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Free Webinar: Green Technology and How We All Become Carbon Neutral, December 1, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.

Hosted by Simon Green, Managing Director of Green Building Design Consultants who are specialists in low carbon

Filed under: Cleantech

UK Green Building

Keywords: Carbon neutral,green technology,Clean Technology

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

Building Energy Exchange Owner-Operator Series – Lighting Upgrades, August 1, 8:30 am, University City, MO

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Technology,Light Control System

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free Webinar: New Carbon Index & Other Exciting Growth in the Home Energy Rating Industry, July 26, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

2023 Water Conservation Showcase: Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop, June 27, Walnut Creek, California

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Farming,Nature Conservation,Sustainable Agriculture,Landscape

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Science Fundamentals with Building Science Corporation, 4 Live Virtual Sessions, June 13, 15, 20 & 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 05/23/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 05/04/2023 | Last updated: 05/04/2023

Air Tight Open House / EarthCraft Council Event, May 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Come learn about the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retorfit, the first passive house renovation in Georgia, at this open house for green builders ans builders! Key vendors will be on ha

Free PG&E Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls, April 19, 9-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous

California Green Building

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 03/29/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

Free Online Training: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, April 21

by Hani // Social media manager

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available!

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greene

California Green Building

0 replies | 2130 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

The Benefits of Induction Cooking, with SHARP Home Technologies

by Rate It Green Team

 

Why go with an induction stove? Green Builder Matt Hoots had the opportunity at the International Builders show to discuss the benefits of induction technology with Peter Weedfald with S

Filed under: Induction Cooktops

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Safety,Induction,Induction Cooking,Cooking,Electrification,Kitchens

0 replies | 5477 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Blue vs Green Hydrogen and Its Role in Our Energy Future, February 16, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hydrogen is emerging as an important, potential zero-emission transportation, industrial and energy storage fuel. But there are many ways to make hydrogen and not all of them are climate friendly. Col

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,hydrogen,Zero Emissions

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

USGBC Florida Presents: Leadership in Resilience -- Buildings, People, Policies & Plans, January 28, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Investors, clients, and local governments are driving demand for resilient buildings and communities, as the global building sector balances long-term investments amidst ever-changing climate risks. L

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Policy,Florida,Leadership,Resilience

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2021

Home Electrification Series: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 - 8 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the last session of the Home Electrification Series presented by the Studio for High Performance Design and Construction, we will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity a

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC),Home Electrification,Auburndale Builders,SHPDC

0 replies | 657 views | Posted on: 12/02/2021 | Last updated: 12/02/2021

Asia Power Week, September 18 - 20, Jakarta, Indonesia

by Oyin

Asia Power Week has, over its 25 year history, established itself as a leading platform where the power industry comes together to share information on the challenges facing the industry and discuss o…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Free USGBC Webinar: Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Training by ecomedes, November 17, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one click, and

Filed under: Materials Recovery

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Materials,High Performance Building,Manufacturing

0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 10/26/2021 | Last updated: 10/27/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, November 3, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this webinar, we will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building.

Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low mai

Keywords: Glass,Coating,Performance Glass,Protective Coatings,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 10/08/2021 | Last updated: 10/08/2021

USGBC Middle Atlantic and New England Region: Promoting a Circular Economy, October 13, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Mid-Atlantic and New England (MANE) region of USGBC for a virtual, interactive session on how the promoting a circular economy within our region will promote a better standard of living for a

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Business Development,New England,Circular Economy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1631 views | Posted on: 09/09/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BUILD UPON2 Virtual Summit by World Green Building Council, September 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As a flagship event on the first day of World Green Building Week 2021, the Build UPON2 Summit will bring together hundreds of leaders from industry, public sector and civil society in an on

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session, Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session Wednesday, February 28, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MA EEAC will receive Public Comments on Energy Efficiency Plans for 2019-2021 at Liste…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

Social Equity in the Built Environment, February 22, 6-8 pm, Urban Green Council, Manhattan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In creating a sustainable building, what if we could create something that helps the people in the community, the people who take care of the building and the people who physically built the building?…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 01/23/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

Top Green Gifts for High Performing Homes - by Rate It Green Member Elemental Green

by Rate It Green Team

Are you looking for a gift for the sustainable people in your inner circle? Or, maybe even a gift for someone who you’d like to be more green? Our friends at Elemental Green have put together a …

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: High Performance Homes,Sustainable Gifts

0 replies | 2275 views | Posted on: 12/14/2017 | Last updated: 12/15/2017

Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, September 29 - October 3, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Oyin

WEFTEC is recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality technical conference and exhibition, providing extensive educational opportunities and unparalleled access to the field’s most cutt…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

Earthwood Techniques, Sept 3, West Chazy, New York

by Oyin

Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Association of Energy Services Professional's Spring Conference & Expo, May 21-23, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

A gathering of the brightest minds in program planning, implementation, evaluation, technology deployment, marketing, DSM business issues, policy and more will be in Atlanta to share their insights, e…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show, March 7 - 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a premier regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. W…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 3310 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

 

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