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USGBC West North Central Region+ Existing Buildings Leadership Forum, September 28, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The last two years have seen continuous disruption in building operations and management, along with a heightened sense of awareness and urgency to combat climate change and social inequality. As buil

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Leadership,Existing Buildings,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Northeast Embodied Carbon Summit, June 20 - 21, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This summit marks five years since the BSA held the Embodied Carbon in Buildings Conference which led to the development of the EC 101 Series and the creation of the CLF Bosto

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1155 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Green Building United, 2024 Sustainability Symposium, May 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building United's annual flagship event will be hosted at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center in North Philadelphia and will showcase the region’

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

Free Webinar, Gardening for Climate Resilience, Hybrid Event Online and in Acton, Massachusetts, April 24, 7-8:30- pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From drought to overwhelming rain, the last two years have been tough on the New England region. Though we have not been hit as hard as some parts of the country and of the globe, the reality of our c

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: 120v Plugin Heat Pump Water Heaters: Insights from the field, March 27, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

120-volt heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are a new technology that can help rapidly decarbonize residential hot water use. Hot water is the second or third biggest energy load in most homes. Thus, elec

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 03/19/2024 | Last updated: 03/19/2024

GPRO For Schools Training, March 20-21, 9am-3pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Virtual Option available in October)

by Hani // Social media manager

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO training for gre

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 02/27/2024 | Last updated: 02/28/2024

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) , March 5-7, Santa Fe, New Mexico

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole school su

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 02/12/2024 | Last updated: 02/12/2024

Free Webinar: Retaining Profit: Minimize Callbacks on Heat Pump Installs, February 8, 3-5 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences t

California Green Building

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 01/23/2024 | Last updated: 01/23/2024

COP28 - Is this Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

by Rate It Green Team

The 28th COP, or Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, took place in Dubai from November 20 to December 13, 2023. If you're an optimist, you might think it&rs

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Paris Agreement,COP28,Climate Change Mitigation,UN,UNPCC

0 replies | 2765 views | Posted on: 12/25/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

India Utility Solar Week 2021: Conference & Awards, December 10, New Delhi

by SarahA

Through the tumultuous year that was 2020, India’s Solar energy sector has continued to push forward and specifically the large scale solar industry has been the front runner, with an expected a

Filed under: Cleantech

India Green Building

Keywords: investments,Energy,clean energy,Solar,Technology,utility,Solar Week

0 replies | 2032 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Take a Virtual High Performance Home Tour with ZeroEnergy Design

by Rate It Green Team


 

Check out ZeroEnergy Design’s Belmont, MA high performance home, and take this online tour at your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQjDvc_XSU!  ZED&rsq

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Net Zero Energy,ZeroEnergy Design,Low Carbon Living,Net Zero Energy Home

0 replies | 4809 views | Posted on: 11/12/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Fall 2021 Workshop, November 18, 2-4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green-building certification programs: Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes.

This course covers the indoor air quality requirements of

Keywords: Green Built Alliance

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 10/22/2021 | Last updated: 10/22/2021

Built Environment Plus: Green Building Showcase 2021, October 21, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry succe

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Living,Community,built environment,Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1984 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

Projects Conference New York City, Feb 22, New York

by Oyin

Technology is subtly transforming how we build hundred-million-dollar projects. It’s no secret that drones, IoT, advanced software, machine learning, and other emerging technologies have transfor…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

EEBA High Performance Homes Summit, September 14 -16, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reach for the Summit A Future Where Every Home is High Performing, Healthy & Resilient.

Join EEBA September 14-16, 2021 in Denver, Colorado for a High Performance Home Summit focused

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: High Performance,High Performance Homes,EEBA

0 replies | 1906 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 17, 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 | 2304 views | Posted on: 07/20/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, July 8, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

January 31 - Optimizing the Indoor Environment for Health: Asthma, Allergies, and Building Materials - Free CEU Webinar

by Amy

Asthma and allergy prevalence has doubled in America over the past 30 years, and is now a Top 5 Hazard to Human Health Worldwide. It is the leading cause of ER visits and school absenteeism among chil…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building Materials,Free webinar

0 replies | 4974 views | Posted on: 01/19/2018 | Last updated: 01/19/2018

RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) Holiday Luncheon with Special Guest Senator Jack Reed, Friday, December 15, 12-2pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join us for the 2017 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon as we welcome Senator Jack Reed with A Legislative Update Senator Reed will present an update on a range of legislative issues of importance …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 12/07/2017 | Last updated: 12/07/2017

Ice Dams & Attic Mold, December 11, Brunswick, ME

by Oyin

With Maine’s cold, harsh winters and significant annual snowfall, it is inevitable that some buildings will experience the bane of homeowners and property managers alike: the ice dam. In fact, a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The Architectural Engineering Institute Forum, April 4 – 6, Omaha, Nebraska

by Oyin

Established in 1998, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) is the premier organization for architectural engineering, providing its more than 8,000 members timely technical information, profes…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

The 2nd Annual Smart Cities International Symposium & Exhibition, Jan 17-18, Chicago

by Oyin

The world's urban population is expected to increase by 60 per cent between 2014 and 2050, when 6.3 billion people are projected to live in urban settlements. New insights and solutions are urgently n…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 4337 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

Green Truck Summit, March 6-9, Indianapolis, Indiana

by Oyin

Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show and Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit offers expert insights on how the work truck industry can make an immediate impact on greenhouse gas and c…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Fleet,Green Trucking

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

NeoCon, June 11-13, Chicago

by Oyin

NeoCon has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry and this year will be no exception. With the help of our Advisory Council, the show has remained focused on …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

2018 AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 17 -19, San Diego

by Oyin

Join us for the 10th Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference Stay up-to-date on policy changes and new product releases at this best-in-class industry event. AEE Solar is here to help prepare you fo…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2776 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

 

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