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Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL

by AbbieKnight

CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance professionals. The event includes educational sessions on wide range of topics relating to commissio

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019 | Last updated: 03/21/2019

VERGE 2025: Where Climate Meets Technology, October 28-30, San Jose, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is VERGE?

VERGE empowers professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their organizations and supply chains. Join the early movers and fast-followers financing and deploying novel and estab

California Green Building

0 replies | 2149 views | Posted on: 09/02/2025 | Last updated: 09/05/2025

Offshore Wind Transmission - US 2025, September 25-26, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Over the past few years, the US has been speeding ahead as a key market for offshore wind energy. However, potential changes in the federal administration's priorities and policies could present c

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/22/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Progress - Strategies for Efficient & Resilient Central Plants, September 9, 10 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Improving the resiliency and efficiency of central plants can present organizational, technological, financial, and implementational challenges. This webinar will showcase how Better Buildings Initiat

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Cool Exterior Walls to Enhance Heat Resilience, August 5, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other natural disaster.

Discussions around the role of buildings in heat mitigation and resilience often focus on air-conditioning, and

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This presentation examines the distinct challenges and effective solutions for implementing Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, inc

California Green Building

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

ULI Florida: 2025 Florida Summit, June 9-10, Bonita Springs, Florida

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The ULI Florida Summit attracts hundreds of decision-makers from across Florida and beyond. It brings together and connects real estate professionals, including developers, attorneys, engineers, archi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/22/2025

NESEA Pro Tour: Net Zero, Renovated Warehouse Suites in New York's Capital Region, May 23, 1-5 pm, Colonie, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025!

NESEA is thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building transformed into an all-electric, net-

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring groundbreaking innovation and actionable solutions for a sustainable future. From ClimateTech ad

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your

Filed under: Flooring

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/15/2025

Building Innovation Summit, April 30, Fresno, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2025 Building Innovations Summit brings together leaders and professionals who wanting to build better buildings with better materials. Join USGBC Central California for inspiring keynotes, roundt

California Green Building

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Top Green Building Educational Resources - Organizations Consistently Hosting Live, Online, Public Events

by Rate It Green Team

If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person green building or related events, there are a handful of leading US organizatio

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 5812 views | Posted on: 02/11/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, Chicago, IL

by AbbieKnight

The 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 20-22, 2019 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Grid Modernization

0 replies | 1724 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

A Conversation about the #Olympics and #Boston #Massachusetts, 2/17 8-9:30am:

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What do we think about the potential Olympics in Boston? Come to our Green Breakfast Club in February to hear brief presentation/remarks from green building experts and sustainable community planners…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Boston,Olympics

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 02/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Former Massachusetts Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Solar Farm

by AbbieKnight

The Mount Tom Station coal-fired power plant was run in Holyoke, MA for more than 50 years. The plant generated energy for the city, but was also held accountable for resident’s health problems.

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Power

0 replies | 9042 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Next Generation of Plug Control: Tier 2 Power Strips, Webinar, February 7, 11am

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion of the results from their Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips field study. They will discuss plug load energy consumption and the impact on overall bu

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Savings,advanced power strips,plug control

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/29/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2051 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joseph Allen of Harvard, Demceber 19, 8-10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA’s Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.

Our

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 12/13/2018 | Last updated: 12/13/2018

USGBC Texas Holiday Party in Fort Worth, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Forth Worth, TX

by Yishan

USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork

5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas

5 PM - 8 PM

Tickets: $10

About the Event



Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

Energy in LEED Today and Tomorrow, USGBC Massachusetts, December 19, Boston MA

by Yishan

Missed Greenbuild? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide context behind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and cl

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

AHF Live: The 2018 Affordable Housing Developers Summit, Nov 12 - 14, Chicago

by Yishan

Last Chance!! Price Goes Up November 5th - Register Now! The industry is in the midst of major changes following new legislation, market disruptions, and a growing need for affordable housing. In thes

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Urban Green HOLIDAY MEMBER RECEPTION December 4, NY

by Yishan

Join Urban Green Council's members-only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vot

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, Thursday, October 11, 4-6pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join ELM and our partner organizations for our Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment. Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez will answer questions regarding their visio

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging June 16th, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Zero Waste and Recycling: How Companies Manage Green Messaging, June 16th, 1 pm ET Internal systems, industry or consensus standards, supply-chain sustainability valuations and third-party verifica…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Stand Up For Solar Lobby Day at the State House, Tuesday April 7, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Stand Up for Solar! Lobby Day at the State House Sponsored by American Lung Association of the Northeast, Better Future Project, Clean Water Action, Climate Action Now, Environment Massachusetts, …

 

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