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Webinar: Health and Wealth Series - Empower Yourself to Wellness in Your Home, March 5, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

American Homes can be some of the most toxic places. Learn how to keep you and your families safe with tips on how to create a healthy living space, testing your home for toxins and how to prevent Cov

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Green Homes,Toxicity,Wellness

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 02/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era, Online, August 25, 2 - 3 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a strong foundation before adopting advanced technologies is essential. This webinar will focus

0 replies | 59 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/17/2026

BayREN C&S Training: Heat Pump Water Heaters for Building Departments, Online, July 8, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, code requirements for HPWH

California Green Building

0 replies | 341 views | Posted on: 06/01/2026 | Last updated: 06/01/2026

10th Edition of International Conference On Materials Science And Engineering

by Sophia Loren

The 10th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (Materials 2027) will be held from March 18–20, 2027, in Singapore, as a hybrid global platform dedicated to adv

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 244 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

2021 Zero Energy commercial Buildings Conference, Virtual, Presented by Eversource, September 23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Learn from the experts from NREL, Steven Winter Associates, and McDonald's Corporation, about how commercial zero energy buildings have been designed and constructed. Case studies on two new zero

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Zero Net Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 2052 views | Posted on: 08/29/2021 | Last updated: 08/31/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: Chrysalis Awards 2021, August 24, 4-5:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. Our goal is to support and recognize the people

Filed under: Green Living

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

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 08/03/2021 | Last updated: 08/03/2021

Sustainable Materials Management, Delivering on Targets, July 21, 12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Our society generates a tremendous amount of waste. Geocycle’s Paolo Carollo and Sophie Wu will be joined by Tad Radzinski of Sustainable Solutions Corporation and Jennifer Porter from Gershman

Keywords: Materials,Sustainability,Building Materials,Materials Management,Sustainable Materials Management

0 replies | 1804 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

Online: WaterSense V2.0: flexibility and water-efficiency options, July 7, 12-1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

EPA has rolled out the Water Sense Labeled Homes Version 2. This updated version of the program will provide the industry with additional flexibility to while still meeting the water efficiency and pe

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,Water Efficiency,WaterSense,Water flexibility

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Higher Education, June 16, 12-1:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase. Featur

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you th

Filed under: Information and Resources

Keywords: New England Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,racism

0 replies | 3103 views | Posted on: 05/07/2021 | Last updated: 05/07/2021

Free Webinar: Incentivizing High Performance Affordable Housing: A Cost Study, May 6, 2:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition for a panel discussion demystifying high energy performance buildings (such as Passive House) and in

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Illinois,Green Affordable Housing,Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire

by Rate It Green Team


Two building industry experts get on a Zoom, one in Wisconsin and one in Georgia…  There’s a lot to discuss about humidity!  

In all seriousness, Aprilaire’s Jose


Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Humidity,AprilAire,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 12659 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 10/24/2025

USGBC Southern Colorado's Wintergreen 2021, Online: Building Materials - Making an Impact, March 17, 3 pm MT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC Southern Colorado committee for their annual Wintergreen event!

What are the ethical and business cases for paying increased attention to materials in the built environment? Join us

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Air Quality,Colorado,Environmental Health

0 replies | 1485 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

HeatSmart Mass: Technology Overview and Questions Webinar; August 7

by AbbieKnight

MassCEC will provide an overview of the HeatSmart Mass program, answer questions about the RFP, and provide an overview of each of the eligible technologies.

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 08/07/2017

2018 ACEEE Hot Water Forum, March 20 - 22, Portland, Oregon

by Oyin

ACEEE’s Hot Water Forum is the only technical conference about efficiently making, distributing, and using hot water, regardless of its source. Since 2008, the Hot Water Forum has brought togethe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

The Evolving Role of Urban Landscapes, Nov 14, Wilmington

by Oyin

Ecological designers are making progress in urban areas by developing semi-wild areas and addressing landscape connectivity to make positive impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem function, and sustainabi…

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, Dec 14 -15, Fort Lauderdale

by Oyin

Broward County will host the 9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit This year’s summit will focus on “The Business of Resilience” to engage the business and wider…

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Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2116 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

USGBC Orange County 2017 Eco Awards, Dec 7, Newport Beach, CA

by Oyin

Converse with friends and colleagues as we honor Orange County companies and individuals committed to sustainable practices. In addition to the awards, a Keynote will be delivered by a representative …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, December 15, Madison

by Oyin

Join USGBC Wisconsin's for its annual meeting and networking event. Our guests will enjoy interactive tours of the LEED registered Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center led by Potter Lawso…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

120th Annual Meeting of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, October 22nd, Bristol

by Oyin

Celebrate Audubon’s 120 years of building environmental awareness and promoting conservation to generations of Rhode Islanders. Audubon will present its annual awards for Educator, Legislator and…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition, November 14 -15, Orlando

by Oyin

Successful business professionals never lose sight of the importance of face-to-face networking and education to stay current with their industry. That is why USGBC Central Florida is proud to joi…

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Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Optimizing Building Control Systems, WE Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, October 24, Appleton, Wisconsin

by Oyin

Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 10/04/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Monthly Connect, with ULI, USGBC Northern California October 10, 2017, 5-7pm, San Francisco

by Oyin

USGBC Northern California monthly meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Covo in San Francisco's SOMA district. This month's Connect we bring together members from USGBC and the Urban Land Insti…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

USGBC Texas: Austin Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, Oct 4, 1-5 pm

by Oyin

Green business leaders are invited to join USGBC for a series of Green Business Boot Camps. This highly specialized, intensive, interactive, four-hour training will provide LEED practitioners, project…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo, April 23 - 26, Las Vegas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy 2018 is the premier event dedicated to building commissioning, energy management, and field testing of buildings and facilities. The event offers pre-conference Commissioning Authority (CxA) …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 2047 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

 

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