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FREE Webinar: A Deeper Dive into Zero Net Carbon Schools, Hosted by NBI, May 14, 10 am-12 pm

by Connie NBI

Building on the overview provided in the Zero Net Carbon Schools webinar hosted on April 1, 2020, this 2-hour webinar will take the place of the previously scheduled in person workshop for S

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Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Zero Net Carbon Schools

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

The High-Performance Approach to Heat Pump Retrofits, Hybrid Event Online and in Anaheim, California, December 22, 8 am - 5 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The surge in heat pump demand, driven by electrification and energy efficiency goals, is reshaping the HVAC landscape. But retrofitting with heat pumps isn't plug-and-play. Inverter systems, dual

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California Green Building

0 replies | 151 views | Posted on: 10/26/2026 | Last updated: 10/26/2026

Building Science Breakroom, Linkedin Live Event, December 2, 9 - 10 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Grab your coffee and join Emu Passive for "Building Science Breakroom", a live and interactive LinkedIn event where we dive into all things building science! Whether you're an archi

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 161 views | Posted on: 10/14/2026 | Last updated: 10/14/2026

PhiusCon 2026, October 8-10, Phoenix, Arizona

by RevolutionPR

North America's leading passive building conference is coming to the Southwest for the first time. PhiusCon 2026 brings architects, engineers, developers, policymakers, manufacturers, and building

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Inside Elco Yards: A LEED Gold Green Building Campus Tour, September 22, Redwood City, California

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Tour LEED Gold-certified Elco Yards and explore innovative systems, decarbonization strategies, and high-performance campus design.

Join USGBC California for an exclusive tour of Elco Yards,&n

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California Green Building

0 replies | 493 views | Posted on: 08/29/2026 | Last updated: 09/01/2026

Building Energy Modeling Fundamentals and Applications (Two part series), Online, December 8 - 9, 12 - 3 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

This workshop provides knowledge and skills for the effective use of whole building energy modeling (BEM), with an emphasis on informing the development of new buildings and the improvement of existin

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

0 replies | 346 views | Posted on: 07/24/2026 | Last updated: 07/24/2026

Webinar: Energy Management and Technology: Fundamentals and Beyond by Focus on Energy webinar series, September 9-10

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of energy terminology, supply and trend costs, and how to effectively read and analyze utility bills. The course continues

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Keywords: Energy Management,Technology

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Webinar: Black Women in Architecture: Riding the Vortex August 12, 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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That is the percentage of architects who are Black women. There are ~ 500 licensed Black women architects in the entire country.

You are invited to an incredibly unique storytelling present

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Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Architecture,Women,Equity,Diversity,Black

0 replies | 2809 views | Posted on: 08/04/2020 | Last updated: 08/04/2020

An Introduction to Thermal Temperature Screening with C3 Communications (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

Have you been scanned yet to take your temperature?  Have you been wondering how these systems work? What happens to the data?  Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Darrius Key of C3 Co

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: business,Healthy Building,Economy,Health,Facilities Management,Coronavirus,Facilities,COVID19

0 replies | 4049 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar Series: Greening the MLS, August 13, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

Join for the August session of USGBC Ohio's Community Connections Webinar Series which will highlight Greening the Multiple Listing Service.

earn more about a collaborative

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Filed under: Ohio

Keywords: USGBC Ohio,MLS,Multiple Listing Service

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 07/06/2020 | Last updated: 07/19/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 8, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

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Filed under: Architects

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Designers,Development

Keywords: Architecture,Sustainable Infrastructure,Canopy

0 replies | 2133 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

USGBC Colorado Webinar: Financing Resilience with C-PACE Loans, June 24, 11:45 AM MDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

On September 20, 2019, school children in the Solomon Islands arrived by canoe to their demonstration site to join the 4 million others around the world in the School Strike for Climate. In 2019, 906

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FREE Green Building Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof Systems, June 9, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c

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Filed under: Concrete Roof Tile

Keywords: Concrete,Roofing,Concrete Roof TIle,Roof Tile

0 replies | 2193 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Sign to Join Toxics Action in Congratulating "Action for a Healthy Holyoke" - From Coal to Solar!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Toxics Action to say "Great Job!" to Action for a Healthy Holyoke! How often do we just get great eco news to make you smile? Here's a chance to join a celebration and congratulation just by …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Farm

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 11/02/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

FREE Green Building Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof Systems, May 13, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c

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Filed under: Roofing

Keywords: Roofing,Concrete Tile Roofing

0 replies | 1760 views | Posted on: 04/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

"Be Well!' Virtually Visit Maryland's First WELL Gold certified New interiors Project, April 21, 4 pm

by AbbieKnight

Hord Coplan Macht’s new Baltimore office is the first WELL Gold Certified, New and Existing Interiors, project in the state of Maryland. The project also achieved Gold Certification under the LE

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Green Building Tour,WELL Gold Certified,Maryland

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020

Nixon Peabody has shared Covid-19 Guidance for Owners and Managers of Multifamily Residential Properties

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Owners and managers of multifamily housing properties face the same challenges that all business owners face from the Covid-19 virus—“How do I insure I can keep my business running?&

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 03/25/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

BEEx Training Event: Green Light- Lighting Retrofits- Strategies & Applications (4/28 @ 1:30-3:00 pm @ 31 Chambers St., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training USGBC Colorado, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training - March 22 11 am - 2 pm USGBC Colorado Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, Conference Room 4F6 201 West Colfax Avenue Denver , …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Star

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Environmental Leadership Seminar - Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environmental Leadership Seminar Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm A Conversation Among Pre-Service, In-Service, and Informal Educators What does environment…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Environment,RIEEA

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Tour of LEED Westin at Denver International Airport March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Sustainability at Denver International Airport & Tour of the Westin at DEN When: March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm Where: Denver International Airport, City Conference Room, 8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, …

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability: Building a Leadership Career in Business, NGOs and Government. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST. Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,Sustainability

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study, 1/19 1-2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST This webinar will explore how distributing trees through a co…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Trees

0 replies | 2044 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

Check out the Living Future Institute's Affordable Housing Toolkit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has created an Affordable Housing Toolkit. "Everyone, regardless of economic status, should have access to housing that is healthy, safe, affordab…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 4411 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

GTM Webinar: Advancing Utility Scale Solar to 1500V and Beyond (12/1 @ 2pmEST)

by aahassonjee

The design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale PV projects present unique challenges that can only be overcome through effective partnerships up and down the solar value chain. In this Gre…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 11/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

 

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