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GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1629 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Free Webinar: Bye Bye Blower Door? Intro to Ultrasonic Air Leak Detector, February 25, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn how ultrasound is used to revolutionise how we detect and quantify air leaks in buildings. Empowering contractors and retrofitters to proactively manage airtightness, reducing costly rework and

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 100 views | Posted on: 02/03/2026 | Last updated: 02/03/2026

Denver, Colorado Emu Passive House Boot Camp Training, Offered Hybrid March 23-27 or In-person March 25-27

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Emu Passive's Focus In-person Boot Camp walks you through this educational journey from beginning to end—led by live instructors, informed by real-world case studies, and enriched by meaning

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 144 views | Posted on: 01/13/2026 | Last updated: 01/16/2026

The 25th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, September 10 & 12, 14 and 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 25th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, in­clud­ing the Pass­ive House Ex­hib­i­tion, will take place in two parts as

Keywords: Passive House Institute

0 replies | 4157 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Grey To Green 2021, Online, June 15-16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We have an unprecedented opportunity to shift investment to green infrastructure as we build back from the COVID-19 Pandemic. We can reimagine our communities as places where health and well being are

Filed under: Green Roof Systems (see Landscaping)

Keywords: Green Roofs,Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 06/09/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2021

The Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Water Heat Pump - A Great Fit for the #1920sMakeoverATL Project (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots and Rheem join together in this video to give a preview of the Rheem ProTerra hybrid electric heat pump water heater, which will be installed in the #1920sMakeoverATL de

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Electrification,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

0 replies | 9272 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Free Virtual Workshop: NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, May 21-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the NSBRC for a free online Passivhaus workshop over two consecutive days.

As we are now spending more time in doors, the buildings we occupy play an important role in our health and wellbeing

Filed under: Green Living

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passivhaus

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Free UK Webinar: Advancing Net Zero, April 29, 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Climate change is having devastating effects on our environment and it is clear that business as usual is no longer good enough and that fundamental changes are necessary. The government property prof

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UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Government Policy,Carbon,Net zero,built environment

0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 04/12/2021 | Last updated: 04/12/2021

Webinar: Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies, April 13, 10 am PST /1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is proud to partner with the San Diego Green Building Council to host this event on Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the annual

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: California,San Diego,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by SarahA

Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability

The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re

Free GreenCE webinar: Water Restoration for Green Building - Beyond Your Walls, February 17, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water,water reuse

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 02/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2021

Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!

Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2021

South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards

by AbbieKnight

As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 18, 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 | 996 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) - Regional Utility Roundtable, October 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT, Chicago

by Oyin

An In-Depth Conversation about Clean Energy Trends for Utilities Before Solar Power Midwest This event is only open to utilities Julia Hamm, SEPA’s President, and CEO will facilitate a close…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Boston Climate Action Network Meeting, October 12, 6-8 pm, Boston

by Oyin

The BCAN Action Team meeting is a great way to get directly involved in the effort to combat climate change in the era of Trump. We gather twice per month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6-8pm at Fir…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

NECEC’s Clean & Resilient Energy Summit, Oct 25th, Andover, MA

by Oyin

NECEC’s Clean & Resilient Energy Summit will convene leaders from multiple customer segments (including cities, universities, utilities, C&I, real estate) from across the Northeast to share their in…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

MIT Energy Night October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out MIT Energy Night! Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from eve…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 491 views | Posted on: 09/29/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), October 16-18, Salt Lake City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of NCBC. This event provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the built environment – owners, design and construction professionals, commissioning providers and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1608 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Home Performance,National Association of Realtors,NAR Green

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 09/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/13/2017

2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 08/15/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV

by AbbieKnight

Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley

by AbbieKnight

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1653 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Net Zero Building Tour, August 7

by AbbieKnight

On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1401 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

 

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