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Summer Coffee Break Series - Green Building Certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, August 6, 10 - 10:30am

by SarahA

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Public Health,Zero Waste,Carbon Footprint,Healthy Spaces,greenbuildingsarebtter,Zero Waste Goals

0 replies | 2105 views | Posted on: 07/14/2021 | Last updated: 07/15/2021

Free Webinar: Planning & Quantifying Your Electrification Journey, July 22, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This class will guide attendees through the process of creating effective electrification plans for a company or site. It will help attendees to identify their end goals, whether they a

California Green Building

0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Free Webinar: Mechanical Systems in Detail, June 26, 12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types, th

California Green Building

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/12/2025

Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, May 30, 11am - 1pm, San Francisco, California (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BayREN, StopWaste, and Franklin Energy on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1912 home in San Francisco will provide a firsthand l

California Green Building

0 replies | 630 views | Posted on: 05/16/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NeoCon has served as a world leading platform and important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers id

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Free Webinar: Introduction to Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters - The Whys and Hows in Multifamily and Commercial Applications, May 6, 1 - 3 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This class explores the policy drivers that are pushing the integration of commercial heat pump water heating (CHPWH) systems and highlights the economic, energy, and environmental advantages of heat

California Green Building

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 04/16/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Free Online Training, Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems, April 16, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

California Green Building

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Zero Waste Forum 2025, March 30, Hybrid Event, Online and in Hollywood, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2025 Zero Waste Forum is hosted by Race to Zero Waste in partnership with Broward Clean Air and Debris Free Oceans during #ZeroWasteWeek, building on conversations from the International Day

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Getting to Zero Forum, April 22-24, Los Angeles, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Getting to Zero Forum is the leading conference that brings together all members of the built environment sector. Hosted by NBI, the Forum is a three-day conference dedicated to advancing zer

California Green Building

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Free Webinar: Batteries - Options and Implementation for a Building’s Energy Storage System, March 20, 9:30 - 11:00 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building

California Green Building

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 02/22/2025

Key Humidity Control Concepts, by Nikki Kruger with Therma-Stor

by Rate It Green Team


Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Related to: Other

Keywords: HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 16172 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/28/2025

USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

California Green Building

Keywords: Water Supply,Recycling,Community

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

"California Climate Policies - Local and Global Leadership?" Wednesday, 10/11. 5:45-8:45pm, San Francisco

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"This year in California, it felt like one step forward and two steps back for climate protection and environmental policy. Governor Brown committed the state to upholding the Paris Accord even when T…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 2238 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

Air Filtration at the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse - It Can Only Get Better from Here (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


We might say Green Builder Matt Hoots is having too much fun filming informative videos to let us in on the behind the scenes action at the start of the #1920sATLMakeover deep energy retrofit pr

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,IAQ,Ventilation,Filtration,1920sMakeoverATL,Whole House Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 10317 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Free Online Green Building Speaker Series: Natural Building & a Changing Climate, May 19, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We will take a look at how we can bridge ancient and modern building practices to address our changing hazards in our built environment. We will look at the efforts and challenges of testing these mat

Filed under: Architects

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Architecture

0 replies | 1764 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA

by Oyin

Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1353 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY

by Oyin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1781 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York

by Oyin

ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking, Nov 15, Milton, VT

by Oyin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont's first multi-family Passive House certified project, Elm Place, in Milton. This affordable senior living f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 30th, Boston

by Oyin

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: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Northeast, February 5-6, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast is back in Boston! The region’s premier event, Solar Power Northeast – formerly known as PV America - has featured leaders such as New York’s energy Czar, Richard Kauf…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2771 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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