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Free Online Event: Grid Interactive Buildings - Enabling a Resilient Clean Energy Future, October 13, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrification Week explores 5 topics relating to building electrification. In this free webinar you will explore how we can remake buildings into clean and flexible energy resources by combining ene

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Filed under: Electric Services

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resiliency,Electrification

0 replies | 2649 views | Posted on: 09/09/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Net Zero Energy Conference, a Free Online Event hosted by Eversource, June 12

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Eversource's annual Net Zero Energy Conference provides practical insights into high-performance building strategies, code compliance, and carbon reduction. Attendees will hear case studies f

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California Green Building

0 replies | 2554 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/13/2025

RecyclingWorks Spring 2025 Forum, May 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to the hybrid, in-person and virtual, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum!

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Pr

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 04/24/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation 2-Day Training, Hosted by 3C-REN, May 12, Arroyo Grande, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

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0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Webinar: Repurposing the Shipping Container-a Solution to the Housing Crisis, February 26, 12-1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Shipping containers are being constructed as durable, low-maintenance dwellings from recycled steel shipping containers, lower embodied carbon. They can be meticulously designed to meet diverse needs,

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Tour of Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center, February 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Domestic Hot Water – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 16, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts a

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024 | Last updated: 12/20/2024

Green Energy Consumer's Alliance: Heating System Replacement, Online, December 14, Offered at 12 pm AND 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you're like most households in the northeast, you heat with oil or gas and have had your heating system for 10+ years. Replacing your heating system is costly. Planning ahead can save you consi

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

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heating Systems

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 12/02/2021 | Last updated: 12/02/2021

Free Webinar: California Landscape Architecture Biodiversity Loss, December 3, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month will feature biodi

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,California,Biodiversity,built environment,Sustainable Landscapes

0 replies | 2184 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

Webinar: GreenHomeNYC - Monthly Forum: Heat Pump Conversion, November 17, 6:30 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to learn more about heat pumps and energy conversion. 

Filed under: Heat Pumps

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,GreenHomeNYC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 2037 views | Posted on: 10/26/2021 | Last updated: 10/26/2021

Webinar: Sustainable Product Selection - Performance and Lessons Learned, November 3, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment requires high performance, durable, and sustainable materials to meet the ever-increasing demands for health and safety. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of cleaning a

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Filed under: Materials Recovery

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,High Performance Building,Life Cycle Analysis,Safety

0 replies | 2076 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Permaculture Natural Building Workshop (PDC Module 7) by Integrated Acres, Apr 21- 22, Douglass, TX

by Oyin

In this weekend Natural Building Workshop, we'll cover the basics of natural building design for efficiency and beauty while exploring the huge spectrum of materials and styles available. We'll ev…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1843 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Free Green Building Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms, September 14, 12 -1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

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Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,hygiene

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, August 25, 12 - 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.

Learni

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Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems,Operating Doors

0 replies | 1771 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021

Free Webinar: Insulation 101 – The Science Behind Insulation, July 7, 8 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the first instalment of the Kingspan Insulation Digital Academy New Zealand, you will learn the basics of thermal insulation.

We will also go into some more detail and describe how to calculate

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Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Thermal Comfort,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 06/30/2021

Take Control of your Energy Future - Net Zero New Home Construction, June 30, 7-9 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hear from 4 homeowners who attempted to take their new homes to net-zero and learn about their experience so you can help others do it or do it yourself. What does it take to make new projects get to

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Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Net zero

0 replies | 1764 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

North American Passive House Network Conference 2018, October 17-21, Pittsburgh, PA

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

NAPHN Annual Conference Join North America’s Passive House community as it convenes in a hotspot of Passive House design construction: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks to a strong professional ba…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 3374 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2018

Energy Efficiency & Asset Management Conference, April 11-12, Merrimack, NH

by Oyin

Knowledge is Power! Know Your Assets and Understand Your Energy Use This two-day conference, offered by NEWEA Energy and Asset Management Committees, will explore asset management, energy efficienc…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 11/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/11/2017

ProGreen EXPO, Feb 13-16, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year in Denver, Colorado to gain vital knowledge…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, April 23-26, Philadelphia

by Oyin

The Home Performance Coalition (HPC) presents the 2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, join us for an exciting experience, from the best educational agenda in home performance…

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

The Future of Energy Global Summit 2018, April 9-10, New York City

by Oyin

Since its inception in 2008, the Future of Energy Summit has featured a unique convergence of the old and the new – traditional players and advanced-energy leaders . It continues to create an enviro…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2020 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

4th Renewable Energy Week, Mar 19 - 22, Singapore

by Oyin

With 2 co located conferences spanning the full spectrum of renewable energy options, IBC’s 4th Renewable Energy Week sets camp in Singapore in 2018. Addressing regulation, new investment and pr…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1566 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

14th Annual NYS Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony, Nov 14, New York

by Oyin

NYSDEC will recognize eight organizations for their innovative programs and commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability. The ceremony is being hosted by Un…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

 

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