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GreenerBuilder San Francisco, July 25, 8:00am-6:30pm, San Francisco, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

GreenerBuilder is a one-day conference and expo for green building professionals. The annual event unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment–includi

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Sustainability,Zero Waste,built environment

0 replies | 1943 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

BayREN C&S Training: 2025 Energy Code Changes – Multifamily, Online, January 28, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will provide an overview of the 2025 Energy Code changes for multifamily buildings, including changes to mandatory measures and performance and prescriptive requirements.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 12/01/2025 | Last updated: 12/02/2025

Building for Tomorrow - Integrating Lifeline Infrastructure Summit, January 28-29, Anaheim, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires, this summit stands as both a call to action and a catalyst for national resilience. The historic fires exposed systemic vulnerabilities sh

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/07/2025

Green Tech Horizons, An Austin Energy Green Building Seminar, Free & Online, November 4, 12 - 1:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make buildings cleaner, smarter and more resilient.

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Texas Green Building

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 10/10/2025 | Last updated: 10/13/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series), November 18 to December 2, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1923 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Offsite Construction Is Redefining High Performance, Online, October 28, 3-4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Offsite construction provides a unique opportunity to use precision for a higher quality build, consistency and less waste for a more sustainable approach to home building. Experts on this panel will

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0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Smart Homes and Furnishings 2025, September 24-26, Rosemont, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart Home and Furnishings Conference and Exhibition is dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in smart home technology. From groundbreaking products and expert presentations to interact

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

Intro to Healthy Materials, Online Workshop, August 14, 12 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this workshop, participants will learn key product sustainability metrics and how to identify products and materials that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will hi

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 07/29/2025

Free Webinar: Career Pathways for Home Energy Professionals, July 18, 11 am - 1 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The home energy industry is rapidly expanding, offering numerous career opportunities in energy efficiency, solar energy, green building performance, and electrification. Whether a newcomer, a st

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California Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Empowering India, The Clean Energy Growth Opportunity, Online, June 10, 4pm, IST and June 12,12 pm, ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

India is on its way to becoming a clean energy powerhouse, helping show the way toward an efficient industrial economy that is resilient for all.

Join us at the upcoming webinar where experts

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India Green Building

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/02/2025

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Solar Powered State Agency Headquarters, September 13, Westborough, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for this early autumn Pro Tour, hosted by Solar Design Associates. The tour will showcase the new Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Headquarters,

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1869 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

People's Tiny House Festival, August 2-4, Fountain, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date!
More Information Coming Soon!
2019 People's Tiny House Festival, Fountain CO

The People's Tiny House Festival is An Event Dedicated To Engaging All Stacks Of Simple Li



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Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 2243 views | Posted on: 07/15/2019 | Last updated: 07/15/2019

Responsible Commercial Real Estate Management Leadership Panel, August 1, Charlotte, NC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

"The green revolution represents opportunities for companies to position themselves strategically and gain a competitive advantage. Indeed, green buildings are likely to secure more development f

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Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Commercial Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging June 16th, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging, June 16th, 1 pm ET Internal systems, industry or consensus standards, supply-chain sustainability valuations and third-party verifica…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Green Building Kayak Tour, June 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the Green Building Alliance on the water and take in Pittsburgh’s green buildings from a different vantage point!

Paddle along the Allegheny River, enjoying the natural beauty the waterw

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Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Kayak Tour

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

pond liners

by Miranda P. // Homeowner

I am looking for earth-friendly products for lining a backyard pond.  In particular, I'd love to know whether eco intelligent polyester can be used to underlay a standard EPDM pond liner. &nb

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Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Related to: Products,Landscaping and Land Management,Other

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

The 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev

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Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Grid Modernization

0 replies | 1880 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL

by AbbieKnight

CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance professionals. The event includes educational sessions on wide range of topics relating to commissio

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Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 1782 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

Former Massachusetts Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Solar Farm

by AbbieKnight

The Mount Tom Station coal-fired power plant was run in Holyoke, MA for more than 50 years. The plant generated energy for the city, but was also held accountable for resident’s health problems.

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Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Power

0 replies | 9233 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

The Bullitt Center - Rate It Green's first Green Building of the Week!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announcing Rate It Green’s first “Green Building of the Week,” the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington, a showcase building and leadership example to inspire and educate everyone in the green …

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Commercial Real Estate,Green Office Space,The Bullitt Center,The Bullitt Foundation

0 replies | 1773 views | Posted on: 11/09/2015 | Last updated: 11/09/2015

National Healthy Housing Standard - National Center for Healthy Housing

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Did you know that regulations and industry practices affecting existing owner-occupied and rental housing have not kept up with knowledge about housing related disease and prevention of disease and in…

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming, A Conference at Tufts, October 16-18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming Even with elevated greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, water can cool the biosphere and address destructive feedbacks in the climate system. Frid…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Supply Chain,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Armstrong vinyl plank flooring

by Steven_Spicer

I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally…

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Certification,Flooring,Armstrong,Vinyl Flooring

0 replies | 2379 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

2015 Annual ReLeaf Conference in Syracuse, NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: July 16-18, 2015 Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to present the 23rd Annual ReLeaf Conference! T…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Forestry

0 replies | 1981 views | Posted on: 06/30/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

 

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