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Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Free Webinar: Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes, October 28, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Homeowner interest in our capacity to maintain healthy indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed since COVID and the proliferation of wildfires. Concerns around the ability to shelter

California Green Building

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Climate Week Showcase: Smart Buildings & Emerging Tech, September 23, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange for an engaging showcase spotlighting exciting developments in high-performance building and retrofit technologies. Hear from subject matter experts regarding advanced so

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/14/2025

A to Z Green Building Tour at Carrick Library, August 20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4-6:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Accelerate to Zero (A to Z) Green Building Tour at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Passive House Carrick Branch August 20

In 2001, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) launched the Libraries

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 480 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 07/30/2025

Free Webinar: Planning & Quantifying Your Electrification Journey, July 22, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This class will guide attendees through the process of creating effective electrification plans for a company or site. It will help attendees to identify their end goals, whether they a

California Green Building

0 replies | 538 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Free Webinar: Mechanical Systems in Detail, June 26, 12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types, th

California Green Building

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/12/2025

Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals, May 30, 11am - 1pm, San Francisco, California (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BayREN, StopWaste, and Franklin Energy on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1912 home in San Francisco will provide a firsthand l

California Green Building

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 05/16/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

NeoCon, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NeoCon has served as a world leading platform and important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers id

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Free Webinar: Introduction to Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters - The Whys and Hows in Multifamily and Commercial Applications, May 6, 1 - 3 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This class explores the policy drivers that are pushing the integration of commercial heat pump water heating (CHPWH) systems and highlights the economic, energy, and environmental advantages of heat

California Green Building

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 04/16/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Free Online Training, Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems, April 16, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

California Green Building

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

USGBC Middle Atlantic and New England Region: Promoting a Circular Economy, October 13, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Mid-Atlantic and New England (MANE) region of USGBC for a virtual, interactive session on how the promoting a circular economy within our region will promote a better standard of living for a

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Business Development,New England,Circular Economy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1760 views | Posted on: 09/09/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BUILD UPON2 Virtual Summit by World Green Building Council, September 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As a flagship event on the first day of World Green Building Week 2021, the Build UPON2 Summit will bring together hundreds of leaders from industry, public sector and civil society in an on

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Greenbuild 2021: Virtual Green Business Summit, August 12

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Greenbuild 2021's three virtual summits dive into critical topics within the green building space, offer continuing education credits, and are included with a Greenbuild All Access Pass.

Sustainabi

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Greenbuild,Green Business,Green Business Summit

0 replies | 2009 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1758 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1863 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Association of Energy Services Professional's Spring Conference & Expo, May 21-23, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

A gathering of the brightest minds in program planning, implementation, evaluation, technology deployment, marketing, DSM business issues, policy and more will be in Atlanta to share their insights, e…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show, March 7 - 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a premier regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. W…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 3403 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

Asia Power Week, September 18 - 20, Jakarta, Indonesia

by Oyin

Asia Power Week has, over its 25 year history, established itself as a leading platform where the power industry comes together to share information on the challenges facing the industry and discuss o…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

2nd Annual Sustainability Leadership Breakfast, Nov 1, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

IIDA & USGBC PRESENT: Sustainability’s Second Wave: Stories from the Front Lines Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability, 3form Keynote: Judith Webb, EVP, International WELL…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3227 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

 

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