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Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2047 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Free 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam - GPRO Construction Management, October 21-23, 11 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 118 views | Posted on: 08/27/2025 | Last updated: 08/27/2025

Free Webinar: Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water, September 11, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in m

California Green Building

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 08/11/2025 | Last updated: 08/11/2025

Free Webinar: A Conversation on Residential Building Benchmarking, August 20, 12-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This interactive discussion webinar is designed to educate the team on residential building energy benchmarking and gather feedback on benchmarking policies. To discuss what building energy

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 424 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/19/2025

Energy Code for the Building Envelope - 2 Part Course, July 29, 2-5 pm & July 31, 3-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This two-part training presents updated content covered in the Building Envelope Parts 1-3 trainings offered in the Fall/Winter 2024 Stretch Energy Code Training Series. This training is intended

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 588 views | Posted on: 06/19/2025 | Last updated: 06/19/2025

Free Webinar: Optimizing heat pump zoning for maximum comfort and efficiency, June 17, 4-5:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course explores best practices for zoning with heat pumps, covering both ducted and ductless multi-zone strategies. Participants will learn about common challenges, static pressure issu

California Green Building

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 05/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Queer Decarbonization Summit, June 23–25, Garrison, New York

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

A gathering of LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No boring panels in windowless rooms. Just interactive sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and learning. Meet every attendee through participant i

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 05/09/2025 | Last updated: 05/09/2025

NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization, June 2, New York, NY, 1-5 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The building industry is rapidly evolving, and New York City is at the cusp of a market shift. With the first compliance period of Local Law 97 now behind us, the city is accelerating toward a net-zer

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story 

by RichardL // Improving NOI through water/energy conservation

It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with oce

Filed under: Water Conservation

Keywords: Water Conservation,Plumbing,Green Plumbing,Leak Detection,Leak Monitoring,Scary Building Stories,Toilet Sensors

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

2021 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Virtual Event, Oct. 19-21 and 26-27

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy efficiency’s role in a transforming utility industry has never been more essential. More and more utilities have set ambitious corporate carbon reduction goals. Policymakers are expanding

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Utilities,Electricity,Policymaker

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Together in Climate Action: Northeastern North America Policy Summit, December 7th & 8th, Cambridge

by Oyin

The summit will bring together policymakers, researchers, and business and civic leaders from the New England states, Atlantic Canadian provinces, New York, and Québec. Michael R. Bloomberg, the foun…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1160 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

Online: EcoMapLA Relaunch, Wednesday, June 23, 5-6 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

EcoMapLA is back! EcoMapLA was created to be the go-to resource for all things sustainable in the greater Los Angeles region, with drop-down menus to filter the map for LA’s green buildings, gre

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,EcoMap,LA

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/13/2021

Webinar: Regenerative Design: The Intersection of Resilience and Sustainability, June 8, 5:30- 7:30pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

As the building community tries to reconcile the progress made in creating sustainable design with the goal of "resilience", there is a danger that strategies developed for resilience may

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Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Missouri Gateway,@usgbcmogateway

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 05/24/2021 | Last updated: 05/24/2021

21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, hosted by the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory, Online, May 4-5 & 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Theme: “Ideas. Innovation. Impact.”

Now more than ever we need to bring great minds and organizations together to solve complex systemic energy-related issues.  There is

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Decarbonization,Equity,Energy Justice,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Annual Golf Tournament 2018 - Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, June 5, Poland, Maine

by Oyin

Join the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council for an afternoon of fun and the great Maine outdoors—all to support their mission “to create healthy, productive, and environmentally sustainable indoor e…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

North/East Roofing Contractors Association’s 92nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, March 28 - 29, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) represents premier roofing professionals. Our territory is made up of the northeast region including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Ham…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component), Jan 22 - Feb 16, Springfield, MA

by Oyin

The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a classroom t…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2387 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North America, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

After a successful start in 2017, with 40 exhibitors and partners, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be co-located with Solar Power International and Energy Storage International 2018 in Anahei…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

 

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