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Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2315 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Elevate 2025: Built Environment Workforce Summit, September 4, Washington, D.C.

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The scope and severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce has risen to the level of a national security issue. The workforce shortage across the built environment has e

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/02/2025

Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, July 24, 11 am - 1 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The accelerating electrification market is creating new opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners transition from fossil fuel-powered systems to electric alternatives

California Green Building

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 07/03/2025

Free Webinar: Advancing the Circular Economy: Certification, Innovation, and the Regulatory Landscape, June 25, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, GreenCircle Certified and Interface will share real-world insights into building circular systems, highlighting how product innovation, transparent practices, and regulatory awareness

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 06/12/2025 | Last updated: 06/12/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Alterations, June 25,1 - 2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This online course covers how an alteration is impacted by the new energy code. When does an alteration require a HERS rating, and when does it not? This course covers the HERS process and requirement

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 05/09/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

Building the Circular Economy in New Jersey, June 3, 4:30-7:30 pm, Morristown, New Jersey

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a

California Green Building

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

Free Trellis Webinar: From Scope 3 to Success: Mastering Supply Chain Climate Action, April 24, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Trellis to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert panel will share real-world insights on engaging suppliers, leveraging carbon credits, an

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Living Future 2025: Accelerating Regenerative Action, May 6-8, Portland, Oregon

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The momentum for regenerative design has never been stronger. Living Future '25 (LF25) addresses the most pressing design and development challenges of our time through four program tracks on clim

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 03/19/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Free Event: 3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Cedar Plumbing, March 27, Westlake Village, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN on March 27th at Cedar Plumbing in Westlake Village for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunities, exclusive

California Green Building

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 03/01/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Yale Cooling Conference, a Free Hybrid Event Online (Opening Plenary) and in New Haven, Connecticut, February 20, 3-6pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Carbon Containment Lab is convening a high-impact group of industry experts, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and academic researchers at The Yale School of Management to work together on adv

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 02/05/2025 | Last updated: 02/06/2025

Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

USGBC South Florida, GalaVerde, Saturday, October 15, 6-10 pm, Davie Florida

by Oyin

GalaVerde, the signature event of the USGBC South Florida Region, has been completely revamped for 2017! lots of music and dancing, great food, and quality GREENworking! This year's GalaVerde will …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Landfill Waste Becomes Building Insulation! - Free CE Webinar by GreenHome Institute, June 23, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Can a textile recycling company divert what is traditionally landfilled waste from waste streams to create building insulation? How? 

In this session, you will learn how landfill waste becomes

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Recycling,Waste,Upcycling,Landfill Waste

0 replies | 1794 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/08/2021

Virtual Event: Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo, May 21-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

The unprecedented events of 2020 punctuated the urgency of the climate crisis, the pervasiveness of racial inequities and environmental injustices, the deep impacts of housing unaffordability, and the

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Los Angeles,Municipal Green Building

0 replies | 1770 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,Passive House,Connecticut,Plumbing

0 replies | 1626 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2021

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Dec 21, Boston

by Oyin

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

California Solar Power Expo, March 27-28, San Diego, CA

by Oyin

Join us at the California Solar Power Expo, the leading solar event for Southern California. The U.S. solar market is soaring. By the end of 2016, the U.S. solar industry is projected to install 1…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1971 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Enhancing the Resilience of Seniors in Your Community, Webinar, October 18, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT

by Oyin

This webinar will focus on the safety and well-being of seniors within the context of climate change. Using a participatory adaptation planning process conducted with members of the senior community …

Filed under: Education

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 3629 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

New England Women in Energy and the Environment NH Chapter Networking Event, November 9th, Kensington, New Hampshire

by Oyin

A night of networking at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner with enthusiastic women who care about energy and environmental issues. About NEWIEE NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligenc…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

MIT Energy Night - October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now in its 11th year, Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energ…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Cleantech,MIT Energy

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 09/29/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

 

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