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LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation, Online Training, July 30, 9am-5pm

by AbbieKnight

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. This eight-hour course is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep,Training Program

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 07/13/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

Free Webinar: 2025 California Energy Code & Passive House, February 10, 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will examine the basic principles, methodology, and performance targets of Pa

California Green Building

0 replies | 340 views | Posted on: 01/01/2026 | Last updated: 01/01/2026

Free Webinar: Regional Blueprints for America's Clean Energy Future, January 13, 2:30 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

State initiatives are driving the next wave of renewable energy growth across the United States, bridging the gap in the absence of consistent federal policy support.

The clean energy transition is

0 replies | 628 views | Posted on: 12/11/2025 | Last updated: 12/12/2025

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: New Development Addressing Chronic Disparities, January 23, Brooklyn, New York

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

You're invited to join NESEA for a Tour of a resilient new development, designed to address chronic social, economic, and health disparities in a historically underserved area of Brooklyn, NYC. Th

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/20/2025

25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, April 26 -30, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

by NexdT // Event Management

At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Policy,Energy Management,Conference,Energy Industry

0 replies | 420 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

RE+ CHARGE H2, November 19 - 20, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Events is partnering with the Center for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE) to produce RE+ CHARGE H2, our first dedicated hydrogen event. This conference is endorsed by the Pac

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Ambient Buildings that Heat by Nature, Lessons from the (NAEBRS) Conference, October 8, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar presents key points from the NAEBRS symposium, emphasizing design guidelines, components, and construction details for architects, engineers, designers, builders, and homeowners to create

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

13th International Hemp Building Symposium 2025, October 3-5, Morton, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 13th International Hemp Building Symposium will take place in Morton, Minnesota, USA, organised by the International Hemp Building Association.

International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) sy

0 replies | 2318 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics, August 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

If you are interested in understanding residential solar and electric vehicles, this presentation is for you! The discussion will cover the basics of how solar technology, site considerations, and any

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 601 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/05/2025

Free Webinar: Excellent Alternatives to Plastic Packaging, July 31, 7-8 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Right now, it’s difficult for consumers to avoid single-use plastic packaging. But change is possible, and more businesses are innovating to find better, less toxic, less wasteful, and more sust

0 replies | 446 views | Posted on: 07/11/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

FREE Webinar: Marketing the High-Performance Home, September 15, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical.&n

California Green Building

Keywords: business,High Performance Building,Marketing

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 08/25/2020 | Last updated: 08/25/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Keep Glass Looking Beautiful and Reduce Maintenance Costs with a Protective Coating, August 27, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one hour course, participants will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recogni

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Glass

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

USGBC-MO Webinar: BIT Building Case Studies, August 18, 3 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

BIT is a building performance improvement program for existing buildings encouraging the adoption high-performance best practices.

Launched in 2018, with the first certified project being award in

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 07/25/2020 | Last updated: 07/25/2020

Green Spaces Promote Safer Neighborhoods

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

I came across this the other day. I thought it was interesting because there is some cynicism involved with taxpayer money going into green spaces because hey think the spending on parks has a poor re…

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives

0 replies | 2444 views | Posted on: 01/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

India Utility Solar Week 2020 Jul 9 -10, New Delhi, Delhi - India

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The conference will focus on the individual roles played by all the parties in the solar sector viz various OEM’s, EPC players, Developers, Financial Institutions etc. and will focus on the late

Filed under: Renewable Energy

India Green Building

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 06/26/2020 | Last updated: 06/26/2020

Webinar USGBC Carolinas LEED Virtual Visit: Barings Headquarters, June 11, 11:30 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC Carolinas Community for a virtual LEED Tour for highlights from high performance LEED buildings recognized at the 2019 Sustainable Business Awards.

The Sustainable Business Awards f

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,High Performance Building,sustainable design,Sustainable Business,Sustainability

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Acoustics & Health, a Live CEU Webinar Presented by Kirei, May 22, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We’ve mastered grandma’s sourdough recipe and our gardens are blooming. As we continue to work from home and the world begins to reopen, we’re focused on learning and preparing for t

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Acoustics

0 replies | 1368 views | Posted on: 05/19/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Floating Solar Energy Forum 2020, May 6, New Delhi, India

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

India’s First and Exclusive Forum Floating Solar Energy Forum: India brings the biggest platform for nodal agencies, solar project developers, EPC players, module manufacturers and many other st

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Floating Solar,Floating Solar Energy

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 05/02/2020 | Last updated: 05/02/2020

Webinar: The Village Centre - Multifamily Passive Building in a Cold Climate, 4/13, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: The Village Centre - Multifamily Passive Building in a Cold Climate Thursday, April 13, 1 - 2 pm PT / 2 - 3 pm MT / 3 - 4 pm CT / 4 - 5 pm ET 1 CPHC CEU (AIA pending) The webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: PHIUS,Multifamily Housing

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 04/15/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

New Group Created for Greenbuild/ABX Posts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that we now have a group for posts about Greenbuild and ABX - joining forces in Boston this November! http://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-commu

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 602 views | Posted on: 03/30/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

LEED Pilot to certify Cities and Communities

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Did you know that LEED doesn't just work for buildings, but it works for cities and communities too? In addition to building certification, LEED also includes a certification pilot structured for c…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: Green Communities,LEED for Cities,LEED Pilot

0 replies | 3412 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

Webinar: Risks and Rewards in the Zero Net Energy Marketplace, 3/30, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Risks and Rewards in the Zero Net Energy Marketplace Thursday, March 30, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM What value is derived to owners and developers from a zero net energy building? This session w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 2836 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017

The Union Budget 2017 Was a Missed Opportunity for the Solar Industry

by Rajesh Jhamb

The Union Budget of 2017 was announced on February 1, 2017. It is no doubt that the budget of the FY 2017-18 was the most anticipated budget of the recent past thanks to events like demonetization tha…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: solar energy, solar power, solar rooftop

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light- Lighting Retrofits- Strategies & Applications (2/14 @ 1:30-3:00 pm @ 31 Chambers St., NY, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join Building Energy Exchange for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls technology, to th…

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: lighting retrofits

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) Grant Fundraiser - January 25th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) Grant Fundraiser Date & Time: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Location: 1 Bryant Park 48th Floor New York, NY 10036 Join in t…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Solid Waste Event

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 01/23/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

 

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