Green Building Community
Popular green building discussions
Start a Discussion
USGBC Colorado: Wintergreen 2020, February 19, 5-8pm, Colorado Springs, CO
Keynote Presentation:
Woodbriar Park Renovation: The Successful Integration of Stormwater Management, Community Recreation, Environmental Art, and Ecological Enhancement.
Repeated stormwater flo
…
Energy Pro Demo Day, February 5, Madison, Wisconsin
The MREA is proud to announce that Energy Pro Demo Day is back in 2025! Join MERA on Wednesday, February 5 in Madison, WI to stay up to date with industry best practices and top-of-the-line produ
…
Better Buildings Better Business Conference, February 27-28, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Better Buildings Better Business is a two-day conference that gathers building science industry leaders, experts, and practitioners from around Wisconsin and the Midwest to enhance the residentia
…
Free Webinar: Charged Up - Everything you need to know about EV Charging, December 18, 12- 1pm
Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up
…
Historic investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have set the stage for significant improvements in clean transportation, affordable housing, and industrial i
…
Decarbonizing multifamily properties presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to involving residents and staff. Thoughtful engagement can lead to better use of new technologies, significan
…
Free Webinar: Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive, October 22, 9 - 11 am
Event Description
This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families wa
…
For as long as we’ve built homes, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operatio
…
Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas
This free interactive training will focus on connecting K-12 school district decision makers with their peers, experts, and key resources to develop, fund, and implement climate resiliency plans and i
…
Energy Connections: The Hydrogen Economy, March 19, Denver, CO
Join CCIA, NREL and Faegre Drinker for the first Energy Connections of the year! The topic for this event is "The Hydrogen Economy". They will be joined by panelists from NREL, Rocky Mo
…
Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) Roundtable, February 25, Hartford, CT
REEBA will host a meet and greet with Chairman Marissa P. Gillett of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to discuss PURA’s ambitious efforts to equitably modernize Connecticut&rsquo
…
Rhode Island is the First US State to Commit to 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
In her annual State of the State speech to lawmakers, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order this month calling for an end to fossil fuel reliance by 2030. The action make
…
FREE Webinar: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, January 16, 12pm EST
Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
…
Berkshire Power Co., and plant operator Power Plant Management Services, and former plant operator EthosEnergy Power Plant Services have agreed to pay $8.5 million in fines for deliberately tampering …
Greenbuild 2019 - Barack Obama’s Candid and Inspiring Keynote Conversation with Mahesh Ramanujam
You couldn’t ask for a better start to Greenbuild 19 than listening to Barack Obama live and in person with a few thousand colleagues, all focused with rapt attention. So many things o
…
Dallas Build Expo, March 17-18, Dallas, TX
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o
…
Sustainable Communities Workshop, November 14, Sarasota, FL
The 14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Growing Greener Generations," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities.
Expert speakers will provide up-to
…
Energy Efficiency in the Healthcare Industry, November 22, 2:30-4:30pm, Chicago, IL
Hospitals in the Chicago area are implementing carbon drawdown solutions through holistic energy efficiency studies.
Join Illinois Green Alliance, People's Gas Energy Efficiency
…
School House Walks: Green Apple Day of service USGBC Colorado - September 24, 10 am - 12 noon
School House Walks: Green Apple Day of service USGBC Colorado (Several Locations) Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 10am-12 pm Do you ever pass a school in your community and wonder what it looks…
FREE Webcast: A Turning Point in California’s Clean Energy Future, September 6, 1-2 pm ET
A Turning Point in California’s Clean Energy Future September 6, 2016 1-2pm ET In June, a coalition of environmental groups, labor leaders, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) put forwa…
Save the date: Sept 14th: 2016 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON)
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) WHERE: Eberhard Center; 616-331-6700; 301 W. Fulton Street; Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-6495, United States Building off of…
The Power of Solar Energy to Offset Peak Electric Demand
The past few months, summer has been hitting the United States with full force. 2016 has slashed heat records, and temperatures over the past few months have been significantly hotter than the histori…
The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia
In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in A…
The TPP In A Nutshell – Too Risky for the Environment:
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements ever proposed. In 2005, a similar deal, the P4 trade agreement was crafted by Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Sing…
Women in Cleanweb - Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, General Assembly, Boston
Women in Cleanweb Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM General Assembly 51 Melcher St Boston , MA 02210 MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Second Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an ev…
Please be kind and respectful!
Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.
The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com