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Green Schools Conference & Expo, March 2-4, Portland Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference & Expo brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools.Three days of program

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 1292 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2020

Free PG&E Webinar, Water Rights and Scarcity: From Global to Local, June 15, 9-10:30am PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This session will explore the global and local perspectives of water stewardship. Together, the panelists will discuss their visions for the future of water stewardship and how it’s an opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 751 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 27

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energ

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 05/16/2023 | Last updated: 05/18/2023

Free Webinar: Ready, Set, Scale. A NEEP Series, May 18, 11 Am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. This series will examine strong pol

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

USGBC Arizona Spring Summit - 2023, May 4, 8am-12:30pm MST, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

How can a simple earthen brick become a building block for community and economic development?

What is the City of Tempe's Climate Action Plan and how will it be incorporated into their 2050

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/12/2023

Free Webinar: The State of Net Zero Housing 2023: Inventory of Zero Report, April 12, 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

EEBA Team Zero started tracking the proliferation of U.S. and Canadian ZE homes in 2015. Since then, the yearly report has shown a consistent upward trend. In the past, the multifamily sector led the

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 03/23/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

Workshop on Sustainable Air Quality in Affordable Housing, Tufts University, March 22, 8:30 am - 1 pm, Medford, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are invited to a workshop on Air Quality in Multi-family Affordable Housing. The workshop goal is for a study team at Tufts University to get your input on a guidance document they&

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 03/09/2023 | Last updated: 03/09/2023

Online Course: Energy Codes and Trends in Massachusetts, March 23, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts. Topics will include the new Stretch Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Greentown Labs, Climatetech Intern Fair 2023, Somerville, Massachusetts, March 2, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Calling all students and soon-to-be graduates! The annual Intern fair, which focuses on connecting rockstar interns directly with Greentown Labs’ network of cutting-edge climatetech startups loo

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

10 Pro Tips to Get Your Next Project to Low Carbon Net Zero Energy - Free CE Webinar GreenHome Institute, April 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this course, we will go over these 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1575 views | Posted on: 04/02/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

(Canceled) Energy Efficiency Forum: Dialing it in-building tuning strategies, April 23, Ladysmith, WI

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Join for an informative half-day event dedicated to helping industrial and commercial customers “dial it in” by improving the energy efficiency and productivity of their facility. The feat

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Global GreenTag Launches the World’s First Modern Slavery Transparency Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

“The time has come for Modern Slavery to be removed from history,”  
 -Mary-Lou Kelly, Global GreenTag, Managing Director
 

The Global GreenTag Modern Slavery Tran



Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

0 replies | 2743 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

The Economic Value of Urban Parks & Public Spaces, March 6, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

I. What is Landscape Architecture?
Phil Barlow helps us understand what landscape architects do and how they serve society, highlighting the professionalism and

Filed under: Green Living

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 02/19/2020

Spark Clean Energy National CleantechUP

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Spark Clean Energy, in partnership with the Dept. of Energy, will host the first National Conference and Cleantech University Prize business plan competition for students from across the country. …

Driving Demand for Healthy & High Performing Materials, Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative for a panel discussion focused on driving consistent demand for healthy, high performing materials on building proje

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 01/15/2020 | Last updated: 01/15/2020

Smart Cities Connect 2020 (New Dates!), November 17-19, 2020, Denver CO

by mkilmartin // Intern

We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in pr

Filed under: Green Living

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 3150 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2020

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour, December 18, 5:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

GBA’s Emerging Professionals is a subset of GBA membership. They are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement and they focus throughout the year on education

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Information and Resources

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: networking,Green Building Alliance,Happy hour

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA San Fernando Valley Branch: Green Tour of Groundwork Coffee Roasting Facility, December 4, North Hollywood, CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Nearly 30 years ago, Groundwork opened its doors in Venice Beach, CA with a small-batch roaster and a big mission: to source and share the very best organic coffee that is fairly traded, and ethically

Filed under: Retail/Distribution

Related to: Retail/Distribution ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Business,Coffee

0 replies | 1853 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach - NSTC October Business Breakfast, 10/26 - 7 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach NSTC October Business Breakfast Co-Produced by NSTC Sustainability Forum Wednesday, October 26 - Registration start…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,NSTC,Tidal Energy,River Energy

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals, November 1, 10am - 4:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZNE Technical Training for School & Building Industry Professionals November 1, 10 am - 4 pm Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 United States This day-long t…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools,Zero Net Energy

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee 9/12 5:45 pm - Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Boston Green Retrofit Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting September 12th, 2016 5:45-8 pm 50 Milk St, 15th Floor "Aristotle" Conference Room Boston, 02109 United States Mike Davis of the Local …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

2016 Summit - National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations - August 29-31 - Cleveland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

National Alliance of Community Economic Development Association August 29-31 at the Wyndham Cleveland Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio This full, three-day summit also has ses…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Development,Heathy Housing,Livable Commuities

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 08/02/2016 | Last updated: 08/02/2016

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment - July 20, Salem, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy, Efficiency & The Environment July 20th 5 - 8 PM Salem Five Community Room 210 Essex St Salem, MA Find out how you can make your home more energy efficient through the use of green…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r

NESEA Pro Tour: Two New Living Building Challenge Designed Projects/Centers at Hampshire College - Friday August 5, 1-5 pm, Amherst MA

by Higgins_James // Student

Come see Hampshire College's two new Living Building Challenge centers up and running. Friday, August 5th - 1-5 pm Hampshire College Campus 893 West Street, Amherst MA, 01002 With constructio…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Schools,Sustainable Campus

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

 

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