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American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour, October 2 - 3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar, renewable energy, and sustainable living event in the nation.

Join in October 2-3, 2021 as hundreds of people across the nation s

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Keywords: National Solar Tour,American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

Free Webinar: Energy Performance and Fire-Resistant Construction, April 16, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With increasing fire intensity throughout the state and more areas designated with high fire severity zones, our region is naturally interested in building construction that decreases fire risk. Fortu

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California Green Building

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 03/18/2026 | Last updated: 03/18/2026

Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, April 10, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Employer Registration

Connect with future environmental and engineering professionals at the Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, which attracts hundreds of students and recent alumn

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 02/25/2026 | Last updated: 02/25/2026

Free Webinar: HVAC Controls for Building Energy Management, March 4, 10 - 11:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Introduction to the core building blocks of an automation system, including types of controllers, input/output points, and networking. Mass Save will also discuss some of the controls sequences to con

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

Clean & Affordable Homes: The Barreto-Freymiller Tour, a Free Home Tour, February 28, Macomb, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As we turn up our thermostats for winter, we must face our increasingly high gas bills and ask ourselves, is this the most efficient way? No! There are better, cheaper, healthier alternatives to heat

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 01/16/2026 | Last updated: 01/17/2026

Free Webinar: Community Charge: Simpler, Cost-Efficient EV Charging Installation, January 13, 12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Community Charge, a joint program of the nonprofits PowerOptions, LISC Massachusetts, and Green Energy Consumers Alliance, offers public and nonprofit entities a simpler, cost-efficient way to install

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 11/11/2025 | Last updated: 11/11/2025

Selling Home Electrification, a Free 2-Part Series, November 25 & December 2, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this free two-part webinar series, Electrify My Home will equip salespeople, service technicians, business owners, customer service representatives (CSRs), and anyone selling home services projects

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California Green Building

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 10/13/2025 | Last updated: 10/15/2025

Free Webinar: Electrify Smarter - Your Step-by-Step Home Upgrade Plan, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Thinking about upgrading your home, but not sure where to start? Join Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) for an engaging and practical session designed to help Central Coast homeowners p

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 09/25/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for busines

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Filed under: Engineering

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Green Energy,UK,engineering

0 replies | 1947 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022

An Introduction to NGBS Green, Green Certification for Existing Buildings, Free Webinar, January 19, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficie

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Filed under: National Green Building Standard (NGBS)

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: AprilAire,National Green Building Standard - NGBS,NGBS

0 replies | 2761 views | Posted on: 12/13/2021 | Last updated: 12/13/2021

Free Webinar: Storm windows on the inside? A new way to save energy easily, December 8, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about storm windows and a new way to save energy easily.

Inside or out, the secondary window movement is picking up as we look for ways to quickly reduce energy, improve comfort and stop heat

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Filed under: Other

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Windows,Storm Windows,Insulating Windows

0 replies | 2031 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

Home Electrification Series Webinar: Electric Hot Water, December 7, 7 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The fourth session of our Home Electrification Series will look at options for electrifying your hot water system. This session will talk about heat pump hot water heaters, instantaneous hot

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Filed under: Electrical

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electricity,Hot Water Heating,electrified heating systems

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 11/05/2021 | Last updated: 11/05/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Public Spaces, November 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

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Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Design,Public Health,Eco Friendly Restrooms,locker rooms,pandemic

0 replies | 2593 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021 | Last updated: 10/17/2021

Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, Jan 29 - Feb 23, Waitsfield, VT

by Oyin

Prerequisite: basic building literacy or enrollment in Yestermorrow’s two-day Anatomy of a House workshop, occurring immediately prior to the Certificate program. Net Zero buildings are carbon …

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 12/03/2017

Virtual: Tiny House Global Conference / Community Event: September 30-October 2

by samanthaklein // Intern

An immersive Online Global Tiny House Conference designed to bring the tiny home community together - join tiny home enthusiasts, builders, leaders, teachers, professionals, and Tiny House TV show hos

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Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 2943 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/05/2021

The Value of Installing EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Online, August 24, 3 - 4pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Although only 2% of new cars in the US are electric, EV adoption is ready to explode. The next wave of EV adopters will include condo and apartment dwellers, who will be looking for residences where c

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Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EVs,Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 2096 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free Webinar: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures Webinar Series, July 22, 9 - 10:30pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back) infrastructure in cities are now front and centre globally. Faced with a combi

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UK Green Building

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 07/16/2021 | Last updated: 07/16/2021

Babson's Sustainability Forum: Defining the Future, March 29, Wellesley, MA

by Krishna Vansadia

Annual Babson Sustainability Forum: 29th March 2018 Ticket Price: $30 (General Admission) $10 (Student Admission) For Registration and more info: http://sustainability.babsonforum.com/ The for…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1902 views | Posted on: 03/08/2018 | Last updated: 03/09/2018

Rebuild Green Expo at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall, February 23, 2018, CA

by AbbieKnight

FREE Event for the North Bay Fire Communities Education, information, and networking focused on resilient, affordable, community-centered “green” rebuilding options for the communities affected b…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,rebuilding

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 02/22/2018 | Last updated: 02/22/2018

Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston

by Amy

Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Bos…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Boston

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/07/2018

Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) - Holiday Party, Wed. 12/6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an evening of networking and good cheer at REEBA's 2nd Annual Holiday Party! Bryan Garcia President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank will provide his 2018 outlook for renewable energy…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 12/02/2017 | Last updated: 12/02/2017

Indiana Green Expo, Jan 15 - 17, Indianapolis, IN

by Oyin

Indiana’s largest, most comprehensive green industry event of the year! Offering over 75 educational seminars plus a Spanish track; certification opportunities— ICPI, NCMA, IAH and CORE; in-depth …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1218 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Ceres Conference 2018, April 24 - 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability is a resource to help companies re-engineer themselves for success in a world beset with unprecedented environmental and social challenges that threaten the econom…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1812 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2018, Jun 7- 8, New York City

by Oyin

This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiati…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1861 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, Jun 12 - 14, Honolulu, Hawaii

by Oyin

In 2015, Hawaii became the first U.S. state to mandate 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2045. Fulfilling this bold mandate will require enacting high-impact solutions now with unpr…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

 

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