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USGBC Georgia: Building My Dream Home in a Historic District, Online, May 5, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Georgia for a virtual tour and presentation of Carl Seville’s beautiful historic home in Decatur, Georgia. Make yourself at home as Carl, partner at SK Collab

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

Keywords: USGBC Georgia,Atlanta,Georgia

0 replies | 2192 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

Match Made in NYC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, Online Training, November 10th, 9am-12pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

If your New York City building is considering a switch to heat pumps, take our updated training, Match Made in NYC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building! Learn about the first steps in

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Filed under: Education

0 replies | 317 views | Posted on: 10/26/2026 | Last updated: 10/27/2026

AHR Expo, January 25-27, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The AHR Expo brings the entire HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry together to showcase cutting-edge products and technologies, gain insights from industry leade

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 107 views | Posted on: 10/14/2026 | Last updated: 10/14/2026

Insights on Zero Carbon Design, October 14, Online and In San Francisco, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the building industry moves toward more stringent zero-emissions goals, stakeholders across the AEC industry must master and implement Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) throughout the building lifecycl

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California Green Building

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 09/24/2026 | Last updated: 09/26/2026

Powering Progress Together: Collaborative Pathways to Decarbonization, September 23, New York, NY

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join Vornado Realty Trust and VHB for a NYC Climate Week conversation on what it actually takes to bring a major decarbonization project from concept to completion. Using the PENN 1 waste heat recover

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 08/29/2026 | Last updated: 08/29/2026

BuildingEnergy NYC, Online, September 23-24

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Now in its ninth year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Last year'

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Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NESEA,BuildingEnergy NYC,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA

0 replies | 2872 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/24/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's) Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, August 25, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,EPDs,Green Design,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1403 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters by Rheem - 3x More Energy Efficient (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots and Alan from Rheem for an introduction to Rheem's Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters.  These water heaters are hybird as the combine a heat pump with traditional w

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Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Rheem

0 replies | 9487 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

Webinar: Net Zero Buildings: A Master Class, Wednesday, July 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As cities, investors, and real estate leaders continue to develop their strategies to reduce energy costs and address climate change, many are now targeting “net zero” buildings – bu

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Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Net Zero Buildings,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/09/2020

FREE Webinar: Taking Commercial Offices to Net Zero Carbon, July 1, 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The release of the LETI Climate Emergency Design Guide in January and the UK Green Building Council targets for Commercial Offices in April have put Net Zero Carbon front of place in commercial office

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Filed under: Energy Management

UK Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Energy Efficiency,Green Office Space,Green Office Building

0 replies | 2199 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

FREE Webinar: Green Shores for Shoreline Development - Update for shoreline practitioners, June 24, 2PM

by AbbieKnight

In this webinar, DG Blair (Stewardship Centre for BC) and Jim Johannessen (Coastal Geologic Services, Inc.) will provide participants with an overview of the recent update to the Green Shores for Coas

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Coastal Development,Green Shores

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 2), August 4, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc

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Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1936 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind - A virtual live CEU Home Tour, May 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institute live for a mid-construction virtual home tour where you will meet the architect and home builder to review this project! 

 This custom-built home is walkable

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Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 05/13/2020 | Last updated: 05/13/2020

Passive House Days Open House @ E10th Street, New York Passive House, Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days Open House - New York Passive House (NYPH) Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC 377 East 10th Street Manhattan, New York, NY Paul A. Castrucci, Architect presents Passive House …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 3042 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

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Filed under: Education

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1896 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Free Workshop on LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance - April 7, 11am-12pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Free Workshop on LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance When: Friday, April 7: 11am-12pm Where: La Kretz Innovation Campus, Training Room 401, 525 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Policy,Water Efficiency

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

EBC - Forecasting Industry Trends for Environment, Energy & Climate Sectors - March 31, 7:30am-12noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Forecasting Industry Trends for Environment, Energy & Climate Sectors Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. March 31, 7:30am-12noon, Boston This EBC future markets program will focu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Environment

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing, Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2…

Filed under: Maine

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House,Passivhaus

0 replies | 1655 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California, 2/28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California by USGBC Northern California Tickets: $10 – $100 Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST Location: DPR Construction 945 Front…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED V4,USBGC Northern California

0 replies | 1792 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

Free Webinar: Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting, March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST Sponsored by: Cree, Inc. Session: 1 H 30 M Credits: 1 PDH / 0.1 CEU We’re at a historic time in the ligh…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Savings,LED Lighting

0 replies | 1740 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions February 9th 12-1:15pm EST

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions into Day to Day Adaptation February 9th 12-1:15pm EST Join the Antioch University New England Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience and t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Antioch University New England,Climate Solutions,Environmental Protection Agency,American Planning Association,Climate Preparedness,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1756 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR), Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua Presented by New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:30 am - 7 PM Radisson Hotel Nashua 11 Tara Boulevard Nashua,…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Real Estate,New Hampshire Association of Realtors

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour, December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Neptune Beach

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1912 Nightfall Drive Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Our building tours committee is changing things up in …

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Netzero,Florida Green Building

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 12/09/2016 | Last updated: 12/09/2016

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,election 16,what you can do

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

 

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