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Free Webinar: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures Webinar Series, July 22, 9 - 10:30pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back) infrastructure in cities are now front and centre globally. Faced with a combi

UK Green Building

0 replies | 681 views | Posted on: 07/16/2021 | Last updated: 07/16/2021

Free webinar: Crafting High Performance Enclosures - Roofs, Walls, and Floors, March 4, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance is optimized when air sealing and insulation – two u

California Green Building

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes - Addressing Common Hazards During Energy Upgrades, February 19, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Upgrading the thermal and air leakage performance of existing homes exposes a variety of hazards that many professionals either do not know how to address or how to communicate the importance of the i

California Green Building

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Rachel Carson EcoVillage Lunch + Learn, December 19, 11 am - 1 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will be a multi-generational co-housing community of 35 private units ranging from studios to four bedrooms, adjacent to LaRoche University.  Th

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 12/05/2024

Free Online Training: Remote Monitoring for Irrigation Efficiency, December 5, 1:30-3:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Remote monitoring and control are key factors in assisting farmers with efficient irrigation and plant health maintenance. In fact, these systems are gaining traction and becoming more advanced and mo

California Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 11/16/2024 | Last updated: 11/16/2024

BuildingEnergy NYC Free Wednesday Webinars: Optimizing Ventilation for Decarbonization, November 13, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session will explore how to revitalize and optimize ventilation systems in existing multi-family buildings in New York to bring older, inefficient, and poorly performing ventilation systems in co

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 10/26/2024 | Last updated: 10/26/2024

Greener Together: Speed Networking in Sustainability, November 7, 5:30-8:30 pm, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance Auxiliary Board for an evening of speed networking with sustainability and green building professionals.

An inclusive green transition is taking root across the cou

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 10/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2025

Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, October 15, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike H

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 09/06/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance - 3 Day Virtual Training + Exam with USGBC California, Starts September 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) has been completely revamped to provide building professionals with strategies to improve efficiency, comfort, and health. Participants leav

California Green Building

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 08/21/2024 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

GreenCE Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Public Spaces, November 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

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

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Design,Public Health,Eco Friendly Restrooms,locker rooms,pandemic

0 replies | 2269 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021 | Last updated: 10/17/2021

American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour, October 2 - 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar, renewable energy, and sustainable living event in the nation.

Join in October 2-3, 2021 as hundreds of people across the nation s

Keywords: National Solar Tour,American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Virtual: Tiny House Global Conference / Community Event: September 30-October 2

by samanthaklein // Intern

An immersive Online Global Tiny House Conference designed to bring the tiny home community together - join tiny home enthusiasts, builders, leaders, teachers, professionals, and Tiny House TV show hos

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 2481 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/05/2021

The Value of Installing EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Online, August 24, 3 - 4pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Although only 2% of new cars in the US are electric, EV adoption is ready to explode. The next wave of EV adopters will include condo and apartment dwellers, who will be looking for residences where c

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EVs,Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1657 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Up-cycled Crafting: Turn Your Old Cabinet Doors into Fun Chalkboards - Springfield MA, Oct 18, 5:30-7 PM

by Amy

Have you wondered what you can do with old cabinet doors? Or have you been wanting a fun chalkboard for your home or office? Then come on down for this workshop and go home with your own personalized …

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Upcycling

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Southeast Building Conference- July 15-16

by Ashley Freeman

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the Southeast. The SEBC featured two days of&

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/22/2021

Energy Efficiency Solutions for Multifamily Properties, An Online Discussion Hosted by Energize Connecticut, June 17, 10 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eversource and Avangrid invite you to an open discussion on energy efficiency solutions for multifamily properties

Energy efficiency at multifamily properties makes good business sense.

When mul

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Multifamily

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

VERGE Electrify - Free Online Event, Hosted by GreenBiz, May 25-26

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rapid electrification is critical to reach deep decarbonization and solve the climate crisis. VERGE Electrify, a new online event from the VERGE conference and forum series, focuses on how markets, te

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 05/19/2021 | Last updated: 05/19/2021

Indiana Green Expo, Jan 15 - 17, Indianapolis, IN

by Oyin

Indiana’s largest, most comprehensive green industry event of the year! Offering over 75 educational seminars plus a Spanish track; certification opportunities— ICPI, NCMA, IAH and CORE; in-depth …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Ceres Conference 2018, April 24 - 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability is a resource to help companies re-engineer themselves for success in a world beset with unprecedented environmental and social challenges that threaten the econom…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2018, Jun 7- 8, New York City

by Oyin

This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiati…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, Jun 12 - 14, Honolulu, Hawaii

by Oyin

In 2015, Hawaii became the first U.S. state to mandate 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2045. Fulfilling this bold mandate will require enacting high-impact solutions now with unpr…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, Jan 29 - Feb 23, Waitsfield, VT

by Oyin

Prerequisite: basic building literacy or enrollment in Yestermorrow’s two-day Anatomy of a House workshop, occurring immediately prior to the Certificate program. Net Zero buildings are carbon …

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 12/03/2017

2017 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, Nov 9, Dallas, TX

by Oyin

The sixth annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute, will honor sustainable leaders in the nonprofit, municipal and business sectors of North Texas. …

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

STEP Into the Sun: Solar Training for Design Professionals by Building Codes Assistance Project, Dec 14, Boston

by Oyin

This training is specially designed for architects and engineers by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Ene…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Orange Button Program Update, October 19,11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST, Webinar

by Oyin

Get Caught Up on the Orange ButtonSM Initiative (originally named Solar Bankability Data to Advance Transactions and Access). In this solar industry focused webinar, program leaders will provide an…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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