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Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!

Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Water Efficiency,Residential Buildings,Remodeling

0 replies | 1719 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/18/2021

Free Webinar: Assembling the Zero-Carbon Home, January 25, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

USGBC-LA's 19th Annual Green Gala and Sustainable Innovation Awards!, December 7, 6-10pm, Los Angeles

by Hani // Social media manager

Transport yourself to the enchanting realm of the Secret Garden and immerse yourself in a truly exquisite evening!

USGBC-LA extend a warm invitation to you to join them in celebrating the 19th Annu

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101, Free and Online, December 5, 12-2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

For many building professionals, understanding the energy code can feel overly complicated. Luckily, Urban Green is here to help! Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101 pr

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,CEUs,International Code Council (ICC),PDH

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Webinar: Implementing & Maintaining Energy Management Systems Using 5001 Ready to Achieve Decarbonization Goals, November 14, 11 am ET

by Hani // Social media manager

The 50001 Ready Program and 50001 Ready Navigator tool are designed to help organizations combine energy efficiency and decarbonization activities into one systematic, continuous improvement process.

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

PhiusCon 2023, November 7 - 10, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

PhiusCon is North America’s leading passive building conference for zero energy design and construction, climate solutions, and building science expertise. Each year, PhiusCon attracts hundreds

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/11/2023

IAQ & Energy 2023, October 30, Portland, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2023 brings together all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces. This event includes:

  • Ed

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 09/25/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Smart Data Summit for Energy Optimization, October 3-4, Oxon Hill, Maryland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Data for Energy Optimizationis designed as a senior level educational and networking summit and a highly interactive forum that provides an interchange of in depth knowledge and s

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 09/11/2023 | Last updated: 09/11/2023

Free Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, September 19, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 08/22/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2023

Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologies delivering ESG solutions that owners & developers should focus on to maxim

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: ESG

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection.

SPeakers include returning ROCKstar

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 2897 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1872 views | Posted on: 08/19/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021

2017 HBS Energy Symposium Oct 21st Boston MA

by Amy

Building on last year's symposium that drew over 600 attendees, Energy Symposium 2017: Exploring New Horizons convenes utilities, startups, executives innovating in the energy ecosystem, and academics…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/11/2017

Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, July 22, 7:00pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

This RIBA & BIID-approved CPD webinar will inform and inspire about the safety, function and creative possibilities of entrance matting.

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the fun

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Online Green Building Training,entrance matting

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/22/2021

Heat Pumps with Florence Collier, June 23, 12:30-1:45 pm EDT / 5:30 - 6:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Co-op is pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.

This event is for main contractors, general buil

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 06/11/2021 | Last updated: 06/11/2021

Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project

by Rate It Green Team


In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site a

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: 1920sMakeoverATL,Asbestos

0 replies | 9015 views | Posted on: 05/21/2021 | Last updated: 08/01/2025

Virtual Conference: 2021 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 25-26

by samanthaklein // Intern

Want to know how financing can drive a clean energy future? Join us for the 13th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum (EEFF) — the premier conference for industry leaders like you

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: finance,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,Emissions,Greenhouse Gas Emissions

0 replies | 2911 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit, Jan 25-26, Miami, FL

by Oyin

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit will bring together water, wastewater, and storm water utilities with industry, academia, and the greater community. The objective? Advancing utility infrastruct…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2842 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

MIT Sustainability Summit: Good Jobs for a Thriving Economy, Mar 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Mainstream discussions about the future of work, widening inequality, and the rise of contract labor have proliferated in recent years. Despite the uncertainty of the times, there are many rich exampl…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO

by Oyin

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2120 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada

by Oyin

The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India

by Oyin

The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, Feb 13-14, New York

by Oyin

Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to sta…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1665 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

Grid Evolution Summit – A National Town Meeting, July 9 - 12, Washington, DC

by Oyin

From the state of the 51st State to expert insights from regulators and Congressman Paul Tonko, last year’s summit exceeded all expectations. Learn why regulators, utility commissioners, the de…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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