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Green California Schools and Community College Summit, Hybrid Event in Pasadena, California and Online, October 18

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will be held both virtually (on-line), and in person at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm on October 18th.

The Summit is a

Sustainability Symposium 2026: Systems Reckoning, A Free Online Event Hosted by GreenBuilder Media, June 3-4, 12-3pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The systems we rely on are under pressure. Housing. Energy. Insurance. Infrastructure. Finance. What comes next? 

Attend Green Builder Media’s Sustainability Symposium 2026: Systems

0 replies | 397 views | Posted on: 05/29/2026 | Last updated: 05/29/2026

Free Webinar: How to Assess a Home for Electrification, June 23, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

How do you know if a home is truly ready for electrification, and what upgrades should come first? This fast-paced, practical webinar teaches the core workflow used to assess residential properties fo

California Green Building

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

Building Resilient Cities: Advancing Sustainable Development in the DC Region, June 11, College Park, Maryland

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join leaders from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for a dynamic symposium exploring the future of community and green building development. This event convenes state and local government

California Green Building

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 04/27/2026 | Last updated: 04/27/2026

The Cohousing Summit, May 14 - 17, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Cohousing Summit: Seattle is a one-day gathering for anyone drawn to deeper connection – whether you live in community, are working to create one, or are simply curious about new m

0 replies | 591 views | Posted on: 03/30/2026 | Last updated: 03/30/2026

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Training, Online, April 13 to May 5, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Southface’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater training is a comprehensive course that prepares students to properly test and model residential homes. This training is ta

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 742 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/09/2026

NAR Green Designation Course, April 7 to April 14, Santa Clara, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This NAR Green Designation course provides NAR's Green Designation certification and is eligible for 16 CEUs with the California DRE.

BayREN, StopWaste, Franklin Energy, and San Mateo Associati

California Green Building

0 replies | 581 views | Posted on: 02/23/2026 | Last updated: 02/25/2026

Free Webinar: Green Building United Coffee Chat: HERE for Climate Justice—Local Advocacy for Fair & Sustainable Philly, February 18, 12 - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Come learn about the public advocacy work that GBU supports through the Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrification (HERE) for Climate Justice coalition. The HERE for Climate Justice coalition brings

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 599 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026 | Last updated: 01/30/2026

Free Webinar: Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery - Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters, March 5, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &

California Green Building

0 replies | 611 views | Posted on: 01/10/2026 | Last updated: 01/11/2026

Free 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-23

by gracemorrison

This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation 

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 2128 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier Course, Atlanta, GA with Online Option, September 12-14

by gracemorrison

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

New York Adopts New Appliance Efficiency Bill and Updates Building Codes

by samanthaklein // Intern

As populations continue to increase in New York, electricity demand is on the rise. Concurrently, the state has big plans to achieve decarbonization goals. Meeting both needs is challenging and re

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,ACEEE,Appliances,Appliance Standards

0 replies | 2070 views | Posted on: 06/30/2022 | Last updated: 08/25/2022

VERGE Electrify Online Event, July 26-27

by gracemorrison

VERGE Electrify brings together early movers and technology experts to share learnings and best practices for electrifying transportation, buildings and industry — rapidly and equitably. Join th

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1712 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/17/2022

2018 Green California Schools and Colleges Summit & Exposition by Green Technology, October 29-30, Pasadena, CA

by YijunW

The 2018 conference arrives at a time of greatly increased activity in regard to school facilities, with a particular focus on building and energy upgrades, and a mandate for incorporating environment…

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

0 replies | 4113 views | Posted on: 04/14/2018 | Last updated: 04/14/2018

Mitsubishi Electric - Plant and Training Facility Tour

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

In order to go All-Electric and power your house with the sun, the HVAC system needs to be electric as well.  Mitsubishi Electric is the leader in high-performance HVAC systems that are ALL E

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 2363 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Green Building United, 2022 Sustainability Symposium at Penn State: May 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Build's 2022 12th Annual Sustainability Symposium will take place on May 6th at Penn State at the Navy Yard. This event will showcase transformative ideas, projects, and oppor

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon,built environment,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/19/2022

Free Webinar: The Economics of Hydrogen Production April 8, 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The energy transition is accelerating around the world, with a wide range of technologies and initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy. Hydrogen has emerged as

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 03/29/2022 | Last updated: 03/29/2022

10th Annual Massachusetts Water Youth Summit, March 19th, Online, 10 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GROUNDWATER: Making the Invisible Visible.

The 2022 UN World Water Day theme is about the importance of groundwater, although "invisible..its impact is visible everywhere." To honor this

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 06/19/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

WEFTEC Conference September 29th - October 3rd, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Eileen Flynn // Student

WEFTEC is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today. Also …

Filed under: Events

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainability,Water

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 06/10/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

Sustainability Management Conference, Providence, RI, July 30 - August 1

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Learn benchmark leading practices, discover new solutions and hear hard-won accomplishments from your peers. Discover new innovative strategies companies are using to meet sustainability goals and how…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Living,Green Business,Green Economy

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 06/05/2018

2nd International Conference on Green Energy, August 12 - 14, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by YijunW

Welcome to the official website of the 2018 2nd International Conference on Green Energy (ICOGE 2018) . The conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during August 12-14, 2018. ICOGE2018, as w…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Celebrates National Pollinator Week June 18-24; Rhode Island State House Rally June 19, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/14/2018

11th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, October 2, Dubuque, IA

by YijunW

Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will b…

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/04/2018

Waste Expo Australia, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia

by YijunW

Waste Expo Australia brings together Australia’s key solution providers in the waste management, recycling and sustainability sectors, showcasing the very latest technology, products and turnkey sol…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

 

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