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The WELL Summit, April 10-12, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join WELL power users and the next wave of leaders committed to anchoring their organizational strategies in health. The WELL Summit will provide a deep dive into WELL strategies, showcase best practi

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 03/24/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

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 | 521 views | Posted on: 02/19/2025 | Last updated: 02/19/2025

Free Webinar: New Research Insights on Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Across U.S. Regions, February 13, 1 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. I

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

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Large Building Energy Reporting 101 for Building Owners in MA, January 29, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Starting on March 30th, 2025, owners of buildings in Massachusetts over 20,000 square feet will be required to disclose energy usage publicly.  Gas, electric, and steam utilities are respons

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 412 views | Posted on: 01/07/2025 | Last updated: 01/07/2025

Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) and WISE Winter Soiree, February 4, 6-8:30 pm, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) and Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) in February 2025 to celebrate our collective efforts in advancing decarbonization and realizing a resilient future

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 12/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, Online Conference, December 6, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join RMI's HomebuildersCAN and Passive House Accelerator for Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, the online conference that explores how to create healthy, resilient buildi

0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 11/21/2024 | Last updated: 11/21/2024

Free Info Session by USGBC California: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home, Online, November 21, 4-5:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This information session will review case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement.

Join to learn about recent work on el

California Green Building

0 replies | 570 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Decarbonization & ESG Fundamentals Workshop + Exam, November 1, 10 am-12 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Many companies are facing increasing pressure to understand the environmental impacts of their work, especially in identifying their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions through Scope 1, Scope 2,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 10/12/2024 | Last updated: 10/14/2024

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems, October 17, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

California Green Building

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 09/16/2024 | Last updated: 09/16/2024

Online Workshop: EcoDistricts -- A New Model of Urban Re-Generation, July 19, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will provide a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Communities,Urban Resilience,Urban Planning,Cities,Urban Development,Equitable Development,EcoDistricts Protocol

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

Breathe Easy: Indoor Air Quality in Education Spaces, July 28, 11AM

by gracemorrison

Students spend most of their day inside at schools, and good indoor air quality is proven to improve student performance, respiratory health, attendance, and overall wellness. With an increased focus

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 06/09/2022 | Last updated: 06/29/2022

War on Ukraine’s Impact on Green Energy: Progression or Digression?

by gracemorrison

We are all witness to the degradation of our environment caused by fossil fuel emissions. We can perceive rising extreme weather occurrences and changing weather and natural resource health patterns,

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Fossil Fuels,Green Energy,energy independence,Ukraine,Gas Prices,War

0 replies | 3382 views | Posted on: 05/31/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Live Online Demo: Everything to do with Walls for Higher Performance, May 25, 12 - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this session, your hosts at GreenHome Institute will discuss the five control layers in the wall assemblies from where we were to where we are going, including heat transfer, moisture

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 05/17/2022 | Last updated: 05/17/2022

California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.

by Amy

California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,California,LED Lighting,incandescent bulbs,light bulbs

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 02/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

Webinar: The Race To Decarbonization In Massachusetts, March 29, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

As Massachusetts races to decarbonize, we need an electric grid that is maximizing the benefits of electric vehicles, energy efficiency programs, and renewable energy. In mid-2021, the Massachusetts D

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Electric Vehices,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Lead Testing - Green Building Myth Busting, and DIY vs Professional Testing

by Rate It Green Team


Lead Testing for Tile and Plumbing Fixtures 


When most of us think about lead testing, we’re typically thinking that lead might be in paint.  But did you know that lead can be i


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Lead Paint,Lead,Lead Testing,Bath tubs,Plumbing Fixtures,Health,Safety,Myth Busting

0 replies | 7032 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Online: Emerging Trends Series: Regional Offshore Wind Strategies, January 20, 10-11:30 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

The northeastern United States has a pipeline of over 22 gigawatts of Offshore Wind projects off of our coasts and the first large scale project has commenced construction. If our region is going to m

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Wind energy,Wind,Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

The Green Building Convention, 3-5 October, Cape Town, South Africa

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The Green Building Convention is a definitive event on the sustainability calendar and will take place in Cape Town in 2018. This year the convention's theme is: THE RACE TO ZERO. The event will…

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Net zero

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 05/29/2018 | Last updated: 05/29/2018

APEC-ASEAN Conference on Green Building, September 11-13, Singapore

by YijunW

On September 11-13, 2011, the Republic of Singapore is hosting a joint Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference on Green Building entitled “Green Bui…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/17/2018

The CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS), 'Transforming Tomorrow's Cities with Clean Environment Solutions', July 8 - 12, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

by YijunW

Themed 'Transforming Tomorrow's Cities with Clean Environment Solutions', the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS) 2018 is a global platform for industry and government leaders to share practical, repl…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

EBC Energy Resources Program: Update from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Leadership, May 18, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This EBC Energy Resources Program will feature leadership from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) who will provide an update on programs and initiatives for 2017. The keynote speaker is C…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Limelight, featuring the Road to Greenbuild, Illinois Green Alliance/USGBC, May 15, Chicago

by GreenWorldAlliance // Sustainability news and change agent organization

Illinois Green’s annual Limelight celebration and fundraiser is May 15! The awards reception and fundraiser brings together an amazing mix of nearly 500 of the region’s top industry leaders workin…

Filed under: Fundraising

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 04/25/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

Free RecyclingWorks Compost Workshop, June 1, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, Greenfield, MA

by YijunW

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost Practical Skills Compost Workshop with emphasis on composting food materials. This half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - May 4, Far Rockaways, NY

by AbbieKnight

CEUs: 3.0 AIA LU/HSW pending; certificates of attendance provided to all attendees Units: 101 Square Footage: 109,000 Type of construction: New Energy Generated Onsite: 100% Resiliency features, …

Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Resilience

0 replies | 1989 views | Posted on: 03/22/2018 | Last updated: 03/22/2018

Power monitoring and submetering 101- March 13, 14 - 2 locations in WI -

by Yishan

Want to reduce energy and operational costs, improve power and equipment reliability and minimize expensive downtime? Whether you’re a facility manager or business executive, of course you do. Join …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 03/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/25/2018

 

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