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20th Annual New York State Green Building Conference Spring 2022, Online, March 28 to April 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate and support green building design, construction and processes.  The conference is virtual this year, and session

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 02/28/2022 | Last updated: 02/28/2022

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: Testing Residential Building Pressure, Part 6 August 6, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 07/04/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, Free 2-Part Series, July 16 &17, 1-2 pm PT (Pt 1 of 2)

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. This is part I of a free two-day series.  For pa

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Thought Leadership Series: The Changing Tides of Sea Level Rise & Coastal Development, June 12, 4-5:30 pm,Online and in Santa Barbara,California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join in person or online for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we shape a more sustainable and equitable future for California’s coast: One that protects both people and the environment while

California Green Building

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/05/2025

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Finance and Asset Planning, May 13, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Free Webinar: Architects & Engineers Unite! An Embodied Carbon Reduction Gameplan, April 30, 12 - 1 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course provides a realistic, intentional, and integrated approach to designing for embodied carbon reductions, emphasizing the inherent inter-connectivity of architecture and structural engineeri

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality: AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040, Online, March 25, 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Greenbuild is very excited to present Greenbuild's first webinar of the year! AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040: Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality will be taking place T

California Green Building

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 03/13/2025 | Last updated: 03/13/2025

High Rise / Low Carbon: Multifamily Deep Retrofits, March 12, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange, Level Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy Partnerships for a presentation and panel discussion on the findings from Building Energy Exchange's latest report, 

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 855 views | Posted on: 02/19/2025 | Last updated: 02/19/2025

Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) Stormwater Solutions, June 15 or June 20, 1:30 - 3 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Technology is conducting an educational webinar in a partnership with California Filtration Specialists. Please join the experts for an educational webinar addressing critical stormwater issues.

California Green Building

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

USGBC LA's My Green Building Conference and Expo 2022, Hybrid Event in Los Angeles and Online, May 20-21

by samanthaklein // Intern

This two-day, hybrid event is hosted in person at DTLA’s Los Angeles Trade Technical College and virtually on the interactive event platform, Whova.

Since its inception in 2001, MGB

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Conference,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 04/30/2022 | Last updated: 05/05/2022

Customized Switches and Sensors for Indoor Air Quality || Swidget

by samanthaklein // Intern


Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. connects with Chris from Swidget (a clever name: think "Switching" and "Widgets") at the 2022 International Builders Show.  Chris walks us t

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 7516 views | Posted on: 04/11/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Resilient Virginia Spring Online Resiliency Academy Session 2 - Community Action: Tools for Resiliency Planning, April 7, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Resilient Virginia's Spring 2022 Resiliency Academy series consists of 4 sessions that focus on the four components of a resilient community that are championed by Resilient Virgini

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resilience,Resilient Virginia

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 03/21/2022 | Last updated: 03/21/2022

Solarizing NYC’s Public Housing A BE-Ex forum, January 23, 9-10:30 am, Manhattan

by Amy

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has set a goal to install 25 MW of solar capacity on its properties by 2025 to fulfill its NextGeneration Sustainability Agenda and as part of HUD’s Renew…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Panels,Public housing

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/05/2018

Greenbuild Webinar: The New Federal Sustainability Executive Order: Everything You Need to Know, January 27, 3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With the signing of the new Federal Sustainability Executive Order the current administration has set forth aggressive goals to make the Federal government a leader in creating net-zero emis

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Federal Sustainability Executive Order

0 replies | 2114 views | Posted on: 01/20/2022 | Last updated: 01/20/2022

Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, January 18, 3-5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.

Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightne

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Design,LEED,Construction,Passive House,built environment

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 12/22/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Home Electrification Series Webinar: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The last session of Home Electrification Series will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity in homes, battery storage, and EV car charging. This webinar will discu

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Renewable Energy,Batteries,Electrification

0 replies | 2518 views | Posted on: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 12/05/2021

2021 - A Tipping Point Year? Presented by Electrify Now, December 8, 3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A lot has happened in 2021 to be excited about if you are a clean energy junkie. Have we built momentum toward a clean energy future?

Join Electrify Now for a roundtable discussion on the bigg

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Emissions,Carbon,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 2026 views | Posted on: 11/15/2021 | Last updated: 11/15/2021

GreenerBuilder, August 1, San Francisco, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hosted by USGBC Northern California, GreenerBuilder is a one-day conference and expo for green building professionals. The annual event unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: GreenerBuilder,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1367 views | Posted on: 05/16/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Movie Night: Straws, May 15, 7pm, Watertown, MA

by YijunW

Please come watch the the film Straws at the Library on Tuesday, May 15 at 7pm. Alex Vai, Campaign Director for Surfrider MA, will give a brief talk and answer questions, and there will be an environm…

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1613 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/10/2018

EBC Energy Resources Electric Vehicles Program, May 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

New England is leading efforts to advance the electrification of the transportation sector. Increasing the rate of adoption of electric vehicles is critical to achieving the significant reductions in …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Green Maritime Forum's Small-Mid Scale LNG Summit, October 3, 2018, Amsterdam, Netherlands

by YijunW

Small-Mid Scale LNG Summit is a value-driven international event providing leading information on LNG projects and market developments. It gathers a select group of executives and industry experts fro…

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - June 15 - Passive High School Built For Cold, Coastal Climate - Freeport, Maine

by AbbieKnight

One two-story high school building Square Footage: 12,000 Type of construction: New Built for PHIUS certification & New Buildings Institute Advanced Buildings New construction Certification 100% o…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

AEE-NE Marketplace Conference: Energy New England - Norwood, MA on April 12, 2018

by AbbieKnight

This year’s conference will feature exhibitors from the region’s leading energy service companies and workshops (offering CEUs) on the latest topics and solutions for energy in New England. Also e…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 03/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

Sydney Build Expo 2018 - March 15-16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sydney Build Expo Brings together the leading the architects, construction companies, design firms and Build industry professionals from across Sydney, NSW and Australia. 80+ speakers in our accredite…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1414 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

 

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