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Free CE Webinar: Heatpumps & Gas: Cold Climate Hybrid Systems are here! April 20, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the market launch of Hybrid Heat Pump Systems which introduces the combination of a gas furnace with a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump. It reviews the components of a Cold Clim

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

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Gas equipment

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022

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 | 133 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 | 445 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 | 813 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 | 374 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 | 460 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 | 1031 views | Posted on: 09/25/2025 | Last updated: 09/25/2025

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training, Online, October 30-31, 9 am to 1:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GPRO O+M training for building operations and maintenance equips facility and custodial teams with practical, actionable, and affordable strategies for improving energy efficiency, reducing

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, July 21, 11:30 AM

by gracemorrison

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Identify specific provisions that need attention to due to increased stringency;
  • Recognize the changes in the 2020 NYCECC that will have a substan

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 06/20/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022

USGBC Product Solutions Showcase, July 26-28, 1-3:30 PM

by gracemorrison

Would you like to learn about innovative sustainable products that reduce carbon emissions, energy, water and waste consumption; enhance health, resiliency and circularity; and improve LEED performanc

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 06/07/2022 | Last updated: 06/17/2022

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training, June 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1485 views | Posted on: 05/26/2022 | Last updated: 05/26/2022

Webinar: Building Resilience: Resilient Energy Systems, June 1, 2:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Resilient communities require clean, diversified and reliable energy. Learn about the design and implementation of such systems, as well as established and emerging technologies. Understand the connec

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Communities,Net Zero Energy,Building Resilience

0 replies | 2498 views | Posted on: 05/03/2022 | Last updated: 05/09/2022

Healthy Building Network Online Discussion: Chemical Pollution has Crossed the Planetary Boundary Safe for Humanity: Now What? April 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In January 2022, a team of international scientists released a first-of-its-kind study revealing that chemical pollution has now crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity, while proje

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day - February 14, 2018

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I Love Clean Energy Valentine's Lobby Day February 14th, 2018, 10 am to 3 pm Massachusetts State House, Room 438 On February 14th, Massachusetts residents from every part of the state will meet …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

NECEC's 13th Annual Green Tie Gala, March 23, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

NECEC is looking forward to bringing clean energy business leaders together for a safe and fun Green Tie Gala, the premiere clean energy networking event in the Northeast. The In-Person 13th Annual Gr

Filed under: Fundraising

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: business,clean energy,Social Networking,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2127 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston, February 28-March 1

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy

0 replies | 3641 views | Posted on: 01/25/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Changes in recent editions of the International Building Code to allow taller wood frame structures and the use of Cross-laminated timber have significantly enhanced the ability to build taller housin

Filed under: Development

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Wood,Construction,Building Codes,Timber

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 12/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/30/2021

Environmental, Social and Governance Moves to the Mainstream from the Margins

by YijunW

Environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) is often regarded by investors and management groups as non-financial and thus not the top priority. This suggests that there is no physical or mate…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5858 views | Posted on: 05/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

EU Sustainable Energy Week: Lead the Clean Energy Transition, June 5 - 7, 2018, Brussels, Belgium

by YijunW

The Policy Conference is the most important European conference dedicated to sustainable energy policy issues. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders debate new policy d…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/17/2018

Webinar: Rebuilding in Puerto Rico: Universities as Leaders in Community Resilience, May 23, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT

by YijunW

Long before Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico established the National Institute for Energy and Island Sustainability (INESI) as a collaborative platform to u…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/10/2018

Greening USA's 14th Annual Meeting, "The Big Tent, Moving Beyond Preaching to the Choir," May 10, Syracuse, NY

by YijunW

GreeningUSA's 14th Annual Meeting facilitated by Chris Bolt, News Director, WAER Public Media Breakfast will be available. All are welcome! This event is free but you must register since seating is…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

5th Annual Midwest Solar Expo & Smart Energy Symposium, April 30- May 2, Boulevard, Minneapolis,

by YijunW

The 2018 Midwest Solar Expo returns to Minneapolis for its 5th annual conference, exhibition and Smart Energy Symposium. Join them as they continue to drive the conversation on the Midwest solar marke…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Midwest Solar

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, Net-Zero Living: Two Coastal Connecticut Homes, August 3, Mystic and Pawcatuck, CT

by YijunW

BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited, half-day tours of high performance buildings all over the Northeast. These events are led by members of the project teams behind them, concluding with a recept…

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Dwell on Design, April 5-7, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design is a four day celebration of design featuring exhibits for modern interiors and exteriors, continuing education classes for design professionals, seminars for design-seeking consumers,…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Dwell on Design

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/28/2018

April 12-14 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition, Macao

by Yishan

2018MIECF is now open for Exhibitor Registration. Register before 31/12/2017 to enjoy 10% off early bird discount! (Click to download “Exhibitor Registration Form”) To encourage local ente…

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

 

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