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Offshore Wind Finance & Investment Summit, February 4, 7:30am-6pm, Carlsbad, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Explore the unique characteristics of financing Offshore Wind in the U.S. to make projects viable, financeable, and bankable.

A new wave of offshore wind projects is forming in the U.S., with the f

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: investments,Wind energy,Sustainable Energy,California,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 2722 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects, builders, building department staff and ot

California Green Building

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 09/15/2025 | Last updated: 09/15/2025

Regenerative Metropolis ’25 – Passive House as Foundation to System Integration, September 26, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance, with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundati

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 08/26/2025 | Last updated: 08/26/2025

Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour: Urbana, Illinois, September 3, 6-8 pm (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Stop by the home of Marya Ryan and Pete Resnick in Urbana on this year's Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour.

The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, bus

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 08/10/2025 | Last updated: 08/11/2025

Free Webinar: HVAC Hacks: Accelerating Small Building Efficiency with Improved Controls, August 19, 8 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and enhance occupant comfort. In this webinar, hear from leading organizations about how they h

0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/19/2025

RE+ Storage, July31- August 1, Santa Clara, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

RE+ Storage provides a platform for business connections and education focused on the energy storage industry. Gain valuable insights into:

  • Manufacturing, supply chain, reuse, and recycl

California Green Building

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 06/18/2025

Free Webinar: Renewables for Indoor Agriculture Growers and Greenhouses, June 17, 10-11:30 am, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Lower operational costs achieved with integrating renewable energy solutions boost the sustainability and resiliency of your indoor agricultural business. This introductory class for growers and desig

California Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 05/27/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Designing Beyond Disposal, May 28, 12-1 pm, CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Green Alliance event for a candid, virtual panel conversation with interior design materials experts discussing the complex trade-offs designers face when making decisions aroun

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Part 1 of 3), May 29, 12-2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to deploy E

California Green Building

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Neighborhood Electrification, A MassCEC Speaker Series Event, Free & Online, April 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Growth of the gas system over the past 150 years often involved the addition of whole neighborhoods at a time. In the 1950s and 1960s, the conversion from manufactured town gas to natural gas required

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Thursday, February 20, 12 - 1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

Minneapolis City Council Approves “Home Energy Score" Requirement for Real Estate Transactions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home energy data collection is now a part of required Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluations in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The data is used to generate an Energy Disclosure report to be used i

Filed under: Real Estate

0 replies | 2990 views | Posted on: 01/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: GridOptimal: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from the First Pilot Project, January 30, 11 am PST (2 pm EST)

by Connie NBI

The role of buildings in the grid is changing as historic grid infrastructure strains to handle more centralized and distributed renewables, electric vehicles, and smart systems. NBI and USGBC are lea

0 replies | 2744 views | Posted on: 01/11/2020 | Last updated: 01/12/2020

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition April Event 4/13, Northampton, MA: Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Alex Wilson on Advancing Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy in the Process Join WMGC at the Platform Sports Bar for a special eve…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

One Water Webinar - Utility Action for Climate Resilience in Cities, December 3, 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The impacts of a changing climate can no longer be talked about as a future challenge – communities are experiencing climate change now. Ninety-three percent of climate impacts are fel

Filed under: Water

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference, March 12-14, Seattle, WA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Start the day off early with a deep dive with a workshop. These workshops provide some of the best opportunities of the year to get in-depth training from the regions best practicing professional

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Designers

Keywords: Passive House,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Power Up Energy Expo, November 13-14, Panama City Beach, Florida

by AbbieKnight

The Power Up 2019 theme is “Resilient Bases & Smart Communities.”
Meet key decision makers, network with industry leaders.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON:

  • Opportunites and con

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilient bases,Smart communities

0 replies | 1956 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Delivering Dignity Through High Performance Affordable Multifamily Construction, 11/5, 6-9pm, Branford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

Affordable multifamily construction poses both unique challenges and opportunities for healthy indoor environments and energy, water, and material efficiency. While scheduling and cost often dictate s

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Affordable Green Housing,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Making Sustainable Strides: Greening America's School Systems

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we acknowledge t…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,Education Department,Green Ribbon Award Program,Three Pillars

0 replies | 3929 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

Food Waste is Real: Half Of All Food Produced in America Is Discarded

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Did you know that the average American family of four wastes 1,160 pounds of food every year (roughly a quarter of all the food they buy)? Or that the average american throws away 20 pounds of food ev…

A Group of Companies, Including Amazon and Target, Pilot Tesla's New Powerpack Battery System

by Higgins_James // Student

As part of a select group of companies, Amazon has launched a pilot of Tesla Energy’s new stackable battery units to supplement older data center power capacity units. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy

0 replies | 2253 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Cities Leading the Push For Zero-Energy Buildings

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, much of the world’s attention has been turned to what is being done on national and international levels to combat the ever-growing threats of climate cha…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Services,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Netzero,Cities,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 3130 views | Posted on: 06/29/2016 | Last updated: 06/29/2016

USGBC MA Design Charrette: Open to All - June 30, 6-7:30 pm, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Design Charrette June 30, 6-7:30 PM 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 United States Join the USGBC Massachusetts to brainstorm for our newest community service project: the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Charrette

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 06/18/2016 | Last updated: 06/18/2016

UL Environment Webinar: Making Effective Sustainability Claims, June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UL Environment Webinar: June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT "Neither Boastful Nor Bashful: Making Effective Sustainability Claims: According to a Nielsen study, 66% of global online consumers claim that …

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 05/25/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

 

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