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Free Webinar: Green Living: Tips for a Sustainable New Year, January 6, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn ways you can live more sustainably that work best for you. Be inspired to set a few New Year's resolutions to live more green!

There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable i

Filed under: Green Living

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Living,Sarasota County UFIFAS Extension and Sustainability

0 replies | 2021 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Pro Tour: Low Embodied Carbon in a Zero Energy, Straw Panel Farmhouse, October 30, Southbury, Connecticut

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join NESEA in Connecticut for a Pro Tour featuring an exciting collaboration between two NESEA Bottom Lines members (Wolfworks and Rare Forms), showcasing a new, single family home, built fr

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 110 views | Posted on: 07/16/2026 | Last updated: 07/16/2026

The Benefits of a Portfolio-level Plan for Building Performance Upgrades, Online, August 25, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Most building owners tackle energy improvements one building at a time, which can be slow, expensive, and miss opportunities to prioritize the most beneficial upgrades at the right time across a build

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 398 views | Posted on: 06/27/2026 | Last updated: 06/29/2026

Turf Day, Automated Electric Lawn Mower Demonstrations at Lovell's, June 18, 10 am - 5 pm Medfield, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Automated Outdoor Solutions of New England will be showcasing several mowers, including the Navimow x4 (below, and at work!), June 18th from 10 am - 5 pm at Lovell's Florest and Nursery in Me

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 530 views | Posted on: 06/12/2026 | Last updated: 06/12/2026

Building Performance Standards (BPS) Foundations, July 21, 2 - 4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building Performance Standards (BPS) are becoming an increasingly important part of state and local decarbonization efforts—but what do these targets actually mean in practice?

In this first

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 05/26/2026 | Last updated: 05/26/2026

2026 Spring into Decarb: Where Decarbonization Meets Affordability – Northeast AESP Spring Conference, June 8 - 9, Portland, Maine

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join AESP Northeast in Portland, Maine, for two days of learning, networking and memorable experiences at the AESP Northeast Spring Conference. From insightful panel discussions and keynote speakers t

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2026, June 10 - 13, San Diego, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

AIA26 brings together the people behind the AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do. AIA26 is a definitive gathering fo

California Green Building

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 04/23/2026 | Last updated: 04/26/2026

Capture the Energy 2026, May 12-14, Albany, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Capture the Energy® 2026 Conference & Expo is the premier event for companies seeking opportunities in the rapidly growing energy storage industry in New York and the northeastern United S

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 03/25/2026 | Last updated: 03/25/2026

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently - Electrification Opportunities for General Contractors & Architects, April 28, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California - and beyond. In California alone, 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas applianc

California Green Building

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/11/2026

2026 Design for Freedom Summit, March 26, New Canaan, Connecticut

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 483 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/20/2026

Free Webinar: IoT at the Edge: Advancing the Smart Building Conversation, March 31, 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 IoT at the Edge: Advancing the Smart Building Conversation:

The idea of smart edge devices that can provide a gateway to the cloud while keeping a majority of the data localized within the bu

Keywords: SmartBuilding

0 replies | 1758 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, February 1-3

by Richard Minasian // Student

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES i

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Solutions,Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 01/25/2022 | Last updated: 01/25/2022

Webinar: Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, February 9, 3:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, including a review of energy and load forecasting, an exploration of the reserve margin and seasonal planning and a discussion of resource option

Filed under: Consulting

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Energy,Resiliency,Urban Planning,Financing Strategies

0 replies | 1717 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021

2018 ACEEE Rural Energy Conference, Oct 29, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

In our 2018 Rural Energy Conference, leaders from industry, utilities, cooperatives, non-profits, academia, and all levels of government will discuss how energy efficiency technologies and programs ca…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Virtual Green Manufacturing Tour - Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring, December 7, 9-10:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Every year GBA loves to get an in-depth look at Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring (AMHF) – a family operation in Emlenton, PA. The three-part tour is normally done in person, but th

Filed under: Flooring

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Flooring,Sustainable Materials,Hardwood Flooring,Green Manufacturing,Wood products

0 replies | 2255 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Affordable Efficiency Series, Online: Continuous Insulation Unwrapped: Moisture and How It Impacts the Build, November 4, 4 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

This session our discussion will revolve around moisture, but not any kind of moisture.  We will be discussing moisture of condensing surfaces and dew point and how continuous insulatio

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Moisture Control,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation,Moisture Management,Dew Point,Condensation

0 replies | 1933 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

Canada Green Building Conference, October 26-28, Virtual

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Lasting Change returns this October, with a new online program: for Canada to meet its new 2030 carbon targets, the building sector must be united in its commitment and actions. We have

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,The 2030 Challenge,Canada

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 10/13/2021 | Last updated: 10/14/2021

Humidity, Hardwoods and Homes - The Building Science Approach to Protecting your Investment (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Proper humidity is critical for building product condition and durability, just as it’s important for human comfort and health.  Do you know the ideal humidity for your hardwood floor

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: HVAC,Flooring,Ventilation,Humidity,Floors,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control,Hardwood Floors

0 replies | 13740 views | Posted on: 09/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2022

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.

Filed under: Climate Change

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Environmental Justice,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 2855 views | Posted on: 08/29/2021 | Last updated: 08/29/2021

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, NZE Multi-Family Housing, Friday, April 20, Northampton, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - New NZE Multi-family Housing Northampton, MA Friday, April 20, 2018 CEUs: 3.0 AIA LU/HSW pending; certificates of attendance provided to all attendees Site Detail…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Clean Energy Meets the Electric Utility Industry, March 23, 8:30am - 4pm, MassCEC, Boston

by Yishan

Today's Utility Classroom will be coming to MassCEC's headquarters for a one-day workshop covering clean energy & the electric utility industry with instructor Scott Williams. If you are new to th…

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Eletricity

0 replies | 3002 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

NECA 2018 Renewable Energy Conference, February 1, Auburndale (Newton), Massachusetts

by Amy

Day-long conference on renewable energy issues. The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) is New England's oldest and most broadly-based, non-profit trade association serving the competi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

The Dieline Awards, April 30 - May 3, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Since the inception of The Dieline Awards in 2010, The Dieline has displayed the winning packaging in annual pop-up exhibitions around the world, From Los Angeles to London. All 2018 winners will b…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

Sustainability Tour of Eco-Industrial Park, September 2, Pittsboro, NC

by Oyin

Come visit and see a working sustainable biodiesel plant, a sustainable agriculture farm, vermiculture, a biodiversity garden, a green building model, an organic local food distributor, a huge solar a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

The 2018 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo, Sept 8, New Haven, CT

by Oyin

The Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo is a full-day celebration held each year in New Haven’s beautiful Edgerton Park on the Saturday following Labor Day. The event includes music from across t…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 04/20/2018

 

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