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FREE Webinar: Transforming Built Infrastructure to Support Net Zero, March 11, 9 am EST / 1pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As part of the N8 Research Partnership’s ambitious Net Zero North agenda, we invite you to join experts from the N8 universities, House by Urban Splash, Northern Housing Consortium and

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Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Carbon,Net zero,built environment

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 02/20/2021 | Last updated: 02/21/2021

Free Online Training with Urban Green Council: How to Demonstrate Energy Code Compliance, November 23, 12-2pm ET

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

Ready to streamline your path to energy code compliance? Join this practical training to learn how to clearly document and verify compliance with the latest Energy Conservation Construction Code

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Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 282 views | Posted on: 10/26/2026 | Last updated: 10/27/2026

USGBC LA’s 18th Annual Green Gala, December 8, 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This winter marks the 18th anniversary of USGBC-LA’s Annual Green Gala. 

Your attendance and contribution at this year’s Green Gala will directly fund USGBCLA's missi

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 11/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/18/2022

Free Webinar: Costing the Earth: Embodied Carbon and the Race to Net Zero, October 14, 3 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Within the built environment, attention has tended to focus heavily on operational carbon, with little heed given to the carbon expended through the rest of the life-cycle.

Yet, over the lifetime o

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Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,UK,Net zero,Embodied Carbon Network

0 replies | 1700 views | Posted on: 09/24/2021 | Last updated: 09/24/2021

Virtual Event: The Green Summit, September 23-24, 9 am PST / 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Green Summit is a two day virtual event taking place from 9 am to 2 pm featuring presentations from the leaders in cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainability with keynote speaker Hap Klo

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Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Renewable Energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 2106 views | Posted on: 09/02/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

A Call To Action: Changing The Face Of The Energy And Environment Workforce, Presented by NEWIEE, August 5 4-6pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The energy and environmental fields continue to lag in all forms of diversity, despite the region’s ambitious climate goals and influx of high-growth industries like energy efficiency

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Roundtable, July 15, 8-9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

We are the Boston regional hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum and a BSA Knowledge Group. Our hub is an active community of architects, engineers, contractors, policymakers, and people who are inv

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Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BSA,Carbon,Architects,Climate crisis

0 replies | 1837 views | Posted on: 06/18/2021 | Last updated: 06/18/2021

Housing California's Virtual (Un)Conference June 22-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join more than 1,500 affordable housing, homelessness, and multi-sector thought leaders, practitioners and advocates at California’s premier affordable housing and homelessness conference &mdash

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Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Housing

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 06/03/2021 | Last updated: 06/03/2021

Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New developments are taking into account not just where people want to live, but reimagining&nb

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Communities,Sustainable Housing,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1905 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/10/2021

A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System

by Rate It Green Team


Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the wo

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Filed under: Landscaping and Land Management

Keywords: Electrification,Landscaping,Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawns,Electric Landscaping

0 replies | 8416 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 22, 12 pm EDT

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: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Sustainability,Public Health,restrooms,locker rooms,Covid-19

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

Online Workshop: Modern Slavery in Australia: How it Impacts Your Specifications, and How to Simplify Reporting, March 25, 6pm ACT

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications

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Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Australia,Supply Chain,Global GreenTag,Modern Slavery,Human Rights

0 replies | 1854 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis

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Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Energy Measurement,Radon

0 replies | 2650 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/11/2021

Building Commissioning Seminar - Strategies for Health, Energy Efficiency & Comfort, 9/26 - Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This program will provide a comprehensive introduction to the process of Building Commissioning, and its value in both new and existing buildings for healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 08/31/2017

Cultivate'18 An AmericanHort Experience, July 14 - 17, Columbus, Ohio

by Oyin

Cultivate is the industry's preeminent event for business, networking, professional development, trends, industry research, and business growth. It's where the entire green industry gathers for an eve…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Intersolar Exhibition & Conference India, Dec 5 – 7, Mumbai, India

by Oyin

Attend India's Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry Intersolar India is the country’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry. It takes place annually at …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Summer Opportunity: EDF Climate Corps Fellow, Environmental Defense Fund, Multiple locations incl. CA, FL, MA, NY, TX

by Oyin

EDF Climate Corps is currently looking to hire fellows to join them for a 10-12 week summer fellowship with an exclusive network of over a thousand EDF Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustai…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 11/01/2017

2018 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 20 - 22, Tarrytown, NY

by Oyin

How do you finance energy efficiency? The 2018 Finance Forum will explore innovative models and find out what works, and why. Our dynamic event will help attendees get started on financing project…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

USGBC Arizona Human Foosball Tournament, Nov 16, Tempe, AZ

by Oyin

USGBC Arizona is happy to announce the return of the annual Human Foosball Tournament! Immediately following USGBC Arizona's State Conference this November, teams of six will go head-to-head as the…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

RGBC Meeting with Rick Nortz from Mitsubishi by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 13, Boston

by Oyin

The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017, Nov 13 - 15, Plano

by Oyin

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017 is a premiere educational conference and business expo that provides our attendees the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation about cleaner air, a better…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training with GreenHomes Institute 11/2 3, Webinar (11am-3pm, 4-8pm each day)

by Oyin

The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for…

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Network at the Solar Decathlon - VivaGreenHomes Hosts a Tech, Sustainability & Real Estate Mixer, Friday Oct 6, 3-6 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

VivaGreenHomes.com invites professionals from the 3 hottest industries, Tech + Sustainability + Real Estate, to network, promote and have fun! ViewHouse Ballpark Location. Close to Union Station R…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Emerging Trends in the Built Environment, October 3, 4-7pm, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2017-2018 focus on sustainability in the built environment with an event at Gensler. Business leaders will discuss emerging trends, technologies and…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

The Rooftop Hop - September 30, Tour 5 Green Spaces in the Chattanooga Area!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 6th Annual Rooftop Hop is returning on Sept. 30th. Tour 5 Green Rooftops in one evening - Join green|spaces for this sell out event. Tickets include; Access to all 5 Rooftop Locations A…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 09/23/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

 

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