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Beyond Redlining Webinar Series, Exploring Historical Patterns of Racism, Presented by the American Bar Association

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live

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Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Real Estate,Community Development,Redlining

0 replies | 3521 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Free Webinar: Batteries Included - How Battery-Equipped Induction Cooking Works, December 9, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Induction cooking is one of the most requested upgrades in home electrification — and one of the most frequently value-engineered out — because a conventional induction range requires a 24

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 241 views | Posted on: 11/05/2026 | Last updated: 11/05/2026

Brownfields 2027, May 25-28, Utah

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The National Brownfields Training Conference brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and the community to share knowledge and best practices on the remediation and redevelopment of con

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0 replies | 213 views | Posted on: 10/20/2026 | Last updated: 10/20/2026

Free Online Training with Urban Green Council: How to Demonstrate Energy Code Compliance, October 26, 12 - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Ready to streamline your path to energy code compliance? Join this practical training to learn how to clearly document and verify compliance with the latest Energy Conservation Construction Code

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Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 378 views | Posted on: 10/07/2026 | Last updated: 10/08/2026

Free Webinar, Ventilation 101, hosted by Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), November 13, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Ventilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives:

Learning Objectives

  • Articulate why tig
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California Green Building

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 09/15/2026 | Last updated: 09/19/2026

Free Webinar: High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M, December 4, 1 - 2 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

It is not just about today’s buildings; it’s about a better future. To position every building on a path to improved performance we need to define and certify high-performance green buildi

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0 replies | 349 views | Posted on: 08/03/2026 | Last updated: 08/03/2026

Free Online Workshop: From Manual to Modern: Enhancing Traditional Culinary Processes Through Advanced Kitchen Technologies, November 5, 10 am PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

This course explores how advanced kitchen technologies can enhance traditional culinary processes to deliver higher performance, streamline labor, and increase profitability. Participants will be intr

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California Green Building

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 07/20/2026 | Last updated: 09/28/2026

Greenbuild, October 20-23, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1592 views | Posted on: 07/07/2026 | Last updated: 07/11/2026

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, December 2, 12 pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

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Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Investing Your Firm in Social Justice Policies, Programs & Practices, November 18, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Learn how to to help your firm/organization optimize policies and practices that improve social equity and enhance employee engagement.

About the Event:

Join the Chicago Living Future Colla

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Filed under: Advocacy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Policy,Social Justice,JUST,Farr Associates,Brininstool Lynch,Legat Architects,Valerio Dewalt Train

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

AIA 2030 Recognizes ZeroEnergy Design's Achievements in Portfolio-wide EUI Achievement

by Rate It Green Team

Congratulations to Rate It Green Member Zero Energy Design!  ZED was recently recognized by the American Association of Architects (AIA) for being one of only 27 US architectural firms where a 70

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Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2961 views | Posted on: 10/18/2020 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Green Building Congress 2020, A Virtual Event Presented by Indian Green Building Council, October 29 - 31

by SarahA

How will delegates benefit:

  • Listen to experts in Green Built Environment in India and abroad
  • Learn the best practices of the Industry
  • Virtual Networking opportunities
  • Informative case stud
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Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: India,built environment,Green Building Congress,Indian Green Building Council,International Conference,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1868 views | Posted on: 09/28/2020 | Last updated: 09/29/2020

The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.

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Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Social Justice,Energy Access,Equity,Energy Justice

0 replies | 1463 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Event: “Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening, 3/31, 6:30 PM, Manhattan, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

“Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening Friday, March 31, 6:30 PM, Solar 1, 23rd St. at the East River, Manhattan Ticket: $10 “Garbage Warrior (2007) tells the inspiring story of New Mexico eco…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Passive House,Sustainable Housing,Recycled Materials

0 replies | 2257 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017

Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g

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Filed under: The Smart Home

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Smart Homes

0 replies | 1827 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new

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Webinar: EBC Water Resources - Challenges Facing our Water Resources Under a Changing Climate, July 23, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Water Resources program will explore how our drinking water and coastal water resources are being affected by climate change and some of the adaptation and resiliency measures local states an

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Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Water Supply,Water Efficiency,EBC Water Resources Committee

0 replies | 1833 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/14/2020

June 22, R&T Forum and Public Exhibition, 3:30-5 pm, Syracuse

by AbbieKnight

A yearlong study identified multiple opportunities to promote adoption of multi-modal, sustainable transportation alternatives in the City of Syracuse. The study evaluated the feasibility of developin…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

USGBC NJ Central Branch Dinner Presentation, June 14, Hillsborough

by AbbieKnight

Hear from industry experts what you need to know about: -CURRENT CODE: Gain perspective on current codes and recently adopted increased standards. -INCENTIVES: Are there incentives to build beyon…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Building Codes

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 05/26/2017 | Last updated: 05/26/2017

Build Exchange Spring 2017: May 21-24

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Build Exchange Spring 2017 May 21-24 Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Build Exchange brings purchasing executives from some of the most highly respected residen…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: BuildExchange

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block May 13 | 10am-1pm Arnold Arboretum: Bussey Brook Meadow 395 South Street, Boston MA 02130 Join EPMA in supporting the City of Boston’s Love Your B…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Environment,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2507 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century, 4/14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Hunter College, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: EPA,EnergyStar,WaterSense,Safer Choice

0 replies | 3151 views | Posted on: 03/31/2017 | Last updated: 03/31/2017

Denver to require rooftop gardens to reduce heat island effect

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Denver’s status as one of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands has spurred a group of activists to propose a “green roofs” ballot initiative — a measure that could animate environmen…

Filed under: Government Policies

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Roofs,Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 5407 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

 

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