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Discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal, Hartford, CT, March 28

by AbbieKnight

Join for a dynamic discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos and hear her thoughts on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal. Take this opportunity to share your thoughts on Section 7 and the impor

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Efficiency

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

Free Webinar: HVAC Controls for Building Energy Management, March 4, 10 - 11:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Introduction to the core building blocks of an automation system, including types of controllers, input/output points, and networking. Mass Save will also discuss some of the controls sequences to con

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 116 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

Clean & Affordable Homes: The Barreto-Freymiller Tour, a Free Home Tour, February 28, Macomb, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As we turn up our thermostats for winter, we must face our increasingly high gas bills and ask ourselves, is this the most efficient way? No! There are better, cheaper, healthier alternatives to heat

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 279 views | Posted on: 01/16/2026 | Last updated: 01/17/2026

Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E

by Rate It Green Team

On Demand Course

Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Available Through: December 31, 2026 


This on-demand class provi



Filed under: Solar Energy

0 replies | 640 views | Posted on: 12/24/2025 | Last updated: 12/24/2025

Introduction to Energy Management Systems, a Free On Demand 3-Part Course, Hosted by PG&E

by Rate It Green Team

On Demand Course

Title: Introduction to Energy Management Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Available Through: February 28, 2027 

 

This 3-part on-demand in



Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Energy,Facilities Management,Carbon Footprint,Facilities,Energy Management Systems,EMS,50001 Ready

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 12/05/2025 | Last updated: 12/05/2025

Carbon to Value Initiative Year 5 Kickoff, December 4, 5:30-8 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Attendees will meet the startups that were selected for this year’s cohort, as well as members of C2V’s Carbontech Leadership Council members. As the C2V Initiative enters its fi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 402 views | Posted on: 11/12/2025 | Last updated: 11/12/2025

Smarter Moisture Management for Healthier, More Durable Buildings, Online, November 14, 11 am to 12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover how new material technologies can reduce HVAC loads, improve durability, and create healthier indoor environments by managing moisture more intelligently. Learn practical approaches to addres

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 10/13/2025 | Last updated: 10/14/2025

Grey to Green Raleigh, October 23-24, Raleigh, North Carolina

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Grey to Green for the Raleigh Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a compelling event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

October 23, 2025 – Gree

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 09/25/2025 | Last updated: 09/25/2025

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training, Online, October 30-31, 9 am to 1:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GPRO O+M training for building operations and maintenance equips facility and custodial teams with practical, actionable, and affordable strategies for improving energy efficiency, reducing

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Pro Tour: Flood Resistant Seafront Development in Revere, September 19, Revere, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NESEA will be heading to the Revere waterfront as NESEA tour a former junkyard that has been reinvented as a 6-story, 291-unit all-electric development with many interesting architectural features. Th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/15/2025

Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Home Open House Tour, June 8, Bellows Falls, VT

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Ever wondered how healthy, comfortable, and resilient a new home could be?

Visit an open house to learn about Efficiency Vermont’s Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Program and see Vermod built

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: zero energy buildings,ZEM

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, July 8-10, Aurora, CO

by AbbieKnight

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit (The Summit) is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Innovation

0 replies | 2078 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mah

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,USGBC,Living Standard

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency - Wednesday 11/12, 5:30 pm

by admin

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency November 12, 2014, 5:30PM Richard C. (Rik) Master, AIA Sr. Manager of Sustainability, USG Corporation This presentation will focus on LEED v4 Mate…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

Illinois Green Alliance, Winter Networking Night, February 7, 5:30-8pm, Chicago

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Illinois Green Alliance Emerging Professionals invite you to the 2019 Winter Networking Night! Join us for an evening of networking with a diverse group of professionals working to make our city,

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

Green Building Alliance Emerging Professionals Annual Kick-Off Event, January 23, 6-8 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GBA’s Emerging Professionals will have their annual kick-off event at IKM’s beautiful LEED certified office space atop 11 Stanwix in downtown Pittsburgh. Join the Emerging Professionals co

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NorthEast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment, Mar 8-9, 2019, New Haven, CT

by Aditya

NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers and

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 2778 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

World Future Energy Summit (WFES), January 14-17, Abu Dhabi

by Yishan

WFES (World Future Energy Summit) is a global industry platform connecting business and innovation in energy, clean technology and efficiency for a sustainable future.

WFES Expo hosts over 850 exhi

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

USGBCMA Green Building Showcase and Awards 2015 - October 1st, 6:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Showcase and Awards 2015 October 1st, 6:30-8:30 pm 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA Join us at the 2015 Green Building Showcase, the Chapter’s premier fall event to showcase and ce…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 08/29/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

Visit A Certified Net Zero Capable Passive House in Brooklyn!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Location: 951 Pacific Street, Brooklyn (map) Cost: Suggested Donation of $8 Want to know more about the first building in NYC to achieve b…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Passive House,Brooklyn

0 replies | 1839 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015

Introducing PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy - July 15, 2-3:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Alliance of North America - Michigan will be reviewing Property Assessed Clean Energy financing on July 15, from 2 - 3:30 pm. PACE financing can help businesses afford energy efficienc…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Property Assessed Clean Energy - PACE

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Introduction to the Living Building Institute's JUST Program (Webinar):, June 16, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Online via WebEx The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool for all types and sizes of…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Small Scale Composting for Restaurants?

by Hill Energy Services LLC // Energy Management Guru

Does anyone out there know of any small-scale composting solutions available for restaurants? I'm looking for something about the size of a paper-recycling bin that can be kept inside, but is still wi…

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other

Related to: Services,Waste Management & Collection/Recycling

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 05/03/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply! The Greenovate Boston Awards, which are in their 9th year, recognize businesses, community organizations, and individuals who are helping Boston a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Greenovate Boston,Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1894 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

International Living Future Institute (ILFI) - Three Positions Available - Netzero Program and Living Building Challenge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

http://living-future.org/jobs The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic and fast-growing non-profit with a critical ecological mission looking for dedicated, hard working individuals…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,Netzero

0 replies | 1666 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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