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Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

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
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0 replies | 1218 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

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 998 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&

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 977 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

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1517 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

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California Green Building

0 replies | 975 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

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Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free Webinar: Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers? May 8, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network.

Despite this, the study also reveals there

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0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Free Webinar: Transitioning from Heating Oil to Heat Pumps, April 24, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Replacing faulty heating equipment (including your oil tank) is not something you want to put off planning for until an emergency in the middle of winter. This webinar will help you think ahead and sa

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.

Filed under: Plastics

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Plastics

0 replies | 2180 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 11/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Healthier Materials for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, November 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

There is no question that investing in energy efficiency upgrades has the potential to deliver substantial financial, environmental, and health benefits to building owners and residents. Robust eviden

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Healthy Building Materials,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 2177 views | Posted on: 10/16/2021 | Last updated: 10/16/2021

Key Humidity Control Concepts, by Nikki Kruger with Therma-Stor

by Rate It Green Team


Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &

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Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Related to: Other

Keywords: HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 16633 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/28/2025

USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove

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Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

California Green Building

Keywords: Water Supply,Recycling,Community

0 replies | 1901 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Solar Power Northeast, February 5-6, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast is back in Boston! The region’s premier event, Solar Power Northeast – formerly known as PV America - has featured leaders such as New York’s energy Czar, Richard Kauf…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2931 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Summer Coffee Break Series - Green Building Certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, August 6, 10 - 10:30am

by SarahA

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

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Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Public Health,Zero Waste,Carbon Footprint,Healthy Spaces,greenbuildingsarebtter,Zero Waste Goals

0 replies | 2405 views | Posted on: 07/14/2021 | Last updated: 07/15/2021

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

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Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 2613 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

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Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

NESEA Pro Tour - NZE Community College Health and Science Center at Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 11/29/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Southern California Facilities Expo, May 2 - 3, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Southern California Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy management needs of attendees from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, government, healthcare, hosp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA

by Oyin

Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1576 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY

by Oyin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2010 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York

by Oyin

ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking, Nov 15, Milton, VT

by Oyin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont's first multi-family Passive House certified project, Elm Place, in Milton. This affordable senior living f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1459 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 30th, Boston

by Oyin

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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