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Webinar: Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities in Challenging Times, September 24, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Has your company leaned more heavily on sustainability for support during these challenging times? Or has sustainability recently taken a backseat to other business goals in your company? Register for

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EHS,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management,Strategy,Sustainability Professionals,Corporate Policies

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 07/21/2023 | Last updated: 07/21/2023

Online Course: Embodied Carbon Reduction in Buildings: Case Studies in LCA, July 25, 9-10:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 07/06/2023 | Last updated: 07/06/2023

Free Webinar: The Role of Energy Efficiency in a High Renewable Energy Future, June 21, 12-1 ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As part of its climate commitments, the United States has set a goal of reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. Accelerated investments in the clean energy sector will lower renewable energy pr

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 06/13/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

The WELL Building Standard Workshop, Online, June 22, 12-4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This half-day introductory workshop offered by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The orga

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Online Course: 4 Part Course: Building Science Fundamentals, June 13-22, 1- 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit

0 replies | 1303 views | Posted on: 05/13/2023 | Last updated: 05/15/2023

50% of the "perfect wall" control layers with one product

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

The only way to mainstream advanced building science concepts is to make them simple to install.  As we designed and are building the #1920sMakeoverATL, we have to work with readily available mat

Filed under: Air Barriers

0 replies | 3022 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Living Future 2023, May 3 - 5, Washington, DC

by Hani // Social media manager

The Living Future Conference is a global gathering of stakeholders from the built environment who are addressing climate, health, and justice issues.

They Living Future 2023 in Washington, D.C

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 04/08/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Facilities & Campus Energy - North America Summit, May 3-4, National Harbor, Maryland

by Hani // Social media manager

"Improving Energy Efficiencies and Environmental Sustainability in the Built Environment"

The 3rd Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 03/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/21/2023

IWBI Webcast: Learning and Working from Home: Key Takeaways from COVID-19, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and epxert panelists for a webcast discussion about strategies for creating workplaces, schools and homes that promote inclusivity and access

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,Home Office,Home

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Building Performance Association, Home Performance Regional Educational Series - New England, November 18-19

by SarahA

Stay up to date on top trends and issues in the industry with live and on-demand educational content. Learn about nationally relevant topics like back to work in the COVID-19 environment, heat pumps,

Webinar: Weatherization Workshop, Presented by Center for EcoTechnology, October 28-29

by The Center for EcoTechnology (CET)

At this webinar, you will learn a number of easy DIY home weatherization techniques that will help seal up air leaks and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Center for EcoTechnology

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: energy efficient,Weatherization,Center for EcoTechnology,Air Leaks,DIY

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Reconnect 2020, Urban Green's Online Gala, October 8, 5-6:30 pm EDT

by SarahA

It’s time for the biggest virtual green building party of the year! Urban Green is bringing all the best aspects of our gala into your home. Reconnect with friends and colleagues

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Gala,Carbon Accounting,Climate Technology,Green Trivia

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/28/2020

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building, Friday June 16, 5:45 pm, Farmington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday May 26, 5:45 pm Farmington, NY CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,CLT - Cross Laminated Timber

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House by BetterHomesTO, September 10, 1-2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Find out how to renovate your home to save money, increase comfort, and protect the environment and your family's health.

Are you thinking about renovating your home? Need to replace your windo

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Virtual Conference: Net-Zero Build Summit, August 25-28

by samanthaklein // Intern

NetZeroBuild Summit 2020 brings together the key stakeholders involved in the Midwest’s value chain for net-zero construction in residential, commercial, academic and government buildings for th

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

VIDEO: Georgia Lightscapes - Cutting Lighting Bills in Half and Lowering HVAC Costs with LED Retrofits

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Mark Dover of Georgia Lightscapes explains how converting to LED lighting can reduce maintenance costs and lower HVAC energy usage, cutting lighting bills in half.  

Filed under: LED Lighting

Keywords: Lighting,LED Lighting,LEDs

0 replies | 2173 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

FREE Webinar: Green Business - Best Management Practices for Businesses, July 22, 12:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing to assist businesses with going green. This course is designed to introduce businesses with best management practices for imp

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Energy Efficiency,Recycling,Green Business,Solid Waste

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/09/2020

Webinar: How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos? June 8th 1:15-2:45pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos and will it create a sustainable climate? Building on decades of work across the globe by the public and private sectors, has a shared global climate et…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Global Climate Ethos,Climate Action

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave, June 8th 8:30am-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave June 8 | 8:30am-4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn: 1443 Pabst Farms Cir, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Cost: $129 Commissioning is usually a cost-effec…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

South Carolina Educational Session & Anniversary Celebration, Thursday April 27, 12:30 - 8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION LEED Platinum Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia, SC Thursday April 27, 2017 oin USGBC South Carolina for our Annual Reunion on Thur…

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Event: Local Sustainable Economies Conference, 6/7 - 6/9, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is excited to present the Local Sustainable Economies Conference at Northeastern University in Boston, MA from June 7 until June 9, 2017 Tickets: $…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job Opportunity: Community Engagement and Design Intern at Enterprise Community Partners, Boston, Massachusetts

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Enterprise Community Partners is dedicated to expanding our understanding of the role of design in community development – from architectural design of affordable housing to urban planning and commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Internship Opportunity,Design Intern,Community Engagement

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Expanding Green Roofs in NYC: A Dialogue with the City of Copenhagen (4/20 @ 6:30-8pm @ 40 Washington Sq. South, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Green roofs promote a number of New York City’s environmental policy goals. They can cut a building’s electricity demand, filter harmful urban air pollutants including asthma-inducing particulate …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Check out these NH Green Real Estate Events - NARI Green Designation Course and March 28, and 29-30, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2 Green Real Estate Events from our friends in New Hampshire. Check them out! National Association of Realtors Green Designation Course, March 29-30, Nashua NH: http://www.rateitgreen.com/green

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 410 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

 

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