin, Texas

by Oyin

The Texas Solar Pioneer Awards ceremony is a unique high-level celebration and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry. Each year, the awards ceremony will recognize the vis…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Oct 30 - Nov 1, Arizona

by Oyin

At the premier utility-focused event, held every other year by ACEEE since 2001, we’ll address how utilities can best integrate energy efficiency into planning and operations. And we’ll do so in s…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Perspectives in Grid Transformation from Illinois, Nov 2, 11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar

by Oyin

Illinois is making significant investments in advanced distribution grid technologies and laying the groundwork for a future where electricity delivery is more efficient, customers have more choices, …

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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