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World Green Building Week, 2021, September 20 - 24: Building Resilience to Climate, People and Economies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

World Green Building Week, 2021

#BuildingResilience to Climate, People and Economies

In a year of disruption, it would be easier to focus on the challenges.
And building resilience doesn&r

Keywords: Green Building,WorldGBC,World Green Building Week

0 replies | 2607 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Free Webinar: EV Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties - Intermediate, June 26,12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) training webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV charging infrastructure projects and evaluate what charging equipment makes the most sense for

California Green Building

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 05/29/2025 | Last updated: 05/29/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Electrification and Decarbonization with the Passive House Standard, June 10, 9-11:30 am, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Passive House Standard encourages all-electric building design and construction in homes and buildings, which can help achieve the widespread decarbonization required for reducing greenhouse gas e

California Green Building

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 05/13/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Free Webinar: From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies For Existing Buildings, May 14, 12 - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This virtual, hour-long education session provides a practical introduction to decarbonizing existing buildings, covering the urgency of climate action, key sustainability concepts, and the business c

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 04/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/28/2025

CXEnergy, April 28 - May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy is a leading conference and expo focused on commissioning, building technology, and energy management, bringing together industry professionals for educational sessions, networking, and

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025 | Last updated: 04/09/2025

California Green Building Conference, May 22, San Francisco, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

For the first time U.S. Green Building Council California is bringing California’s leading green building conference to San Francisco, where green building pros, sustainability ro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 179D $5/SqF Deduction, March 26, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 179D Tax Deduction is a great way to help fund multifamily and commercial renovations and new construction projects by giving up to $5 per square foot for energy conservation. The deduction has be

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 03/05/2025 | Last updated: 03/05/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Housing Opportunity Conference, February 25-26, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Housing Opportunity Conference is a must-attend for anyone involved in affordable, workforce, mixed-income, or market-rate housing.

The event is unique in that it brings together the diverse vi

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

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Better Buildings Webinar: Put Your Money on It -- Investing in Energy Efficiency, November 30, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Investing,Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

America Recycles Day TRUE Zero Waste Precertification Training, Presented by USGBC LA, November 15, 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.


TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso

California Green Building

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 10/25/2021 | Last updated: 10/25/2021

Webinar: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage, Resilient World Institute of Ontario, Canada, October 28

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide participants with an overview of renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Applications will include power generation, combined heat and power, and thermal heating and

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Thermal Energy,engineering

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Free Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - Getting to BEPS, October 6, 8 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the City of St. Louis for an interactive event providing real details on how to save energy in buildings. Attend multiple quick presentations to gain insigh

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Missouri

0 replies | 1560 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/08/2021

The 29th Annual Energy Fair, June 15 - 17, Central Wisconsin, Custer, WI

by Oyin

In addition to The Energy Fair, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) manages one of the country’s top solar training programs and coordinates partnerships throughout the Midwest to expand…

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 2126 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

IWBI Webinar: Prioritizing Health in Your ESG Strategy, August 5, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a discussion about how WELL can help enhance ESG performance by providing a method for companies to measure and report on key human and social capital metrics.

ESG (Environmental, Socia

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Health,ESG,CSR,Human Resources,Personnel,Sustainability Reporting

0 replies | 2695 views | Posted on: 07/22/2021 | Last updated: 07/22/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, July 22, 12 - 1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also tal

Keywords: Vertical Openings

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Green & Healthy Housing For All, June 23, 12-1:30 PM PDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join USGBC North California and USGBC Orange County on June 23 to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Sustainability,Multi-Family Housing,built environment

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, January 5, 4-5 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1887 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME

by Oyin

At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2532 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The International Roof Coatings Conference, July 23 - 26, Chicago, Illinois

by Oyin

The International Roof Coatings Conference is hosted and produced by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RCMA is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of roof c…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Energy, Utility & Environment 2018 Conference & Expo, March 5 - 7, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

2,000 ATTENDEES + 400 SPEAKERS + 200 EXHIBITS USA’s largest professional educational training, & networking event, of its kind, will hold in beautiful San Diego Harbor, with fantastic balmy wea…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2185 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

28th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, March 19-22, San Diego, California

by Oyin

The International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air and AEHS Foundation Semi-Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to exchange findings, ideas, and recommendations in a professional …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1730 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

2018 Design Build for Water/Wastewater Conference, March 19-21, Portland, Oregon

by Oyin

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), are pleased to co-host this…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1596 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

GRESB at Greenbuild: PACE Financing Breakfast Session, Nov 7, 7:30 am - 8:45 am, Boston

by Oyin

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an innovative financing program growing across the country. To date, 34 states and DC have enacted PACE enabling legislation and 19 states have active commerc…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

SEIP 2018: Expanding the Environmental Insurance Market, Jun 18 - 20, San Francisco, CA

by Oyin

SEIP enhances the professional capabilities of its members through focused educational forums, technology-enhanced knowledge management, and access to specialized multi-disciplined resources in fields…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

 

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