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ULI Tampa Bay - Resilient Ready Symposium, June 23, 1:30 - 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the Urban Land Institute on June 23, 1:30-5:30 PM at the Tampa River Center for the Resilient Ready Symposium. This free event will showcase innovative

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: ULI,Tampa Bay,ULI - Tampa Bay

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Swarthmore College Sustainability Open House, April 16, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Swarthmore College will host a series of events highlighting the sustainable design of Martin Hall and the Dining and Community Commons, as well as the College’s To

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 292 views | Posted on: 03/05/2026 | Last updated: 03/06/2026

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Electrification (2 Part Series), March 26 and April 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Electrification is a two-part series that will help prepare designers, installers and commissioning agents to take advantage of balanced venti

California Green Building

0 replies | 433 views | Posted on: 02/12/2026 | Last updated: 02/14/2026

Free Webinar: Ask the Home Performance Expert: Judy Rachel, March 12, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This is an office-hours style open discussion with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. Judy specializes in single-family home audits and HVAC system designs, guiding homeowners through performance and e

California Green Building

0 replies | 409 views | Posted on: 01/21/2026 | Last updated: 01/21/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 California Energy Code & Passive House, February 10, 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will examine the basic principles, methodology, and performance targets of Pa

California Green Building

0 replies | 408 views | Posted on: 01/01/2026 | Last updated: 01/01/2026

Free Webinar: Regional Blueprints for America's Clean Energy Future, January 13, 2:30 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

State initiatives are driving the next wave of renewable energy growth across the United States, bridging the gap in the absence of consistent federal policy support.

The clean energy transition is

0 replies | 698 views | Posted on: 12/11/2025 | Last updated: 12/12/2025

Informational Webinar - 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Overview/Introduction, January 14, 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join LEED for Cities and Communities for the 2nd informational webinar for those interested in applying to the 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort.

This webinar will provide an overview

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/20/2025

Free Webinar: Energy Upgrade Workshop - Holiday Edition, December 11, 6:30 to 7:30 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Presentation will include additional tips applicable to

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 489 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/22/2025

6th EV Charge India Confex 2025, November 14, New Delhi, India

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 6th Edition of EV Charge India Confex 2025 marks a bold new chapter in India’s clean mobility journey. Evolving from a focused knowledge-sharing forum, it has now grown into a comprehen

India Green Building

0 replies | 1297 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/30/2025

Free Webinar: Transforming Real Estate Appraisal: Mastering UAD 3.6 Green, September 24, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Starting Sept 2025, appraisers must now evaluate home energy efficiency, green certifications, and solar as part of the new Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and its new opportunities and requirements. Part

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

Free Webinar: Maximizing Value of High Performance Homes from Listing to Close, July 26, 12 pm CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and Elevate to learn how to maximize the value of high performing green homes. 

A high-performing home is more healthy, comfortable, safe, and resource-efficient t

Filed under: Real Estate

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1525 views | Posted on: 07/12/2022 | Last updated: 07/12/2022

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, August 24 and 26, 9 am - 1 pm

by gracemorrison

Join USGBC-LA for this 2-Day ENV SP training to learn the benefits of implementing sustainability infrastructure practices for your projects.

About this event

Become an Envision Professiona

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 2125 views | Posted on: 07/05/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 21-26

by gracemorrison

Come join professionals from around the world to discuss the science and policies that equitably advance efficiency in our built environment and reduce climate impacts. Thirteen panels covering a wide

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

The 47th North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference, Oct 9-13, Spokane, Washington

by YijunW

Driving excellence means setting the standard for professional development and educational opportunities, and providing access to the latest resources so our members are on the cutting edge of the fie…

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 04/11/2018 | Last updated: 04/11/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Six Steps to Sustainability: Green Building Strategies for Commercial Restrooms, June 9, 12 -1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in c

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Webinar: Sustainable Business Playbook: Launch a Successful Program in 10 Steps, May 4, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Purpose-driven businesses are particularly well positioned to tackle the world’s biggest problems and with some grit and determination, that transformation is possible. In this ISSP Technical Se

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Green Business

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 04/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/28/2022

AprilAire Successful Ventilation Sales, Online Training, April 14, 10 am EDT

by Aprilaire

Ventilation is one of the most suggested, most requested and most necessary indoor air quality improvements that can take place in any building. Now more than ever, you can grow your business by provi

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 04/04/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

"Perfect Wall" demonstration

by SawHorse, Inc.

Several years ago, when the term "perfect wall" was mentioned, I thought it meant a "plumb and square" wall.  Many of us green builders and architects throw around the ter

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 2439 views | Posted on: 03/17/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

The Air & Waste Management Association Annual Conference: Charting the Future (Environment, Energy & Health), June 25-28, Hartford, CT

by YijunW

As the country, and the world, struggles to balance energy, environment and health, the Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will meet in Hartford, Connecticut for our 111th Annual Conference …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 06/12/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, 5–10 August, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Eileen Flynn // Student

ESA meetings, open to ESA members and those interested in ecology, are among the most respected meetings of ecologists in the scientific community. ESA values the diversity of views, expertise, opinio…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: New Orleans,Ecology,Lousianna

0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 06/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/04/2018

NECEC Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 24, 11am, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day will showcase the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s - and our region 

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 05/19/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

Seattle Study: Green Homes Save Twice As Much Energy As Anticipated

by YijunW

In Seattle, a 2017 study compared projected with actual electricity usage in-home meeting Washington's green certification -- Built Green*. The research showed that certified homes used up to 40 perce…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1108 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

100% Renewable Advocacy Day, June 12, Harrisburg, PA

by YijunW

Pennsylvania has relied on fossil fuels to power the Commonwealth and nation--and now it's time to change that. On June 12th, hundreds of citizens will descend on Harrisburg to advocate for bipartisa…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

You Can't Imagine How Easy to Save the World: Four Easy Ways to Go Green

by YijunW

2017 is the most expensive year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and cl

Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 3519 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Living Future's Workshop, Health and the Built Environment, June 4, 2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by YijunW

Health and wellness in the built environment is a trending and important topic. We spend on average 90% of our time inside and a majority of businesses spend 90% of their costs on people. Creating a h…

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

 

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