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Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, July 22, 7:00pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

This RIBA & BIID-approved CPD webinar will inform and inspire about the safety, function and creative possibilities of entrance matting.

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the fun

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Online Green Building Training,entrance matting

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/22/2021

USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/10/2025

Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg

California Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 02/10/2025

Free Webinar: Water, Reclaimed: How a Fit-for-Purpose Approach Saves Water and Cuts Costs, February 5, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemen

Related to: Online Courses,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 01/22/2025 | Last updated: 02/09/2025

Reimagine Buildings: Electrification, Online, January 24, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Passive House Accelerator team to gain the actionable insights and connections at this virtual half day event you need to create buildings that make a difference.

Through TED Talk-esq

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 01/01/2025 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Advanced), January 30, 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this advanced electric vehicle training, you will gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin your EV charging projects. During this session, industry experts will discuss the proces

California Green Building

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 12/06/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar: Building Electrification Fundamentals - Intro to BE Technologies, December 10, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn their building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work.

California Green Building

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar, Energy Storage Basics, November 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion

California Green Building

0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Webinar: Transformers: Turning Existing Buildings “Green”, October 24, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

We hear lots about “green buildings” and “sustainable design” for new construction, but what about existing buildings? This course provides an overview of operations and mainte

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection.

SPeakers include returning ROCKstar

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 1789 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 3205 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 08/19/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021

Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!

Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Water Efficiency,Residential Buildings,Remodeling

0 replies | 1936 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/18/2021

Built Positive New York Workshop: Exploring Buildings as Materials Banks Oct 17th

by Oyin

Built Positive, an initiative of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, is a co-creative movement to increase the built environment’s positive impact on people, planet, and economy by d…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Heat Pumps with Florence Collier, June 23, 12:30-1:45 pm EDT / 5:30 - 6:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Co-op is pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.

This event is for main contractors, general buil

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 06/11/2021 | Last updated: 06/11/2021

Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project

by Rate It Green Team


In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site a

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: 1920sMakeoverATL,Asbestos

0 replies | 9577 views | Posted on: 05/21/2021 | Last updated: 08/01/2025

Virtual Conference: 2021 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 25-26

by samanthaklein // Intern

Want to know how financing can drive a clean energy future? Join us for the 13th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum (EEFF) — the premier conference for industry leaders like you

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: finance,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,Emissions,Greenhouse Gas Emissions

0 replies | 3104 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Wall Street Green Summit, April 26 - 30, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, the Wall Street Green Summit covers industry developments and features the leading practitioners in sustainability. More importantly, it is aimed at building the sust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2254 views | Posted on: 04/14/2021 | Last updated: 04/14/2021

MIT Sustainability Summit: Good Jobs for a Thriving Economy, Mar 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Mainstream discussions about the future of work, widening inequality, and the rise of contract labor have proliferated in recent years. Despite the uncertainty of the times, there are many rich exampl…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO

by Oyin

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2254 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada

by Oyin

The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India

by Oyin

The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2373 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, Feb 13-14, New York

by Oyin

Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to sta…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

Grid Evolution Summit – A National Town Meeting, July 9 - 12, Washington, DC

by Oyin

From the state of the 51st State to expert insights from regulators and Congressman Paul Tonko, last year’s summit exceeded all expectations. Learn why regulators, utility commissioners, the de…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

2017 HBS Energy Symposium Oct 21st Boston MA

by Amy

Building on last year's symposium that drew over 600 attendees, Energy Symposium 2017: Exploring New Horizons convenes utilities, startups, executives innovating in the energy ecosystem, and academics…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

 

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