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Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to NYC Local Laws, Online, June 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three hour seminar is for building owners and managers on energy-related local laws impacting a majority of NYC’s larger buildings.

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainabili

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 06/04/2021 | Last updated: 06/04/2021

Free Webinar: Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring, July 17, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session covers the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding electronic leak detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Online Conference: Reimagine Buildings ’25: Past Present Future, June 12, 9 am - 9 pm,ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory - it’s about real-world impact. Pssive House Accelerator brings together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 05/20/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, June 10, 7-8:30 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
 

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar en

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill, In-person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 13, 5:30-7 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As part of "All-in!" theme for 2025, Passive House Massachusetts enthusiastically bring you some of the Bunker Hill team members for a panel presentaiton by Andrew Steingiser (RDH)

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Green Building Alliance's Emerald Evening Gala, May 8, 5:30-9:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GBA's beloved annual fundraising event is back! Green Building Alliance invite you to join them on the sprawling green roof of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as we gather for network

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Free Webinar: Resources for High-Efficiency Electrification Technology Training, March 27, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

New Buildings Institute (NBI) invite you to join them for an exciting webinar marking the end of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) project funded b

California Green Building

0 replies | 481 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

Free Webinar: Marine Materials - Designing the Future, March 25, 12 to 1:30 PM

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

When our oceans are healthy our world is healthy. Oceans play a critical role in regulating our climate and weather patterns, and provide a wide range of food and medicinal ingredients,

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/20/2025

Free Webinar: Water, Reclaimed: How a Fit-for-Purpose Approach Saves Water and Cuts Costs, February 5, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemen

Related to: Online Courses,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 01/22/2025 | Last updated: 02/09/2025

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1880 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

The Urban Land Institute Foundation Gala October 23, 7-10 pm, Los Angeles. California

by Oyin

The Urban Land Institute Foundation celebratory gala will be marking the opening of the ULI 2017 Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. The dinner—to honor Roy Hilton March and his many contributions to ULI a…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones need a vapor barrier? How do we eliminate the need for a vapor barrier with still b

Filed under: Vapor Barriers

Keywords: Insulation,Air Barrier,Vapor Barriers

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/08/2021

Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante, May 20, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this podcast for the next episode of Radio BE-Ex, where Architect Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, highlights AIA’s commitment to climate action and the central impor

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,green retrofit,Climate Action

0 replies | 3139 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 04/25/2021

The Clean Energy Solutions Summit, Colorado Green Building Guild, April 21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Clean Energy Solutions Summit is the Mountain West’s premier event for municipal, commercial and non-profit energy management and sustainability leaders and decision makers seeking

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Clean Energy Solutions Summit

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 04/05/2021 | Last updated: 04/05/2021

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1605 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1886 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

2018 Midwest Energy Solutions conference, February 7 - 9, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

MEEA's annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's biggest and best EE event, bringing together more than 650 energy professionals to build relationships, swap innovative ideas and expl…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

USGBC West Michigan Annual Meeting and Fundraising Party, November 9th, 5:3pm, Grand Rapids

by Oyin

The “Masquerade at the Mansion” will take place at the Paddock Place (Formerly Mangiamo!) in the Library. Entertainment will feature a live murder mystery show with party guests as suspects. Dr…

Filed under: Fundraising

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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