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NAPHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD) Training, June 16-18 & 24-25, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NAPHN's core Passive House training is appropriate for a wide range of building professionals and stakeholders who want to know the guts of what makes Passive House tick and build a foun

Filed under: Passive House

0 replies | 1530 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/08/2021

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

2021 Cleantech Open Global Forum, Free and Online, October 20-22, 11 am - 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Welcome innovative cleantech / climate-tech / sustainability startups from around the world, including 120 companies from the 2021 Accelerator. Celebrate Cleantech Open's 16th year as th

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Technology,Climate Technology

0 replies | 2359 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

USGBC Florida Webinar: Residential Leadership Panel, September 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Much of the world is spending a lot of time at home these days so it is more important than ever to have a healthy, safe, high performing, resilient home. Learn from owners and developers about why th

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Multifamily Housing, August 26, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.

The M

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

USGBC Florida Webinar: Women in Green - Leadership in Resiliency, August 6, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As old paradigms are challenged, a new road map emerges that is shaking up how we measure progress, who defines those indicators, and what and whom is missing from the leadership table as we work to r

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Leadership,Resilience,Women in Green

0 replies | 1827 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Online: sustainABLE Green and Equitable Housing, July 20, 1-2 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Health,Equity

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

The Value of Green Infrastructure in Schoolyards, Webinar, Oct 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

by Oyin

In this webcast, speakers from Green Schoolyards America, the Wichita State Environmental Finance Center, and The Children & Nature Network will discuss the multiple benefits of integrating green inf…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, 31st Annual Conference: Building Local, Green, and Fair Economies, June 4, 9am-12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) has had a mission to create local, green, and fair economies for over thirty years and hosts an annual conference to promote this mission. This year t

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Economies

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 05/14/2021 | Last updated: 05/14/2021

Healthy Materials Advanced, Online Training, May 19, 9 am - 4 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course, participants will learn which Materials & Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve, and what you need to know to get them. TheMR credits in LEED v4 move us

Filed under: Materials Recovery

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building Materials,built environment

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, March, 1pm-5pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Kitchen Cleaners

Keywords: Green Building,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 03/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/23/2021

The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York

by Oyin

As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time Writer - Development and Marketing, Charlottesville, Virginia

by Oyin

SELC is seeking a gifted writer to work on the breadth of our development and marketing projects. The writer must have: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related discipline like English, commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL18), May 17 - 18, Golden, Colorado

by Oyin

#ELGL18 is Engaging Local Government Leaders' annual conference. It's the best place to connect with ELGL members from across the country, and learn new things about all aspects of local government. …

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018

SolarWakeup Live! Oct 31, 1-6 pm, Boston

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! Boston will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the local solar startup eco-system, venture capital and the new SMART solar program. We will also be speaking about the …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Parks & Water Lobby Day Boston Nov 2 10 AM - 3 PM

by Amy

Please join your friends and fellow park and water advocates from around Massachusetts for an exciting Lobby Day at the State House this fall! The event will be focused on advocating for funding for t…

Solar Power New York, December 11-12, Brooklyn, New York

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast debuted in 2015 as part of Solar Power Events with a strong focus on trends and policy in New York state. The event drew 300+ attendees, with a majority hailing from the host sta…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

ASES Solar Conference 2017, October 9-12, Denver, Colorado

by Chill28

SOLAR 2017 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 46th annual National Solar Conference. It will be held at the University of Colorado, Denver, October 9-12, 2017. It will include technical sessions…

Filed under: Energy

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

CPES Conference and Exposition: The Future of Energy: What’s the Deal? October 17, Connecticut

by Oyin

The Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) will host its 18th annual signature conference and exposition for business and energy professionals. This year’s event, titled: “The Future of Energ…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

 

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