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High Performance Homes for Homeowners and Renovators Wednesday, June 16th 5pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This introductory session for homeowners, buyers, renovators and others with an interest in energy-efficient homes includes an overview of high-performance homes, Zero-Energy, LEED, and the Passive Ho

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Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction (SHPDC)

0 replies | 2005 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

SCS Global Services Launches AI-Assisted EPD Verification Platform Proveriti™

by Rate It Green Team

SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, launched Proveriti™, an AI-assisted platform designed to improve the efficiency of Envi

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Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Transparency,LCA,EPDs,EPD,Verification,Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

0 replies | 246 views | Posted on: 11/02/2026 | Last updated: 11/06/2026

National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, April 5-8, Austin, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the Building Performance Association for the 41st Annual National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show!

The nation's leading event for contractors and home performance professionals

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Texas Green Building

0 replies | 109 views | Posted on: 10/20/2026 | Last updated: 10/20/2026

METr Energy Modeling Training for Single Family Homes, Presented by PHIUS, Online, November 9 - 10, 12 - 5 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This ~10 hour course provides an overview of how to use the METr software to support Phius certification compliance for single family buildings.  METr is a new, cloud-based modeling tool dev

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 551 views | Posted on: 10/05/2026 | Last updated: 10/06/2026

Free Online Workshop, 3-Part Series: GPRO Operations and Maintenance for First Responders and Public Safety Professionals, December 4, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

In fire, medic, and police stations, day-to-day maintenance is often a shared responsibility among on-duty personnel, with the goal of keeping facilities and equipment operational and efficient. 

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 228 views | Posted on: 09/15/2026 | Last updated: 10/07/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 Code Breaker - Solar, Battery Zero Net Carbon Design for All Building Types, October 13, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join Passive House for this one-hour presentation to review the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) requirements that support the goals of a Zero Net

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California Green Building

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 07/30/2026 | Last updated: 07/30/2026

Houston Climatetech Summit, September 16, Online and In Houston, Texas

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

​The annual Greentown Climatetech Summit is the premier gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists accelerating the climate, energy, and industrial t

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Texas Green Building

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 07/18/2026 | Last updated: 07/20/2026

The ARC 35th Annual Conference & Tradeshow, August 31 – September 2, Hot Springs, Arkansas

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Every year the Arkansas Recycling Coalition awards agencies, non-profits, professionals, and students for their endeavors and initiatives in helping to develop a more sustainable Arkansas.

The trad

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0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 07/02/2026 | Last updated: 07/02/2026

Webinar: How to Become a Solar-Friendly Community Through SolSmart, October 8, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

SolSmart is a national designation program that provides technical assistance and recognition to local governments who take action to promote solar energy growth. In this session, learn about the

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Solar Energy,Government Policy,Community Solar

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, Wednesday, September 8, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also tal

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0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Webinar: Commercial Building Design in the Post Pandemic World, August 19, 3:30 pm AEST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Listen to experts from the field about their thoughts on commercial building design in the post pandemic world.

More than a year into the pandemic the challenges and uncertainties being faced by th

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Commercial Buildings,Covid-19,pandemic,Commercial Building

0 replies | 2001 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021

Verge NetZero, Online and Complimentary, Presented by GreenBiz, July 27 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Companies across business sectors and regions have now heard the call: To safeguard our climate, every organization must dramatically reduce its carbon footprint. Thousands of companies are doing so,

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,business,Netzero,Green Business,Electrification

0 replies | 3031 views | Posted on: 06/29/2021 | Last updated: 07/21/2021

Webinar Series: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures, June 24, 9pm BST, 4pm EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This webinar series brings together speakers from the three universities to discuss the future role of infrastructure in cities.

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight

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Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Cities,Green Infrastructure,Infrastructure,Urban Infrastructure,urbanisation

0 replies | 1590 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

AHF Live: The 2017 Affordable Housing Developers Summit 11/14/17 - 11/16/17, Chicago

by Oyin

AHF Live is the leading conference and exposition serving the affordable housing community nationwide. This groundbreaking event was specifically designed to meet the professional needs of owners and …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2371 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Free Webinar: Building A Circular Economy, May 25, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This talk will be led by Evy Hambro, a Managing Director, and the Global Head of Thematic and Sector based investing and team leader for the Natural Resources team within the Fundamental Equity divisi

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Filed under: Financial Services

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Sustainable Investing,Green Building Finance,Green Economy

0 replies | 5932 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Free Webinar: Getting Buildings off Gas - Berkeley Electrification Community Meeting, May 4, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Switching from polluting natural gas to clean electricity in our homes, offices, schools, business, and places of worship makes our community safer, healthier, and more resilient while reducing our ca

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Greenhouse Gases,Community Resilience,Electrification

0 replies | 1697 views | Posted on: 04/17/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2021

Global GreenTag Awards Mainland China Sales Agency to CBME to Provide Green Building Product Certifications to Chinese Manufacturers for Export

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

The National Building Materials Exhibition and Trade Centre (CBME), the largest agency representing more than 30,000 building materials manufacturers in Mainland China, has signed an exclusive Agency

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Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Green Building,China,Global GreenTag,National Building Materials Exhibition and Trade Centre (CBME)

0 replies | 2132 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 04/02/2021

International Biomass Conference & Expo, April 16 - 18, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

Biomass power is the use of biomass to generate electricity. These technologies include direct firing, cofiring, gasification, anaerobic digestion and other technologies. While many biomass po…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Southeast Wind Conference 2018, Jan 25, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

The demand for affordable, clean wind energy is growing. Join us in Atlanta as we discuss and plan for the next phase of wind energy in the U.S. Increased demand, existing competitive advantages …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2349 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

RI Americas 2017 Dec 6 - 7, New York

by Oyin

Responsible Investor invites you to attend the 9th annual RI Americas 2017 conference. RI Americas is the conference where investors and companies meet to talk about global ESG business drivers and…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1686 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Water Conservation Showcase 2018, Hosted by USGBC - Northern California, March 20, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

Hosted by U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric, East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Fransico Public Utilities and AIA San Fransico Since…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2789 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Humidification Retrofits Deliver Residential Furnace Efficiency, 12/14, 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST, Webinar

by Oyin

Standard efficiency furnaces are robust, long-lived appliances — but they use 15% more natural gas than the current best available technology, and they are still being installed frequently today. Th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1830 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Annual Holiday Party, New Jersey Chapter, Sierra Club, Tuesday, December 12th, NJ

by Oyin

Join us for our annual holiday party. Enjoy finger food, desserts, drinks and great conversation!

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

phME Fall Forum 2017: Evening Panel Discussion: Innovation in Sustainable Construction + District Retrofits, Nov 2, Maine

by Oyin

EVENING Panel Discussion Innovation in Passive House, Net Zero and Near Net Zero Construction phME is proud to present two events as part of the Fall Forum. The goal is to reconsider possibilities…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Co-Liv! A Conference Lab on an Affordable Living Eco-system, San Francisco, December 7-9

by Oyin

This event is a global gathering for the co-living sector, with special attention placed on the intersection of the sector with affordability, as well as on the emergence of a new investment, enterpri…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

 

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